Mar 21, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading member organizations that provides motorists with solutions to all of their automotive needs, has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- --------- ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose
Feb 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision Announces Most Delightful Vehicles of 2005
Jan 16, 2006
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 16, 2006--In 2005 the results from Strategic Vision's surveying the market may be startling: General Motors leads all the rest. Strategic Vision measures the experience of approximately 90,000 new vehicle owners annually. The survey has been done since 1996. Because of the nature of the factors measured ... Continue reading
SUVs No Safer than Passenger Cars for Children, New Study Finds
Jan 3, 2006
Partners for Child Passenger Safety evidence points to need for improved child occupant protection in rollover crashes PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3 -- New research from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shows that children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars. The study, publis ... Continue reading
AIADA International Nameplate Vehicle Manufacturer Highlights from 2005
Dec 28, 2005
International Nameplate Highlights from 2005 By Frank Giovinazzi, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA As 2005 draws to a close, and new goals are being set for the new year, it’s a great time to remember how far International nameplates have come in the last 12 months. Fantastic sales figures come to mind first, as I ... Continue reading
Westport and Isuzu Sign New Development Agreement; Commit to 25 Percent Fuel Economy Improvement
Dec 23, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 23, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) has signed a new joint partnership and funding agreement with Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan for the application of Westport's Compressed Natural Gas Direct Injection (CNG-DI) technologies on Isuzu engines and commercial vehicles. Isuzu will ... Continue reading
GM Ends Production of Isuzu Model
Dec 19, 2005
General Motors has announced it will end production of the seven-passenger Isuzu Ascender in February upon the closing of its assembly plant in Oklahoma City. The seven-passenger Ascender accounted for 22.5 percent of Isuzu’s sales for the year, reports Automotive News. The move leaves Isuzu dealers with just thr ... Continue reading
Isuzu Recalls More Than 193,000 Trucks Due to Faulty Ball Joint Sockets
Dec 6, 2005
TOKYO December 6, 2005; The AP reported that Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd. said Tuesday it will recall more than 193,000 trucks because of faulty ball joint sockets. The recall involves Elf model trucks produced between 1993-2004, Isuzu said in a statement. A fault in the ball joint sockets may lead to excess ... Continue reading
GM Recalls SUV's For Latch Problem
Oct 29, 2005
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / TRAILBLAZER EXT 2002-2003 GMC / ENVOY XL 2002-2003 ISUZU / ASCENDER 2003 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V494000 Mfg's Report Date : OCT 26, 2005 Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Potential Number Of Units Affected : 98007 Summa ... Continue reading
GM Recalls Nearly 106,000 SUVs
Oct 28, 2005
DETROIT, Oct 28, 2005; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said on Friday that it was recalling nearly 106,000 sport utility vehicles in the United States and Canada to fix a rear door latch that may not close properly due to corrosion. Alan Adler, a spokesman for the world's largest automaker, said the 105,893 ... Continue reading
Isuzu Motors in Talks to Take Over GM's Commercial Truck Business Downunder
Oct 24, 2005
TOKYO October 23, 2005; The AP reported that Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors is wrapping up talks with General Motors to take over the struggling U.S. auto maker's commercial truck business in Australia, an Isuzu spokesman said Monday. But GM spokeswoman Masako Hamada said nothing had been decided, although GM remain ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show Exposes Wide Gap Between Bullish Japan and Bearish U.S. car Makers
Oct 21, 2005
CHIBA October 21, 2005; The Asahi Shimbun today reported that the gap between bullish Japanese automakers and their bearish U.S. counterparts was a study in extremes at the Tokyo Motor Show, with the Japan side exhibiting a tour de force and the presidents of the U.S. majors skipping the event. The show in Makuhari Mes ... Continue reading
GM’s Partnerships with Isuzu, Suzuki Remain Strong
Oct 18, 2005
Washingto DC October 18, 2005; Isuzu and Suzuki’s partnerships with General Motors remain sturdy despite GM’s recent decision to part ways with Subaru carmaker Fuji Heavy Industries, reports AP. GM’s VP of research and development Larry Burns attributed its continued relationship with the two Japanese ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
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