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Ford's Nationwide Canada Sales Event Ends January 2, 2007

Ford's Nationwide Canada Sales Event Ends January 2, 2007

OAKVILLE, Ontario, December 4, 2006 – Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow – the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited ushers in the season with great savings. The Welcome to Winter event has just been launched offering customers year-end bonus cash on selected new 2006 and 2007 Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Fo ... Continue reading

Honda Establishes Solar Cell Subsidiary Company, Honda Soltec to Make Full-Scale Entry into Solar Cell Business

Honda Establishes Solar Cell Subsidiary Company, Honda Soltec to Make Full-Scale Entry into Solar Cell Business

Tokyo, Japan, Dec 1, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary, Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., which will produce and sell the next-generation thin film solar cell independently developed by Honda. The new company will lead Honda to make a full-scale entry into ... Continue reading

November 2006 US Auto Sales Box Score

November 2006 US Auto Sales Box Score

Dec 1, 2006; Reuters reported that U.S. auto sales in November fell from a year earlier, according to sales data released on Friday by auto manufacturers. The following are highlights from sales data released by the largest car makers in the U.S. market. Overall industry: * November seasonally adjusted annualized rate ... Continue reading

China to Surpass USA as Number One Auto Market?

China to Surpass USA as Number One Auto Market?

SHANGHAI, Dec 4, 2006; Reuters reported that a Chinese academic at a government think-tank said China will surpass the United States as the world's top automotive market by 2020, with output reaching 15 million units. China's motor vehicle output will likely grow 10 percent annually in coming years, said Zheng Xinli, v ... Continue reading

2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S Review

2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S Review

2007 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0 S A Fashionable Economy Sedan By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Two weeks ago we reviewed Toyota’s freshly redone Corolla, a conservative, sedate, upwardly mobile sedan that has evolved from compact to midsize. This week it’s Nissan’s entry in that class, the newly r ... Continue reading

2007 Honda Fit Review

2007 Honda Fit Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Honda Fit Sport Engine: 1.5-liter inline 4 Horsepower/Torque: 109 hp @ 5800 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 96.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 157.4 x 66.2 x 60.0 in. Tires: 195/55HR15 Cargo volume: 21.3/41.9 cu. ft ... Continue reading

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Review

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Review

2007 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau In a day long ago, Malcom Bricklin, importer of the notorious Yugo, had the great idea of bringing a quirky little 4-wheel-drive Japanese sedan, made by a company called Fugi Heavy Industries, to the US. Styling was a bit odd, to be generous. The b ... Continue reading

2007 Volvo S80 Preview

2007 Volvo S80 Preview

Preview: 2007 Volvo S80 By Carey Russ When it debuted as Volvo's flagship luxury sedan in 1998, the S80 was revolutionary. Most immediately noticeable was its styling - the box was gone, replaced by a distinctive broad-shouldered look that combined elegance and a hint of muscle. And where the Swedish manufacturer's pre ... Continue reading

2007 Volvo C70 Coupe-vertible Review

2007 Volvo C70 Coupe-vertible Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Volvo C70 It used to be that if you wanted a coupe, you bought a coupe. If you wanted a convertible, you bought a convertible. If you wanted both, well, your garage had better hold two cars. Such was life with the first-generation Volvo C70, with a coupe introduced in 1998 and ... Continue reading

Next Week's Alternative Car and Transportation Expo Features Unique Opportunities to Drive and Buy Never-Seen-Before Vehicles

Next Week's Alternative Car and Transportation Expo Features Unique Opportunities to Drive and Buy Never-Seen-Before Vehicles

Free December 9-10 Event to Showcase Ways Car Buyers Can Save Money, Earn Tax Credits SANTA MONICA, CA – December 2, 2006: If a cool, new environmental-car is on your holiday wish list, don’t miss the groundbreaking Alternative Car and Transportation Expo featuring a chance to ride in and drive new electric, ... Continue reading

Suzuki Shows Full Line at 2006 Austin-American Statesman Auto Show

Suzuki Shows Full Line at 2006 Austin-American Statesman Auto Show

All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-packed 2007 Product Line AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Austin-American Statesman Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars an ... Continue reading

What a Woman Wants Behind the Wheel - 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT Review

What a Woman Wants Behind the Wheel - 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT Review

By Donna Vissing Louisville Bureau Driving the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT can be summed up in one word – FUN. This is not a family car; this is not even a practical car. This is the reward you give yourself for reaching a crowning achievement – professional or personal. It was Cyndi Lauper who sang Gir ... Continue reading

Bentleys Arrive at UK Flagship Showroom

Bentleys Arrive at UK Flagship Showroom

£3 million convoy drives through Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, England - Dcember 2, 2006: The British motoring legend, Bentley, has substantially increased its presence in the West Midlands following the completion of a state-of-the-art showroom at Fort Dunlop. Bentley Birmingham arrived at the new development in classic sty ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for 2007 Sienna

Toyota Announces Prices for 2007 Sienna

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2007 Sienna. The Sienna family van will arrive at dealerships nationwide in mid-December. The Sienna receives an engine upgrade for 2007 with a new 3.5-liter V6 engine. The new V6 powertrain ... Continue reading

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