Automotive Articles
26: Japan's Shares Drop on U.S. Housing Concerns with Sony, Honda Declining
Sony Corp. and Honda Motor Co. led losses on concern demand for their products will come to a halt, is limiting profit and accompanied by signs that the U.S. housing market is worsening.
27: Volkswagen to Enter Sensor-Driven Passat in 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge
The 2007 Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Urban Challenge, one of the most unique car races in the world, will take place this coming November. Several teams will allow their "smart" vehicles to enter on a course covering 60 miles of unknown territory and designed to vitalize urban driving conditions.
28: This Year for Mercedes-Benz R-Class
German car maker Mercedes-Benz continues to elevate the features of its R-Class. The introduction of the new R 280 CDI 4MATIC und R 63 AMG 4MATIC models, which will become available this autumn, spurred the expansion of the touring SUV's product range to five engine variants.
29: Davison Deprived of Certain Podium
Australian racing driver James Davison was deprived of a certain podium when he was impacted at Round 6 of the Star Mazda Championship, which was presented by Goodyear on Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland. The impact was from the rear by Canadian driver Lorenzo Mandarino.
30: Retractable Hardtops are Practically Enjoyable
Convertibles give annoyances like road noise, and leaky roof. To counter these and other annoyances, the auto industry thinks it has found the solution: the retractable hardtop.
31: Mazda is Too Elastic for a Poor Road
The rejuvenated Mazda group has been making some effort to promote the sporting aspects of its volume models. The effort was ended when the refined Mazda Company recently took a bold step and brought its whole range to Castle Combe.
32: Honda Sets the Tempo for Japanese Automakers
Honda has reported recently a double-digit increase in global automotive production for May.
33: Changes Sweeping Mazda Corporation
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced recently that they will employ changes that will affect the organization and the personnel. The changes will take effect on June 26, 2007.
34: Mazda MX-5 setting New Guinness World Record
Mazda MX-5 famous around the world as a lightweight, open top, two seat sports car has recently set a new record as total production of the roadster reaches 800,000 units.
35: Channel M Network adds Dallas office
David Teichner, the CEO of the rapidly expanding Channel M out-of-home network, said that they are adding a Dallas office.
36: Jonathan Goring Feels Awesome with First Star Mazda Win
Exuding maturity well beyond his 17 years, the driver from Norfolk, Conn., watched Cameron closely and saw a possible opportunity to pass him towards the end of Sunday’s race. He tried such opportunity and it worked. As a result, Goring achieved his first Star Mazda victory ever.
37: Foreign Cars are in for Young Buyers
Style, performance and affordability: these are the three things that teens and adolescents in the age of 20s want when it comes to cars.
38: Honda Released Pricing for 2008 Honda Pilot
The 2008 Honda Pilot was recently made available in two new trim levels and prices. Instead of the previous LX base level trim, the Pilot is now offered in two- and four-wheel-drive Value Package trims or VP. Another trim level is also offered above the EX and it is called the SE short for Special Edition.
39: Honda Obtains 11 Percent Increase in Global Production
Honda Motor Co. Ltd has recently reported a double-digit increase in global production for the month of May.
40: Honda will not be Buying Harley-Davidson
Just in case Honda and Harley do combine, their union would be able to control 65 percent of the US motorcycle market while its next leading competitor Yamaha will be left with only 16 percent. Such type of stronghold on the motorcycle market would definitely not please the Federal Trade Commission.
41: Honda's Global Production Increases
Honda Motor Co. reported a double-digit rise in global production in May. Meanwhile, competitors Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors also posted output gains.
42: Honda Accord Sport GT, SE to be launched in September
To uplift Honda in the struggle for high sales in the competitive D-sector saloon market, two new versions of the Accord will be launched this coming fall.
43: Honda Civic Type R to Face New Asphalt Challenge
The Honda Civic Type R that is run by JAS Motorsport will move onto asphalt for round three of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, which is the Ypres Rally Belgium.
44: Gordon Shedden Conquers Race One at Oulton Park
Gordon Shedden took a masterful triumph as he won first place in race one at Oulton Park. He scored his first victory of the season ahead of Fabrizio Giovanardi (Vauxhall) and Colin Turkington (BMW).
45: IntelliChoice.com Publishes June's "Best Deals''
IntelliChoice.com’s list depicts that as the country is geared into the summer driving season, Toyota and Honda sedans vehicles, as well as American truck automakers, which are enduring winners, continue to hold their ranks steadily.
46: Honda Tour Arrives at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Headliners Fall Out Boy hit the stage like force Beatles to loud and deafening screams. This ostentatious but one of a kind concert tour was brought by Honda Civic in America.
47: Google Turns Green, Launches RechargeIT
In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global dependence on oil, internet giant Google has launched its new RechargeIT initiative to promote the development of plug-in hybrid electric cars.
48: The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers
Aimed at the faithful not just in Italy but around the world, the document also encouraged bishops to set up chapels along highways and have "periodic celebrations of liturgies" at truck stops, as well as encouraged motorists to pray while on the road.
49: Honda Recommends Repair of Unibody Vehicles
Honda in America is firmly against the process of joining cut pieces from separate vehicles, which is commonly referred to as ‘clipping’ that is not an authorized American Honda method of repairing.
50: Lexus RX350, Acura MDX Rated as Best Luxury SUVs
The Lexus RX350 and the Acura MDX, both redesigned, bested among its competitors from Cadillac, BMW, and Lincoln in Consumer Reports’ (CR) tests of five midsize luxury SUVs for the July issue.
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