Preview: 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class   03 Aug 2005 07:00 GMT
Called a Sports Tourer, this six-person crossover is designed for utility—without sacrificing luxury, comfort or driving enjoyment.
Source: MSN

2006 Honda Ridgeline Earns Best-Ever Rollover Rating for a Pickup   02 Aug 2005 13:25 GMT
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that the 2006 Honda Ridgeline pickup has achieved the best rollover resistance rating of any pickup tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The results were posted today on the NHTSA web site www ...
Source: CarKB

DOT Announces Record Low Highway Fatality Rate in 2004   02 Aug 2005 13:12 GMT
The fatality rate on the nation’s highways in 2004 was the lowest since record-keeping began 30 years ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today. The number of alcohol-related fatalities also dropped for the ...
Source: CarKB

2006 Duramax 6600 Turbodiesel to Deliver Class-leading Torque   02 Aug 2005 13:10 GMT
Later this year, GM Powertrain will introduce a new 6.6L Duramax 6600 turbodiesel V-8 (RPO LBZ) for the 2006 model year Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD with class-leading horsepower – 360 (268 kw) at 3200 rpm and class-leading torque, at 650 lb.-ft. (881 Nm) at 1600 rpm. In ...
Source: CarKB

GM Promises Consumers Outstanding Value in Their Purchase   02 Aug 2005 13:04 GMT
With the introduction of its 2006 models, GM is lowering prices, redesigning vehicles, improving warranties or adding standard equipment to more than 50 models. This "Total Value Promise" is a cornerstone of GM's strategy, which began with mid-model-year price repositioning of ...
Source: CarKB

GM Seeks to Ease Licensing Burdens   01 Aug 2005 13:03 GMT
Sun inked a deal with GM to adopt its JES middleware suite, its largest deal to date. The price wasn't disclosed. GM says the Microsoft interoperability agreement is helping adoption of Sun systems.
Source: Computerworld

NHTSA Recalls 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution   01 Aug 2005 12:47 GMT
Model/build years: 2005 Mitsubishi / Lancer Evolution Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, inc. Recall date: jul 25, 2005 Component: engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hose
Source: CarKB

Mazda Adds Four Wheel Drive Premacy in Japan   01 Aug 2005 12:42 GMT
Mazda Motor Corporation has added a four-wheel drive (4WD) version of its popular Premacy compact minivan to its model lineup in Japan. Sales of the new 4WD Premacy commence on August 1, 2005 at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan. Photo: http://www ...
Source: CarKB

Honda Announces All New Civic for Europe   01 Aug 2005 12:39 GMT
Honda Motor Europe Ltd. today announced the all-new, eighth generation Civic for the European market. Wider and lower than the out-going model, the Civic retains virtually all the emotional styling characteristics of the concept car shown at the Geneva Auto Salon in March 2005. ...
Source: CarKB

Civil War? Done That. Now We're Re-enacting Hood Ornaments.   01 Aug 2005 04:00 GMT
Live performers will recreate hood ornaments at this year's Pageant of the Masters, an arts festival that has taken place each summer since 1935 in Laguna Beach, Calif.
Source: NY Times