2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 Makes U.S. Debut at New York International Auto Show
Apr 4, 2007
Features a fresh exterior and two recently updated engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4 -- Volkswagen's first-ever SUV has been restyled for the 2008 model year, returning as the Touareg 2. The updated version will enter showrooms with refreshed exterior styling, an impressive list of safety features and vehicle capabi ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2007
NEW YORK, April 4 -- Lexus unveiled the all-new 2008 LX 570 full-size luxury utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. The all-new third-generation LX will feature more technological advancements to provide added power, luxury, safety, roominess and both on- and off-road ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep® New York Will be Held Outdoors for the First TIme Ever, April 6-15
Apr 3, 2007
One Test Drive Participant Will Win a Trip to Camp Jeep Virginia in July Auburn Hills, Mich., Apr 3, 2007 - Camp Jeep® New York, bigger and better than ever, will be held entirely outdoors for the first time during the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), April 6-15 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. At 45, ... Continue reading
Toyota Trucks Bring Off Road On Site Adventure to The 2007 Nashville International Auto Show
Mar 27, 2007
Tour Gives Attendees the Opportunity to Experience the Hills and Thrills of a Full-Line of Toyota 4X4 Vehicles NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 26 -- What happens when you build an amazing off-road course out of 1,000 tons of dirt and 20 tons of gravel, AND let auto show attendees test drive Toyota 4x4 vehicles for FREE? You ge ... Continue reading
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML63 Review
Mar 26, 2007
MERCEDES ML63 AMG HIGH PERFORMANCE SUV Filling a Niche We Knew Not Existed By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Did we need an SUV that will go zero-to-60-mph in less than 5-seconds, handle like a sports car and pamper occupants with the finest in Teutonic luxury? Of course we did. We just didnât know ... Continue reading
Dutch "Flying Car Company" on Runway
Mar 20, 2007
After many years pioneering with well-known parties as the Dutch Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) creating a flying and driving vehicle, John Bakker formed a management team and recruited employees to start PAL-V Europe. Investors have been found to back the start-up, and currently initiatives are being taken towards securin ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Suzuki QuadSport Z90 Recall
Mar 20, 2007
WASHINGTON, March 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the following voluntary recall alert was posted on its Web site in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. Company Name Product Name Quantity Hazard American Suzuk ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries , recognized for inventing the sport of snowmobiling more than 50 years ago, today announced the addition of four all new snowmobile models, improved IQ® Independent Front Suspension (IFS), a new RAW Hybrid chassis and new 136 inch coupled performance and comfort rear suspension at it ... Continue reading
Cadillac BLS Midsize Saloon- "Best Winter Car "
Mar 11, 2007
Cadillac beats 20 new models to claim prestigious award in one of Europeâs toughest winter tests BREUKELEN March 10, 2007; The Cadillac BLS, the first Cadillac to be designed specifically with the demands of European driving conditions in mind, has been honoured with the âWinter Car 2007â Award by Finlan ... Continue reading
With Goodyear Traction, 'Nothing Stops the Sterling Bullet'
Mar 8, 2007
AKRON, Ohio, March 7 -- Sterling Truck Corp.'s all- new Sterling Bullet will stay on the job -- thanks to new Goodyear Unisteel commercial tires especially made for traction-challenged work sites. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Sterling selected Goodyear tires in size 225/70R19.5 for the a ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces All New X-Trail at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 7, 2007
All-new chassis and body design Four engine choices, including: - Two new powerful DPF-equipped diesels, with⦠- â¦automatic diesel option for the first time - â¦CVT transmission option on petrol engine Genuine off-road credentials, with: - Intelligent ALL MODE four-wheel drive system - Advanced hill start ... Continue reading
Volkswagen and Stanford University Announce 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge Contender
Mar 5, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 5 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Stanford University will participate in this year's DARPA Urban Challenge on November 3, 2007 with a completely autonomous 2006 diesel-powered Passat wagon. The robotic Passat will compete on a 60-mile mock urban course that involves merging with traffic, ... Continue reading
Feb 23, 2007
AUDI Q7 OFF TO CHICAGO No Slippinâ, No Slidinâ, Just Confident Glidenâ By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Itâs often a disappointment to have a competent all-wheel-driver for a test car on a week when there are no adverse conditions with which to have some fun or time to find off-road ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Unimog is 2007 Cross-Country Vehicle of the Year
Feb 23, 2007
Readers of "OFF ROAD" magazine have voted the Unimog cross-country vehicle of the year in the "Special vehicles" category Mercedes G-Class wins the "Classics" category Stuttgart, Feb 22, 2007 For the third time, readers of "Off Road" magazine have voted the Mercedes-Benz Unimog cross-country vehicle of the year in the ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8 -- For the third year in a row, consumers will be given free test rides in Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles at Chicago Drive '07, three test tracks inside McCormick Place South during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 9-18. Chicago Drive '07 has two all-new elements this year: - a 16-foot ... Continue reading
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