Sep 13, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Buick Lucerne CXS Engine: 4.6-liter âNorthstarâ DOHC V8 Horsepower/Torque: 275 hp @ 5200 rpm/292 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 115.6 in. Length x Width x Height: 203.2 x 73.8 x 58.0 in. Tires: P245/50R18 Cargo volume: 17.0 cu. ... Continue reading
Mercedes CL63 AMG To Make Its Debut At The Paris Motor Show
Sep 13, 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on September 13th, 2006 At 7:25 AM CST We've talked about it on numerous occasions; we brought you the first photo; and yes, we have spent many a night lusting after its sensuous and ultimately gorgeous lines. Today, it's finally official - the Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG will be making its w ... Continue reading
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Review
Sep 13, 2006
Executive Summary: One Week With Grand Cherokee SRT8 No attempt at completeness, simply comments on one weekâs driving experienceâbalanced by decades of experience and hundreds of comparisons. By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is not a year old and already gaining some n ... Continue reading
Nissan Enters into Agreement for Sale of Former LA Headquarters
Sep 13, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Sept. 13, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc. has entered into an agreement for the sale of the property that previously served as its headquarters. Nissan accepted the terms of an offer made by Kearny Real Estate Co. of Los Angeles for the purchase of the 41.73 acres of land and its buildings which are ... Continue reading
2006 Jeep Commander Limited Review
Sep 13, 2006
Woman on Wheels: 2006 Jeep Commander Limited By Laura Heilig-Trexler The Dress New to the Jeep line this year, the Commander appears to be the companyâs response to the Hummer, which has grown in popularity despite rising gas costs. Our first impression of this vehicle is that it looks like a cross between the Che ... Continue reading
Ford to make ESC Standard by End of 2009
Sep 13, 2006
Ford Motor Company will build all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail cars and trucks with standard electronic stability control by the end of 2009. ESC currently is standard on all Ford mid- and full-size SUVs and will be expanded to small SUVs and all CUVs in 2007. Ford Motor Company and its global brands have built 4 m ... Continue reading
WSJ Says Major Ford Announcement Today
Sep 13, 2006
NEW YORK September 13, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. will announce on Wednesday a massive corporate restructuring that will lower white-collar costs by 30 percent and include cutting jobs and benefits, according to the online version of The Wall Street Journal. The moves, which the Journal said will be ann ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Now Standard Equipment in All 2007 Acura Models
Sep 13, 2006
Award-winning XM NavTraffic service expands to four Acura models WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7 million subscribers, today announced that Acura will expand the availability of factory-installed XM radios throughout its entire 2007 model yea ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2006
E85 Ethanol Offered to Public In Florida for First Time Ever TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 13 -- General Motors today announced that it has facilitated plans for the launch of E85 ethanol fueling sites in the greater Tallahassee area thanks to a collaborative partnership with Inland Food Stores and the State of Florida. GM ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces the All-New BF90 and BF75 4-Stroke Marine Outboard Engines
Sep 13, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Introduces the All-New BF90 and BF75 4-Stroke Marine Outboard Engines BF90 Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 13, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. introduced the all-new BF90 and BF75 medium-sized(*1) 4-stroke marine outboard engines. The two new models will go on s ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Launches New eK Wagon & eK Sport
Sep 13, 2006
"Great minicar wagon": Bringing a smile to one and all. TOKYO - September 13, 2006: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today launched fully redesigned eK Wagon and eK Sport models at affiliated dealerships throughout Japan on September 13, 2006. Developed to a "convenience", "peace-of-mind" and "feel-good" theme, features d ... Continue reading
Visteon Supplies Aftermarket USB Audio Interface Solution For Renault Vehicles
Sep 13, 2006
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading supplier of automotive audio and infotainment technologies, is launching its innovative USB audio interface solution as an optional accessory for a wide range of Renault vehicles. The interface allows consumers to enjoy portable electronic devices, such as ... Continue reading
XEBRA Electric Car From ZAP Now Available on eBay Through Voltage Vehicles Dealership
Sep 13, 2006
FULTON, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2006--The unique XEBRA electric car from automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) rolled out to car-buyers in the Sonoma County wine country over the weekend, with two orders placed since opening and additional interest generated on eBay. ZAP says the XEBRA was designed to fill a very specific ne ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Sep 12, 2006
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Sept. 12, 2006--PACCAR's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of twenty cents ($.20) per share, payable on December 5, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2006. "PACCAR has generated excellent shareholder returns due to its focus on pr ... Continue reading
ATVs, They're Not Just for Boys Anymore; Polaris Introduces Youth Quads Designed for Girls
Sep 12, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 12, 2006--Pretty in pink has a whole different meaning these days. Walk into an ATV dealership or open any ATV-related publication and you'll see an increasing amount of riding gear for women and girls. Polaris research has shown about one-third of the youth ATVs they manufacture are ridden by girls. ... Continue reading
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