Nissan Vehicles In Japan Get Ipod Connectivity   20 Jul 2005 13:45 GMT
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today released a new all-in-one audio visual navigation system created exclusively for Nissan vehicles which enables music fans to connect their iPod to the system with a designated connector cable for a seamless iPod experience on the road. The iPod ...
Source: CarKB

Honda Announces Next-Generation Fuel-Efficiency Targets   20 Jul 2005 13:43 GMT
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has released an overview of its major next-generation power train technology and fuel economy targets for motorcycles, automobiles, and power products due to be introduced within the 9th Mid-term Plan (April 2005 to March 2008). ---- < Motorcycles > Average ...
Source: CarKB

Pontiac's Sales Continue To Struggle Despite Employee Pricing Promotion   20 Jul 2005 13:40 GMT
During General Motors' blowout summer sale, seven GM brands enjoyed sales increases, ranging from Buick's 36.4 percent to Hummer's incredible 210.5 percent. Pontiac sales fell 14.1 percent. Company officials blame the decline on a decision to cut fleet sales. But disappointed ...
Source: CarKB

ZAP Announces Approval of 2005 Model Year Smart Car   20 Jul 2005 13:33 GMT
ZAP, pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today the approval of the 2005 model year Smart Car. ZAP announced that a petition for import eligibility has been granted by the United States Department of Transportation for the ...
Source: CarKB

1999 Acura Integra Tops Most Stolen Vehicle List   19 Jul 2005 13:28 GMT
According to CCC Information Services Inc.'s 2004 most stolen vehicle report, one of every 200 registered 1999 Acura Integra's was stolen last year, making it 2004's most stolen vehicle. The 2002 BMW M Roadster and the 1998 Acura Integra ranked as the second and third most stolen ...
Source: CarKB

UTC Power's Fuel Cell for Cars Achieves Trouble-free Milestone   19 Jul 2005 13:21 GMT
UTC Power, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced that one of its S500 model transportation fuel cells successfully powered a 2003 Nissan X- Trail FCV for more than 25,000 trouble-free kilometers -- a significant milestone for automotive fuel cells. The vehicle ...
Source: CarKB

Piaggio USA, Inc. Launches The Fly 150 Scooter   19 Jul 2005 13:13 GMT
Americans looking for a practical and easy to use motor scooter can now also get the best in Italian comfort, performance and style. The Piaggio Fly 150 scooter, available now at authorized Piaggio USA and Vespa® dealers across the country, is the perfect vehicle for running ...
Source: CarKB

Report: Automakers driving traffic to Web   19 Jul 2005 07:58 GMT
New financing deals and highly publicized price cuts on domestic cars are apparently helping automakers drive more traffic to their Web sites, according to comScore Media Metrix.
Source: Computerworld

America's Most Stolen Vehicles   19 Jul 2005 07:00 GMT
Three separate studies reveal the vehicles most stolen in the United States.
Source: MSN

Iacocca, Away From the Grind, Still Has a Lot to Say   19 Jul 2005 04:00 GMT
After remaining silent during Detroit's recent doldrums, Lee Iacocca, the former Chrysler chairman, is talking about cars again.
Source: NY Times