Toyota Recalls 160,000 Prius Hybrids   14 Oct 2005 15:47 GMT
Toyota is recalling 160,000 Prius gasoline-electric hybrid cars worldwide due to an electrical problem inside their engines. The recall covers 75,000 Prius cars in the United States, 70,000 in Japan and the remainder in Europe, Australia and other markets, manufactured from ...
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Infiniti Entries Ukrainian Market   14 Oct 2005 15:43 GMT
Nissan Motor Ukraine announced plans to launch its luxury Infiniti brand in the Ukrainian market, starting at the end of 2007. Ukraine is the second country selected for Infiniti expansion in Eastern Europe, following the entry into Russia in 2006. Nissan Motor Ukraine, which was ...
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Honda’s New Civic Starts Mass Production in Europe   13 Oct 2005 21:15 GMT
The new car, a unique 5 door hatchback for Europe, is scheduled to go on sale in January 2006 and, with other new models in the Civic range to be launched over the next 12 months, is expected to boost European sales of the Civic series by as much as 50% up to 120,000 sales ...
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All-New 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Named "GT Of The Year" By Maxim Magazine   13 Oct 2005 21:10 GMT
Maxim magazine has chosen the all-new 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse as "GT of the Year" in its fourth annual "Cars of the Year" issue. The Eclipse was selected from a field of more than 45 vehicles reviewed by the magazine and will be featured with nine other winning vehicles in the ...
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Lexus Announces Pricing on 2006 IS 250 and IS 350 Sport Sedans   12 Oct 2005 17:31 GMT
Lexus announced pricing today for the 2006 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans. With contemporary, innovative styling, best-in-class luxury features and segment-leading performance, the all-new IS will also represent the best value in the near luxury automotive segment. The new ...
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American Red Cross, HUMMER and GM Foundation Announce Six-Year Partnership   12 Oct 2005 17:28 GMT
The American Red Cross and HUMMER are pleased to announce a partnership which will provide the American Red Cross with vehicles and cash totaling $4 million, through a donation from the GM Foundation. This month, American Red Cross chapters in areas of the U.S. most devastated by ...
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Nissan to Present Eight Vehicles at Tokyo Motor Show   12 Oct 2005 17:24 GMT
Nissan will present a total of eight show vehicles at the upcoming 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, including five concept cars, that incorporate new and exciting ideas for models to come. The five concept cars include the "GT-R PROTO," which gives clear design direction for the ...
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Honkin' Big Trucks Head to Iraq   12 Oct 2005 10:00 GMT
A new fleet of massive armored vehicles could withstand battleground blasts from bombs and IEDs. The potentially lifesaving trucks have much in common with South African machines used to enforce apartheid. By John Lasker.
Source: wired.com

A “Sneak Peek” Into Mazda’s 2006 Model Year Vehicles   11 Oct 2005 21:05 GMT
MX-5 Miata The widely anticipated all-new 2006 Mazda MX-5 is the first total redesign of the lightweight, nimble, open-air roadster since it was launched in 1989. All-new from bumper to bumper and from the wheels to the top, the 2006 MX-5 has grown in size yet the exterior design ...
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Honda Announces Automobiles and Motorcycles to be Displayed at Motor Show   11 Oct 2005 21:03 GMT
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the lineup of vehicles to be displayed at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show (sponsored by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association), to be held from Saturday, October 22 to Sunday, November 6, 2005, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The theme ...
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