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New diesel variant with V8 power: The S 420 CDI flagship diesel model makes its debut

New diesel variant with V8 power: The S 420 CDI flagship diesel model makes its debut

Stuttgart, Dec 06, 2006 Mercedes-Benz is extending its S-Class range with another diesel variant, the S 420 CDI. The new eight-cylinder model is powered by a state-of-the-art V8 CDI engine developing 235 kW/320 hp and 730 newton metres of peak torque. This latest addition to the model line-up means that the luxury salo ... Continue reading

Nissan to Churn Out Hybrids Despite Lack of Profit

Nissan to Churn Out Hybrids Despite Lack of Profit

Washington DC December 8, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan begins production on their new Altima hybrids next week in Tennessee, despite the fact that they will not make a profit on the vehicles. The automaker is introducing the new alternative fuel model to the market to adhere to strict clean air laws ... Continue reading

2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport - Review

2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport - Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque:143 hp @ 5800 rpm/136 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual (4-apeed automatic is available) Wheelbase: 98.4 in. Length/Width/Height:162.8 x 69.1 x 63.2 in. Tires: P205/60R16 Cargo volume: 8.2/16.2/ ... Continue reading

Labor Hails GM Europe's Opel Astra to U.S.

Labor Hails GM Europe's Opel Astra to U.S.

FRANKFURT December 8, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors' European labor force on Friday hailed news that the world's biggest carmaker had decided to sell Belgian-made Opel Astras in North America under the Saturn brand from late next year. "General Motors is using its global network to market an attractive veh ... Continue reading

Opel (Saturn) Presents Its New Astra at the Bologna Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

Opel (Saturn) Presents Its New Astra at the Bologna Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

New engine range: More power, lower consumption All Astra engines in overview Accentuated design for stronger model and brand identity Exclusivity and individuality in series production Enhanced Trailer Stability Assist helps in critical situations Unique technological innovations for more safety and comfort Five-star ... Continue reading

Nissan Executive Says the Hybrids Market Remains an Unprofitable Proposition

Nissan Executive Says the Hybrids Market Remains an Unprofitable Proposition

WASHINGTON DC December 7, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that a top Nissan Motor Co. executive in North America said Thursday that the hybrid market still remains an unprofitable proposition in the auto industry despite the interest in alternative vehicles. "Hybrids today are not a very viable economic pr ... Continue reading

GM Execs Say Design Is Company's New Focus After Cutting Costs

GM Execs Say Design Is Company's New Focus After Cutting Costs

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. December 7, 2006; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. is moving past the cost cuts of 2006 to transform itself into a company that puts car and truck design above everything, company officials said Thursday night. At GM's Heritage Center in suburban Detroit, Chairma ... Continue reading

V-Dub to Rock Metro Detroit

V-Dub to Rock Metro Detroit

* Metro Detroit Volkswagen dealers to host "Rockin' the D" guitar contest * Winner to take home a one-year lease on a 2007 Wolfsburg edition Jetta AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7 -- You may not see Slash or John Mayer shredding strings on a First Act guitar like those featured in recent V- dubs rock commercials, but you'll ... Continue reading

CEO Pischetsrieder Says VW Has Promising Future, Thanks Workforce

CEO Pischetsrieder Says VW Has Promising Future, Thanks Workforce

WOLFSBURG, Germany December 7, 2006; Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, sees the company on the way to a promising future. “This year, we reached important milestones in restructuring the company and improving its competitive strength”, said Pischet ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Toyota Ranks Highest in Retaining New-Vehicle Buyers

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Toyota Ranks Highest in Retaining New-Vehicle Buyers

Resale Value and Dealership Service Cited as Key Contributors to Retention WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 6 December 2006 — Toyota leads the automotive industry in retaining the highest percentage of new-vehicle purchasers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Customer Retention StudySM released today. Now i ... Continue reading

Pioneering Alternative Car and Transportation Expo

Pioneering Alternative Car and Transportation Expo

Media Event to Feature Viable Alternative Vehicle and Transportation Options, Ride-and-Drive SANTA MONICA, CA - December 8, 2006: The largest collection of advanced-technology displays and a wide-range of seminars will highlight the world's most comprehensive Alternative Car and Transportation Expo (Expo). Car manufact ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces "Check Engine" Light Special Service Campaign(Recall)On 220,000 Toyota Highlander and RAV4's

Toyota Announces "Check Engine" Light Special Service Campaign(Recall)On 220,000 Toyota Highlander and RAV4's

December 6, 2006 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Special Service Campaign involving approximately 60,700 four-cylinder Highlander sport utility vehicles from the 2001 through 2003 model year and 159,100 RAV4 sport utility vehicles from the 2001 and 2002 model year. The M ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Eos Features Gentex Mirrors

Volkswagen Eos Features Gentex Mirrors

ZEELAND, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors for the 2007 Volkswagen (VW) Eos. The new VW coupe convertible, the Eos, offers a Gentex interior auto- dimming mirror ... Continue reading

Volvo Invests in Conductor Technology for Hybrid Vehicles

Volvo Invests in Conductor Technology for Hybrid Vehicles

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Semi-conductor material silicon carbide is one of the hottest substances today in the world of research into hybrid vehicles. Volvo Technology Transfer is now investing in a company that has developed an energy-efficient conductor made of silicon carbide. The conductor is used, among other things, wh ... Continue reading

Citroën "C4 by LOEB" special series - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

Citroën "C4 by LOEB" special series - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

mms://a1862.v21565a.c21565.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1862/21565/ v1/citroenfr.download.akamai.com/15811/Produits/C4/c4_techno_high.wmv Citroën is launching two new special series models with one, unique signature, the C2 and C4 "by LOEB". Marking Citroën's return to the World Rally Championship in 2007, the special ser ... Continue reading

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