2007 Detroit Auto Show - Saturn Aura Named North American Car of the Year
Jan 7, 2007
Panel of journalists selects Aura from among 31 eligible vehicles for year's best car; Aura wins over import competition Detroit - At a press conference today to kick off the North American International Auto Show, the Saturn Aura was named the North American Car of the Year. The award is presented annually by a jury o ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2007
With Its Ultra-Thin Seatback, New Front-Seat System Increases Knee Room for Second-Row Passengers DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The Slim Seat -- a groundbreaking concept in vehicle seating from Johnson Controls -- will debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Designed for front-seat appli ... Continue reading
Lincoln MKR Concept Features New Design Direction
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT - January 7, 2007: Lincoln is pulling the wraps off a head-turning new concept car, signaling its design strategy for the next- generation of premium American vehicles and launching a new engine family. The new concept is making its debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The Lincoln MKR ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Suzuki Lifts Curtain on Flix Concept
Jan 7, 2007
Movie-theater-style XL7 Concept Vehicle - a True Show Stopper DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Fresh off a record-setting 2006, when American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) enjoyed automobile sales in excess of 100,000 vehicles for the first time in its 21-year history, Suzuki emerges at the 2007 North American International Auto S ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Building on its legacy of bold muscle cars, Ford is introducing today a modern, all-American sedan concept at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The new concept combines "Built Ford Tough" attitude with the sporty elegance of its iconic 1960s sedans. The Ford Interceptor concept comes e ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Ford Airstream Concept; Crossover Model of the Future
Jan 7, 2007
* Crossover growth is exploding: Ford Airstream Concept speaks to the future of crossovers as the market segment is projected to top 3 million units annually by the end of the decade. * Green Journey: Ford Airstream Concept is powered by a new plug-in hydrogen hybrid fuel cell - called HySeries Drive - that operates un ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Focus Demonstrated Ford's Commitment to Small Cars
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The 2008 Ford Focus is redesigned inside and out with a bold new exterior, a modern interior and a long list of new safety and technology features, including Ford Sync(TM) -- Ford's exclusive fully integrated, voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system for mobile phones and digita ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The Ford Five Hundred sedan packs nearly 30 percent more power and boasts a new look inside and out for the 2008 model year. On sale by summer 2007, the Five Hundred features a new front end resembling the popular Ford Fusion, more horsepower and torque thanks to a new 3.5-liter V-6 engine, a new six ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT--It's been nearly 100 years, but Thomas Edisonâs belief in electricity as a viable propulsion system for automobiles is one step closer to reality due to the efforts of General Motors and General Electric. Today, GE participated in General Motorsâ unveiling of its newest concept vehicle, the Chevrolet ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - GM to Reveal "The Volt" New Electric Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT, Jan 7, 2007; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that struggling auto giant General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile , Research) on Sunday revived its once-failed idea of a mass-market electric car, unveiling a new "concept" car called the Volt designed to use little or no gasoline. Introduced at th ... Continue reading
2007 Hyundai Accent Review: Dollar Store Queen or Something Better?
Jan 5, 2007
By: Rex Roy Photo: The Author Chevette. Omni. Metro. Le Car. Colt. ... Continue reading
2007 North American International Auto Show Luncheon at the Detroit Economic Club
Jan 5, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 5 -- On Friday, January 12, 2007, the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) is pleased to continue their tradition of celebrating the opening of the 2007 North American International Auto Show, with featured speaker, the Honorable Kwame Kilpatrick, mayor, city of Detroit. The meeting will be held from noon to 11:30 ... Continue reading
Fighting a Suburban Speeding Ticket
Jan 5, 2007
THERE IS SOME JUSTICE IN THE WORLD By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The first blast of cold winter air hit me squarely in the face as I left the District Court building in Rochester, Michigan, but it couldnât spoil my mood. The judge had just dismissed a 5-over ticket Iâve been stewing about s ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Review
Jan 5, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Despite its nostalgic name, "Hemi" power, and fastback roofline, the current Dodge Charger is anything but a retro car. Introduced forty years after the nameplate's first use in 1966, today's Charger is the first four-door to bear the name. "Bummer," thos ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; Scion tC Release Series 3.0 on Display
Jan 5, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the tC Release Series 3.0 (tC R.S. 3.0) will be on display at the 2007 North American International Auto Show and hit dealer showrooms beginning in mid-February. The 2007 tC Release Series 3.0 will come in a frosty Blizzard Pea ... Continue reading
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