GM Scraps Plan for Minivans, Shifts Focus to Crossovers
Nov 22, 2006
DETROIT November 22, 2006; John D. Stoll writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. on Wednesday said it is walking away from plans to develop a new family of minivans due to a shift in product strategy that has the auto maker focusing intently on the growing crossover segment. While the auto maker now sells ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe ENGINE: 3.0-liter twin turbocharged DOHC inline six HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5800 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 1400-5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission WHEELBASE: 108.7 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 180.3 x 70.2 x 54.1 in. TIR ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen Touareg DOHC V6 Review
Nov 22, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg DOHCV6 Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 276 hp @ 6200 rpm/266 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 112.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 187.2 x 75.9 x 68.0 in. Tires: 255/60R17 H Cargo volume: 71.0 ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: The New 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Nov 22, 2006
<p>Troy Clarke, president, General Motors North America, confirmed today (Tuesday, Nov. 21) that the new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu would make its worldwide debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. </p> <p>Clarke, speaking to Detroitâs Automotive Press Association, said he couldnât reve ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler Releases Concept Sketches
Nov 22, 2006
Chrysler has released sketches of two concept vehicles that will make their worldwide debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The Chrysler Nassau concept is a four-door, four-passenger luxury coupe with an emphasis on driving dynamics. The artistic exterior design leans toward an exploration as to wha ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2006
WASHINGTON--Just in time for the official start of the holiday shopping season â Black Friday - the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) is making available Driver-ZED, a DVD-based, game-like software program that can help teenagers become safer drivers and teach them to avoid life-threatening vehicle crashe ... Continue reading
Tire Tips for Safe Holiday Season Road Travel
Nov 22, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 22 -- Now is the time for motorists to prepare their vehicles before they set out on their annual holiday road trips to reunite with family and friends. Discount Tire, America's largest independent tire company, reminds motorists that tire care should be a top priority on the planning checklist ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Up for Thanksgiving Travelers
Nov 22, 2006
LOS ANGELES, CA Nov 22, 2006; Travelers heading into the holiday weekend will see the third straight week of price increases at the pump, but will still pay about the same amount for their Thanksgiving driving trips as they did this time last year, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas W ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 22 -- The Chrysler brand is courting Asian American car buyers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City with a pilot advertising campaign for the all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The campaign -- which is directed at Chinese, Korean and Asian Indian consumers -- kicks off Nov. 27. To view ... Continue reading
Britax Voluntarily Recalls Boulevard Child Restraint (Model #E9L57)
Nov 22, 2006
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 22 -- Britax Child Safety, Inc. announced today they are conducting a voluntary recall of Boulevard child restraints (model #E9L57) that fail to comply with safety regulations. The recall includes units of this model produced from March 1, 2006 through August 1, 2006. No other model is affected. D ... Continue reading
2007 Volvo S80 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 22, 2006
VOLVO S80 New Flagship for Volvo By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau By February youâll be able to drop in to your local Volvo dealer, plop down 45-grand (or so) and go home with one of the sweetest new luxury sedans on the planet, the fresh new S80. We had a close look and some wheel time on the dese ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Names Redesigned Toyota Camry as 2007 Car of the Year
Nov 22, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Motor Trend (www.motortrend.com), the world's automotive authority and part of PRIMEDIA's Consumer Automotive Group, announced today that the redesigned Toyota Camry, the sixth edition of Americaâs best-selling car, is Motor Trendâs 2007 Car of the Year. The award goes to the entire Camry range, ... Continue reading
Capital Dream Cars Announces Winter Rates for Its Fleet of Exotic Cars
Nov 22, 2006
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2006; Give the gift of an "experience" this holiday season with an exhilarating car rental from Capital Dream Cars. To make the experience even sweeter, Capital Dream Cars announces winter savings of 30% off its regular season rates for rentals occurring between December 1, 2006 and February 28, 20 ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Sensation Danica Patrick Provides Tips for Getting Your Car Ready for Winter
Nov 22, 2006
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 21, 2006; A recent survey commissioned by the Car Care Council found 70 percent of people admitted to not winterizing their vehicle. In fact, AAA estimates vehicle breakdowns top 5 million during the winter holiday season alone. Winter is right around the corner which may mean snow, ice and dange ... Continue reading
Fatigue at the wheel: Mercedes-Benz developing warning system for motorists
Nov 22, 2006
Stuttgart, Nov 21, 2006 Safety experts at Mercedes-Benz are turning their attentions to one of the principal causes of serious traffic accidents: over-fatigue. The objective of their work is to develop a system that is capable of recognising fatigue in time to warn the driver. Over the course of this development projec ... Continue reading
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