India Cranks Out Small Cars for Export
Oct 6, 2008
Washington DC October 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that annual passenger-car exports from India have jumped five-fold in the past five years. Industry analysts predict exports over the next three years will surge nearly 300 percent to more than half-a-million vehicles a year. According to the Wall Street Jour ... Continue reading
Vice Chairman/President Jim Press Talks About Chrysler's Strategy and Direction - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 8, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO - September 8, 2008: One of the auto industry's most respected and well liked executives is Jim Press. Now a Chrysler Vice Chairman and President (alongside Tom Lasorda), Jim spent many years with Toyota, where he worked his way up to President and COO of Toyota Motors North America and Senior Managing Di ... Continue reading
"e-mobility Berlin": Daimler and RWE embarking on the age of electro-mobility
Sep 5, 2008
Joint project with more than 100 electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and smart and 500 charging points provided by RWE Environmentally compatible and customer-friendly mobility concept Serial development phase starting now â first vehicles beginning end of 2009 Berlin, September 5, 2008 â Berlinâfilling ... Continue reading
Chrysler International Established Record as Sales Increased Four Percent in First Half of 2008
Jul 5, 2008
Auburn Hills, MI -Jul 5, 2008: Chrysler LLC has announced the following results for the first six months of 2008: Chrysler established a record for the best mid-year sales ever outside North America as sales increased four percent (118,386 units) compared to the same period in 2007; a result of the increased demand for ... Continue reading
Daimler Says It Will Offer Electric Mercedes in 2010 - Shocking!
Jun 23, 2008
FRANKFURT June 22, 2008; Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reported that Daimler plans to roll out a Mercedes-Benz model that runs on electricity in 2010, its chief executive said in a newspaper interview. "We plan an electric Smart for 2010 and for the same year a Mercedes (electric) model as well," Dieter Zetsch ... Continue reading
New Era in Testing Procedures for Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Jun 19, 2008
Today was the formal opening of a new Development and Test Center (EVZ) for trucks at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth. In attendance at the ceremony were Rhineland-Palatinate Premier Kurt Beck, Mayor of the City of Wörth Harald Seiter, as well as Daimler representatives Andreas Renschler, member of the Board of ... Continue reading
Chrysler International Achieves Three Straight Years of Monthly Sales Growth
Jun 6, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, June 6 -- - May marked 36 consecutive months of year-over-year sales increases outside North America - Record May sales were highest in Chrysler International's history - up 5 percent over May 2007 - Year-to-date sales increased 7 percent vs. same period last year - Jeep(R) brand vehicles and ne ... Continue reading
May 21, 2008
The A-Class once again sets the standards for safety, comfort and environmental protection Stuttgart â With more than 500,000 units produced within three and a half years, the A-Class is among the bestsellers in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. Now the latest generation of this compact car is showing itself ... Continue reading
May 2, 2008
by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Scottsdale, AZ a couple weeks ago The dire warnings from the PR spokesperson, âLots of cops are out there waiting for youâ are usually not ignored by auto writers when test driving a new model in city, post-rush hour traffic ⦠usually is the operative word. N ... Continue reading
Vision GLK BLUETEC HYBRID - TrueBlueSolutions: Clean and efficient solutions in all classes
Feb 29, 2008
Stuttgart / Geneva. February 29, 2008; The grand rehearsal at the beginning of this year already made heads turn, when the striking Vision GLK entered the SUV stage and was celebrated as a compact character actor marking a new design approach in this vehicle class. At the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is going ... Continue reading
Breakthrough in Battery Technology by Daimler; Diesel - Electric Hybrid S300
Feb 29, 2008
* First patented integration of a lithium-ion battery into a series-produced passenger car * Available in Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID starting in 2009 * 25 patents for top technology âmade in Germanyâ Stuttgart February 29, 2008; Daimler AG has achieved a crucial breakthrough in battery technology. The Stu ... Continue reading
Daimler-Benz, Ford recall models in China
Feb 29, 2008
Daimler-Benz, Ford recall models in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5844/Daimler-Benz-Ford-recall-models-in -Chin a.html Shanghai. February 29 (Gasgoo.com) - Germany automaker Daimler-Benz AG announced yesterday to recall 222 imported Sprinter vehicles to fix an interior bulb that could lead to fire. The recall w ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: The Ultimate Modern American Muscle Coupe 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Feb 6, 2008
All-New 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) - Iconic Dodge muscle car returns after a 35-year absence - Design stays true to Challenger heritage while delivering a host of modern amenities and "race inspired, street legal" SRT DNA - Powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI(R) V-8 engine that produces 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of tor ... Continue reading
Chrysler Car and SUV Sales Start 2008 Strong
Feb 1, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- -- Dodge brand car sales rise 42 percent year-over-year on strength of Dodge Avenger, Viper, Caliber and Charger -- Chrysler Aspen January sales rise 20 percent versus 2007 -- Jeep(R) Liberty sales up 17 percent in January -- Chrysler sets a new tone for the company debuting 12 Chrysler, ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 14, 2008
Mercedes Brings Hollywood to COBO Hall DETROIT, Michigan, January 13 -- - World premiere 1: Sex And The City star Kim Cattrall presents Vision GLK - World premiere 2: Debut for the new generation SLK Roadster - 2008: BLUETEC offensive with SUVs in the R, M and GL Class Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto ... Continue reading
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