News By Topic: New Vehicles

Mercedes Introduces Armored S-Class

Nov 9, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 9, 2005 at 8:50 AM CST What do the President, Columbia's largest exporter of cocaine, and the Pope all have in common? They all need protection. Sure, they could all drive around in M1 Abrams tanks, but protection isn't enough. Prominent officials (and drug dealers) want more ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Wins "Best of What's New" Car Award

Nov 9, 2005

Popular Science Honors the 2007 S-Class With Top Automotive Award NEW YORK, Nov. 9 -- Mercedes-Benz garnered the automotive "Best of What's New" award today from Popular Science, the oldest and best-known science and technology magazine in the U.S. The all-new Mercedes-Benz 2007 S-Class sedan is the grand award winner ... Continue reading

ZAP Announces Smart Car Receives Certificate of Conformity for 2006 from EPA

Nov 8, 2005

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Nov. 8, 2005--Transportation pioneer ZAP (PCX:ZP) announced today that the Smart Car has received a Certificate of Conformity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the 2006 Certification Year. The Certificate of Conformity was issued for the Smart Pure, Pulse and Passion tested during th ... Continue reading

2006 Mazda Miata MX-5 Grand Touring Review

Nov 8, 2005

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda Miata MX-5 Grand Touring ENGINE: 2.0-liter DOHC I4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 166 hp @ 7600 rpm/140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 89.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 155.7 x 66.0 x 48.4 in. TIRES: P205/45R17 CARGO VOLUME: 5. ... Continue reading

American Chariots Provide Big Assist at the World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems

Nov 8, 2005

American Chariot Co. Donates Five Chariots for Transportation Needs Between SBC Park and the Moscone Center During 12th World Congress on ITS in San Francisco Nov. 6-10 SAN FRANCISCO, ITS WORLD CONGRESS, Nov. 8 -- American Chariot Company announced today that five of its personal transportation Chariots are in use this ... Continue reading

Saxon Bikes Revs Up Sales Effort With FUNancing Program

Nov 8, 2005

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Nov. 8, 2005--Saxon Motorcycle Company, a manufacturer of quality custom choppers and pro street motorcycles, has announced a new consumer financing program in cooperation with GE Consumer Finance. The FUNancing program will provide installment lending to Saxon's nationwide dealer network. Saxon custom ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz CLS Vs. BMW 645Ci by eMercedesBenz

Nov 8, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 8, 2005 at 10:30 AM CST When it comes to German auto makers, there's no rivalry greater than that of Mercedes and BMW. It's a delicate subject that I'm sure everyone can weigh in on, and one that I have received numerous emails about. So to briefly answer your question, here' ... Continue reading

Evader Signs Initial Order with North American Distributor

Nov 8, 2005

BELLEVUE, Wash.--Nov. 8, 2005--Bellevue-Washington based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us) (Pink Sheets:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge EPIC technology is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement and initial order with MotoMojo, a distributor based in Atlanta, ... Continue reading

Will Subcompacts Be a Hit in the U.S.?

Nov 8, 2005

Washington DC November 8, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that with Toyota, Nissan, and Honda ready to introduce new subcompact vehicles to the U.S. early next year, the big question will be if there are another 200,000 or so consumers willing to get into small, affordable cars. The answer may be yes, given there a ... Continue reading

Magazine Names Hyundai Sonata 'Best Sedan 2005 Award Winner'

Nov 8, 2005

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 8 -- Sobre Ruedas magazine named the Hyundai Sonata "Best 2005 Award Winner" in the Sedan category ahead of rivals like the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu, Mitsubishi Galant, Ford Five Hundred, Mercury Montego, and Chrysler 300. The all-new Sonata was design ... Continue reading

Consumers Race Online to Conduct Research for Car Purchases

Nov 8, 2005

58 Percent of Respondents Use the Internet to Gather Information or Shop for a Car REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 8 -- When it comes to the car buying process, the Internet is an important resource, according to independent research conducted by Feedback Research (www.feedbackresearch.com), a division of Claria Corporation ... Continue reading

Kia Sportage wins best in class award from the Northwest Automotive Press Association

Nov 7, 2005

(SEOUL) November 8, 2005; The all-new Kia Sportage was recognized by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) for its outstanding combination of comfort, convenience, performance, and value by being named compact SUV “Best in Class (Under $25,000)” at the annual Northwest Sport-Utility Vehicle of ... Continue reading

Pickup Truck Sales Down, But Not Out

Nov 7, 2005

Washington DC November 7, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that sales of large pickup trucks dropped by more than 30 percent in October, but analysts believe sales will rebound, according to Automotive News. Edmunds.com analyst Jesse Toprak claims the biggest reason for the decline was the “pull-ahead factor," ... Continue reading

IIHS Side Impact Tests of Mini-Vans

Nov 7, 2005

1ST SIDE IMPACT CRASH TESTS OF MINIVANS: TOYOTA, HONDA, NISSAN MODELS PERFORM BEST; SIENNA EARNS THE 'DOUBLE BEST PICK' DESIGNATION ARLINGTON, VA — For the first time the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has evaluated the performance of minivans in side impact crash tests. The tests simulate crashes in whic ... Continue reading

CarMax Advises How to Avoid Flood-Damaged Cars

Nov 7, 2005

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 7 -- In the wake of recent hurricanes and flooding, CarMax, Inc., , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is advising consumers on how to avoid purchasing flood-damaged vehicles. "Consumers should be aware that some businesses and individuals may try and sell salvaged and flood-damaged cars wi ... Continue reading