Honda Announces Automobiles and Motorcycles to be Displayed at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 6, 2005
October 5, 2005 -- Torrance, Calif. -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the lineup of vehicles to be displayed at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show (sponsored by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association), to be held from Saturday, October 22 to Sunday, November 6, 2005, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The theme f ... Continue reading
Look Inside The 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Oct 6, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 5, 2005 at 3:39 PM CST It's been a slow day for Mercedes news, so we figured what better way to pass the time than to post some interior photographs of the upcoming 2007 S-Class. I must say, Mercedes has once again demonstrated their impeccable attention to detail in the lates ... Continue reading
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN STRENGTHEN DIESEL ENGINE CO-OPERATION
Oct 5, 2005
London/Paris October 5, 2005: Ford Motor Company and PSA Peugeot Citroën have today announced the fourth phase of their groundbreaking diesel engine co-operation, with the launch of two new families of light, clean, efficient engines for their commercial vehicle and executive car lines. This announcement is the latest ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Offers Incentive - "Gas Comes Standard" Promotion To '06 Models
Oct 5, 2005
October 4, 2005 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today announced that, as a result of overwhelming consumer interest, the Gas Comes Standard fuel card program will be extended to include selected 2006 model-year vehicles. Previously, the offer of a year's worth of gasoline was offered ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2005
All-New 2007 Yukon Lineup: Refined, Efficient and Powerful * Click for more information about the 2007 GMC Yukon and Yukon Denali ANAHEIM, Calif. – GMC unveiled the all-new 2007 Yukon and Yukon Denali full-size SUVs Oct. 5. They are based on GM’s all-new full-size SUV family, which features distinctive styl ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2005
Strategic decision to sharpen focus on other aspects of global development DETROIT – General Motors Corp. today announced the sale of its approximate 20 percent equity stake (about 157 million shares) in Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI). The alliance between GM and FHI will end and GM will refocus its efforts and reso ... Continue reading
US Automakers Shifting to New Incentives That Emphasize Vehicle Value
Oct 5, 2005
DETROIT October 5, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that as their popular employee-pricing discounts end, U.S. automakers are shifting to sales strategies that emphasize the value of their vehicles rather than big cash incentives. But some analysts wonder if the companies will be able to stick with the ... Continue reading
Toyota Buys Stake in Maker of Subaru, Fuji Heavy Industries, From General Motors
Oct 5, 2005
TOKYO October, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota has agreed to buy an 8.7 percent stake in Japanese automaker Fuji Heavy Industries from General Motors Corp., officials from both companies said Wednesday, in a deal that will make Toyota the top shareholder in the company that makes Subaru cars ... Continue reading
GM to Divest of Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru) Stake - Toyota to Buy Piece
Oct 5, 2005
TOKYO October 5, 2005; Reuters reported that Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. said on Wednesday it will dissolve its alliance with General Motors Corp., and that Toyota Motor Corp. will buy an 8.7 percent stake in the Subaru maker from the struggling U.S. car giant. GM will sell its remaining 11.4 percent stake in Fuji Heavy ... Continue reading
Lindsay Lohan Crashes Her Mercedes
Oct 5, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 4, 2005 at 11:59 PM CST It's been a while since we've had the pleasure of bringing you entertainment, but today just happens to be our lucky day. Word on the street is that Lindsay Lohan, star of such Hollywood gems as "Herbie Fully Loaded" and "Freaky Friday," has decided to ... Continue reading
Production of the new Ford Focus ST Begins in Germany
Oct 5, 2005
Most powerful Focus road car to date to go on sale this year SAARLOUIS, October 4, 2005 – Production of the new Ford Focus ST began today at Ford's assembly plant in Saarlouis , Germany . The new model is due to go on sale later this year and will be offered in all European countries. Ford plans to manufacture mo ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2005
Special from Motley Fool Tuesday October 4, 2005 By Selena Maranjian You know something has changed in America when people are suddenly talking about walking or biking to work and forgoing vacations that require long drives. A newcomer to our country might wonder what's up, but you and I know that it's the price of gas ... Continue reading
Chrysler Akino Concept to be introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 4, 2005
The unique and artistically sculptured appearance of the Chrysler Akino concept vehicle and its one-box, compact size certainly turns heads. However, after the fifth person settles comfortably into the vehicle, one clearly gets the idea there is more to this concept than meets the eye. "Our job as designers is to push ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2005
Toyota Motor Corporation announced yesterday the nationwide launch in Japan of the new Ractis compact passenger car through Toyopet and Toyota Corolla dealers. Meant to allow four adults to experience driving in comfort, not only in the city, but also on the highway, the Ractis was designed with "high-speed, high-capac ... Continue reading
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