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Microcar-Zenn Introduced In The UK

Microcar-Zenn Introduced In The UK

The British motorist seems to take the ever increasing cost of motoring on the chin. It doesn’t seem to matter what the price of a good old gallon of petrol (or diesel) is. We seem happy to hand our cash across the counter to oil companies and the government without so much as a whimper. We even swallow Ken’s ... Continue reading

London Taxis Lead Capital Motor Show Welcome Home

London Taxis Lead Capital Motor Show Welcome Home

LONDON - July 16, 2006: London taxis are to take pride of place in a prestigious parade to welcome the British International Motor Show back to the nation’s capital. Up to 100,000 people are expected to watch the parade of famous, historic, and futuristic cars through London’s streets, on Sunday, July 16. And ... Continue reading

Exclusive Dynamism For Mercedes-Benz New CL Class: Powerful AMG Styling

Exclusive Dynamism For Mercedes-Benz New CL Class: Powerful AMG Styling

STUTTGART - July 15, 2006: For the new CL-Class, the ultimate luxury coupé, Mercedes-AMG has now developed two AMG optional extras: a powerful AMG bodystyling package and expressive 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels with mixed-width tyres. These distinctive AMG components are available for both engine versions. The AMG b ... Continue reading

Renault, Nissan And General Motors Joint Statement

Renault, Nissan And General Motors Joint Statement

PARIS - July 15, 2006: General Motors, Renault and Nissan yesterday said that an exploratory discussion was held between Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renault, SAS and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Rick Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, Corp., regarding the possibil ... Continue reading

New Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ-360 Set For UK Launch

New Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ-360 Set For UK Launch

LONDON - July 15, 2006: Mitsubishi Motors UK has unveiled a new and more powerful version of the iconic Lancer Evolution IX supercar. A development of the FQ-340, the new FQ-360 features a 366bhp version of Mitsubishi’s 2.0-litre turbo engine. Available to order now, priced at £35,504, it reaffirms the ‘Ev ... Continue reading

Stylish Nissan C+C+Conran Makes London Show Debut

Stylish Nissan C+C+Conran Makes London Show Debut

LONDON - July 15, 2006: A special version of Nissan’s Micra C+C, designed in association with leading London designer Sebastian Conran, is one of the stars on the Nissan stand at the 2006 British International Motor Show in London. The C+C+Conran is a stylish concept car that explores imaginative new colours and t ... Continue reading

Striking New Models Add To The Appeal Of Citroën's C1 City Car

Striking New Models Add To The Appeal Of Citroën's C1 City Car

LONDON - July 15, 2006: Citroën is expanding the appeal of its C1 city car with the introduction of three new models – 3 and 5-door versions of an exciting new special edition, the C1 Airplay, and a 3-door version of the range topping Rhythm model. To be launched at the British International Motor Show in Londo ... Continue reading

Mercdes To Offer Hybrid S-Class in 2008

Mercdes To Offer Hybrid S-Class in 2008

FRANKFURT, July 15, 2006; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler's luxury Mercedes brand plans to market its first hybrid car in 2008, a magazine said on Saturday. "We're well on track and will bring a competitive concept to the market at the start of 2008," DaimlerChrysler's research chief Thomas Weber told the Wirtsch ... Continue reading

Third Start, Third Pole for the Audi R10 TDI

Third Start, Third Pole for the Audi R10 TDI

- Both Audi R10 TDI sportscars on front row at Salt Lake - Frank Biela fastest in qualifying - First international race on new racetrack in Utah SALT LAKE CITY, July 14 -- The new Audi R10 TDI remains the sportscar to beat at its first race after its historic victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans: The two diesel sportscar ... Continue reading

National R.V. Holdings Announces Status Update on Supplier Issue and Other Matters

National R.V. Holdings Announces Status Update on Supplier Issue and Other Matters

PERRIS, Calif., July 14 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , the owner of leading RV manufacturers National RV, Inc. (NRV) and Country Coach, Inc. (CCI), today announced that just three months after NRV discovered a serious defect in the fiberglass sidewall material used on approximately 70 motorhomes, it has repaired and ... Continue reading

SAAB: INTERIM REPORT January - June 2006

SAAB: INTERIM REPORT January - June 2006

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--July 14, 2006--SAAB (STO:SAABB): -- Sales SEK 9,456 m. (8,433) -- Net income for the period SEK 729 m. (386) -- Earnings per share SEK 6.56 (3.52) -- Operating income SEK 953 m. (570), income after financial items SEK 936 m. (544) -- Order bookings SEK 15,580 m. (6,962) -- Order backlog 48 billion (4 ... Continue reading

CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - July 2006

CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - July 2006

DETROIT, July 14 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the July 2006 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this service provides an accurate record of light vehicle production for the ... Continue reading

New Engine, Four New Models From Harley-Davidson

New Engine, Four New Models From Harley-Davidson

More Powerful Twin Cam 96 and 6-Speed Transmission for 2007 Big Twin Models MILWAUKEE, July 14 -- Harley-Davidson will launch the Twin Cam 96, an all-new Big Twin engine, as it introduces its 2007 line of motorcycles. The Twin Cam 96 will power all models in the Harley-Davidson Dyna, Softail and Touring product familie ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Pricing for 2007 Corolla

Toyota Announces Pricing for 2007 Corolla

TORRANCE, Calif., July 14 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2007 Corolla. Corolla will be a carryover for the 2007 model year and will arrive at dealerships in August. The Corolla offers three model grades for 2007: the CE, the sporty S and ... Continue reading

BMW Dynamic Driving Simulator Takes Car Testing to New Dimension - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

BMW Dynamic Driving Simulator Takes Car Testing to New Dimension - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

MUNICH - July 14, 2006: The new simulator allows engineers to test components under conditions that until now could only be created with real cars on test tracks. In addition, every test can be done under exactly the same condition several times, giving engineers better results. Available video includes shots of the si ... Continue reading

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