News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

Big Brother: Select Ford Vehicles Now Supported in Vetronix's New Crash Data Retrieval Software

Mar 12, 2003

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--March 11, 2003--Three years after Vetronix's groundbreaking introduction of the Crash Data Retrieval system, vehicle coverage has expanded to include select 2001 and later-model-year Ford vehicles. Vetronix Corporation develops and manufactures the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) system used by law en ... Continue reading

Good Reviews From Organizers of 2003 SAE World Congress

Mar 11, 2003

DETROIT, March 11 -- "A resounding success" is how SAE staff organizers refer to the SAE 2003 World Congress, which concluded last week in Detroit, MI. The annual conference and exhibit for automotive engineers and managers unveiled several new additions to the event that, coupled with its historically strong base of t ... Continue reading

2003 North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners Announced

Mar 11, 2003

ATLANTA, Ga., March 11 -- The second annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year awards were announced today during a ceremony at the Atlanta International Auto Show. A jury of 35 automotive journalists from throughout North America selected the winners from 32 Concept Vehicles and six Production Preview Vehicles ... Continue reading

The Latest From Car Maker China - Includes Pictures

Mar 11, 2003

http://www.autoindex.org/news.plt?no=372&nl=y Click Here for the latest news,information and images from the next big player in car making. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Receives Best Overall Value of the Year Award for the E-Class and SLK230

Mar 11, 2003

TORONTO, March 11, 2003; In the wake of receiving several recent accolades and awards for many of its 2003 models, Mercedes-Benz has now been awarded IntelliChoice's prestigious and coveted Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) distinction for the E-Class and SLK 230 in two separate categories. Selected from over 1000 ... Continue reading

NHTSA Opens Probe of 590,000 Chrysler Sedans

Mar 11, 2003

DETROIT, March 11, 2003; Reuters reported that U.S. auto safety regulators have opened a defect investigation into 589,596 Chrysler sedans, after five complaints of throttles sticking open. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday the investigation opened late last month covered Dodge Int ... Continue reading

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