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
Lewis Hamilton joins Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
Nov 24, 2006
Lewis Hamilton joins Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso at Vodafone McLaren MercedesStuttgart, Nov 24, 2006 Long-term McLaren and Mercedes-Benz protégé Lewis Hamilton has been confirmed as a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes racing driver and will make his debut at the opening round of the 2007 Formula 1 World Cham ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler celebrates 50 years of production in Brazil
Nov 24, 2006
Stuttgart/São Paulo , Nov 24, 2006 For DaimlerChrysler do Brasil, 2006 represents a historical landmark. Today, the company is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of its plant in the city of São Bernardo do Campo. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the DaimlerChrysler Board ... Continue reading
2006 Dodge Caravan SXT Review and Travelogue
Nov 24, 2006
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT - A FAMILY TOUR OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel.com Detroit Bureau 1My pretty blonde and I arranged a trip to the Pacific Northwest on the cusp of fall. Since the condo we reserved at Whistler (site of the next winter Olympics) is a big one, we invited two of her brother ... Continue reading
Scania's Board of Directors Recommends the Shareholders Not to Accept MAN's Unsolicited Offer
Nov 24, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Scaniaâs (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) shareholders have been offered to tender their shares to MAN for the consideration of â¬51.29 per Scania A and B share. The consideration offered per Scania share consists of either (a) a mixture of cash and new MAN ordinary shares, or (b) cash only. Under the ... Continue reading
Nov 24, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45822) has announced the addition of âConvertible Top, Sunroof, Floor Mat, & Seat Cover - Global Strategic Business Reportâ to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Convertible Top, Sunroof, Floor Mat, a ... Continue reading
CHAMCO AUTO Announces Expansion of Product Line to Include Sedans and CrossoversFor Export to U.S.
Nov 24, 2006
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 22 -- Hebei Zhongxing Automobile Company, Ltd. (ZXAUTO China) and the Changchun Government have entered into a joint venture to produce sedans and crossover vehicles. Product from this joint venture will be sold exclusively and solely through ZXAUTO CHANGCHUN China, a wholly owned subsidiary of Z ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings, Inc. Announces Signing Sale Leaseback Agreement to Raise $33.5 Million
Nov 23, 2006
PERRIS, Calif., Nov. 22 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , the owner of leading RV manufacturers National RV, Inc. and Country Coach, Inc., today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell and leaseback its Perris, California property to Warrior Holdings, Inc., the owner of Weekend Warrior. At closing, the ... Continue reading
GM Considers Retooling Antwerp Plant For Saturns
Nov 23, 2006
BRUSSELS November 23 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp is considering building Saturns at its plant in the Belgian city of Antwerp, a spokeswoman said, in a move that could spare workers from reported job cuts. According to Belgian media, General Motors planned to cut up to 1,000 jobs at its plant in Antw ... Continue reading
2007 Volvo XC90 Rated Top Safety Pick by IIHS - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Nov 23, 2006
IRVINE, CA - November 23, 2006: highest safety award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety The Volvo SUV was among 13 vehicles earning TOP SAFETY PICK awards for 2007 announced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front ... Continue reading
Nov 23, 2006
20 natural gas-powered Citaro articulated buses for Nantes (France) The first vehicles have been in regular service since 6 November 2006 Unique, tram-style design inside and out Natural gas drive with Mercedes-Benz M 447 hLAG engine STUTTGART - November 23, 2006: Since November 6, 2006 anyone waiting for the number 4 ... Continue reading
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