News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

Infiniti QX56 Leads All in Motorist's Choice Awards

Oct 4, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--PRIMEDIA’s Intellichoice.com, in conjunction with owner satisfaction specialists AutoPacific, announced that the Infiniti QX56 outscored all vehicles rated across all classes in the inaugural “2006 Motorist’s Choice Awards.” The QX56’s 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

2007 Dodge Magnum R/T Review

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

A Day of Cadys

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

Thumbs Down! GM Board Unanimously Rejected Renault Nissan Alliance

Oct 4, 2006

Detroit Oct 4, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner said on Wednesday that the automaker's board unanimously opposed the structure of an alliance with Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. "In the end, following a comprehensive review and discussion, the GM board determined th ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Names New Plant Managers

Oct 4, 2006

* Brian E. Garrison to Kokomo Transmission Plant * Michael E. Orlowski to Twinsburg Stamping * Joe M. Per to Indiana Transmission Plant I * Kevin G. Sell to Kenosha Engine Plant AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 4 -- DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group today announced several manufacturing appointments, naming four new plant mana ... Continue reading

2006 Dodge Ram1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 Review

Oct 4, 2006

DODGE RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB 4x4 2006 A MIGHTY MEATY TRUCK By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The Dodge Ram pickup still has the most truck-like look and personality of all the entries in this most popular segment of the automotive market. The best-selling F-150 Ford has more style and sophistication. The ... Continue reading

2006 Kia Sorento EX 4x4 Review

Oct 4, 2006

KIA SORENTO EX 4X4 Tepid and Trendy By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau It was 7 o’clock on a Sunday morning. I was at the gas pump in Williamston filling the 21-gallon tank on this Kia Sorento. We got home late the night before from a rush trip to Syracuse, NY and I needed gas, a newspaper and one li ... Continue reading

The smart Car Is Coming

Oct 4, 2006

THE SMART CAR IS COMMING From a Shunpiker’s Journal ® By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Steve Martin drove one in the new version of The Pink Panther. The streets of Rome and many other European cities are speckled with them. The oddly cute and stubby shape is immediately familiar even if you don ... Continue reading

Tracinda Says GM Renault Alliance Would Have Produced Benefits

Oct 4, 2006

DETROIT, Oct 4, 2006; Reuters reported that Tracinda Corp., the investment firm representing billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, on Wednesday said it believed a tie-up between General Motors Corp. nd Renault-Nissan would have produced "substantial synergies and cost savings" for GM. In a brief statement, Tracinda said GM's boa ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Awarded $1 Million from the DARPA to Advance Its Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology

Oct 4, 2006

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded the company a contract to further develop unmanned ground vehicle technology in preparation for the third DARPA robotic competition, the Urban Challenge. DARPA granted the technology development aw ... Continue reading

Nissan Japan Introduces All New Otti

Oct 4, 2006

Tokyo (October 3, 2006) – Nissan today announced its start of sales of its all-new minicar “Otti”, in Japan nationwide. Otti S RX SHIFT_365days: Minicars for daily living The new Otti’s innovative design concept is defined by its simple boxy style that lend the vehicle its distinctive appeal, combin ... Continue reading

2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Makes U.S. Debut

Oct 4, 2006

New CL Coupe Makes Bold Design Statement for Mercedes MIAMI, Oct. 4 -- The All-New 2007 CL-Class is making its U.S. debut at the South Florida International Auto Show, open to the public October 6 - 15 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach. The CL makes a bold design statement for the Mercedes-Benz brand ... Continue reading

Renault, Nissan and GM Terminate Alliance Discussions

Oct 4, 2006

DETROIT & BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France & TOKYO--General Motors, Renault and Nissan said today that they had agreed to terminate discussions regarding a proposed alliance among the three companies. The parties mutually recognized that significant aggregate synergies might result from the alliance. However the parties di ... Continue reading