News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

Review: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Coupe

Mar 11, 2003

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Coupe ENGINE: 5.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm/339 lb-ft @ 2,700-4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with Touch Shift WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 182.6 x 68.5 x 55.4 in. STICKER PRICE: $52,865 (base) One of ... Continue reading

Listen To 2003 SAE World Congress Keynote Speeches Here On-line

Mar 11, 2003

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 11 -- If you missed the keynote speeches at the 2003 SAE World Congress, Michigan Technology News.Com started offering them Monday on-line from its web site at www.Mitechnews.com . Mitechnews.com , the Independent Voice Of Michigan Technology, also announced that is has launched its newest ra ... Continue reading

The Major Automotive Companies Announces Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit

Mar 11, 2003

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--March 11, 2003--The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq SC: MAJR - news) today announced that the settlement of a class action against the Company and several of its current and/or prior directors and/or officers, captioned In re Fidelity Holdings, Inc. Securities Litigation, has been appro ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Launches Fuel-Cell Vehicle Test Program in Japan

Mar 11, 2003

* First cooperative fuel-cell test facility in Japan open * Mercedes fuel-cell-powered A-Class one of the first vehicles in the program * Five hydrogen filling stations open in Tokyo TOKYO, March 11 -- DaimlerChrysler joins forces with energy-supply companies and other manufacturers in the opening of the first Japanese ... Continue reading

Review: 2003 Nissan Pathfinder SE

Mar 11, 2003

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Nissan Pathfinder SE ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm/265 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 182.7 x 71.7 x 68.1 in. STICKER PRICE: $30,000 (est.) There's no doubt that the Niss ... Continue reading

Review: 2003 Volvo XC90 T6

Mar 11, 2003

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo XC90 T6 ENGINE: 2.9-liter intercooled twin turbo six HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 5,100 rpm/280 lb-ft @ 1,800-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 112.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.9 x 74.7 x 70.2 in. STICKER PRICE: $45,555 We ... Continue reading

Review: 2003 Subaru Baja

Mar 11, 2003

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Subaru Baja ENGINE: 2.5-liter horizontally opposed 4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 165 hp @ 5,600 rpm/166 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 104.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.3 x 70.1 x 64.2 in. STICKER PRICE: $25,320 Four years ago, at the Philadel ... Continue reading

Review : 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe

Mar 11, 2003

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS A few years ago, Nissan's upscale Infiniti division seemed to be searching for direction. The search is now over, and Infiniti has a very definite direction - sports-luxury vehicles with unique style and character. No car shows this better than the G35. Based on the same platform - ... Continue reading

Renault Samsung Turns $134 Million Profit

Mar 11, 2003

SEOUL, South Korea March 11, 2003; Renault Samsung Motors Corp. posted a 2002 net profit, achieving profitability ahead of schedule, due in part to strong domestic sales of its cars as well as cost-cutting efforts. Renault Samsung had a net profit of 166 billion won ($133.8 million). Sales jumped 60% in 2002 to 1.775 t ... Continue reading

BMW Japan Recalling Cars

Mar 11, 2003

TOKYO March 11, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Kyodo News said BMW Japan Corp. said Tuesday it is recalling a total of 2, 785 vehicles in three models for free repairs due to a defective steering gearbox. In a report presented to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, BMW Japan said the bolt that holds the ... Continue reading

Ford President Faces Inquiry over Advertising Directive

Mar 11, 2003

DETROIT March 10, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Ford Motor Co. , struggling to accelerate its turnaround efforts, faces more unrest at the top, Tuesday's Wall Street Journal reported. Ford's president and chief operating officer, Nick Scheele, is the subject of a formal inquiry by the company's personnel chief. The int ... Continue reading

TI automotive has plastic fuel tank to meet PZEV standards

Mar 11, 2003

Warren, Michchigan, March 11 -- TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of automotive fluid storage and delivery systems, has developed the world's first plastic fuel tank to meet California's strict Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) requirements. Named PERMBLOK(R) AS6, the tank is built with six layers of mater ... Continue reading

Corvette 50th Anniversary Celebration

Mar 11, 2003

FOR RELEASE: March 10, 2003 Racer to lead thousands of Corvettes on 1,000-mile trek to Corvette 50th Anniversary Celebration DETROIT - Corvette Racing C5-R competitor Andy Pilgrim has been chosen as Grand Marshal for the National Corvette Caravan - Florida chapter. On June 24-26, 2003, Pilgrim will lead the caravan fro ... Continue reading

GM's HydroGen3 Boasts Highest Range Of Any Road-Approved Fuel Cell Vehicle In Japan

Mar 11, 2003

FOR RELEASE: March 10, 2003 GM's HydroGen3 Boasts Highest Range Of Any Road-Approved Fuel Cell Vehicle In Japan TOKYO - The Japanese Government today granted GM the first-ever approval to drive a liquid hydrogen-fueled vehicle on public roads in Japan. GM's HydroGen3 fuel cell vehicle will be the first to drive on the ... Continue reading

Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2004 RX 330 and 2003 GS 300 SportDesign

Mar 11, 2003

TORRANCE, Calif., March 10 -- Lexus released manufacturers suggested retail pricing (MSRP) today for the all-new 2004 RX 330 luxury utility vehicle and for the 2003 GS 300 SportDesign edition of Lexus' luxury sport sedan. The RX 330 will go on sale March 26 with a starting MSRP of $35,025 for the two-wheel drive model, ... Continue reading