Toyota Launches New RAV4 in Japan   14 Nov 2005 14:13 GMT
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced the nationwide launch in Japan, via "Netz" dealers, of the new RAV4, which is a completely redesigned version of the Toyota RAV4 J and RAV4 L that have been sold, respectively, through "Netz" and "Toyota Corolla" dealers in Japan.
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Nissan Releases New Wingroad Wagon   14 Nov 2005 14:06 GMT
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the release of the fully redesigned Wingroad compact wagon for the Japanese market. True to its tagline "SHIFT_FUNction, the new Wingroad comes with numerous innovative features to support the active lifestyles of its users. Photo: http ...
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All-New Honda Civic Released in the Middle East   14 Nov 2005 14:01 GMT
The world of Sedans will never be the same following the Middle East release of the all-new Honda Civic 2006 YM at the Park Hyatt Dubai. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. hosted a media event to launch the 1.8-liter i-VTEC Civic, which it claims will be “one of this year’s biggest ...
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Volvo Cars Gets Inside Xbox   14 Nov 2005 13:57 GMT
For the first time in the video game industry, a car company has built a driving game around its entire brand with the release today of "Volvo Drive for Life," a game published by Microsoft for the Xbox game system. Prior to the launch of "Volvo Drive for Life" on Xbox, companies ...
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What You See is What You Pay With GM's 'Red Tag Event'   14 Nov 2005 13:54 GMT
General Motors introduces its year-end ‘Red Tag Event.’ This marketing program runs from Nov. 13, 2005 through Jan. 3, 2006 and features special Red Tag prices on most Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Pontiac 2005 and 2006 models. “Consumers won’t need a calculator to figure out the ...
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Autos on Monday | Design: Imagining the Taxi's Future, With a Nod to Checkers Past   14 Nov 2005 04:00 GMT
In two workshops held last spring, drivers, owners, city planners and designers offered ideas for a yellow-cab makeover.
Source: NY Times

Union Vote Accepts Cuts in Benefits at G.M.   12 Nov 2005 04:00 GMT
Members of the United Automobile Workers union have voted to accept a new health care plan that will require them to pay more, the union said Friday.
Source: NY Times

Daimler Sells the Last of Its Shares in Mitsubishi   12 Nov 2005 04:00 GMT
DaimlerChrysler sold the last of its shares in the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation on Friday, effectively ending Jürgen E. Schrempp's grand scheme to create a global car company.
Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel: 2006 Chevrolet HHR: Let's Do the Time Warp Again   12 Nov 2005 00:40 GMT
This perky little breadvan, meant to evoke the 1949-54 Suburban utility truck, joins the slow-selling SSR pickup, another time machine evacuee from Chevy's glory days of the 1950's.
Source: NY Times

Nissan Relocates Its North American Headquarters   11 Nov 2005 16:09 GMT
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), will relocate its Los Angeles headquarters functions and employees to an all-new facility in the greater Nashville area. The move is expected to provide strategic, long-term operational benefits and to support NNA’s ongoing efforts to create ...
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