DIRECT DRIVE TECHNOLOGY PUTS FORD HYBRIDS IN HIGH GEAR
Nov 16, 2005
DEARBORN, Nov. 15, 2005 -- Beneath the hood of a Ford hybrid vehicle is a system of electronic controls that continuously monitors the interaction between the driver, the vehicle and the road to deliver class-leading fuel economy. Utilizing drive-by-wire (or direct drive) technology, the hybrid's electronic controls ad ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Slid in the Third Quarter, Reports Comerica Bank
Nov 15, 2005
DETROIT, Nov. 15 -- The purchase of an average- priced, new vehicle during the third quarter of 2005 took 26.2 weeks of median family income, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit- based Comerica Bank. The latest reading is up 1.5 weeks from the prior quarter, resulting in the worst reading for ... Continue reading
Mercedes ML500 Vs. Range Rover Sport
Nov 15, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 15, 2005 at 11:30 AM CST You know, the guys over at Motor Trend are pretty damn lucky. It seems like every other day they test drive a Mercedes and some other car, write about it, and on top of it all, they get paid to do it. Guess what? They're at it again, this time compari ... Continue reading
South Florida International Auto Show Concludes 10-Day Exhibit
Nov 15, 2005
MIAMI, Nov. 15 -- The 35th anniversary South Florida International Auto Show concluded its annual 10-day run Sunday with an estimated attendance total of 644,302. That is slightly less than last year, its busiest ever, and officials attribute the drop to residual effects of Hurricane Wilma. Visitors to the Miami Beach ... Continue reading
Women See Fuel Efficiency As a Major Factor in Car-Buying Decision
Nov 15, 2005
CHICAGO, Nov. 15 -- A recent survey conducted by cars.com shows that about 20 percent of women rank fuel efficiency as a top priority in the car-buying process. Fuel efficiency ranks above other major influences in cars, such as safety, body style, carrying capacity and options. The cars.com survey was designed to pinp ... Continue reading
Launch of Volkswagen's Eos convertible pushed back
Nov 15, 2005
Launch of Volkswagen's Eos convertible pushed back Production of Volkswagen's new Eos hardtop-convertible has been delayed, according to the automaker's hometown newspaper Wolfsburger Nachrichten as translated and cited by LeftlaneNews.com. The report indicates that production has been pushed from February, 2006, to su ... Continue reading
Audi will build LeMans quattro as R8
Nov 15, 2005
Confirmed: Audi will build Le Mans quattro under ‘R8′ name http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=590 Audi today announced that it will build the R8, a production version of the “Le Mans quattro�?? concept. The car was first shown as a concept study two years ago at the Frankfurt ... Continue reading
GM Incentive Plan Ignites Price War
Nov 15, 2005
Washington DC November 15, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors’ new “red tag” sale has other automakers planning their counteroffensives, reports The Detroit News. Chrysler spokesman Jason Vines said they will announce a new incentive program on Thursday, and that GM’s move t ... Continue reading
Audi to Launch High-Performance R8 in 2007
Nov 15, 2005
FRANKFURT, Nov 15, 2005; Reuters reported that Audi's new high-performance car based on its 'Le Mans quattro' concept car presented at a car show two years ago will make its market debut in the second quarter of 2007 as the Audi R8, Volkswagen AG's premium carmaker said on Tuesday. Serial production of the car is set t ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells 2000 Unveils Searchable Database of Worldwide Stationary Installations
Nov 15, 2005
WASHINGTON--Nov. 15, 2005--The world is at your fingertips. The world of stationary fuel cell installations, that is. Fuel Cells 2000 has developed the first-of-its-kind searchable database of worldwide stationary fuel cell installations. The database catalogues all installations around the globe - past, present and pl ... Continue reading
Hybrid Completes New Development Facility; Year End Status of Development Projects
Nov 15, 2005
TAMPA, Fla.--Nov. 15, 2005--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (OTCBB:HYFS), today announced activation of the Company's 12,000 square foot systems development facility in Peachtree City, Georgia. Hybrid is engaged in the automotive aftermarket through developing and commercializing systems which co ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion 'Life in Drive' Survey Finds a Car 'Key' to Impressing a First Date
Nov 15, 2005
Miami Singles to Take Part in First Ford Fusion Speed Dating Event MIAMI, Nov. 15 -- If there's one thing men and women agree with when it comes to dating it's that cars make an impression, this according to a Ford Fusion "Life in Drive" Dating Survey that polled more than 400 singles and revealed a whopping 89 percent ... Continue reading
Travel Tips for a Busy Thanksgiving Weekend.on TheCarConnection.
Nov 15, 2005
DETROIT, Nov. 14 -- More Americans are expected to take to the road this year for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. What that means is that some families accustomed to the convenience of air travel may decide to instead endure a long drive this time. With the right type of vehicle and proper planning, it's not as ba ... Continue reading
Merc ML500; Nissan 350Z; BMW 7 Series; Liz Taylor and More In This Month's Letter From Europe
Nov 14, 2005
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I have been bashing away at various typewriters and computers on behalf of The Auto Channel for 10 years now, initially not quite understanding what the internet was all about. Now of course, one only has to go to the nearest Apple Store to see 6 year olds e mailin ... Continue reading
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