Sep 30, 2005
Torrance, Calif. September 29, 2005; Honda's "Safety for Everyone" initiative applies an increasingly comprehensive and industry-leading approach to vehicle safety by providing enhanced levels of occupant protection to Honda and Acura vehicles regardless of size or price, along with improved safety for pedestrians. A t ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport For many young enthusiasts, ``affordable sports car'' is virtually synonymous with ``Mazda MX-5 Miata.'' When the Miata debuted in 1989, it was the first small, simple, affordably-priced two-seat roadster since the demise of the pop ... Continue reading
Mercedes to Recall 50,000 Cars to Fix Potential Windshield Wiper Problem
Sep 30, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany September 30, 2005; The AP reportred that DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday that its Mercedes Car Group was recalling some 50,000 cars because of a potential problem with the windshield wipers. The recall, which will affect mostly buyers in the German market, includes Vaneo models built between April 20 ... Continue reading
Featured on 2006 Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne: HotShot!
Sep 30, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 - The aftermarket helped revolutionize windshield cleaning and de-icing by being the first to offer drivers HotShot, the hot washer fluid and windshield de-icing system. The award-winning system, manufactured by Microheat, Inc., has been available in the aftermarket for over a y ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces 2005 First Half Results
Sep 30, 2005
BOLOGNA, Italy, September 30 -- 1H05 1H04 Var% Revenues 188.1 220.4 -14.6% EBITDA 19.3 26.6 -27.9% Operating Result 4.6 12.1 -62.3% Net result (3.5) 2.6 n.a. Net Debt (116.3) (130.3) (Million euro) The Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. approved today the first half 2005 financial results, which have bee ... Continue reading
Cadillac Unleashes New Technologies
Sep 30, 2005
Innovations Enhance Safety, Entertainment and Convenience DETROIT – This fall Cadillac delivers several innovative new technologies to consumers, as the brand continues its renaissance of new vehicles with dramatic designs and useful, intuitive new features. These new technologies range from important safety inno ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
DETROIT September 29, 2005; HUMMER has announced a major milestone with the sale of its100,000 th H2 today. Since the H2’s launch in 2002, HUMMER has grown its model portfolio to include the H1 Alpha, H2 SUT and H3, and has expanded its dealer network to 167 dealer points. “The sale of the 100,000 th H2 is ... Continue reading
POPULAR MECHANICS Awards GM 3.9 V-6 For Breakthrough Technology
Sep 30, 2005
New York September 29, 2005; General Motors' new 3.9-liter V-6 has been recognized for ground-breaking technology by the editors of POPULAR MECHANICS in the publication's first "POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Awards." The announcement was made today at the American Museum of Natural History and will be featured in the ... Continue reading
Land Rover's Range Rover Sport Makes Its Fashion Debut On Madison Avenue
Sep 29, 2005
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The 2006 Range Rover Sport makes its fashion debut this week in the window of the Ralph Lauren Sport store at 888 Madison Avenue in New York City. Land Rover has partnered with Ralph Lauren to bring to life a luxurious sporting lifestyle. This window highlights the new Ralph Lauren Bedford and Alp ... Continue reading
Ford Hosts First Hybrid Fuel Economy Clinic
Sep 29, 2005
WHAT: Ford Motor Company hosts the first-ever Hybrid Fuel Economy xperience -- an educational driving clinic for Ford Escape Hybrid owners to earn more about their vehicles from the experts who built and designed them. WHEN: Saturday, October 8 - 9:10 a.m. WHERE: Ford Research and Innovation Center (formerly The Ford S ... Continue reading
Zetsche Defends Mercedes Job Cuts
Sep 29, 2005
Zetsche Defends Job Cuts Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 29, 2005 at 10:45 AM CST At a meeting with workers in Mercedes' Sindelfingen factory today, Dieter Zetsche, head of the Mercedes Car Group, defended the company's plans to lay off 8,500 workers. In a letter, Zetsche wrote that Mercedes "really did explor ... Continue reading
NextEnergy Center Opens New Era of Alternative Fuels R&D
Sep 29, 2005
Detroit-based Alternative Fuels Accelerator R&D Center Opens DETROIT, Sept. 29 -- In the center of Detroit's TechTown a transformation is taking place that will position both Detroit and Michigan at the focal point of the emerging alternative energy industry. Today, NextEnergy Center, Michigan's alternative energy acce ... Continue reading
2006 Hyundai Sonata and Tucson Achieve Highest Government Crash Test Rating
Sep 29, 2005
Five-Star Safety Crash Performance Joins Segment-Leading Standard Safety Technology FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced that the 2006 Hyundai Sonata and Tucson have received the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) top five-star crash test rating for front ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to Partner with NextEnergy, Inc., in Detroit on Biodiesel Research and Development
Sep 29, 2005
- Research Will Advance Nation's Rapidly-Growing Biodiesel Industry, Promote Use of Clean, Renewable Fuel Made from U.S. Farm Products - Biodiesel Industries, Nation's Largest Biodiesel Refiner, to Join Partnership with New Detroit Facility - DaimlerChrysler 'Brownfield' Sites to Produce Feedstock for Research Programs ... Continue reading
Lincoln Mark LT Chopper Up for Bid on eBay to Benefit Habitat for Humanity(R) Hurricane Relief
Sep 29, 2005
- Lincoln will put up for bid a Mark LT Chopper - a custom motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers - during the Habitat for Humanity International(R) Charity Auction to be held on eBay Oct. 3-13. - Proceeds from the winning bid will benefit Habitat for Humanity International's(R) 'Operation Home Delivery' for Hurric ... Continue reading
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