Renault Launches Trafic and Master Models That Run On B30 Biodiesel
Dec 26, 2006
Trafic 2.0 dCi B30 and Master 2.5 dCi B30 are the first expressions of Renault's commitment to biofuels. Renault Commits to all diesel engines sold in Europe by 2009 will be able to run on fuel blends containing 30% biofuel. PARIS - December 26, 2006: Trafic and Master vehicles fitted with diesel engines running on B30 ... Continue reading
China Slows Its Booming Auto Industry
Dec 26, 2006
SHANGHAI, Dec 26, 2006; Reuters reported that China announced measures on Tuesday to restrain the rapid expansion of its automobile industry, saying the sector could face a serious overcapacity problem if trends continued. "Signs of overcapacity have already appeared, and could worsen," the National Development and Ref ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2006
Remodeled inside and out and even more fuel efficient and eco-friendly HIROSHIMA - December 26, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation has given the Carol, one of its micro-mini vehicles for the Japanese market, a fresh new look. The Carol has been a popular model with women due to its charming design and practicality, and this ... Continue reading
First Crash Tests Of "MiniCars" - Nissan Versa Earns Top Rating - GREAT VIDEO
Dec 26, 2006
Nissan Versa earns the highest overall rating; three minicars earn poor ratings in side tests ARLINGTON, VA - December 19, 2006: For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tested the smallest vehicles sold in the US market, which gain popularity as fuel prices rise. Now these cars are rated for ... Continue reading
Chrysler Official Says Company To Unveil Restructuring Plan in February
Dec 26, 2006
DETROIT Decemmber 22, 2006; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group will unveil a restructuring plan that includes job cuts and plant closures when it releases its 2006 earnings in February, a company official said Friday. The official, who did not want to be identified because ... Continue reading
Honda Sets Monthly Record for Worldwide, Domestic and Overseas Auto Production
Dec 26, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Sets Monthly Record for Worldwide, Domestic and Overseas Auto Production Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of November 2006. Production ... Continue reading
Dec 24, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Cadillac STS-V What we have here is a limited-production factory tuner car that mixes luxury comfort and a sport-tuned suspension with 469 horsepower from an engine assembled by one highly-skilled technician. It must be German, right? Nein. It a Cadillac STS-V, made in Lansing ... Continue reading
Detroit Child Strangled By Power Window
Dec 23, 2006
Detroit December 23, 2006; Two consumer safety groups KIDS AND CARS and Consumers Union â responding to yesterdayâs power window strangulation death involving a 3 year old Detroit girl - called on automakers to speed up adoption of safer power window switches. They also renewed their call for Congress to enac ... Continue reading
The Volvo XC60 Concept to Be Unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show - GREAT VIDEO
Dec 23, 2006
The XC60 Concept - a glimpse of the next Volvo XC - and of the future design language GOTHENBURG - December 22, 2006: The XC60 Concept is very much a car for the future. It not only offers the world a sneak preview of the next XC model to come from the Volvo Cars, the concept car is also full of design innovation and i ... Continue reading
Will GM Be Killed By The Electric Car?
Dec 23, 2006
December 22, 2006; John Addison writing for <a href="/link.html?http://seekingalpha.com/by/author/cleantechblog& q uot;>SeekingAlpha</a> submitted this editorial feature: A recent movie and several books asked the question âWho killed the electric car?â then answered GM. Indeed, the major auto makers successf ... Continue reading
Mazda Unveils Special Edition Roadster for the Japanese Market
Dec 23, 2006
Premium sport 'Blaze Edition' roadster features extensive quality enhancements inside and out HIROSHIMA - December 23, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of the special edition Mazda Roadster Blaze Edition for the Japanese domestic market. Mazda's world-renowned lightweight, open-top sports car ha ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Recalls 2007 Vehicles to Reprogram Brake System Computers
Dec 22, 2006
WASHINGTON December 22, 2006; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group said Friday it was recalling more than 60,000 vehicles to reprogram a brake system computer to avoid the loss of antilock brakes and traction control. The recall involves 62,369 model year 2007 Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler 300, Jeep Co ... Continue reading
2007 Cadillac SRX Review - What a Woman Wants Behind the Wheel
Dec 22, 2006
2007 Cadillac SRX Crossover SUV Date: December, 2006 Word Count: 745 When you think of Cadillac - words like quality, luxury and tradition most often come to mind. The 2007 Cadillac SRX full-size luxury crossover SUV embodies all those values, and then some. The Cadillac SRX is designed to fit the consumerâs need ... Continue reading
2005 Jaguar Super V8 LWB Review
Dec 22, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG MODEL: Jaguar Super V8 LWB ENGINE: : 4.2-liter supercharged V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: : 390 hp @ 6,100 rpm/399 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with sport and normal modes WHEELBASE 124.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 205.3 x 76.5 x 57.3 in. TIRES: 255/40ZR19 CARGO: 16.4 cu. f ... Continue reading
Ford Boss Outlines Radical Overhaul
Dec 22, 2006
Washington DC December 22, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that after placing the company's assets for collateral in a $23.5 billion credit deal, Ford's new CEO Alan Mulally last week told directors of his plan to plow through "gut-wrenching" change to achieve profitability by 2009, reports The Wall Street Journal. ... Continue reading
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