U.S. Car Makers Too Fat Too Lazy? A Reader Comments on the VW TDI Story - What the heck is going on?
Mr. Snide, The prospect of Volkswagen being forced to withdraw their TDI models from the American market, due to increased US emissions regulations, further illustrates to me that there may be collusion between the US automakers and American fuel refineries, to influence the US government to change legislation in favor ... Continue reading
New Dodge Challenger image gallery
Leftlane News obtained some new teaser images of the 2007/2008 Dodge Challenger. Several auto magazines have also published images of the retro muscle car. The new Challenger was first spied in November and previewed with several large images on Leftlane News on December 21. Automotive News this morning also published ... Continue reading
New Chrysler Imperial image gallery
Some new scans are available of the 2007/2008 Chrysler Imperial Concept that appeared in the February 2006 issue of Motor Trend magazine. Leftlane News on Wednesday provided the first look at the magazine’s coverage of the new car. In early December, it was rumored that Chrysler might be planning to revive the Im ... Continue reading
Bluetooth(TM) phones driving growth of PEIKER vehicle hands-free in North America
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 2 -- PEIKER acustic, Inc., which pioneered Bluetooth(TM) vehicle hands-free technology five years ago in Europe, says its 2005 worldwide sales of conventional and wireless hands-free kits reached the 500,000 threshold, in part due to strong North American growth. PEIKER supplies the hands-free kits, ... Continue reading
SAMAX Motorsport will field two GT cars in the 2006 Rolex 24 At Daytona, with driver lineups that combine the best of experience, youth and speed. The race will be the first in North America for UPS Porsche Junior Team drivers Lance David Arnold and Jan Seyffarth of Germany. They're new to the Rolex 24, but they'll be ... Continue reading
New Mazda Kabura Concept image
A Japanese auto magazine has published a new drawing of the forthcoming Mazda Kabura Concept due to launch at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. In early December, Mazda published a teaser sketch of the car. The Kabura was penned at Mazda’s design center in California. “Kabu ... Continue reading
European Favorite Toyota Yaris Arrives in U.S. in All-New Liftback and Sedan Versions
Torrance, CA 12/26/2005: The 2007 Toyota Yaris will make its U.S. debut when it arrives in showrooms this spring in four-door Sedan and three-door Liftback configurations. First launched in Europe in 1999, the Yaris was named the 2000 European "Car of the Year" and has become Toyota's best-selling model in the European ... Continue reading
Korean Car Makers Hit Record 5 Million Units Worldwide
SEOUL, South Korea Jan 2, 2006; The AOP reported that worldwide vehicle sales at South Korea's five automakers surpassed 5 million for the first time last year, company figures released Monday showed. Combined sales at Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Motors Corp., GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co., Ssangyong Motor Co. and Renault ... Continue reading
CANTON, Mich., Jan. 2 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki) is pleased to be a supplier of the 2006 Ford Fusion, one of the finalists for the North American Car Of The Year award. Yazaki supplied the complete Electrical Distribution System (EDS) and front Power Distribution Box (PDB) for the Fusion. "Yazaki's supplyin ... Continue reading
WHAT: Solutia Automotive presents colored and metallic Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass for the aftermarket, Vanceva(R) brand advanced interlayers for OEM application at LA Auto Show WHEN: January 4-15, 2006 WHO: Solutia Automotive WHERE: Booth #K440 Kentia Hall LA Auto Show Los Angeles Convention Center Details: Solutia wil ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive Presents the Future in Automotive Glass at Design Los Angeles
WHAT: Solutia Automotive presents the future in automotive glass; Citroen C4 with "concept glass" makes exclusive U.S. appearance WHEN: January 5, 2006 WHO: Solutia Automotive WHERE: Solutia Automotive Booth Mezzanine outside media lounge LA Auto Show Los Angeles Convention Center Details: Visitors to Solutia Automotiv ... Continue reading
Electric Insurance Revises New Hampshire Auto Product
BEVERLY, Mass.--Jan. 2, 2006--Effective January 6, 2006, Electric Insurance will expand its automobile product reach in New Hampshire by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will be at least 7% better for customers. The new price points will im ... Continue reading
Kwikpower Mercedes-Benz Team In The Dakar Rally
Posted by www.eMercedesbenz.com on January 2, 2006 at 10:00 AM CST Welcome back everyone, I hope you all had a fabulous new year's weekend. To get things started in 2006, I thought I'd take a second a post a quick update about Ellen Lohr and the Kwikpower Mercedes-Benz team. They just wrapped up the European leg of the ... Continue reading
Delphi Provides Satellite Radio Receivers For Canada
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2 -- Delphi Corp. has begun producing satellite radios for the Canadian market, company officials said here today at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) In Canada, Delphi now supplies receivers to automakers that offer satell ... Continue reading
Microsoft at 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show
Bill Gates to Deliver Keynote Address at CES 2006. REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 2 -- Microsoft Corp. has planned the following press activities for 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), to be held in Las Vegas, Jan. 5-8. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO ) Bill Gates' Keynote Address Ti ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 2 -- A statewide notice program authorized by California's Sacramento County Superior Court began today, to issue notices to those who bought, owned or leased 1991-2001 model year Ford Explorers. The notices are a result of the Court establishing or "certifying," in February 2005, a class actio ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN LEADS WITH CARLOS SAINZ AFTER SECOND STAGE WIN
WOLFSBURG, Germany - After the second Dakar Rally leg, Volkswagen still tops the leader board with Carlos Sainz and travels as leading team to Africa as a result. Having won yesterday, the Spaniard repeated his success in the Race Touareg 2 on the second 115 kilometre special stage between Portimao and Malaga (total 56 ... Continue reading
DEC Junior Executives Hosts 'Technology Inside the Vehicle' Jan. 11, 2006
DETROIT, Jan. 2 -- Cutting-edge technology inside vehicles will be the focus of the 2006 Detroit Economic Club (DEC) Auto Show Panel discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006 at 7 p.m. at Compuware World Headquarters, One Campus Martius, Detroit. "Technology inside the Vehicle," is coordinated by DEC Junior Executives and ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces Pricing Increases on 2006 Nissan and Infiniti Models
GARDENA, Calif. (Dec. 30, 2005) - Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced price increases on most 2006 Nissan and Infiniti models, effective January 5, 2006. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) increases represent a weighted average increase of 0.5 percent. Individual MSRP increases for Niss ... Continue reading
Info Plant Surveys Awareness of Japanese Cars
Tokyo (JCN) Dec 29, 2005 - Online market researcher Info Plant has announced the results of a survey on the awareness of Japanese automobiles. The survey was conducted of 8,559 i-mode users in Japan (38.8% men and 61.2% women) from November 22 through 29, 2005. When asked about which domestic make they choose when they ... Continue reading
Ford Seatbelt Technology Extends into Second Row
A leader in safety innovation, Ford's new concepts will feature advanced safety technologies for backseat passengers. Second-row inflatable safety belts have the potential to significantly reduce injuries. BeltMinder™ extends into second row of new Ford concept. DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 30 – Ford is reaching b ... Continue reading
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