Ford Fights Back With Bold American Products
Jul 18, 2006
* In the fight to reestablish Ford Motor Company in the hearts and minds of consumers, Ford is taking its story about how it plans to "take back the American road" to 68 cities this summer and fall, including a stop in Roanoke, Virginia on July 19, 2006. * The iconic American sports car - the Ford Mustang - is a car fo ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Special Service (Recall) Campaign on Selected Echo and Prius Vehicles
Jul 18, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., July 18 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Special Service Campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to replace the crankshaft position sensor on certain 2001 through early 2002 model year Echo and Prius vehicles. The connector for the cra ... Continue reading
Kia Reveals First Ever European-made Kia Vehicle
Jul 18, 2006
Kia reveals first ever European-made vehicle: A true C-segment class challenger - Photographs of ED (code name) revealed at British International Motor Show - Five-door hatchback model to challenge for C-segment class honors - New model to make its world premiere at Paris Motor Show in September - Choice of four engine ... Continue reading
Land Rover Reveals All-New Freelander 2 In London
Jul 18, 2006
ExCeL, LONDON - July 18, 2006: Land Rover's all-new Freelander 2 made its world debut earlier today at the British International Motor Show at ExCeL in London's Docklands. The vehicle is displayed on the Land Rover show stand alongside an updated, 2007 model year Range Rover TDV8, a Range Rover Sport TDV6 and a Discove ... Continue reading
Toyota Optimistic About Future of U.S. Auto Industry
Jul 18, 2006
Toyota Announces Plans to Pursue 'Plug-In' Hybrid & Flex-Fuel Programs WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Jim Press, president of Toyota Motor North America, today said that despite recent headlines, the U.S. automotive industry continues to be vibrant, citing global demand, demographic trends and a growing consumer desire for hyb ... Continue reading
New Report Provides Bird's Eye View of the World's Automotive Industry
Jul 18, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 18, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39619) has announced the addition of Automotive Industry - Global Outlook 2006 to their offering. The global outlook series on Automotive Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise s ... Continue reading
GM Presents New Opel Corsa At British International Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 18, 2006
LONDON - July 18, 2006: GM with two world premieres at London Motor Show The highlight at GMâs stand at the British International Motor Show (July 20 â 30, 2006) in London is the world premiere of the new Opel/Vauxhall Corsa. Following the same philosophy successfully realized with the Astra and Astra GTC, th ... Continue reading
Jaguar Debuts Three New Models At The British International Motor Show 2006
Jul 18, 2006
LONDON - July 18, 2006: Today at the British International Motor Show, Jaguar unveiled three new models including the top-of-the-range XK sports car â the all-aluminium XKR. This uprated 420bhp V8 supercharged sports car shared its debut with a new XJ Long Wheelbase Diesel and another flagship model, the XJR Portf ... Continue reading
Mazda Introduces New Version MX-5 Power Retractable Hardtop
Jul 18, 2006
LONDON - July 18, 2006: At the 2006 British International Motor Show, we at Mazda are unveiling a new version of our modern motoring icon. Itâs called the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe/Mazda MX-5 Power Retractable Hardtop, and it opens up a new dimension of fun and versatility for people who love open-top sports cars. ... Continue reading
Volvo Vehicles Put to the Test in Extreme Heat - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 18, 2006
At the Volvo Cars test site in the Arizona desert, engineers test the cars' reliability, development, emission and fuel consumption and the instruments' ability to withstand temperatures of more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius.) Special dust tests also ensure the inside of the car and engine are as dust ... Continue reading
Air News Brief: Fuel Economy Remains Steady for 2006 Cars and Trucks
Jul 18, 2006
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Monday, July 17, 2006) * Fuel Economy Remains Steady for 2006 Cars and Trucks * Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov Model year 2006 cars and light trucks are the fastest a ... Continue reading
Informed Buying Decisions Mitigate Gas Crisis
Jul 18, 2006
The Auto Channel's Compar-A-Graphs Help Consumers Make the Right Choice; TheAutoChannel.com Continues to Outdraw Brand-Name Websites LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 18 -- Gasoline may be $3-plus per gallon, on the way to $4, but North Americans still need cars and want the freedom to go where they want, when they want. So, the b ... Continue reading
Toyota-Hino Fuel Cell Bus to Serve Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) and Vicinity
Jul 18, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota-Hino Fuel Cell Bus to Serve Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) and Vicinity Tokyo, Japan, July. 18, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino Motors, Ltd. announced today that its FCHV-BUS, which operated on public routes in mid-March ... Continue reading
Noble Enters Advanced Development Agreement with General Motors
Jul 18, 2006
Noble Also Launches Four New Laser Welding Programs During Second Quarter WARREN, Mich., July 18 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") announced it has entered into an Advanced Development Agreement with General Motors ("GM") related to body structures for future vehicle programs. Under the terms of t ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Announces Memorandum of Understanding With StarTrans for Hybrid Bus Production
Jul 18, 2006
TORONTO, Canada, July 18 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the production of hybrid shuttle buses wit ... Continue reading
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