Toyota Camry vs. Chevrolet Camaro: Two Automotive Icons Battle for Buzz
Jan 31, 2006
Intelliseek Auto Show analysis finds online excitement high for the redesigned Toyota Camry and reborn Chevrolet Camaro CINCINNATI, Jan. 31 -- According to analysis of online "buzz" about new cars introduced at January's Detroit and Los Angeles auto shows, consumers are most excited about born-again muscle car concepts ... Continue reading
GM Says Full-Size Vehicles Have Seen Strong Demand
Jan 30, 2006
Houston, TX - January 30, 2006: Speaking at the Houston Auto Show, General Motors top executive said that demand from dealers for the auto maker's new slate of full-size vehicles has exceeded expectations. CEO Rick Wagoner touted the fuel efficiency of GM's large vehicles and said they represent the best full-size util ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2006
DETROIT January 25, 2006; GM Restoration Parts and Chevrolet have donated $2,500 in genuine parts to help restore the 1968 Corvette convertible that Alan Poster recently had returned to him after being stolen 37 years ago. Alan Poster, who made a number of headlines last week for having his stolen Corvette returned jus ... Continue reading
New Chevrolet Captiva: compact SUV debuts at Geneva
Jan 21, 2006
Geneva JANUARY 20, 2006: With the all-new Captiva, its first diesel powered compact SUV, Chevrolet takes its European product offensive to a new level. Tailored to European roads and customer requirements, the vehicle will be available with a modern two-litre 150hp common-rail direct-injection diesel. Like the two avai ... Continue reading
General Motors to Showcase Strong Mix of Vehicles at the Washington DC Auto Show
Jan 21, 2006
What: General Motors is showcasing a strong mix of high-quality vehicles - priced just right to offer great value to our customers. Following is an overview of some of GM's brand-new 2006-2007 MY vehicles that are poised for success in the marketplace. Where: Washington Convention Center 900 Ninth Street N. Washington, ... Continue reading
German Automakers Make a Show for Diesels in U.S.
Jan 16, 2006
Washington DC January 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen and Mercedes both made strong showings with clean-burning diesel vehicles last week at the Detroit Auto Show, and even Toyota says it will consider a diesel version of its new Tundra full-size pickup to launch later this year. According to Th ... 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
Chevrolet Announces Aggressive Pricing On All-New 2007 Tahoe
Jan 10, 2006
DETROIT January 10, 2006; Chevrolet today announced the all-new Tahoe will be priced at $33,990 for the LS model equipped with a standard 5.3L engine. This new vehicle is priced approximately $2,000 below its predecessor. The 2007 Tahoe goes on sale at Chevrolet dealers across the country today. “Tahoe has been t ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2006
DETROIT January 10, 2006; GM today announced that it has significantly lowered Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) on vehicles accounting for about 80 percent of its sales volume. This move covers every Chevrolet, Buick and GMC model, as well as most Pontiac cars and trucks. The new MSRPs are effective ... Continue reading
2006 Chevrolet Impala SS Review
Jan 10, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Impala SS Sedan ENGINE: 503-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 303 hp @ 5600 rpm/ 323 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 110.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.4 x 72.9 x 58.7 in. TIRES: P235/50R18 CARGO VOLUME: 18.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Camaro Concept: Capturing the Timeless Spirit of Camaro
Jan 9, 2006
DETROIT, Michigan, January 9 -- - Thoroughly Modern Interpretation of the Classic Sport Coupe For more than 30 years, the Chevrolet Camaro was the archetypal American muscle car, combining dramatic design and exciting performance. The American icon was also one of the most popular sport coupes of all time, with Chevrol ... Continue reading
FISKER COACHBUILD Makes Its North American Debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Jan 4, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- FISKER COACHBUILD makes its North American debut today with its first two coachbuild designs at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The FISKER TRAMONTO -- a thrilling two-seat convertible sports car delivering 610 horsepower with top speeds of 202 mph, and the FISKER LATIGO CS -- an uncompromising and ... Continue reading
Harbour Group Acquires Late Great Chevy
Jan 4, 2006
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 4 -- Harbour Group has acquired Late Great Chevrolet Association, Inc., a leading provider of Chevrolet restoration parts and accessories, Sam Fox, Harbour Group's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, announced today. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Late Great Chevy, based in Orlando, Fla. ... 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
TACh 10th Anniversary Letter From Europe
Jan 1, 2006
It’s 10th anniversary time! Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Amazing though it may seem your humble correspondent has been bashing away at his computer for almost exactly 10 years. Since then technology has improved by leaps and bounds and to be fair cars and trucks are also better than they were in 1995. High ... Continue reading
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