All-New 2006 Honda Civic Si Arrives at Dealerships
Dec 1, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced the all-new 2006 Honda Civic Si Coupe is debuting today at dealerships nationwide with a suggested retail price of $19,990. New features on all 2006 Si models include: -- 197-horsepower*, 2.0-liter i-VTEC(TM) 4-cylinder engine -- 6-speed manual trans ... Continue reading
Hydrogenics Awarded German Road Certification for Public Transit Vehicle
Dec 1, 2005
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--Dec. 1, 2005-- Fuel Cell Powered "Midi Bus" now available for campus settings and city centers with stringent emissions regulations Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG) today announced that Germany's TUV Rheinland Group (www.tuv.com), a leading international technical service provider, awarded Hydrog ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Announces Pricing for All-New 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8
Dec 1, 2005
Quickest, Most Powerful Jeep Ever Combines 420-Horsepower HEMI(R) and Four-Wheel Drive - All-new 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 priced at $39,995 - SRT performance: Zero to 60 mph in less than five seconds, quarter-mile in less than 14 seconds - Quicker than Porsche Cayenne Turbo, BMW X5 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1 -- J ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2005
By Darrell Dawsey, FCN Bio-material researchers at the Ford Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn, from to right Christine Perry, Kelly Williams, Ellen Lee, Ph. D., Debbie Mielewski, Ph. D., Angela Harris and Cynthia Flanigan, Ph. D. Research engineer Christine Perry has spent nearly three decades toiling in corpo ... Continue reading
NHTSA Crash and Rollover Ratings Model Year 2006
Dec 1, 2005
NHTSA 26-05 Monday, November 21, 2005 Contact: Rae Tyson, Telephone: (202) 366-9550 The first round of government crash tests for new model year 2006 passenger vehicles have resulted in five getting top honors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently completed its first round of front and si ... Continue reading
General Motors and Workhorse Expand Class-C Chassis Portfolio
Dec 1, 2005
More choices for RV owners; Turbo-diesel engine available Louisville, KY - Offering the comfort and power of a full-size SUV or pickup truck, General Motors announces the availability of the 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine for the 12,300-pound Class-C chassis. In addition to the 14,050-pound chassis, General Moto ... Continue reading
Research News Release: Sustainability Projects Funded at 41 Universities
Dec 1, 2005
News for Release: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Sustainability Projects Funded at 41 Universities *Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, 202-564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C.-Nov. 30, 2005) EPA today awarded $410,000 to 41 student teams for the 2005-2006 academic ye ... Continue reading
Mazda North American Operations and Proxicom Announce Redesign of MazdaUSA.com
Dec 1, 2005
RESTON, Va.--Nov. 30, 2005--Proxicom, Inc., a leading Internet consulting firm, and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announce the redesign of MazdaUSA.com to appeal to a wider variety of consumers and offer an improved online experience. MazdaUSA.com showcases a stylish new design, improved navigation, enhanced u ... Continue reading
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit against Shelby and Unique Performance
Nov 30, 2005
DALLAS--Nov. 30, 2005--United States District Court Judge S. James Otero granted a Summary Judgment on November 15, 2005, bringing an end to the lawsuit filed by Denise Halicki and some of her business entities against Unique Motorcars, the parent company of Unique Performance, Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., a wholly ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces New SX4 Designed for U.S. Market
Nov 30, 2005
BREA, Calif., Nov. 30 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced a specially designed U.S. version of the all-new Suzuki SX4 vehicle is slated to hit dealer showrooms in the United States next year. Production of the European version of the sport X-over SX4 in Eastern Europe also was announced today. T ... Continue reading
Drivers Sleep Alarm from Volvo
Nov 30, 2005
< a href="http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/VOLV/VideoAssets/ ASF/VOLV_3547_29601.WMV"> VIDEO CLICK HERE</a><p>The system, called ‘Driver Alert’, gives an audio warning if the car appears to be losing control. ... Continue reading
2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS Review
Nov 30, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mitsubishi Galant GTS ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 230 hp @ 5250 rpm/250 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual shift WHEELBASE: 108.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.6 x 72.4 x 57.9 in. TIRES: 215/55VR17 CARGO VOLUME: 13.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Product Design Director Ralph Gilles Named to Black Enterprise Hot List
Nov 30, 2005
- Ralph V. Gilles of DaimlerChrysler named one of America's most powerful players under 40 by Black Enterprise - The "Hot List" profiles bold, young innovators who are transforming the world of business, entertainment, media, sports, science and politics - Article to be featured in December issue of Black Enterprise AU ... Continue reading
Toyota Exceeds $1 Billion Minority Business Spending Target One Year Early
Nov 30, 2005
Mae C. Jemison featured at Toyota's 16th annual Opportunity Exchange ERLANGER, Ky., Nov. 30 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA) today announced at Opportunity Exchange, the company's annual minority business conference and trade fair, that it exceeded its target of spending $1 billion with minorit ... Continue reading
Boomers, Gen Y, and Women Rev Up Motorcycle Market, Fueling Growth to $21 Billion by 2010
Nov 30, 2005
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- DINK Boomers tripping around on luxury cruisers; joy-riding Gen Yers speed-freaking on sports bikes; and wanderlustful women trekking on glamorous, yet fuel-efficient, scooters -- these are but a few of the factors fueling an anticipated 18-year continuous growth spurt for the domestic motorcycle m ... Continue reading
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