Pontiac Names All New Sport Truck The “G8 ST”
Segment-Defining Vehicle on Target for Late 2009 Launch
Pontiac G8 ST at a Glance
* Sports car with truck-like cargo and towing capabilities
* V8 engine with Active Fuel Management linked to six-speed automatic
* 74-inch cargo bed and 3,500 lb towing capacity
* Estimated fuel economy near top of vehicles with [...]

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FORD’S IMPROVED QUALITY PERFORMANCE EQUALS BIG SAVINGS IN WARRANTY REPAIR COSTS
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 13, 2008 – The warranty repair rate for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles in the United States is now almost 60 percent lower than it was in 2004.
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Pricing for All-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 to Start at $22,170
All-new Ram Offers More Game-changing Content, Lower Price
* All-new 2009 Dodge Ram priced at $22,170 for regular cab, $26,225 for Quad Cab® and $32,530 for Ram Crew 1500 (all prices include $900 for destination)
* Segment-first features: solid axle, coil spring, multi-link rear suspension; versatile cargo [...]

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FORD MUSTANG WINS 2008 MOTORIST CHOICE AWARD
2008 Ford Mustang
* The Ford Mustang is the winner of the 2008 Motorist Choice Award, Sporty Car segment. The awards are based on cost of ownership data from IntelliChoice.com and vehicle owner satisfaction information from AutoPacific.
* The Mustang outranked the Volkswagon Eos, Hyundai Tiburon, Mitsubishi Eclipse and last year’s [...]

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FORD’S GLOBAL PRODUCT PLAN TO DRIVE INCREASED SMALL CAR PROFITS; NEW TEAM TO BOLSTER VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY
* Ford’s upcoming new Focus in North America and other small car derivatives built off a new global C-car platform will deliver a double-digit percentage profit improvement compared with the company’s current North American Focus
* “One Ford” global product plan [...]

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FORD FLEX CUSTOMERS LOVE HAVING OPTIONS
The style of Flex is also a key factor in the full-size crossover segment.
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug.13, 2008 – The Ford Flex has an amazing list of available options –everything from SYNC to a fridge.  So how have customers ordered their vehicles?  Well-specified, as you might imagine.
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Chrysler Kicks Off Woodward Dream Cruise With Introduction of New 2009 Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series5
* New limited-edition 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser buzz model kicks off the14th annual Woodward Dream Cruise
* 14th factory-customized limited-edition Chrysler PT Cruiser features modern and athletic exterior enhancements
* New PT Dream Cruiser Series 5 delivers factory customization at a value [...]

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Design Ins and Outs Of The 2009 Toyota Venza
08/11/2008 Torrance, CA
August 11, 2008 - Torrance, CA - The 2009 Toyota Venza, scheduled to go on sale later this year, is the first example of Toyota’s new direction in passenger car design combining elegance, innovation, comfort and utility.
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GM Full-Size Pickups And SUVs Deliver Better Fuel Economy And Same Great Capabilities With New ‘XFE’ Models
* EPA-rated fuel economy increases to 15 city and 21 highway
* Silverado and Sierra have the best aerodynamics in the class
* Towing capacity on Silverado and Sierra increases to 7,000 lbs (3,175 kg)
* 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Delivers 25-Percent [...]

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Lotus to develop OMNIVORE Research Engine
Lotus conduct research study into engine efficiency when
utilising sustainable second and third generation bio fuels
Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus announces a collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and Jaguar Cars Ltd to develop an engine which maximises fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels. The OMNIVORE [...]

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