2009 Geneva Auto Show - Nissan Qazana Crossover Design Concept Debuts
Mar 3, 2009
The Nissan Qazana makes its first ever appearance at the Geneva Motor Show today. Inspired by a simple desire to have fun behind the wheel, Qazana shows that mind-numbing motoring could be a thing of the past. ... Continue reading
A New Introduction at the Geneva Motor Show: the Compact SUV, Skoda Yeti
Mar 2, 2009
Compact, attractively styled and full of surprises: Skoda Auto will celebrate the extension of its model range to five with the introduction of Yeti at Geneva. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Extends G-Class Production at Magna Steyr Until 2015
Mar 2, 2009
Magna Steyr, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., announced today that it has signed an agreement with Daimler AG to extend the Mercedes-Benz G-Class production at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria until 2015. ... Continue reading
Feb 18, 2009
It is now 30 years since production of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class began. The Stuttgart-based car maker first unveiled this robust off-roader to the public in 1979, and since then it has delivered a total of some 200,000 units of the G-Class to customers around the world. Its still-striking appearance, which has remained ... Continue reading
Saab 9-3X - The Smart All-rounder for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Feb 11, 2009
At the Geneva motor show in March, Saab will introduce the 9-3X -- a new addition to the 9-3 range, becoming available in the 2010 as of Model Year. Designed for people with active lifestyles who don’t want a large Crossover or SUV, the sporty 9-3X is scheduled to make its American debut at the New York auto show ... Continue reading
2009 Dakar Coverage Tuesday - Chapter 4
Jan 21, 2009
TACH Dakar â 1/6/09 NOTE PHOTO CALLOUTS PHOTO Dakar_09-3708 Yesterday in the desert, waiting for cars and then suffering repeated dust showers, was grand. It was the big payoff for all of us. Piercing sunlight kept us warm despite cooler temperatures and fierce winds. Though there were no trees, an abundance of ve ... Continue reading
2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Review
Jan 19, 2009
Have you driven a Jeep? Lately? By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Yes, it is a homage to the familiar Ford slogan of the 90âs, but absolutely applicable. For me it encapsulates the days I tested a 2009 Wrangler Unlimited. I was trapped at the North American Auto Show with no way home. A Sunburst Oran ... Continue reading
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
Jan 5, 2009
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review; Someone once said, âa good tool is hard to find.â Maybe thatâs not what they said. Maybe they said, âTools makes strange bedfellows.â Actually seems like Iâm a tool with this opening. So let us start again. There is actually a method to this tool madness. W ... Continue reading
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Review
Jan 2, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Engine: 6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 420 hp @ 6200 rpm/420 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 109.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 195.1 x 84.3 x 66.7 in. Tires: 255/45ZR20 (F)/285/40ZR20 ( ... Continue reading
2009 Land Rover LR2 HSE Review
Dec 24, 2008
2009 LAND ROVER LR2 HSE By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This is not your fatherâs Land Rover. This isnât the rough and tumble off-roader made for banging through the wilds of Africa that you could fix with duct tape, wire and a good sturdy hammer. Instead, this is a sophisticated, 5-passenger ... Continue reading
Iveco Delivers Specialist 4x4 Fleet for Expedition to the Arctic
Dec 7, 2008
Iveco has delivered six special vehicles for the "Oltre - Beyond The Edge 2008" expedition to the Arctic. The expedition will be travelling from North Cape to the Bering Strait to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the North-East Passage completed by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results
Nov 17, 2008
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Mile Marker International, Inc. (âthe Companyâ) (Pink Sheets:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts manufacturer and distributor, today announced its third quarter 2008 financial results. Mile Marker International, Inc. today reported a net loss of $408,710, or $0.04 per common share, for the t ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 Takes Shape for 2009 'Dakar' Rally
Nov 4, 2008
The 'Dakar' Rally 2009 promises to be the most demanding test yet for the Volkswagen Motorsport team, as it prepares to take on some of the harshest and most challenging terrain on the planet with four examples of the Race Touareg 2. ... Continue reading
2008 SEMA Show - Vehicles of the Show
Nov 4, 2008
By Steve Campbell The cars and trucks that appear at the SEMA Show serve as an indicator of where the various markets may be goingâbut theyâre also just plain fun to look at. From off-road buggies to luxury sedans, the vehicles that appear on the Show floor offer insights into coming trends and also spark ide ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Conference Call on October 23
Oct 20, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS--Arctic Cat Inc. announced today that it will webcast its fiscal 2009 second quarter conference call on Thursday, October 23, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day. Christopher Twomey, chairman and chief executive officer, and Tim Delm ... Continue reading
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