Bob Lutz Reveals New Structure, Hints at New GM Models
Oct 19, 2005
By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau GM, it seems, has been reorganizing nonstop since the early 80s. OK. Maybe that is an exaggeration but the largest industrial corporation in the world has had much trouble getting a firm grip on how best to organize itself to compete in a world industry that is diametrically different than ... Continue reading
JD Powers: Consumers Not Convinced That Crossover SUVs Match Usefulness of SUVs
Oct 19, 2005
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 19 -- While car-based crossover SUVs are becoming increasingly popular, manufacturers still have work to do in convincing SUV shoppers that crossovers are as functional and rugged as their traditional SUV counterparts, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Online Vehicle Image a ... Continue reading
High Impact Television Adds Detroit to ESPN's New Car Series - Sure Sounds Familiar Says TACH
Oct 19, 2005
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 19 -- High Impact Television (HIT), the most experienced live broadcast production team in the automotive industry, today announced that the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit has been added to its highly-rated 'DRIVE' series produced for ESPN. Formerly known as E ... Continue reading
2006 Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum Police Vehicles
Oct 19, 2005
* Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI(R) posted best-in-class top speed of over 145 mph * Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI and Dodge Magnum 5.7-liter HEMI posted first and second place in acceleration times * Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI and Dodge Magnum 5.7-liter HEMI posted first and second place in vehicle dynamics testing * D ... Continue reading
Guangqi Toyota Engine Co., Ltd. to Increase Production Capacity
Oct 19, 2005
Tokyo October 18, 2005; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) and GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP CO., LTD. (Guangzhou Automobile) announced today an agreement to increase production by building a second production line at Guangqi Toyota Engine Co., Ltd. (GTE), a joint venture company TMC established with Guangzhou Automobile to p ... Continue reading
Hyundai Neos-3 at 2005 Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 19, 2005
The Neos-3 is a luxury CUV (crossover utility vehicle) that functions like an SUV and feels like a private jet. Outside, the sleek aerodynamic styling looks as impressive as it performs. Front grille and headlights incorporate advanced features for safer driving. Inside, the large display is packed with information tec ... Continue reading
Nissan GT-R Proto Concept at 2005 Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 19, 2005
At the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, Nissan unveiled the GT-R Concept, confirming that the GT-R legend would be continued into the 21st century. Then, at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, Nissan announced the next-generation GT-R would be rolled out in 2007. Now with the launch of the production model just two years ... Continue reading
2005 Tokyo Motor Show: World Premiere of Diesel Powered Volkswagen EcoRacer, 2007 Polo GTI
Oct 19, 2005
At the Tokyo Motor Show Volkswagen presents an incredibly economic sports car. The EcoRacer’s average fuel consumption is as low as 3.4 liters and it reaches a maximum speed of 230 km/h. Thanks to its carbon fiber body, the middle motor sports car weighs a mere 850 kilograms and accelerates in only 6.3 seconds to ... Continue reading
Mitsuoka Orochi Nude-top Roadster at 2005 Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 19, 2005
Mitsuoka Motors, a small Japanese carmaker introduced the roadster version of its Orochi sportscar at the Tokyo Motorshow. The original Orochi prototype was unveiled at the 2001 Tokyo Motorshow, based around Honda NSX mechanics. At the 2003 Tokyo Motorshow an updated version was shown. For the 2005 Tokyo Motorshow the ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2005
Distinct sports appeal and supreme comfort - these are the two defining characteristics of the Audi A8. At the time of its market launch three years ago, this large saloon shot straight to the top of the luxury segment thanks to its dynamic qualities. The brand with the four-ring emblem is now unveiling a sporty top mo ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2005
Ferrari GG50 ItalDesign has issued the following press release: "To mark 50 years of activity in the world of car design, I decided to sculpture a Ferrari to the memory of that great adventure and enjoy it with my family". -Giorgetto Giugiaro fashioned and commissioned a project that spilled into stretching horizons, i ... Continue reading
Bridgestone High Performance Potenza RE92 OE on 2006 Subaru Imprezza
Oct 19, 2005
High-performance tire gains fitment on redesigned, all-wheel drive vehicle NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 18, 2005) – Bridgestone Corporation will be supplying Bridgestone brand Potenza® RE92™ tires for original equipment fitment on the 2006 Subaru Impreza®. Bridgestone is the primary tire supplier for Subaru ... Continue reading
Honda at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 19, 2005
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Honda Introduces 'DN-01' Concept Motorcycle at Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 19, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 19, 2005 - (JCN Newswire)At the 39th Tokyo Motor Show 2005, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced a large-size sports motorcycle concept model, DN-01*, equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission and a water-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC, V-type, 2-cylinder, 680cc engine. Honda will continue ... Continue reading
China's ATV Export to USA Reachs Almost US$500 Million in 5 Years
Oct 19, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 19, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26168) has announced the addition of All-terrain Vehicles in China and Taiwan to their offering. In only five years, China's exports of all-terrain vehicles have reached almost US$500 million. The country's annual productio ... Continue reading
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