Chrysler PT Cruiser will continue production Auburn Hills, Mich., Jul 31, 2009 – Chrysler Group LLC announced today that production of the Chrysler PT Cruiser will continue. The Chrysler Group Toluca (Mexico) Assembly Plant—the exclusive home of Chrysler PT Cruiser—will continue to build the quality-proven, versatility packaged and “too cool to categorize” small car. “The [...]
- Profit before tax reaches 5.4 Million Euros – First half financial year 2009: worldwide deliveries decrease by 37% – Italy resists weakness of other key European Markets – China with growing sales – Maintenance of long-term strategy and investments After several consecutive record years, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. reports a decrease in worldwide sales for [...]
* CFO Axel Strotbek: “We’re keeping to our target of recording a significant operating profit in 2009, even if there are challenges to be faced in the second half.” * By the fall, the Audi brand will have 50 models on sale with emissions below 140 g/km In the first six months of the current [...]
* Kizashi concept series culminates with world introduction of all-new Suzuki sport sedan. * Chic Kizashi production model to deliver Japanese quality and European flair. * North American Car of the Year contender to serve as halo vehicle for maturing Suzuki lineup. * Kizashi’s exhilarating performance and driving experience reflect Suzuki’s exuberant brand spirit, backed [...]
- Special edition model features exclusive sport seats and badges – HIROSHIMA, Japan—To commemorate 20 years of Mazda Roadster (known overseas as the Mazda MX-5) sales, Mazda Motor Corporation has released a special edition version of its lightweight, two-seat, open-top sports car for the Japanese market. The Mazda Roadster 20th Anniversary goes on sale today [...]
NISSAN NET LOSS AT 16.5 BILLION YEN IN FY09 FIRST QUARTER Company delivers positive operating profit of 11.6 billion yen TOKYO (July 29, 2009)—Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced a net loss after tax of 16.5 billion yen (US $170 million, euro 120 million) in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, ending March 31, [...]
* 30.07.2009 Frankfurt. On September 15, 2009, IAA Frankfurt Motor Show opens its gates to the press. A first for BMW Group: This year, all three brands are presented under one roof – in Hall 11 which today was officially opened by Frankfurt’s Lord Mayor Petra Roth. Europe’s most state-of-the-art exhibition hall can be reached [...]
Despite the ongoing global economic crisis, the Czech Republic’s biggest car manufacturer, Skoda Auto, has achieved positive results in the first half of 2009. The Company’s operating result is CZK 4.2 billion which, however, is less than a half of the amount achieved over the same period of last year. Converted to EUR, the Skoda [...]
Stuttgart. Anton Hunger (60), long-time Head of Public Relations at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and since 2007 of Porsche Automobil Holding SE, this friday retires from his position after 17 successful years with the producer of sporty luxury cars. By request from the new Porsche CEO Michael Macht he will make himself available [...]
“When Chairman Luca di Montezemolo asked Michael if he wanted to give us a hand at the moment, I understood from looking in his eyes, even before he replied, how strong are the links between Michael and the Scuderia. I didn’t have the slightest doubt about his availability and his enthusiasm in our discussions and [...]
