New Passat Estate Identifies Accident Risks With Automatic Distance Control   27 Jul 2005 13:26 GMT
Volkswagen dealers in Germany will be presenting the new Passat Estate in a few weeks’ time, on 19 August. Advance sales have been underway since June and there has been an excellent customer response. No wonder: the progressive, sixth generation of the bestseller offers a wide ...
Source: CarKB

Despite Recent Gains Big 3 Brands Headed for Dip Below 50 Percent of U.S. Market   27 Jul 2005 13:22 GMT
It could happen this year or next. But this much is certain: The Big 3's domestic brands no longer will account for a majority of cars and light trucks sold to individuals in the United States. According to R.L. Polk & Co.'s retail registration data, the Big 3 clung to 53.6 ...
Source: CarKB

Sun gets biggest JES deal yet with GM pact   27 Jul 2005 10:14 GMT
General Motors has decided to adopt Sun's Java Enterprise System middleware stack, citing simplified licensing management and the fact that the software's components are preintegrated.
Source: Computerworld

The Compact Sport Utilities   27 Jul 2005 07:00 GMT
Don't be fooled by size—compact SUVs offer all-wheel drive, comfort, safety features, and more.
Source: MSN

The Midsize Sport Utilities   27 Jul 2005 07:00 GMT
New models, hot trends, and innovative redesigns enhance the most popular section of the sport-utility market.
Source: MSN

General Motors to Sell Consumer Auto Loans to Bank of America   27 Jul 2005 04:00 GMT
General Motors said that it would sell up to $55 billion worth of consumer car loans to Bank of America over the next five years.
Source: NY Times

Hugging the Ground, in the Style of a BMW   27 Jul 2005 04:00 GMT
BMW of North America will begin construction of an "environmentally sensitive" building on property in Woodcliff Lake, N.J., some time next year.
Source: NY Times

Nissan Sales Climb 12%, Pushed by Demand in U.S.   27 Jul 2005 04:00 GMT
Nissan, the No. 2 automaker in Japan, said it was still on course to post its highest profit ever in the fiscal year ending in March.
Source: NY Times

Myth or Reality? Vehicle Color Influences Insurance Rates   26 Jul 2005 13:49 GMT
The color of a car influences how much it costs to insure it, Comprehensive coverage protects drivers in all situations because, after all, it's "comprehensive," and car insurance companies can charge whatever they want. Have you ever thought one or more of these statements to be ...
Source: CarKB

Lexus Unveils GS, SC and IS Vehicle Series for Japan   26 Jul 2005 13:42 GMT
Lexus unveiled today the new GS*1 and SC*2 vehicle series models, which will be sold in Japan when Lexus begins domestic operations on August 30. It also unveiled the IS*3 vehicle series, which will begin sales on September 28. The GS450h, a GS with a hybrid system, will be ...
Source: CarKB