The Technology 'Behind' The New Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Aug 23, 2006
Integral seats with massage function and ventilation: New luxury coupé offers wellness on wheels STUTTGART - August 23, 2006: With individually adaptable backrest and cushion contours, active ventilation and an innovative massage function, the integral seats of the new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class increase the personal we ... Continue reading
The Peugeot 206 - Well Worth A Closer 'Look'
Aug 23, 2006
· Peugeot revises the 206 range · New Peugeot 206 Look range introduced starting at £8,495 on the road · Available with the choice of 1.4 or 1.6 petrol engines and a 1.4 HDi diesel engine · On sale in October 2006 COVENTRY, England - August 23, 2006: Peugeotâs best-ever selling model, the stylish 20 ... Continue reading
New V8 Diesel Extends Range Rover Sport Line-Up
Aug 23, 2006
· Powerful, state-of-the-art TDV8 turbo diesel â new, fourth engine option for Range Rover Sport · Power and torque over 40 per cent greater than TDV6 turbocharged diesel engine, but still achieving 25.5 mpg (11.1 litre/100 km) on combined fuel cycle · Class-leading refinement helps emphasise V8 acoustics ... Continue reading
SEAT Releases First Details of New Altea XL
Aug 23, 2006
August 23, 2006: SEAT has released the first details of the Altea XL, a new model that is destined to appeal to families demanding high levels of space and style. Forming part of the Altea family, the new model will be launched in Spain later this year, before arriving in the UK early in 2007. When SEAT launched the Al ... Continue reading
Ford May Expand Attrition Program
Aug 22, 2006
Washington DC August 22, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Ford Motor Co. is considering a major expansion of its attrition program for hourly workers and could extend buyout or early retirement offers to all of its blue-collar employees in the U.S., reports The Detroit News. Sources from Ford said the automaker ... Continue reading
Navistar International Corporation to Supply Ford Motor Company with New Diesel Engine
Aug 22, 2006
WARRENVILLE, Ill., Aug. 22 -- International Truck and Engine Corporation, a Navistar company, today announced that it will supply Ford Motor Company with a new 6.4-liter Ford Power Stroke(R) Diesel engine for the 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty. The new Power Stroke diesel engine will displace 6.4-liters, which is an inc ... Continue reading
Honda to Open New Body Spare Parts Manufacturing Company in Thailand
Aug 22, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda to Open New Body Spare Parts Manufacturing Company in Thailand Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 22, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Honda's Asia-Oceania regional headquarters, announced that Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand granted permission to set up ... Continue reading
Some Hybrid Vehicles Becoming Sensible Purchases, According to Edmunds.com
Aug 22, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Aug. 22, 2006--Edmunds.com's latest hybrid study shows that despite higher sales prices, purchasing some -- though not all -- of today's hybrids can make good financial sense. For the latest installment of its "Fuel Economy Guide," Edmunds.com compared the sales prices and annual gas expenses of h ... Continue reading
Audi Announces US Pricing For 2007 Audi Q7 3.6
Aug 22, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, MI â August 22, 2006: Audi of America, Inc. today announced pricing for the 2007 Audi Q7 3.6 models equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 FSI engine. The Audi Q7 3.6 has a base price of $39,900, with 3.6 Premium models starting at $45,900. Both models have a $720 destination charge thatâs not included in ... Continue reading
Ford Super Duty To Lead Diesel Revolution With Cleanest, Quietest Power Stroke Engine Ever
Aug 22, 2006
All-new 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup will go on sale in early 2007 with a new 6.4-liter Power Stroke(R) Diesel that is Ford's cleanest and quietest diesel ever sold in America. New ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel and advanced diesel particulate filter will provide particulate emissions levels that are equivalent t ... Continue reading
BMW-Sauber F1 Driver Nick Heidfeld Explains Istanbul Park Racetrack Characteristics - VIDEO STORY
Aug 22, 2006
ISTANBUL - August 22, 2006: In anticipation of the Formula 1 race in Istanbul, Turkey, on Aug. 27, BMW-Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld reviews the racetrack 'Istanbul Park'. Available video includes shots of Nick Heidfeld racing the track on a simulator and outlining the specific track characteristics. http://preview.thene ... Continue reading
Mazda Begins Sales of Upgraded RX-8
Aug 22, 2006
- The addition of the 6-speed Activematic automatic transmission model and Sand Beige Leather Package enhances its sports car performance and overall quality inside and out - HIROSHIMA - August 22, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation has upgraded its four-door, four-seat, rotary engine-equipped RX-8 sports car, which is to b ... Continue reading
Shell-Backed Ferrari Expedition Kicks Off 20,000-Mile Challenge
Aug 22, 2006
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil â August 22, 2006: A daring 20,000-mile journey in twin Ferrari Fioranos fuelled by Shell V-Power kicks off here on Thursday, 24 August, on its way across the Andes and the South American Continent toward the United States. Destination for the Shell-backed Ferrari Panamerican 20,000 is New Y ... Continue reading
Honda UK Manufacturing Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Aug 22, 2006
August 22, 2006: Over 20 years ago a decision was made by Honda Motor Co. Ltd in Japan to start investing in the UK with a Pre-Delivery Inspection Facility for Honda cars being sold in Europe, including those being manufactured under licence in the UK. 20 years on, that investment is in excess of £1.33 billion. Hond ... Continue reading
koda Auto Produces 100,000th koda Superb
Aug 22, 2006
UKRAINE - August 22, 2006: The 100,000th Suberb, top-of-the-line koda model, left the Škoda Auto assembly line in Kvasiny on 17 August. The saloon was fitted with a petrol 1.8 Turbo/110 kW engine and ordered by Golden Telecom, a key fleet customer of the brand in the Ukraine. During the ceremony, Horst Mühl, Mem ... Continue reading
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