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Archive for April, 2008

HYDROGEN FOR THE MASSES

By eNewsAutoCar • Apr 25th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry, Green Cars

Ford Motor Company is not content to take a backseat position in protecting the environment. With the world’s enormous reliance on fossil fuels, Ford has no choice but to seriously contend with the matter of global warming. That’s why the company has launched an urgent, multilevel approach to finding solutions.
Ford’s strategy for sustainability is built […]



2009 Audi Q5 World Premiere

By eNewsAutoCar • Apr 23rd, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry, Car Reviews

• The performance SUV from Audi raises the bar
• Innovative technologies for dynamic driving excitement
• Spacious interior with a myriad of intelligent functions
Ingolstadt – The new Audi Q5 combines the dynamism of a sports sedan with highly variable interior and versatile options for leisure-time and family use. Strong and efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive […]



CHRYSLER AND NISSAN CONFIRM NEW OEM PRODUCT AGREEMENTS

By eNewsAutoCar • Apr 20th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

(April 14, 2008) – Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced two new agreements for the supply of products between both companies. In January, Nissan agreed to supply Chrysler with a new car based on the Nissan Versa sedan for limited distribution in South America on an Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) basis in […]



Secret Weapon: Ford transmissions are clutch players in drive for fuel economy leadership

By eNewsAutoCar • Apr 14th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

DETROIT, April 13, 2008 – The often overlooked transmission is proving to be a secret weapon for Ford Motor Company in the quest for improved fuel economy.
“Transmission technology is playing a key role in bringing down fuel consumption,” said Craig Renneker, chief engineer for new automatic transmissions for Ford Powertrain Operations. “That’s why Ford is […]



Suzuki year-over-year daily rate sales up 2.6 percent for month

By eNewsAutoCar • Apr 11th, 2008 • Category: Dealers

BREA, Calif., (April 1, 2008) – American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced automotive sales of 10,510 units in March, a year-over-year daily selling rate increase of 2.6 percent over last year’s March sales total. Suzuki Auto’s strong sales month, which kept it on-pace to match the company’s record-setting 2007 sales year, resulted in a total […]



Scion Announces 2009 Prices For xB and tC

By eNewsAutoCar • Apr 11th, 2008 • Category: Dealers

Torrance, CA - Scion announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2009 model year xB urban utility vehicle and tC sports coupe. The xB will arrive at dealerships later this month while the tC will arrive in May.



FORD MODEL T STARS AT LONDON DESIGN MUSEUM

By eNewsAutoCar • Apr 9th, 2008 • Category: Car Reviews

BRENTWOOD, ENGLAND, April 9, 2008 – The car that changed the world has been installed in the famous glass ‘tank’ outside front of London’s Design Museum, within sight of the famous Tower Bridge landmark.
This display of the Ford Model T by the Design Museum in the centre of the British capital is recognition of its […]



MERCEDES-BENZ USA REPORTS MARCH SALES OF 20,808

By eNewsAutoCar • Apr 9th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry, Dealers

MONTVALE, N.J. – While experiencing a marginal 3.7 percent decrease in its sales for the month ofMarch (20,808 vs. 21,612), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a three percent increase for the first quarter of 2008 (57,647 vs 55,985) bringing year-to-date sales to the highest level in the company’s history.



Toyota Announces Safety Recall on Select 2003 and 2004 Model Year Corolla and Matrix

By eNewsAutoCar • Apr 9th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry, Dealers

April 9, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a safety recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) involving approximately 539,500 Corolla and Matrix vehicles sold in the U.S.



Over 100,000 readers in the former East Germany cast their votes Audi A5 takes third place, Audi R8 seventh

By eNewsAutoCar • Apr 8th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry, Dealers

The Audi A4 is Germany’s most popular car. For the ninth time now, more than 100 regional weekly newspapers in the former East Germany invited their readers to vote for “Our Car.” The 56 car models launched during the past year were eligible to take part. Over 100,000 responses were received, and the Audi A4 […]