Honda Motors Annual Report to Shareholders, 'Preparing for the Next Leap Forward'
Aug 28, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Motors Annual Report to Shareholders, 'Preparing for the Next Leap Forward' Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 28, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has published its Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended March 31, 2006. In his detailed review of the year, ... Continue reading
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe Review
Aug 28, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Chevrolet Cobalt SS coupe Engine: 2.0-liter supercharged I-4 Horsepower/Torque: 205 hp @ 5600 rpm/200 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 103.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 180.3 x 67.9 x 56.7 in. Tires: P215/45R18 Cargo volume: 13.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006/7 Honda Accord EX-L V6 6-speed There comes a time in life when youth's carefree pleasures are supposed to be put away for adult responsibilities, when, for instance, in an automotive vein, the ratty old well-used sports car of one's college years should be traded in on a good, ... Continue reading
Japanese Automakers Increase Role of U.S. Designers
Aug 28, 2006
Washington DC August 28, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that while most Japanese automakers still design and build the majority of the powertrain and underpinnings for their vehicles in Japan, responsibility for model design and engineering is gradually shifting to research centers and studios overseas, and automa ... Continue reading
Sales of Alternative Fuel Autos Continue to Rise
Aug 28, 2006
Over 700,000 Sold in First Half of 2006 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Facing rising gas prices, Americans are buying more alternative fuel autos, including hybrids, diesel and ethanol- capable vehicles, according to automakers. "Our priority is to get the word out that alternative fuel autos are on sale now, and these vehicle ... Continue reading
Comprehensive Improvements To Land Rover's Iconic Defender For 2007
Aug 28, 2006
New 2.4-litre common rail diesel engine for improved driveability, refinement and pulling power New six-speed gearbox featuring a wide ratio spread for better off-road and cruising abilities New fully-integrated facia improves quality and ergonomics New, more comfortable seating with full-size forward-facing third-row ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2006
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France - August 28, 2006: At the time of its launch at end-2001, Renault Trafic stood out as a market benchmark. Today, New Trafic Passenger and New Trafic Generation go even further by offering a host of comfort and safety features more commonly associated with the world of passenger cars. The sw ... Continue reading
Richard E. Colliver Joins the Board of Directors of Monaco Coach Corporation
Aug 28, 2006
COBURG, Ore., Aug. 28 -- Monaco Coach Corporation announced that Richard E. Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., who heads up the Honda and Acura Automobile divisions, was appointed to Monaco Coach's Board of Directors. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) "With ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial Sponsors 17th Annual African Festival of the Arts in Chicago
Aug 28, 2006
Chrysler Financial Offers Up the "Possibility" to Win a Two-year Lease on an All-new 2007 Chrysler 300 Touring CHICAGO, Aug. 28 -- Chrysler Financial, a business unit of DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, announced today their continued sponsorship of the 17th Annual Chrysler Financial African Festival of the Arts. Th ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Aug 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today its Integrated Safety Management Concept, an expression of the direction of Toyota's technology development for furthering the development of safe vehicles. TMC also announced new safety technologies based on this concept that are to ... Continue reading
Korean Manufacturers Strengthen Grip On Europe
Aug 27, 2006
Korean manufacturers are now building cars with European appeal August 27, 2006: EurotaxGlassâs, Europeâs leading provider of automotive data, comments on how Korean manufacturers continue to strengthen their position within the European car market. For many years the Korean manufacturers were marketing vehic ... Continue reading
Former American Motors CEO Comments on Nasser/Jaguar Deal - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Aug 26, 2006
NEW YORK - August 26, 2006: Gerald Meyers, CEO of American Motors from 1978 to 1982, offers some thoughts and insight on what's happening at Ford and why Jack Nasser (former Ford president and CEO) would be interested in trying to save Jaguar. CLICK BELOW to watch Part 1 of the story. CLICK BELOW to watch Part 2 of the ... Continue reading
Toyota Strengthens Efforts to Develop Safe Vehicles
Aug 26, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Strengthens Efforts to Develop Safe Vehicles; Integrated Safety Management Concept Forms Base of New Safety Technologies Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today its Integrated Safety Management Concept, an expressio ... Continue reading
From Showcase To Showroom - How Mercedes-Benz Puts Concept Car Technology Onto The Road
Aug 26, 2006
Mercedes-Benz has an enviable reputation for building and exhibiting show vehicles, and then installing the âfantasy ideasâ into its passenger car range. Indeed, the latest S-Class Saloon and CL-Class Coupé bristle with world-first innovations that first appeared in a research car only three years ago. Nig ... Continue reading
Aug 26, 2006
For the last 30 years, Ford Fiesta has proved that good things come in small packages. Although today's Fiesta is different in many ways from the original Fiesta that went on sale in 1976, it shares many of the fundamental attributes for which Fiesta has always stood. "Fiesta's birthday gives us the opportunity to cele ... Continue reading
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