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Auto industry flash news 29 March 2008


Autochannel (press release)

National Share the Road Highway Safety Program Visits Denver Auto Show
FOXBusiness
The Denver Auto Show provided the perfect backdrop for the elite group of million mile accident-free drivers to share their message of road safety.


Canada.com

The 88th annual Vancouver International Auto Show
The Asian Pacific Post, Canada
The 88th annual Vancouver International Auto Show is Western Canada’s premier auto event featuring not only what’s new in the auto industry, but what’s next

Overheard and Overlooked at the New York Auto Show
KREN CW 27 TV, NV
An auto show is not just a series of press conferences, concept debuts, and new model showcases – there’s a lot more going on.


Auto123

Vancouver International Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz
Auto123, Canada
But here at the Vancouver International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz Canada is showing off another version that can be had north of the border: the 2.5-litre V6


WFMZ-TV Online

Concept Cars Take Spotlight at Lehigh Valley Auto Show
WFMZ-TV Online, PA
Concept cars are the rock and roll stars of any auto show. Their futuristic designs attract big crowds, and there are several of them at this year’s Greater


Auto123

Vancouver International Auto Show: Saab
Auto123, Canada
but, here at the Vancouver International Auto Show, the 2008 9-3 Turbo X is both pulling and pushing that first statement apart.


Auto industry flash news 25 March 2008


Chicago Tribune

New models at the New York auto show
CNET News.com, CA
A variety of new models and model updates are on display at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, from a sporty new coupe by Hyundai to a clean diesel


New York Times

New York Auto Show Thinking Outside the Cube
New York Times, United States
was shown during press preview days at the New York auto show last week, used computer printers to produce patterns in custom colors on adhesive vinyl.

 


Auto industry flash news 19 March 2008

Information firm cuts forecast for 2008 US auto sales
The Canadian Press, DETROIT
DETROIT — A leading auto information firm has lowered its 2008 forecast for US new vehicle sales by nearly five per cent to their lowest levels since 1994.

Japan’s Passenger Car Sales May Rise on New Models (Update1)
Bloomberg
By Naoko Fujimura and Tetsuya Komatsu March 19 (Bloomberg) — Japan’s passenger car sales may rise for the first time in two years next fiscal year as new

 

US auto sales to fall sharply in 2008: JD Power
Reuters
The new forecast represents a weaker outlook than most major automakers have anticipated for 2008 in the world’s largest auto market, and suggests that US

 

The Hot Cars to Watch at the NYC Auto Show
PC Magazine
The New York International Auto Show promises some of each as it opens its 10-day run this week. For those looking at the green side, there’ll certainly be