Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for October 2006
Nov 27, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for October 2006 Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 27, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results for October 2006. Total global product ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Record Monthly Worldwide, Domestic and Overseas Auto Production
Nov 27, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Achieves Record Monthly Worldwide, Domestic and Overseas Auto Production Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 27, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of October 2006. Production For the ... Continue reading
Elegance And Efficiency Converge In GM's Los Angeles Auto Show Lineup - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 27, 2006
LOS ANGELES November 27, 2006; The General Motors portfolio at the Los Angeles Auto Show continues the companyâs ongoing and dramatic product resurgence, with a focus on cars and SUVs that feature sophisticated, globally inspired designs as well as advanced, fuel-saving technologies. The show will feature all-new ... Continue reading
Honda recalling 209,898 Mobilo cars
Nov 27, 2006
TOKYO November 25, 2006; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said on Friday that it is recalling a total of 209,898 of its Mobilio and the Mobilio Spike small passenger cars for repairs of defective parts. The brake lights and the gears of the vehicles, manufactured from November 2001 to May 2005, may fail due to ... Continue reading
GM to Unveil Alternative Power Program at LA Auto Show
Nov 27, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Nov 26, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that stung by criticism that it conspired to kill the electric car, General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is preparing to detail its commitment to new fuel-saving technologies, including new electric vehicles, according to people fam ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: BMW M6 Coupe ENGINE: 5.-liter DOHC V10 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 500 hp @ 7750 rpm/383 lb.-ft. @ 6100 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed sequential manual gearbox WHEELBASE: 109.4 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 190.2 x 73.0 x 54.1 in. TIRES: 255/40 ZR19 (front)/285/35 ZR 19 (rear) CARGO VOL ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-door Hatchback Review
Nov 26, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-door hatchback SPECIFICATIONS: Engine: 2.5-liter I-5 Horsepower/Torque: 150 hp @ 5000 rpm/170 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 101.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 164.9 x 68.3 x 56.7 in. Tires: P195/65R15 Cargo volume: 41.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2007 Volvo S80 ENGINE: 4.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 311 hp @ 5950 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.0 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 191.0 x 73.0 x 59.0 in. TIRES: P245/45R17 CARGO VOLUME: 17.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Spec B Sedan Review
Nov 26, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Spec B Sedan What happens to a Subaru WRX when it grows up? It becomes a Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Spec B. The Spec B's introduction last year as a limited-production model must have been successful, as it returns for 2007 as a full production model. And it get ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2006
2007 LEXUS RX 400h 5-DOOR SUV Hybrid Luxury on the Road to Chicago By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau A few years ago our friends at Lexus loaned us an RX 300 for a road trip to Tennessee. Ever since then my pretty blonde has wanted one. She was enamored with the looks, feel, luxurious ambiance, and the c ... Continue reading
Direct From Paris: Renault Concept - "NEPTA"
Nov 26, 2006
Direct From Paris Show RENAULTâS SENSATIONAL CONCEPT CAR âNEPTAâ By Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor One of the joys of the recently concluded Paris auto show were the displays of concept cars -- concepts that would never make it to American shows in Detroit, New York, Los Angeles or Chi-c ... Continue reading
Nissan Plans to Sell Electric Cars
Nov 26, 2006
TOKYO, Nov 26, 2006; Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co. plans to develop and start selling subcompact electric cars powered by self-developed lithium-ion batteries in about three years, the Nihon Keizai (Nikkei) business daily reported on Sunday. Japan's number-two automaker also plans to develop and sell gas-elect ... Continue reading
500,000 Cars Built In 2006 - koda Reaches Production Milestone
Nov 25, 2006
Extra factory shift added to cope with massive demand British sales up 1.7% this year despite market downturn This is no ordinary Skoda Roomster â itâs a record-breaker. When it rolled off the production line earlier this week it became the 500,000th Skoda to be built this year, which is an all-time record fo ... Continue reading
IIHS 2007 Top Safety Pick Award Winners - Video Enhanced
Nov 24, 2006
2007 TOP SAFETY PICK award winners: award criteria are tougher; SUVs eligible for first time ARLINGTON, VA â The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announces 13 vehicles that earn TOP SAFETY PICK awards for 2007. Winners include 4 cars, 7 SUVs, and 2 minivans. This award recognizes vehicles that do the best jo ... Continue reading
Nov 24, 2006
DETROIT November 24, 2006; Reuters reported that Volvo, a unit of Ford Motor Co., is recalling about 360,000 cars because of a problem with vehicle speed controls that can cause engines to lose power without warning, Volvo said on Friday. Volvo said a defect in the electronic throttle module in cars built between 1999 ... Continue reading
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