Sep 17, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2008 Buick Enclave Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 275 hp @ 6600 rpm/251 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic/manual Wheelbase: 119.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 201.5 x 79.0 x 72.5 in. Tires: 255/65R18 Cargo volume: 18.9/115.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Set to Drive the BMW Hydrogen 7 On U.S. Roadways
Sep 17, 2007
Leno Joins Actor Will Ferrell and Other High Profile Individuals as One of the First to be given a BMW Hydrogen 7 WOODCLIFF, N.J., Sept. 17 -- BMW today announced that Jay Leno became the latest person to receive keys to a BMW Hydrogen 7 -- the first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan. The Emmy-winning comedian and host of ... Continue reading
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Coupe and 2007 S-Class Reviews
Sep 17, 2007
2007 MERCEDES BENZ CL550 COUPE AND S-CLASS SEDAN By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I havenât driven anything with this much eye appeal since the Rolls Royce Phantom. The new Mercedes Benz CL550 pillarless hardtop coupe has enough visual drama to turn the heads of anyone who pays attention to cars â ... Continue reading
Dodge to Auction First 2008 Dodge Challengers
Sep 17, 2007
Proceeds to benefit charitable organizations - Dodge Challenger No. 1 to benefit notMYkid - Dodge Challenger No. 2 to benefit United Way of Southeastern Michigan - A Third Dodge Challenger will be auctioned off on eBay.com in early 2008 - All three vehicles will be 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) models, featuring HEMI(R ... Continue reading
Watanabe Orders Toyota's Developers Back to Drawing Board
Sep 17, 2007
Washington DC September 17, 2007; The AIADA reported that Toyota Motor President Katsuaki Watanabe is not completely satisfied with the automaker's low-cost car. "When I drove the first prototype in late March, I found the level of the new car not bad," Watanabe told Automotive News Europe at the IAA in Frankfurt. "But ... Continue reading
What Sizzled, What Fizzled in Frankfurt
Sep 17, 2007
Washington DC September 17, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Europe's automakers are trying to show that you can go green and still paint the town red. This is a European show, but there are huge implications for the United States: If Congress passes tough fuel-economy standards, the ... Continue reading
Chile's Largest Power Company Brings Electric Vehicles to the People
Sep 17, 2007
SANTA ROSA, Calif. & SANTIAGO, Chile--To help mitigate pollution and traffic congestion, Chile's largest power company, CHILECTRA, will allow its customers to use their monthly utility bill to finance the purchase of electric bicycles, scooters, mopeds and other vehicles from US-based ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP). As part of the p ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Hybrid Analysis Shows U.S. Midwest Region Fastest Growing, But West Still Leads
Sep 17, 2007
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 17 -- New hybrid vehicle registrations have grown more than 49 percent nationwide in the first seven months of 2007 when compared to the same timeframe in 2006, according to R. L. Polk & Co. The Midwest region posted the highest increase of 56.9 percent when compared to the South, Northeast and ... Continue reading
Lexus Launches £6 Million Hybrid Campaign in the UK
Sep 17, 2007
LONDON - September 17, 2007: Luxury car maker Lexus has announced a substantial multimedia ad campaign promoting its industry-leading range of hybrid models for the fourth quarter of 2007. The spend of more than £6 million includes national TV, landmark billboard, on-line, and magazine activities. Designed and co-ordi ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: The New Chrysler Puts More Muscle into European Expansion - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 17, 2007
FRANKFURT - September 17, 2007: As last week's press conference at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show illustrated, the New Chrysler is putting more muscle behind the brandâs expansion in volume markets outside North America with the world premiere of the all-new Dodge Journey at the 2007 International Motor Show (IAA) ... Continue reading
Car-buying in U.S. Helps Retail Sales Numbers
Sep 17, 2007
WASHINGTON September 16, 2007; Martin Crutsinger writing for The AP reported that consumers kept spending in August and factories kept producing, but the gains were weaker than expected as financial market turbulence and a slumping housing market continued to weigh on the economy. Analysts said the new economic reports ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 16, 2007; The world's first biofabric made with completely plant-derived fibers, suitable for use in vehicle interiors, has been developed by Mazda Motor Corporation in collaboration with Teijin Limited and Teijin Fibers Limited. This newly developed biofabric does not contain any oil-based materials ... Continue reading
Daihatsu devises fuel cell tech to eliminate use of platinum
Sep 17, 2007
TOKYO September 15, 2007 â Daihatsu Motor Co said Friday it has developed a new fuel cell technology that eliminates the use of platinum, a precious metal, which would reduce the cost of producing environment-friendly fuel-cell vehicles. Conventional fuel cells use expensive platinum in the electrode catalyst mate ... Continue reading
China Encouraging Automakers To Be Actively Involved In Setting International Standards
Sep 17, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 17, 2007: Chinaâs Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said the government encourages Chinese auto enterprises to be actively involved in making international auto test standards. "Though China's auto exports have been surging rapidly in recent years, Chinese auto industry is still a labor-intensive and ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Celebrates the Launch of 2008's at the St. Louis South Assembly Plant
Sep 17, 2007
-- Production of domestic and international minivan models -- Enhanced manufacturing flexibility at St. Louis Assembly -- Smart Manufacturing workplace organizational model promotes creativity on plant floor AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 16 -- Today, Chrysler LLC celebrates the manufacturing launch of the all-new 2008 Dod ... Continue reading
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