IIHS Study: Side Airbags Do Save Lives! (Video Enhanced Story)
Oct 5, 2006
Side airbags substantially reduce death risk in cars & SUVs; those that protect people's heads are especially effective ARLINGTON, VA â Side airbags that protect people's heads are reducing driver deaths in cars struck on the near (driver) side by an estimated 37 percent. Airbags that protect only the chest and ab ... Continue reading
DCX To Sell Chery-Built Small Car
Oct 5, 2006
Washington DC October 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that DaimlerChrysler has reached a "broad understanding" with Chinese automaker Chery Automobile to set up a joint venture to export subcompact cars "slightly smaller and cheaper than the Dodge Neon" built in China to the United States, reports The New York T ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2006
LONDON, October 5 -- The keyless vehicle entry systems market in Europe is becoming commoditised. Currently, remote keyless entry systems are being offered as a standard feature in all cars. In this scenario, automakers and suppliers are depending on passive keyless entry systems to drive growth. Frost & Sullivan (http ... Continue reading
Hella Joins VW Partnership To Create AUTOSAR Software
Oct 5, 2006
PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich., Oct. 5 -- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier one supplier of lighting and electronic equipment for the automotive industry, has partnered with Volkswagen and two other supplier companies to develop a new fully-functional body/comfort electronic control unit (ECU) for future Volkswagen vehicles. During ... Continue reading
Infiniti Launches Next Phase of ``Infiniti in Black'' Campaign
Oct 5, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Today, Infiniti announced the evolution of its âInfiniti in Blackâ marketing campaign, Infinitiâs first-ever marketing campaign designed to speak directly to African Americans. Originally launched in 2004, this updated campaign challenges three African American artists -- an illustrator ... Continue reading
2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Set to Debut at Orange County Auto Show
Oct 5, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissanâs first entry into the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle segment, makes its North American debut at the 2007 Model Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim, California, October 4 â 8, 2006. The new Altima Hybrid offers all the style, convenience, comfor ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, "Hip Hop" Concept Vehicle at 2006 Orange County Auto Show
Oct 5, 2006
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 4 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Orange County Auto Show with its full line of exciting cars and SUVs, in ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales Down Again in September 2006
Oct 5, 2006
Automakers sold 1,354,365 vehicles in September, down from a sub par August, which recorded 1,487,393 units sold. Of total September sales, International nameplates accounted for 631,488 units â bringing the group market share to a total of 46.6 percent for the month and 45.9 percent year-to-date. GM held onto its ... Continue reading
Rick Wagoner's Remarks Regarding GM's Decision On The Proposed Alliance With Renault/Nissan
Oct 5, 2006
Rick Wagoner Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors Corporation GM Global Headquarters at the Renaissance Center Thanks, Steve. Good afternoon, everyone⦠thanks for joining us. A couple of hours ago, we issued a joint press release with Nissan and Renault, stating that we have agreed to terminate dis ... Continue reading
2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Debuts
Oct 4, 2006
- First-ever Nissan Hybrid Blends Performance, Style, Fuel Economy - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2006) â The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissanâs first entry into the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle segment, makes its North American debut at the 2007 Model Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim, California, ... Continue reading
Infiniti QX56 Leads All in Motorist's Choice Awards
Oct 4, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--PRIMEDIAâs Intellichoice.com, in conjunction with owner satisfaction specialists AutoPacific, announced that the Infiniti QX56 outscored all vehicles rated across all classes in the inaugural â2006 Motoristâs Choice Awards.â The QX56âs index of 737 led all models, topping the ... Continue reading
Hyundai Fuel Cell Vehicle Allows Public to Test Drive the Future During CaFCP Road Rally 2006
Oct 4, 2006
Hyundai Tucson FCEV Will Tour Southern California in Three-Day Road Rally Event FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 4 -- Hyundai Motor Company's Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) is once again joining the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) Road Rally from October 4 - October 8. This year marks the fifth annivers ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Dodge Magnum R/T ENGINE: 5.7-liter multi-displacement V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with lockup torque converter WHEELBASE: 120.0 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 197.7 x 74.1 x 58.3 in. TIRES: P225/60R18 AST self-sealing CARGO VOLUME: 71.6 cu. ft.(max) ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2006
A DAY OF CADILLACS AND GOLF By Steve Purdy and Joe Chagnon TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Photos By Joe Chagnon Luxury car makers love to court golfers. We found ourselves last week behind the wheels of a bevy of new Cadillacs and on a half dozen tee-boxes at Knollwood Country Club, a premier suburban Detroit golf c ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's 2007 Special Editions Offer Variety, Individuality
Oct 4, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 4 -- For 2007, Volkswagen will offer a lineup of special edition models with unique characteristics to create excitement in showrooms and individuality among owners. The Wolfsburg Edition Jetta, Fahrenheit GTI, Fahrenheit GLI and Triple White New Beetle convertible will build on the already gr ... Continue reading
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