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
Ford Escapes EPA's Lowest Fuel Efficiency Ranking
Jul 18, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO July 17, 2006: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ranked Ford Motor Company near the bottom in overall fuel efficiency among major automakers, according to its 2006 fuel economy report released today. Fleet-wide, Ford cars and trucks averaged 19.7 miles per gallon (mpg), narrowly avoiding la ... Continue reading
All-new Chrysler Sebring Premieres at 2006 British Motor Show
Jul 18, 2006
Beautiful design with elegant interior craftsmanship Four powertrain options, including first diesel engine for a Chrysler Group D-segment vehicle First right-hand-drive D-segment vehicle for the Company Purposeful technology that makes life easier and safer LONDON - July 18, 2006: The Chrysler Group is set to inspire ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Delivers Outstanding First-Year Sales Performance
Jul 18, 2006
STUTTGART - July 18, 2006: The Mercedes-Benz B-Class, the new vehicle concept brought to market in June 2005, has achieved outstanding sales in the first year following launch. Around 120,000 customers have opted for the Compact Sports Tourer during this period. A large portion of this sales success can be attributed t ... Continue reading
State Rebates Available for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Purchases, Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Says
Jul 18, 2006
$500 Rebates Reduce Costs of Environmentally Beneficial Vehicles HARRISBURG, Pa., July 17 -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced new funding for Pennsylvania's Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, which provides $500 rebates to consumers who buy new hybrid electric vehicles. "Pennsylvania is changing the way ... Continue reading
All-Wheel-Drive Porsche 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S to Go on Sale in November
Jul 18, 2006
ATLANTA--July 17, 2006--Porsche today announced that the new 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S will go on sale in November, 2006. For the first time, the Targa models will be available exclusively with permanent all-wheel drive and a rear body profile that is 44 millimeters (1.73 in.) wider than the standard 911 Carrera(R). ... Continue reading
Audi Looks to Set Sales Records in U.S. and Worldwide
Jul 18, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 17 -- Audi is positioned to set a sales record both in the United States and worldwide if the first half of 2006 is any indication. In the U.S., both new vehicle and Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales are ahead of last year's pace. Through June, Audi of America, Inc. sales increased 7.3 percent o ... Continue reading
Clarion to Supply Major Audio Program at Ford Motor Company
Jul 17, 2006
DETROIT, July 17 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, announced today they have been awarded a significant audio program for future Ford Motor Company vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a ) The audio program awarded to Clarion C ... Continue reading
Ford UK To Invest £1 Billion To Reduce Emissions And Fuel Consumption
Jul 17, 2006
LONDON 17 July 2006 â Ford Motor Company, the UK's leading automotive company, is to spend at least £1 billion developing a range of global environmental technologies in the UK for its Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo brands â the largest commitment ever to the environment by a carmaker in the UK. When t ... Continue reading
Ford Launches Production of Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines for Delivery to Customers
Jul 17, 2006
* Ford will be the first in the world to deliver a dedicated hydrogen internal combustion engine powered vehicle to commercial customers in E-450 shuttle buses later this year. * Production of dedicated hydrogen fueled V-10 engines begins at Ford's Engine Manufacturing Development Operations in Dearborn Heights; engine ... Continue reading
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