ATA and AAA Oklahoma Demo Highway Safety Measures
Mar 24, 2005
National Share the Road Safety Program Visits Oklahoma City to Save Lives on Oklahoma Highways As many as 166,000 vehicles travel I-44 through Oklahoma City each day. Most automobile drivers were never taught what they can do to avoid an accident with a tractor-trailer. Who: The American Trucking Associations (ATA), AA ... Continue reading
Jaguar Super V8 Portfolio is the New Height of Sophistication
Mar 23, 2005
By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network NEW YORK, March 23, 2005 -- Jaguar's already luxurious line up of vehicles has become even more lavish. Jaguar introduced the 2006 Super V8 Portfolio at the New York International Auto Show as the top of the range for the company's XJ luxury sedan. "The Super V8 Portfolio t ... Continue reading
NHTSA to Investigate More Than 3.7 Million Ford Motor Co. Pickups, SUVs for Defect
Mar 23, 2005
WASHINGTON March 23, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Federal regulators said Wednesday they are investigating more than 3.7 million Ford Motor Co. pickups and sport utility vehicles because of a defect in a cruise control switch that already has led to a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Adm ... Continue reading
Canada and Car Makers Reach Emission Deal
Mar 23, 2005
OTTAWA, March 23, 2005; Reuters reported that Canada has reached a voluntary pact with major automobile makers to cut emissions of greenhouse gases, Natural Resources Minister John Efford told Parliament on Wednesday. Ottawa wants car makers to reduce emissions by 25 percent from 1995 levels by 2010. Efford did not say ... Continue reading
Valeo Bio Clip(TM) Provides the Best In-Cabin Air Quality
Mar 23, 2005
PARIS, March 23 -- Valeo today announces the launch of a revolutionary cartridge called Bio Clip(TM). This anti-bacteria diffuser for cabin air filters offers an effective response to a major concern of all motorists, providing clean and odor-free air in the passenger compartment. Valeo is a leading manufacturer of HVA ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Races Into The Big Apple With Exciting New Lancer Evolution IX
Mar 23, 2005
March 24, 2005 -- NEW YORK -- Fueling a legacy of heart-pounding excitement and success on the world rally racing circuit, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) will introduce the new 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX at the New York International Automobile Show. This latest edition to the Lancer Evolution vehicle ... Continue reading
Donald Trump To Be The First Cadillac DTS Executive Limousine Customer
Mar 23, 2005
NEW YORK March 23, 2005; President George W. Bush was delivered the world's first, state-of-the-art 2006 Cadillac DTS presidential limousine in January. Never one to be outdone, billionaire real estate developer Donald J. Trump is next to receive his keys to the first 2006 Cadillac DTS executive limousine, which will b ... Continue reading
GT500 reborn as a modern thoroughbred: Shelby, SVT create most powerful Mustang ever
Mar 23, 2005
The most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang in history takes to the street next year, following a unique collaboration between performance car legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT). Ford took the wraps off the 450-plus-horsepower Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 show car at the New York International Au ... Continue reading
Lexus Unveils Second Ground-Breaking Hybrid Luxury Vehicle at New York International Auto Show
Mar 23, 2005
NEW YORK, March 23 -- The world's first gas/electric hybrid-powered luxury SUV, the RX 400h, goes on-sale in less than a month. Today, at a press conference at the New York Auto Show, Lexus unveiled yet another ground-breaking hybrid vehicle. The 2007 Lexus GS 450h is the world's first hybrid luxury sedan and the first ... Continue reading
Lexus Introduces Next Generation IS Luxury Sport Sedan With New Engines and All-Wheel Drive
Mar 23, 2005
NEW YORK, March 23 -- Lexus unveiled the all-new 2006 IS 350 luxury sport sedan today at a press conference at the New York Auto Show. "We're taking dead aim at the top of the class with the new IS," said Lexus Marketing Vice President Mark Templin. "We plan to offer a compelling range of models and options with class- ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2005
NEW YORK, March 23 -- Its name is Jeep Commander, yet the newest member of the Jeep vehicle family could just as easily answer to "vanguard." That's because the all-new 2006 Jeep Commander -- classic in design, engineered to perform as only Jeep vehicles can, the first with three rows of seats, and equipped with advanc ... Continue reading
Toyota i-Unit Concept Debuts at New York Auto Show
Mar 23, 2005
March 23, 2005 -- New York, NY -- March 23, 2005 - New York, NY - Toyota's i-unit concept will make its U.S. debut at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. The single passenger i-unit is a form of "personal mobility" that seeks to balance freedom of movement, harmony with society, and harmony with the Earth's natu ... Continue reading
OmniVision Launches First in the Family of CMOS Image Sensors for Driver Assistance Applications
Mar 23, 2005
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--March 23, 2005--OmniVision Technologies, Inc. , one of the world's leading suppliers of CMOS image sensors, today launched its first image sensor designed specifically for the automotive market. The OV7940 is a new high-performance, highly integrated analog CMOS image sensor based on OmniVision's pro ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2005
NEW YORK, March 23 -- The new-generation M-Class sport utility vehicle is going on sale this week at more than 300 Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the country, starting at $39,750 for the V6-powered ML350 and $48,500 for the V8 ML500, plus a $720 destination fee. Both new models are rated at more than 11 percent bette ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2005
Hyundai Motor America and XM Satellite Radio FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. and WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Hyundai Motor America and XM Satellite Radio today announced that Hyundai will be the first automaker to launch XM as standard, factory-installed equipment in every vehicle across its entire model line-up. Starting in 2006, ... Continue reading
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