The Volvo Brand Name Turns 90   02 Jun 2005 14:43 GMT
It has been rolling for 90 years now, and keeps on rolling; the name VOLVO which first appeared in June 90 years ago on a ball bearing. The name was officially registered on June 22, 1915 after a slight administrative mishap, and was henceforth stamped on the side of the outer ...
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Infinity Launches Full Luxury Lineup in Taiwan   02 Jun 2005 14:37 GMT
Infiniti today launched a full lineup of luxury vehicles in Taiwan, making Taiwan the third market after North America and the Middle East to sell a complete range of Infiniti vehicles. With the introduction of a more complete Infiniti lineup, consumers in Taiwan will now have ...
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GM is Proud to Invite America to be Part of its Family   02 Jun 2005 14:32 GMT
For the first time in its history, GM is offering its employee discount to everyone who takes delivery of a new 2005 GM car or truck from June 1 through July 5, 2005. "Our employees are extremely proud of the company they work for and the products they build," said Brent Dewar, GM ...
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Mazda Develops World's First Steel and Aluminum Joining Technology   02 Jun 2005 14:23 GMT
Mazda Motor Corporation has developed the world’s first direct spot joining technology to join steel and aluminum. This new technology was first employed in 2003 in the development of the Mazda RX-8 sports car that used friction heat to join separate aluminum sheets. The ...
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Honda's hybrid power unit and Honda's first ever diesel engine pick up awards   02 Jun 2005 14:20 GMT
The 1.0 liter Insight IMA engine and the 2.2 i-CTDi won their respective size categories in the International Engine of the Year Awards 2005, presented by UKIP Media and Events Automotive Magazines. This is the 10th award for the 1.0 liter Insight IMA engine, which continues to ...
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Name and Details of Hyundai's 2007 Minivan Disclosed   02 Jun 2005 14:16 GMT
Hyundai Motor America President and CEO Robert F. Cosmai, speaking at the Automotive News Marketing Seminar in Los Angeles, announced that the next addition to Hyundai's growing model line up will be an all-new minivan named "Entourage." Entourage will be the fifth of seven ...
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Government Examines Toyota Hybrid   02 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
The popular Toyota Prius is the subject of a government investigation into reports that the engine can stall without warning.
Source: NY Times

Nissan Announces All-New Serena Minivan   01 Jun 2005 13:50 GMT
Nissan yesterday announced the launch in Japan of the all-new Serena minivan. As its tagline “SHIFT_capacity” implies, the Serena dramatically transforms the potentialities of a one-box vehicle by accommodating users’ diverse driving needs. Design The exterior design is built ...
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When Accident Avoidance isn't an Option, Toyota's New Safety System Steps in   01 Jun 2005 13:42 GMT
Toyota has demonstrated a new safety system -- the Pre-Collision System -- designed for cases when accident avoidance isn't an option. Pre-Collision uses radar and an array of antennas and sensors to scan the road some 500 feet ahead, searching for possible collisions. The system ...
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