Former General Motors CEO Roger Smith exits life at 82
Friday, November 30th, 2007DETROIT – Roger B. Smith, who led General Motors in the 1980s through a period of significant change, passed away here November 29 after a brief illness. He was 82.
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Lexus’ red bow returns for the holidays
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007November 21, 2007 - Torrance, CA - It’s that time of year again when the malls are crowded and everyone is seeking the perfect gift for a loved one. To celebrate the season and December Sales Event, Lexus debuts its famous ad campaign featuring a Lexus in the driveway adorned with a big red bow.
HKS Racing Performer CT230R leaves previous records in dust
Friday, November 16th, 2007LOS ANGELES (November 13, 2007) – HKS USA, Inc., the premier manufacturer and supplier of automotive performance systems and parts, is proud to announce that HKS’ Racing Performer CT230R Circuit Time Attack Car driven by Nobuteru Taniguchi (NOB) shattered both the Super Lap Super Lap Battle Track Record and the Overall Single Lap Track Record at Buttonwillow Raceway during the Superstreet and Eurotuner Super Lap Battle Competition.
Universal Studios gets Dieselution treatment from Volkswagen
Thursday, November 8th, 2007LOS ANGELES –Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that its Dieselution Tour will be at Universal Studios Hollywood Eco-Fair on Saturday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Part of NBC’s “Green is Universal,” the Eco-Fair will present the latest ideas, tips and technologies aimed at preserving the environment. Part of a company wide initiative, “Green is Universal” features a week of environmental awareness activities aimed at educating individuals about environmental responsibility.
Fifty Years of American Toyota
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007October 31, 2007 – Torrance, CA - Fifty years ago today, when tailfins defined the cutting edge of automotive styling and a handful of import auto companies struggled to sell 83,000 units, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. began marketing quality cars and trucks in the United States.
Import Tuner Ride of the Month - May 2007
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007Calling all tuners!
General Motors Lineup For 2007 New York International Auto Show
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007NEW YORK – GM’s global product development efforts will converge in one city as the new 2008 Cadillac STS; two Buick performance models and a refreshed Buick LaCrosse sedan; more powerful versions of the HUMMER H2 and H3; and a first-ever Saab E100 bioethanol concept come to the New York International Auto Show, April 6-15 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.
Ford Trio To Debut At New York Auto Show
Friday, March 30th, 2007DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2007 – Ford unveiled three new limited-edition models today – the Shelby GT500KR, the F-150 Foose Edition and the Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition – all of which will be make their public debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.
Chevrolet Trax Concept To Debut At New York Auto Show
Thursday, March 29th, 2007The Chevrolet Trax is one of three Chevrolet minicar global concepts that General Motors will unveil at the New York International Auto Show on April 4.
Mazda2 To Debut At Geneva Auto Show
Wednesday, February 21st, 2007HIROSHIMA, Japan – Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda2 (known as the Mazda Demio in Japan) at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, March 6 through Sunday, March 18, 2007. Also on display at the Mazda stand will be the Mazda Hakaze design concept car and a Mazda3 (Mazda Axela in Japan) armed with Mazda’s high-powered diesel engine.
Saab BioPower 100 Concept To Debut At Geneva Motor Show
Wednesday, February 14th, 2007Saab will give green motoring a performance boost at next month’s Geneva Motor Show when it unveils its latest BioPower development.
Old Ford, Sable Nameplates Return. (And What Is Taurus X?)
Wednesday, February 7th, 2007CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2007 - Ford Motor Company today announced it is bringing back the well-known Ford Taurus name, introducing a new name – Taurus X – for its three-row crossover and returning the Mercury Sable to the lineup as upgraded 2008-model versions of all three vehicles go on sale this summer.
On Wheels Inc. Awards Chrysler Group
Tuesday, January 16th, 2007Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 11, 2007 - Chrysler Group executives were honored by On Wheels Inc. during the 11th Annual Urban Wheel Awards for their achievements in the automotive industry. Donald E. Goodwin, Vice President – Scientific Laboratories and Proving Grounds, was named the African-American Executive of the Year and Joe Chao, Vice President – Advance Manufacturing Engineering, received the Asian-American Executive of the Year. The event was held Jan. 9 at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit.
2007 Detroit Auto Show heats up
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007In but a few scant days, one of the world’s largest auto show and “the” auto show in North America goes live.