2006 Toyota RAV4 SUV to Make Its World Premiere at Frankfurt Motor Show   13 Sep 2005 01:11 GMT
Toyota Motor Marketing Europe (TMME), will unveil the all-new European-specification third-generation 2006 RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) at a press conference tomorrow at the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The next-generation RAV4 rides on an all-new platform ...
Source: CarKB

2007 Yaris Debuts at Frankfurt International Motor Show   13 Sep 2005 01:10 GMT
Toyota Motor Marketing Europe (TMME), will unveil the all-new European-specification Yaris three-door and five-door liftbacks tomorrow at the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The Yaris three-door liftback and another body configuration to be announced later, will replace ...
Source: CarKB

Solomon Sues Toyota For Patent Infringement   13 Sep 2005 01:08 GMT
Solomon Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has filed an action against Toyota Motor Corporation in federal district court in Tampa, Florida for infringement of Solomon's Electric Wheel(R) patent. Solomon alleges that the hybrid transmission drive in the Toyota Prius and ...
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Lexus Announces EPA-Estimate Fuel Ratings for All-New IS Luxury Sport Sedans   13 Sep 2005 01:05 GMT
Lexus announced today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-estimated fuel-mileage ratings for the 2006 IS 250 and IS 350. The all-new luxury sports sedans will achieve segment-leading fuel efficiency when they go on sale in North America in October. An all-new six-speed ...
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2005 Monterey Historics   12 Sep 2005 07:00 GMT
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Source: MSN

From Surfer S.U.V. to Classic Treasure   12 Sep 2005 04:00 GMT
The 1960's not only gave rise to the surf culture, the decade left its permanent stamp on the carefree, sunny lifestyle, at least in the popular imagination. And the woodie became an essential part of the lore.
Source: NY Times

2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Debuts at Sierra Summit   12 Sep 2005 01:02 GMT
Ford Motor Company's Mercury brand today debuts its 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid at the Sierra Summit 2005: The First Ever Sierra Club National Environmental Convention and Expo. Sierra Summit attendees will be among the first consumers to test drive the 2006 Mercury Mariner ...
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NICB Launches Effort to Prevent Fraudulent Sale of Vehicles Damaged by Katrina   12 Sep 2005 01:00 GMT
Special insurance industry teams will be assisting law enforcement and insurance companies in identifying and cataloging vehicles damaged by Hurricane Katrina to prevent their fraudulent resale to unsuspecting consumers in the future. Robert M. Bryant, President and Chief ...
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Southeast Toyota Donates Two Toyota Tundras for Hurricane Relief   12 Sep 2005 00:58 GMT
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET), the Miami Dolphins and the Florida Panthers are teaming up to support hurricane relief efforts. The organizations have launched "Raffle 4 Relief," which gives Florida residents the opportunity to donate to the American Red Cross and a ...
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Honda S2000 Adds Performance and Refinement for 2006   12 Sep 2005 00:56 GMT
Widely considered the quintessential roadster-style sports car and performance icon for the Honda brand, the S2000 combines uncompromising racetrack ready performance with everyday usability. For 2006 Honda builds on that premise with significant updates to further improve ...
Source: CarKB