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The New Chrysler Windsor Plant Celebrates 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Minivans

The New Chrysler Windsor Plant Celebrates 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Minivans

- New state-of-the-art paint shop - Enhanced manufacturing flexibility at Windsor Assembly - Smart Manufacturing workplace organizational model promotes creativity on plant floor - Over $500 million invested in Windsor Ontario facility AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 -- Today, The New Chrysler celebrates the manufacturing ... Continue reading

Dodge Announces Pricing for All-new 2008 Caliber SRT4

Dodge Announces Pricing for All-new 2008 Caliber SRT4

- All-new 285-horsepower 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4(R) is priced at $22,995 - Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology (SRT)(R) organization continues the popular SRT legacy - Dodge Caliber SRT4 delivers SRT mission of benchmark performance for the best price to the sport-compact market AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 -- Dodg ... Continue reading

Nissan to Add Fuel-Efficiency Meters to all Future Models

Nissan to Add Fuel-Efficiency Meters to all Future Models

TOKYO, August 21 -- Nissan Motor Co. announced today that it will phase in fuel-efficiency meters on all new models to promote awareness of more economical driving habits. The move is part of the company's overall efforts to launch a wide range of environmental technologies under its mid-term environmental action plan: ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for 2008 Highlander Hybrid

Toyota Announces Prices for 2008 Highlander Hybrid

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 20 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2008 Highlander Hybrid. A best-in-class fuel economy and emissions leader, Highlander Hybrid with Hybrid Synergy Drive(TM) has been enhanced for power, roominess and economy ... Continue reading

10 Safe Vehicles Less Than $25,000 from CARandDRIVER.com

10 Safe Vehicles Less Than $25,000 from CARandDRIVER.com

Latest List Highlights Safety and Savings ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 20 -- The 10 Safe New Vehicles for Less Than $25,000 list from CARandDRIVER.com arrives today, just in time for the final weeks of summer. Vehicles that made the list had to meet tough Car and Driver standards, which required all vehicles include stabilit ... Continue reading

2008 Honda S2000 - Introduction

2008 Honda S2000 - Introduction

Downloads ascii MSWord 229k August 15, 2007 -- Torrance, Calif. -- The Honda S2000 represents the purest expression of Honda fun-to-drive DNA with its 2-seat, open-topped roadster configuration and sophisticated front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform. As a true sports car that can serve as a practical and fun daily dr ... Continue reading

2007 Kia Rondo Review

2007 Kia Rondo Review

THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Kia Rondo Engine: 2.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 182 hp @ 6000 rpm/182 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 179.0 x 71.7 x 65.0 in. Tires: P225/50R17 Cargo volume: 31.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Ford Hybrid Electric Flexible Fuel Vehicles On The Road

Ford Hybrid Electric Flexible Fuel Vehicles On The Road

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, August 2007; Ford Motor Company delivered four of its demonstration fleet of ethanol-fueled hybrids to the State of Missouri (1) and the Kansas City Power & Light (3) at Ford's Kansas City ( Mo.) Plant, home of the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrid vehicles. The use of the vehicles will help ... Continue reading

2008 Infiniti EX35 Features Coupe-Inspired SUV Design, Engaging Environment and Advanced Technologies

2008 Infiniti EX35 Features Coupe-Inspired SUV Design, Engaging Environment and Advanced Technologies

August 20, 2007; The all-new 2008 Infiniti EX35 offers an exceptional combination of seductive design, elegant interior and advanced technology systems. EX35’s sculpted elegance expresses a timeless appeal – sleek lines that portray speed, grace and finesse. Its layout combines the look and feel of a luxury c ... Continue reading

Aston Martin introduces DBS, the ultimate luxury sports car

Aston Martin introduces DBS, the ultimate luxury sports car

August 17, 2007; Aston Martin will unveil the most eagerly anticipated car of the year when the new DBS is revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16th, where the company takes a starring role as the featured marque. Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez, said: “The DBS is the ... Continue reading

Eastern Europe; Ford Fusion Bio-Fuel; Ford Plaudits and Pundits; Jag Diesel and a Mother-in Law All in This Month's "Letter From Europe"

Eastern Europe; Ford Fusion Bio-Fuel; Ford Plaudits and Pundits; Jag Diesel and a Mother-in Law All in This Month's "Letter From Europe"

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief No letter can equal the excitement of Modena, Monaco and Cannes but things haven’t been too boring since then... In spite of the rain and floods the sporting season in England has been in full swing. Silverstone was a huge success even though local hero Lewis ... Continue reading

Chrysler Brings its Newest Buzz Model - the 2008 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition

Chrysler Brings its Newest Buzz Model - the 2008 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition

- New Chrysler PT Cruiser model lights up the boulevard to kick off annual Woodward Dream Cruise - Eleventh factory-customized limited-edition PT Cruiser celebrates another great American driving road - New PT Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition delivers factory customization and limited production at a value price ... Continue reading

Chrysler to Kick Off Dream Cruise with New Vehicle Reveal on Woodward Avenue

Chrysler to Kick Off Dream Cruise with New Vehicle Reveal on Woodward Avenue

ROYAL OAK, Mich., Aug. 13 -- What: Chrysler will kick off the annual Woodward Dream Cruise in style by revealing a new limited-production vehicle. Who: Participating executives include: Larry Lyons, Vice President-Front-wheel-drive Product Team David Rooney, Director-Chrysler Brand Marketing When: 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, A ... Continue reading

Isuzu Announces 2008 Model Details

Isuzu Announces 2008 Model Details

CERRITOS, Calif. August 13, 2007; Isuzu Motors America, Inc., today announced enhancements to its line of award-winning trucks and SUVs for the 2008 model year. Among the improvements: standard head-curtain side-impact airbags for the flagship Ascender, and a line of Pickups with simplified option packages and signific ... Continue reading

60+ MPG Volkswagen Diesel Unveiled

60+ MPG Volkswagen Diesel Unveiled

Wolfsburg, 13 August 2007 - Volkswagen will be firing off the next salvo of its BlueMotion initiative at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. In total, six new models with technology that is as economical as it is environmentally friendly, will debut at the world’s largest car show. One of the highligh ... Continue reading

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