SPECIAL EVENT (EL TORO) - Steve O'Blenes Wins the REV IT UP 2007 El Toro Event
Jul 16, 2007
- Regional Champion Takes Title in Second Stop of Six-City National Driving Competition; Now Leading National Points Race With Ultimate Grand Prize of a 2008 Corvette - IRVINE, CA - July 16, 2007: It came down to the wire at the second and largest Rev It UpTM 2007 event. After three days of intense racing with more tha ... Continue reading
Jul 16, 2007
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (USA) — Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) yesterday celebrated the ten year production anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. At the event, Alabama Governor Bob Riley, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of DaimlerChrysler AG and Head of the Mercedes Car Group, as well as Plant Manager ... Continue reading
Exclusive Special Anniversary Series: M-Class "Edition 10": Top Seller in Tiptop Shape
Jul 16, 2007
STUTTGART/TUSCALOOSA - July 16, 2007: Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the 10th birthday of its successful M-Class, the top-selling premium SUV with 850,000 units to its name. To mark the occasion, Mercedes-Benz is bringing out the attractive special "Edition 10" model. The specification includes 20-inch wheels, bi‑x ... Continue reading
Brits Drive Away This July In A Citroën C2 Airplay+ For Just $200* A Month
Jul 16, 2007
LONDON - July 16, 2007: Specifically designed to help younger drivers get their foot on the motoring ladder, Citroën has just introduced a fiercely attractive, £99 a month finance deal on the fun and funky C2 Airplay+, equipped with a latest generation iPod nano. The promotion makes it even easier for buyers to get b ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe 1H 2007 Sales Rise
Jul 15, 2007
COLOGNE , July 13, 2007 – Ford of Europe's acclaimed new models continue to make an impact in the market, contributing to increased sales in June and the first half of the year. With strong performances across its model range, Ford of Europe's sales in the first-half of 2007 increased by 4.6 percent, to 952,500, r ... Continue reading
Report Says Ford Considering Selling Volvo Cars Business
Jul 15, 2007
LONDON July 15, 2007; Mathieu Robbins writing for Reuters reported that U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co. is considering selling its Volvo Cars business as it assesses the future of its European operations, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. The review of Volvo was still at a very early stage and may not res ... Continue reading
2007 Isuzu i-370 Crew Cab 4WD Review
Jul 15, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Isuzu i-370 Crew Cab 4WD Engine: 3.7-liter L5 Horsepower/Torque: 242 hp @ 5600 rpm/242 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 125.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 207.1 x 68.6 x 64.9 in. Tires: P265/75R15 Maximum payload: 1,516 lbs. Economy: 16 mpg ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 4X4 Review
Jul 15, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Dodge Nitro R/T 4X4 Engine: 4.0-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 255 hp @ 5800 rpm/275 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 108.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 178.9 x 73.1 x 69.9 in. Tires: P235/65R17 Cargo volume: 65.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
New Amphibian Vehicles Make Debut
Jul 15, 2007
Aquada,MR. GIBBS’ NEW AMPHIBIANS Vehicles, Not Frogs By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [1273] Aquada, Just think about it. We’re assured that global warming will result in glaciers melting and sea levels rising at a devastating rate. So what could be more forward-thinking than developing high-s ... Continue reading
smart Car Faces Safety Questions - smart Crash Test Video
Jul 15, 2007
Washington DC July 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at just 1700 pounds, 8.8 feet long, and slightly wider and taller than 5 feet, the Smart car is already one of the smallest cars on any road in any country. Click here for a picture. It isn't surprising, then, that safety is a concern for some consumers. M ... Continue reading
FORD to attempt land speed record for Fuel cell powered vehicle with Fusion Hydrogen 999 Racer
Jul 14, 2007
Ford to attempt land speed record for production-based fuel cell powered vehicle at Bonneville with the Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999. Ford, Ohio State University, Ballard and Roush are collaborating to build and engineer the hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains. Ohio State University will attempt to set the land speed r ... Continue reading
2007 Saturn Outlook XR FWD Review
Jul 14, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Saturn has a new Outlook on life... ok, the pun is obvious and inescapable, and Outlook, capitalized, in this case refers to the GM division's new large crossover vehicle. But, looking at Saturn products in the past year or two, the company really does have a new outlook, and a new ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2007
For Immediate Release NEW COHERIX DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WILL CHANGE AUTO INDUSTRY ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Digital holographic imaging technology developed at the University of Michigan has the potential to dramatically improve the competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry within the next five years, according to Dwight Carlson ... Continue reading
Grammer Implements Ergomechanics Seat Design
Jul 14, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grammer implements ergomechanics seat design, allowing natural movements while providing support TROY, Mich. - Grammer AG Automotive, a leading supplier of automotive interior systems and components, has thrown away conventional automotive-seat design and introduced a new design philosophy it refe ... Continue reading
LEDs (light emitting diodes) Offer Unique Opportunity For Car Makers
Jul 14, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LED headlamps offer high differentiation for automakers PLYMOUTH, Mich. - LEDs (light emitting diodes) are currently used as light sources in tail lamps, and also increasingly at the front of a vehicle, for signal functions. The first full-LED headlamps, which will generate both low and high beam, ... Continue reading
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