2007 Mazda CX-7: A High-Styled Crossover SUV With The Soul Of A Sportscar   19 Dec 2005 13:32 GMT
Mazda announced details of its upcoming 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The company also confirmed that the car will make its public debut at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January ...
Source: CarKB

Honda to Mass Produce Next-Generation Thin Film Solar Cell   19 Dec 2005 04:53 GMT
Honda announced its plan to begin mass production in 2007, of an independently developed thin film solar cell composed of non-silicon compound materials, which requires 50% less energy, and thus generate 50% less CO2, during production compared to a conventional solar cell. A ...
Source: CarKB

Autos on Monday | Collecting: With Wagons' Comeback, New Interest in Originals   19 Dec 2005 04:00 GMT
Taking a cue from clothing designers, automakers are finding success in repackaging old ideas and presenting the reborn products as must-have vehicles.
Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel: 2006 Honda Civic Si: You Say You Want Some Revolutions?   18 Dec 2005 03:25 GMT
The 2006 Si, with that Lamborghini windshield rake and fat 17-inch wheels pushed out to the corners, is a great-looking car.
Source: NY Times

Kia Releases Sketch of All-New 'Soul' Concept Car   16 Dec 2005 14:13 GMT
Kia Motors America (KMA) today released a preview sketch of the all-new "Soul" concept car, which will make its world premiere at the upcoming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Kia Soul concept is a crossover utility vehicle with a sporty, bold look ...
Source: CarKB

WorldSource Launches Ice Free, a Spray to Combat Winter   15 Dec 2005 14:25 GMT
WorldSource, Inc. today announced it is launching a television marketing campaign for its new product, Ice Free, a spray for automobile windshields. Ice Free is a simple and safe spray treatment that prevents ice, snow, and other winter cold effects from bonding on a glass ...
Source: CarKB

Honda Debuts New ASIMO   14 Dec 2005 00:17 GMT
Honda debuted a new ASIMO humanoid robot which features the ability to pursue key tasks in a real-life environment such as an office and an advanced level of physical capabilities. Compared to the previous model, the new ASIMO achieves the enhanced ability to act in sync with ...
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Gas Prices Back Above $2 Per Gallon in Forty-Nine States   14 Dec 2005 00:08 GMT
After weeks of declining gas prices, Americans are again paying more at the pump with retailers charging an average of more than $2 per gallon in all but one state. The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline had dropped to a season low of $2.122 per gallon on Dec. ...
Source: CarKB

2007 MAZDA CX-7 Unveiled   14 Dec 2005 00:06 GMT
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced details of its upcoming 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The company also confirmed that the car will make its public debut at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show here, and the North American ...
Source: CarKB

Production Of Ford's Flexible Fuel Capable F-150s Begins   14 Dec 2005 00:03 GMT
Production of the first Ford F-150 flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) began this month, continuing the company’s commitment to producing 250,000 FFVs in the coming year. The flexible fuel technology is being built into the 5.4L, V-8 engine model and is available to consumers at no ...
Source: CarKB