Automotive Articles
151: CD Players: Going the Way of the Dinosaurs?
Already many manufacturers are putting new sound technologies in their vehicles.
DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group for example, has offered its U Connect system to allow people with Bluetooth phones to connect to a speaker phone in the car for the past two years.
152: Gommendy is 7th at Portland’s Mazda Grand Prix
Though a champion car neophyte with a few experiences in the new DP01 and on champion car tracks, it is so fascinating that Gommendy continues to show improvement every time he is on the track.
153: The New Mazda MX-5 Icon
The aptly named ‘Mazda MX-5 Icon’ is the latest edition of the world’s best-selling roadster and is specially designed to appeal to British drivers looking to purchase their very first soft-top roadster this summer.
154: Mazda Updates Spiano, A-Z Wagon
The Mazda Spiano is a retro-styled kei car with a 5-door hatchback body, manufactured since 2002 by Mazda for the Japanese market only. The updated Spiano models offer newly designed seat and door trim fabric, an improvement which, according to the company press release, renders a fresh new atmosphere to the car’s interiors.
155: Mercury Milan Scores High in J.D. Power and Associates Survey
The Mercury Milan has ranked first in the competitive midsize car segment while the Pontiac Grand Prix ranked first among large cars in the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study released Tuesday last week.
156: Mazda 5 vs. Kia Rondo: Which is which?
The Kia Rondo EX V6 Luxury takes on the Mazda5 GT, both offering a minimum of five-plus seats and delivering a spacious cargo area. The two vehicles are stunningly similar. However, they are different right down to the sharp-edged flashing on the glove box door.
157: Viewers Say Mazda 3 is Good
In terms of performance and practicality, the Mazda 3 gets high remarks. Both ride and handling are more than satisfactory at a given speed.
158: Truck Sales to Decline
Truck sales are declining due to fuel efficiency, environmental responsibility and vehicle styling.
159: Ford Takes Top Plant, Tops Five Model Segments
For the first time since 1999, a North American assembly plant receives the Platinum Plant Quality Award for producing vehicles yielding the fewest defects.
160: Ford Tops J.D. Power and Associates' Survey, Unseats Toyota
Ford Motor Co. has unseated Toyota from the top spot in J.D. Power and Associates' annual initial quality rankings released Wednesday last week, grabbing more individual awards than any other automaker for the first time since 1998, when it tied for the top spot.
161: Mazda to Test New Intelligent Transport System
In its continuous efforts to promote improved road safety, Mazda Motor Corporation has recently announced its plans to participate in public road trials in the Hiroshima area to help validate a new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) scheduled to start in fall 2007.
162: Mazda Reveal Summer Vehicles Offerings
Mazda has uncovered its summer vehicles – the limited edition 3 and 6 models. These vehicles are poised to make your summer driving experience much more exciting and thrilling.
163: Kevin Lacroix is Brooks Associates Racing's Freshest Driver
Kevin Lacroix is the newest driver of Brooks Associates Racing. He started competing in the Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship powered by Mazda and will again be competing at the Mazda Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland presented by Joe's Sports wherein he will drive the #10 Uni-Select car.
164: Mazda to Partake in ITS Trials in Hiroshima Public Roads
With the use of modern innovative telecommunications, Intelligent Transport Systems create an information network linking people, roads and vehicles. This modern traffic system is built to work on solutions for transport problems like road accidents, congestion and damage to the environment and Mazda will take a significant part on this.
165: Guide to Choosing a Driving Instructor
When it comes to choosing a driving school, or more specifically a driving instructor, there are many factors to consider in making the right choice. Choosing a driving instructor that is compatible with you is the best way to ensure that you are adequately prepared for your driving test and ultimately more likely to be a better, safer driver, when it is time to go it alone.
166: Allison Transmission to Deliver 5 Millionth Automatic Transmissions
The delivery of the five millionth automatic transmissions was in conjunction with the company’s confirmation that the 2006 was a record year for units’ sales and revenue.
167: General Motors' Challenge X
The Challenge X competition is sponsored by GM and the US Department of Energy. General Motors is hoping that in the final year of the competition students together with their advisers will learned how to refine their vehicles to near-showroom levels especially in terms of performance, quality, and consumer acceptability.
168: Janesville is 1st Among GM Plants
Although General Motors’ full-size sport utility vehicles has failed to top their segment at the recent J.D. Power and Associates quality study, the workers at Janesville are glad to know that they built the highest-quality trucks in GM’s lineup of large SUVs.
169: U.S. Automaker CEOs: Congress Should Address Skewed Japanese Yen
Chief Executive Officers of DaimlerChrysler USA, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation inspirited the Congress a couple of days ago to tackle the vital concern on the skewed and undervalued Japanese yen at a “Manufacturing Summit” conducted by the U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Conference on Capitol Hill.
170: Erroll Davis, Kathryn Marinello now GM directors
General Motor’s chairman is extremely glad to have Davis and Marinello in the Board of Directors of the Detroit auto maker. He was optimistic that the two added strength would bring valuable insights based on their considerable business experiences.
171: GM Dealer of the Year Awards at New York City
General Motors’ executives will be in New York City this week to honor this year’s “GM Dealer of the Year” winners with the 2006 Jack Smith Leadership Award.
172: UDC Finance is Ford and Mazda's Partner
Ford New Zealand and Mazda New Zealand has designated the UDC Finance, an asset finance specialist, as the preferred wholesale and retail finance supplier.
173: Summer Maintenance Inside and Outside
Spring driving can only be done when the car is looking good and performing well. And this can only be achieved through proper car maintenance.
174: Financially Troubled Fords Glitter in Quality
Despite financial problems of Ford, Mercury and Lincoln, these three troubled Ford Motor Company brands, in a much anticipated survey released on Wednesday, exuded intense gains in automobile quality during the first three months of ownership.
175: GM Reports May Sales of 375,682 Units
GM in the United States sold 375,682 vehicles in May that is 4.7 percent higher than the year-ago monthly sales.
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