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Mazda Kiyora Concept to Make its Global Debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008. Mazda Kiyora (meaning ‘clean and pure’ in Japanese) represents the harmony between driving pleasure and environmental and safety features aspired to in Mazda’s long-term ...

Nissan Releases New Clean Diesel X-TRAIL 20GT
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of a new clean diesel X-TRAIL "20GT," which goes on sale September 18 at Nissan dealers nationwide. The new X-TRAIL 20GT has met Japan's stringent "Post New Long-term Regulations"*1 – the first vehicle in the world to do so*2. X-TRAIL 20GT SHIFT_challenging spirit. Setting New Standards The X-TRAIL ...



Jeep Patriot is Least Expensive Sport Utility Vehicle to Own
Despite high gas prices and general economic uncertainty, many consumers are still in need of sport utility vehicles and are looking for the best values in the marketplace. A study by Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reveals that the Jeep Patriot is the least expensive sport utility vehicle to own. The results ...

Chrysler Begins Production of New Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Advanced two-mode hybrid system available in Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen Intelligent implementation of new manufacturing processes manages quality, cost Two-mode hybrid technology provides fuel-saving benefits of a full-hybrid system, including electric-only operation Auburn Hills, Mich., Aug 22, 2008 - Chrysler LLC's Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) began rolling off the assembly line this week ...

Toyota Begins Testing Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in UK
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces that together with EDF Energy, the British subsidiary of the French energy company EDF, it began testing TMC-produced plug-in hybrid vehicles on public roads in the United Kingdom on September 10. To officially kick off the tests, TMC and EDF ...

Honda Begins Sales of All-New CITY in Thailand
Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (HATC), Honda's automobile production and sales subsidiary in Thailand, today began sales of the all-new CITY. All-new CITY The design of the new CITY is based on the total pursuit of a compact, yet dynamic form with road presence. In addition, class-leading*1 interior space ...

Saab Extends XWD Cross-Wheel-Drive
Saab begins the 2009 model year with attractive news for those seeking a vehicle that combines the enhanced functionality of cross-wheel-drive technology, Scandinavian design and an engaging, turbocharged driving experience. Saab broadens the appeal of its 9-3 range – it’s most popular – for 2009 with available XWD cross-wheel-drive technology on 9-3 ...

Fiesta ECOnetic
All-new, ultra-low CO2 Fiesta ECOnetic is Ford's efficient car Combined fuel economy of 3.7l/ 100km and 98g/ km CO2 1.6-litre, 90 PS Duratorq TDCi with coated Diesel Particulate Filter Unique modifications, including improved aerodynamics package and low rolling resistance tyres Bringing style and new levels of low-CO2 efficiency, ...

Porche Top Automotive Luxury Brand
Porsche 911, Cayman and Boxster Tie for Most Ideal Sports Car in America When renowned California-based automotive marketing and product-consulting firm AutoPacific surveyed over 33,500 new car owners, the full line of 2008 Porsche sports cars topped the field in the Premium Sports Car segment, and Porsche ranked as the Ideal Premium ...

New Mazda Biante Minivan Sales Take Off in Japan
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that orders for the new Mazda Biante minivan were more than double the sales target in its first month of sales. Orders have surpassed 6,000 units since the Biante was launched in Japan on July 8, 2008. Mazda Biante 20S (FWD model with 2.0-liter direct injection engine, five-speed ...

Nissan Next Generation Environmental Vehicles
All-electric and original hybrid electric prototypes unveiled Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled all-electric and original hybrid electric prototype vehicles, both powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries. Under the NISSAN GT 2012 business plan, the company has committed to zero-emission vehicle leadership, and has announced plans to introduce an all-electric vehicle in 2010 and mass market ...

Pontiac G8 ST at a Glance
Pontiac Names All New Sport Truck The "G8 ST" Segment-Defining Vehicle on Target for Late 2009 Launch ...

Pricing for All-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 to Start at $22,170
All-new Ram offers more game-changing content, lower price All-new 2009 Dodge Ram priced at $22,170 for regular cab, $26,225 for Quad Cab® and $32,530 for Ram Crew 1500 (all prices include $900 for destination) Segment-first features: solid axle, coil spring, multi-link rear suspension; versatile cargo management system including unique “RamBox” weatherproof, lockable, illuminated, drainable storage bins; store-in-the-floor ...

New Generation Porche 911s
Porsche today disclosed photos and details for the next generation 911 model series. Four new 911 models go on sale in September in North America – the 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Coupe, and 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. All offer a higher level of performance thanks to their all-new flat-six engines ...