Nissan drops company health care for US retirees   07 Feb 2006 19:08 GMT
Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. is dropping company-sponsored health-care coverage for its retired manufacturing employees in the United States and will instead pay them an annual stipend. Also, people hired at Nissan North America after January 1 will not receive a ...
Source: CarKB

Mercedes-Benz S-Class wins EuroCarBodyAWARD 2005   07 Feb 2006 19:05 GMT
The new S-Class from Mercedes-Benz has been honored with the EuroCarBodyAWARD 2005 in recognition of its “pioneering innovations in the development and production of car bodies.” The vehicle was chosen for the award during the 7th International Car Body Benchmarking Forum. At the ...
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Cadillac Premieres All-New Escalade In Europe   07 Feb 2006 19:02 GMT
Cadillac presents the all-new Escalade, the next generation of the iconic luxury SUV at the 76th Geneva Motor Show. The Cadillac Escalade features a new powerful all-aluminum V8 engine with an output of 403 hp SAE (301 kW) and is scheduled to enter the European marketplace in the ...
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Car tech: VW, Google team up on vehicle navigation systems   07 Feb 2006 14:00 GMT
Even as Volkswagen and Google team up to work on advanced on-board navigation systems for cars, other automakers are eyeing technology they can add to upcoming vehicles.

Source: Computerworld

G.M. Adds Blunt Critic to Board   07 Feb 2006 04:00 GMT
Jerome B. York, who has urged more cuts at G.M., is an adviser to the company's biggest individual investor, Kirk Kerkorian.
Source: NY Times

New Land Rover marketing effort moves away from traditional SUV ads   06 Feb 2006 20:16 GMT
Following 18 months of launching new and redesigned products, Land Rover's 2006 marketing effort will pitch its lineup as "extraordinary." Last year's launches of the new Range Rover Sport, redesigned LR3 and significantly reworked Range Rover helped spark Land Rover U.S. sales to ...
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GM To Launch 3 New Cars In India   06 Feb 2006 20:14 GMT
General Motors India recently presented three new cars to be launched in India under the Chevrolet brand between February and June. The vehicles are the premium hatchback Aveo U-VA, premium sedan Aveo and Optra SRV (sports recreational vehicle). GMI, which is the Indian subsidiary ...
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A Blistering Time Machine   05 Feb 2006 04:00 GMT
For many who have gravitated to Corvettes, the Z06's appeal can be summed up in a short statement: zero to 60 in 3.4 seconds.
Source: NY Times

A Fast Sedan for the Choosy   04 Feb 2006 23:46 GMT
Many drivers, in a moment of urgent need or an episode of speed deprivation, have wished for a magic button to call up an extra 100 horsepower. The 2006 BMW M5 has one.
Source: NY Times

Skepticism Over Automaker's Plan to Build Sports Cars in Bridgeport   04 Feb 2006 04:00 GMT
In Bridgeport, Conn., skepticism surrounds a deal that would bring AC Cars to the struggling city. Of greatest concern is the company's chairman.
Source: NY Times