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World Premier for the next generation of Mitsubishi Pajero at Paris Motor Show

World Premier for the next generation of Mitsubishi Pajero at Paris Motor Show

2007 Dakar Rally Pajero Evolution also unveiled TOKYO - September 9, 2006: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is to give the new global standard SUV Pajero* (European market specification) its world debut at Le Mondial de l'Automobile 2006 (Paris Motor Show 2006) to be held in Halls 1-8 of the Paris Expo porte de Vers ... Continue reading

Jeep Commander Wins UK 4x4 Of The Year Award

Jeep Commander Wins UK 4x4 Of The Year Award

WALES - September 8, 2006: After a comprehensive week-long group test in rural Wales, 4x4 magazine has voted the Jeep Commander the winner of its coveted 4x4 Of The Year Award 2007. Unique among UK publications, 4x4 magazine is the only one to gather all the award candidates together at one location simultaneously. Thi ... Continue reading

All-New 2007 Ford Expedition EL Debuts at Orange Bowl Tailgate Tour

All-New 2007 Ford Expedition EL Debuts at Orange Bowl Tailgate Tour

WHAT: The all-new 2007 Ford Expedition EL will make its public debut in Miami at the University of Miami vs. Florida A&M football game on September 9. The Expedition has grown larger and more capable than ever before, as rising gas prices have made the full-size SUV market smaller and more competitive. As the interacti ... Continue reading

Mazda CX-7 and Mazda Senku to Be Exhibited at 2006 Paris Int'l Motor Show

Mazda CX-7 and Mazda Senku to Be Exhibited at 2006 Paris Int'l Motor Show

HIROSHIMA - September 7, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the European version of the Mazda CX-7, its highly-anticipated crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV), at the Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, 28 September through Sunday, 15 October 2006. Joining the Mazda CX-7 will be the all- ... Continue reading

Nissan Presents QASHQAI To The World

Nissan Presents QASHQAI To The World

PARIS - September 6, 2006: Nissan today presented for the first time its new Compact Crossover for Europe, the QASHQAI at an event hosted in Paris by Carlos Ghosn, Nissan's President and CEO. Inspired by the concept car of the same name that was presented at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, the QASHQAI (pronounced "cash - k ... Continue reading

2007 Audi Q7 Review

2007 Audi Q7 Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Audi Q7 Didn't Audi hear the news? SUVs are dead, right? Well, no. True, the SUV market has flattened out, but it's still a significant portion of the American personal-transportation marketplace. The SUV segments are changing, and the vehicles themselves are diversifying. SUV ... Continue reading

Summer Safety Alert From the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute Urging All ATV Riders to be Safe over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend

Summer Safety Alert From the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute Urging All ATV Riders to be Safe over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend

IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 31, 2006--As the nation begins to enjoy the Labor Day holiday weekend, the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute would like to reinforce the importance of all-terrain vehicle safety. Summer marks a time when children have more free time to enjoy many activities, including riding ATVs. Parental super ... Continue reading

Comprehensive Improvements To Land Rover's Iconic Defender For 2007

Comprehensive Improvements To Land Rover's Iconic Defender For 2007

New 2.4-litre common rail diesel engine for improved driveability, refinement and pulling power New six-speed gearbox featuring a wide ratio spread for better off-road and cruising abilities New fully-integrated facia improves quality and ergonomics New, more comfortable seating with full-size forward-facing third-row ... Continue reading

Holiday Accommodation With Star Quality: Mercedes-Benz Camper Vans

Holiday Accommodation With Star Quality: Mercedes-Benz Camper Vans

World premiere: the new Westfalia James Cook Sprinter New: Sprinter with low-frame chassis New: Viano CDI 3.0, piezo-electric ignition, cockpit/instrument cluster New: comprehensive upgrade for Vario large-capacity van STUTTGART - August 25, 2006: Discerning travellers who seek out hotels with a high star rating are no ... Continue reading

Jeep Invites Consumers to Play in the Mud for a Chance to Win an All-New 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Jeep Invites Consumers to Play in the Mud for a Chance to Win an All-New 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Consumers bring new meaning to “mudslinging” during the “Jeep Stick in the Mud” challenge on opening day of the State Fair of Texas Consumers who want to play in the mud can register online at www.JeepStickInTheMudChallenge.com Jeep survey reveals that Texans Jessica Simpson and Matthew McConaughey ... Continue reading

New V8 Diesel Extends Range Rover Sport Line-Up

New V8 Diesel Extends Range Rover Sport Line-Up

· Powerful, state-of-the-art TDV8 turbo diesel – new, fourth engine option for Range Rover Sport · Power and torque over 40 per cent greater than TDV6 turbocharged diesel engine, but still achieving 25.5 mpg (11.1 litre/100 km) on combined fuel cycle · Class-leading refinement helps emphasise V8 acoustics ... Continue reading

Shell-Backed Ferrari Expedition Kicks Off 20,000-Mile Challenge

Shell-Backed Ferrari Expedition Kicks Off 20,000-Mile Challenge

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil – August 22, 2006: A daring 20,000-mile journey in twin Ferrari Fioranos fuelled by Shell V-Power kicks off here on Thursday, 24 August, on its way across the Andes and the South American Continent toward the United States. Destination for the Shell-backed Ferrari Panamerican 20,000 is New Y ... Continue reading

BorgWarner to Showcase All-Wheel Drive Expertise at 2006 SAE AWD Symposium

BorgWarner to Showcase All-Wheel Drive Expertise at 2006 SAE AWD Symposium

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 -- BorgWarner's industry-leading capabilities in all-wheel drive (AWD) technology and vehicle dynamics will be spotlighted at the 2006 Society of Automotive Engineers AWD Symposium August 22 and 23, at the Transportation Research Center (TRC) in East Liberty, Ohio. "OEMs all over the world, ... Continue reading

Revised KIA Flagship Hits European Showrooms

Revised KIA Flagship Hits European Showrooms

August 19, 2006: What do you do with a car that’s just three years old, that’s won a string of awards and that’s consistently been a top-six seller in its sector? Well, if your name’s Kia and the model in question is the Sorento, you give it a complete overhaul to keep it at the forefront of the SUV ... Continue reading

WRC Neste Oil Rally Begins Today - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

WRC Neste Oil Rally Begins Today - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

FINLAND - August 17, 2006: The Neste Oil Rally Finland continues to be one of the most exciting events in the world rally calendar. Hundreds of thousands of spectators gather to the gravel roads of Central Finland this weekend to participate in the classic motor sport event that has been named many times the world's be ... Continue reading

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