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
Introducing the Ducati Hypermotard
Nov 23, 2006
LONDON - November 23, 2006: The Hypermotard 1100 takes on urban canyons and attacks mountain curves with total abandon. Its purpose is single-minded - to thrill. Its "motard" styling and stance combine with Ducati's âsportsbikeâ smooth and powerful L-Twin engine to deliver the best of both these two motorcycl ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces 4 Separate Recalls of Some Volvo, Chrysler, Ford Vehicles
Nov 22, 2006
DETROIT November 24, 2006; The AP reported that NHTSA yesterday announced four separate auto recalls affecting about 300,600 vehicles. More than half of the vehicles being recalled -- 170,099 -- are Volvo passenger cars, station wagons and sport utility vehicles from the 1999-2002 model years, the National Highway Traf ... Continue reading
GM Scraps Plan for Minivans, Shifts Focus to Crossovers
Nov 22, 2006
DETROIT November 22, 2006; John D. Stoll writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. on Wednesday said it is walking away from plans to develop a new family of minivans due to a shift in product strategy that has the auto maker focusing intently on the growing crossover segment. While the auto maker now sells ... Continue reading
Kerkorian Says He Plans to Sell 14 Million GM Shares
Nov 22, 2006
DETROIT November 23, 2006; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian may have decided that casinos are a better bet than cars. The dissident General Motors Corp. shareholder said Wednesday that he will slash his stake in the troubled automaker by selling 14 million shares for abou ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe ENGINE: 3.0-liter twin turbocharged DOHC inline six HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5800 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 1400-5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission WHEELBASE: 108.7 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 180.3 x 70.2 x 54.1 in. TIR ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen Touareg DOHC V6 Review
Nov 22, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg DOHCV6 Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 276 hp @ 6200 rpm/266 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 112.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 187.2 x 75.9 x 68.0 in. Tires: 255/60R17 H Cargo volume: 71.0 ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: The New 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Nov 22, 2006
<p>Troy Clarke, president, General Motors North America, confirmed today (Tuesday, Nov. 21) that the new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu would make its worldwide debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. </p> <p>Clarke, speaking to Detroitâs Automotive Press Association, said he couldnât reve ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler Releases Concept Sketches
Nov 22, 2006
Chrysler has released sketches of two concept vehicles that will make their worldwide debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The Chrysler Nassau concept is a four-door, four-passenger luxury coupe with an emphasis on driving dynamics. The artistic exterior design leans toward an exploration as to wha ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Raider Truck Triumphs in the Prestigious 39th Annual Tecate Score Baja 1000
Nov 22, 2006
Dan Fresh of DXR Racing Pilots the Baja Raider Truck To a Hotly Contested Baja 1000 Class Victory CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 22 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today proudly announced that the production Mitsubishi Raider truck prepared and campaigned by DXR Racing, roared to victory in the Stock Mini class at the ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 22 -- The Chrysler brand is courting Asian American car buyers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City with a pilot advertising campaign for the all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring. The campaign -- which is directed at Chinese, Korean and Asian Indian consumers -- kicks off Nov. 27. To view ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry Named Motor Trend's 2007 Car of the Year
Nov 22, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 22 -- The all-new 2007 Toyota Camry has been named Motor Trend's 2007 "Car of the Year." Launched in spring 2006, the new Camry offers a major redesign for the 2007 model year and an available Camry Hybrid option equipped with Toyota's industry-leading Hybrid Synergy Drive. Long-favored by passen ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries, Inc. Receives 2006 Best Business Recycling Program Award
Nov 22, 2006
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries was recently honored with the Best Business Recycling Program award from the Iowa Recycling Association at the 2006 Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference in Dubuque, Iowa. During the awards presentation, Winnebago Industries was honored for its outstanding recyclin ... Continue reading
2007 Volvo S80 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 22, 2006
VOLVO S80 New Flagship for Volvo By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau By February youâll be able to drop in to your local Volvo dealer, plop down 45-grand (or so) and go home with one of the sweetest new luxury sedans on the planet, the fresh new S80. We had a close look and some wheel time on the dese ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Names Redesigned Toyota Camry as 2007 Car of the Year
Nov 22, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Motor Trend (www.motortrend.com), the world's automotive authority and part of PRIMEDIA's Consumer Automotive Group, announced today that the redesigned Toyota Camry, the sixth edition of Americaâs best-selling car, is Motor Trendâs 2007 Car of the Year. The award goes to the entire Camry range, ... Continue reading
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