Luxury Cars

Lexus supercoupÃ© gets chop (AutoExpress)

2005-11-09T06:45:00.000-08:00

New Lexus IS 250 Introduces Worldâs First Dual-Chamber Airbag (carpages)
Airbags have been a leading safety feature of every Lexus model launched since the original LS400 made its debut in 1989. Technology, engineering and design have been constantly refined since then to deliver ever more efficient and effective operation, with the new Lexus IS 250 making the latest major advance in occupant protection with the worldâs first dual-chamber passenger airbag.

USA: Lexus launches 2WD version of hybrid SUV (just-auto)
Lexus has added a front-wheel drive (FWD) version of its to the hybrid RX 400h SUV model line it sells in the United States. The all-wheel drive (AWD) model has been on sale in the US since last April and was also launched in Europe a few months ago.

Lexus launches FWD RX400h hybrid (Autoblog)
The FWD-only version of the Lexus gas/electric hybrid was announced today, along with new pricing for the existing AWD version, launched earlier this year. The FWD RX400h has a combined system output of 268 hp, a 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds and a combined EPA fuel-economy rating of 30 mpg (33 city/28 highway). Both AWD and FWD versions carry EPA Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle certification.

Lexus Announces New RX 400h Hybrid Model, New Pricing on RX 400h Luxury Gas/Electric Hybrid SUVs (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Lexus announced today the addition of a front-wheel drive RX 400h in addition to the all-wheel drive model which has been on sale since April of this year, making the hybrid gas/electric version of America's most popular luxury SUV, the RX 330, now available in both drivetrain configurations.

Lexus supercoupÃ© gets chop (AutoExpress)
ould Lexus be developing a drop-top version of the LF-A supercar? We think so. This mule was caught on test, and at first glance it appears to be a coupÃ©.

Village Bartender Is Beaten in a Possible Bias Attack, Police Say (New York Times)

2005-11-08T12:30:00.000-08:00

N2Revolution(TM) Enters Into Agreement with Crown Auto Dealerships to Provide PurigeN98 (The Auto Channel)
N2Revolution, Inc., which develops and manufactures environmentally friendly automotive solutions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Crown Auto Dealerships, Inc. to provide its nitrogen inflation system, PurigeN98(TM).

SEMA 2005: Where's the Outrageous? (New York Times)
Next thing you know, the SEMA show will be billed as a "family destination."

1995 Honda Civic most stolen car (UPI)
PALOS HILLS, Ill., Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Japanese cars again top the list of most stolen vehicles in the United States with the 1995 Honda Civic the favorite of car thieves in 2004.

SLAY RAP IN FIERY BX. DWI (New York Post)
-- The alleged drunken driver who killed a young mother of two in a horrific car crash Sunday has been charged with manslaughter, police said yesterday.

Village Bartender Is Beaten in a Possible Bias Attack, Police Say (New York Times)
A Manhattan bartender on his way home from work was pursued and beaten by two men who made anti-gay remarks, the police said.

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)

2005-11-08T06:45:00.000-08:00

Lexus Announces New RX 400h Hybrid Model, New Pricing on RX 400h Luxury Gas/Electric Hybrid SUVs (The Auto Channel)
TORRANCE, Calif.,

Woman shot in Smyrna parking lot (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A woman was shot in a strip mall parking lot Monday afternoon, police said. The shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. at Spring Road and Cumberland Boulevard near Nalley Lexus, according to police dispatchers.

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)
The new Lexus IS 250 features the latest major advance in occupant protection with the worldâs first dual-chamber passenger airbag.

1989 Toyota Cressida from North America (Carsurvey.org)

2005-11-07T06:45:00.000-08:00

Woman Dies When Lexus Flips On I-90 (Cleveland - NewsNet5 via Yahoo! News)
A woman is dead after her car hit a wall and flipped on Interstate 90 at East 222nd Street in Euclid Saturday.

Rich Mix For New Lexus IS (carpages)
While other car brands are ending the year having to discount to win sales, Lexus is enjoying a strong demand for the high end derivatives of the soon to be launched IS 250.

1991 Lexus LS400 from North America (Carsurvey.org)
A very good looking, quick, roomy bruiser! No other car is so close to be perfect!

Working toward a winning mindset (Daily Aztec)
The time for "should've" and "would've" is over. Right now, the only thing that matters for the San Diego State men's golf team is winning. No. 21 SDSU's last two tournaments have been plagued by a "so close, and yet so far" mentality. The Aztecs, who led the first two rounds of the Fresno State Lexus Golf Classic in Fresno, Calif.

1989 Toyota Cressida from North America (Carsurvey.org)
If you can get your hands on a Cressida, grab it! The FIRST Lexus!! Excellent car for the money!!

Cadillac Unveils Highly Anticipated 2007 Escalade at the South Florida International Auto Show (The Auto Channel)

2005-11-05T15:00:00.000-08:00

1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? Needed front suspension parts replaced. Air conditioning recharged. Some brake work, including master cylinder.

Cadillac Unveils Highly Anticipated 2007 Escalade at the South Florida International Auto Show (The Auto Channel)
What: The Cadillac renaissance continues as the iconic Escalade SUV receives a complete makeover for the 2007 model year. On Friday, November 11, the utility will make its world auto show premiere at the South Florida International Auto Show inside the Cadillac stand.

Mercedes-Benz At The SEMA Show (The Auto Channel)

2005-11-05T11:30:00.000-08:00

Mercedes-Benz Club to Mark 50th Anniversary (The Auto Channel)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 1 -- The Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MBCA), the largest Mercedes-Benz club in the world, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2006 with a number of events, including a June Jamboree in New Jersey, where the club was founded in 1956.

Animal-lover Pam Anderson demands a leather-free Mercedes (AFP via Yahoo! News)
"Baywatch" babe and outspoken animal rights activist Pamela Anderson is demanding that carmaker Daimler-Benz supply her with a new luxury Mercedes-Benz without leather seats and trimmings.

Mercedes-Benz USA Records 18,349 New Vehicle Sales in October (The Auto Channel)
MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 1, 2005 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 18,349 new vehicles in October, up slightly from October 2004, bringing the year-to-date total sales to 174,593.

Mercedes-Benz extends sponsorship with ATP (Fox Sports)
German car maker Mercedes-Benz and the ATP have agreed to extend their partnership deal by three years until the end of 2008. Mercedes-Benz will remain the "official car" of the governing body of men's tennis, providing transport at many of the ATP's 64 tournaments. The car maker became the ATP's chief sponsor in 1996.

Mercedes' R-Class: High-caliber vehicle in hearse's clothing (San Jose Mercury News)
I think the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R500 that I just drove for a week is a neat, innovative vehicle with a clever mix of function and luxury, of performance and comfort.

Mercedes-Benz At The SEMA Show (The Auto Channel)
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 3, 2005 at 4:00 PM CST As we promised earlier, we finally have pictures of Mercedes-Benz at the SEMA show.

Rich Mix For New Lexus IS (carpages)

2005-11-05T06:45:00.000-08:00

Soaked Lexus (Richfield Reaper)
This 1992 Lexus wound up in the Sevier River Oct. 26. Tammy Rhoades, 46, Meadow, was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 89, three miles south of Sevier, when she ran off the right side of the roadway and overcorrected, landing her vehicle in the river, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

1989 Toyota Cressida from North America (Carsurvey.org)
If you can get your hands on a Cressida, grab it! The FIRST Lexus!! Excellent car for the money!!

ITV Motoring - A Secret Lexus (CARkeys)
Lexus is saying that its next-generation LS model is "expected to rewrite the rulebook on luxury motoring". The LF-Sh concept (pictured), which is fitted with a hybrid system, provides an indication for the styling and dimensions of the LS.

DaimlerChrysler Lowers Mercedes Target (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

2005-11-04T11:30:00.000-08:00

Anderson gives Benz hell for leather (The Star)
Los Angeles â Baywatch babe and outspoken animal rights activist Pamela Anderson is demanding that carmaker DaimlerChrysler supply her with a new luxury Mercedes-Benz without leather seats and trimmings.

Mercedes-Benz USA Sales Rise Slightly In October (The Auto Channel)
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 1, 2005 at 2:45 PM CST As we told you earlier, Mercedes-Benz USA reported today sales of 18,349 vehicles for the month of October, up slightly from October of 2004.

Top-drawer SUV: Mercedes-Benz pulls ahead with its 2006 ML350 (Portland Tribune)
The all-new 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 luxury sport-utility vehicle represents an attempt to lure an upscale group of buyers who value a bit more sport in their SUV â consumers who might otherwise be tempted by the standard Range Rover Sport or possibly the nonturbo Porsche Cayenne.

DaimlerChrysler Lowers Mercedes Target (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG on Thursday lowered its target for sales of Mercedes-Benz cars in Germany this year. The German-American company, the world's fifth-largest car maker, said it plans to sell around 315,000 Mercedes-Benz cars in its home country this year.

BMW Reports Drop in 3Q Net Profit (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

2005-11-03T08:30:00.000-08:00

BMW profit falls 6.5% on writedown, margin (CBS Market Watch)
LONDON (MarketWatch) - BMW AG on Thursday said third-quarter net profit fell 6.5%, hurt by the valuation of an option on a Rolls-Royce bond as well as declining profit margins.

BMW Q3 pretax profit falls 16.9 pct (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
BMW , the world's biggest premium carmaker, reported a drop in third-quarter pretax profit that was worse than expected after poor results in its core auto business and a loss on a financial instrument.

Mixed Fortunes For Panke's BMW, Pischetsrieder's VW (Forbes)
BMW loss worse than expected, while VW cost-cutting pays off.

BMW profit falls 6.5% on write-down, margins (Investors.com)
LONDON (MarketWatch) - BMW AG on Thursday said its profit fell 6.5%, hurt by the valuation of an option on a Rolls-Royce bond as well as declining profit margins.

BMW Reports Drop in 3Q Net Profit (ABC News)
BMW Posts Lower 3Q Net Profit on Higher Raw Material Costs As Sales Increase

BMW to Build an Assembly Plant in India (AP via Yahoo! News)
Automaker BMW AG said Wednesday it will build an assembly plant in India and expand its network of dealerships in the country.

BMW Reports Drop in 3Q Net Profit (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Automaker BMW AG on Thursday posted a lower third-quarter net profit, citing the higher cost for raw materials to make its cars, but said sales increased some 11 percent. The company confirmed its outlook for the rest of 2005.

Car dealer OKâd to move its driveway (Portsmouth Herald)

2005-11-02T15:00:00.000-08:00

Survey produces few walleye (Cadillac News)
CADILLAC - The good news was a recent survey in lakes Cadillac and Mitchell showed that each lake has lots of fish. The bad news was the survey was directed at finding walleye and the results were not what the Department of Natural Resources was looking for.

Car dealer OKâd to move its driveway (Portsmouth Herald)
PORTSMOUTH - A plan to improve traffic safety by relocating the driveway and parking lot at Coast Pontiac Cadillac was approved by the cityâs Technical Advisory Committee Tuesday.

BMW closer to finishing crucial improvement work (The State)

2005-11-02T08:30:00.000-08:00

Mercedes SLK And BMW Z4 Comparison (The Auto Channel)
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 2, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST Forbes published a rather brief look at the Mercedes-Benz SLK and BMW Z4 today. If you don't want to know the findings of the article, then don't read any further.

GERMANY: BMW confirms sales and production subsidiary for India (just-auto)
BMW AG on Wednesday (2 November) confirmed it will establish a production and sales subsidiary unit in India. Just-auto reported exclusively last month that the company would establish a CKD assembly facility in the country, subject to final board approval.

BMW Group Reports Year-to-Date 3.5 Percent Sales Increase; October Sales Steady (The Auto Channel)
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 1, 2005 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported October sales of 25,585 vehicles, nearly the same as the 25,807 vehicles sold the same month last year.

BMW Z4 Vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (Forbes)
We examine two popular, comparatively affordable luxury German roadsters and find there's quite a difference.

Forbes.com First Drive: 2006 BMW M5 (Forbes)
Forbes.com takes the first spin in the car of the year.

BMW's Panke May Report Profit Increase on 3-Series (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the world's largest maker of luxury cars, tomorrow may report its first increase in quarterly profit this year as sales of new models such as the 3-Series midsize sedan jumped.

BMW closer to finishing crucial improvement work (The State)
GREER â BMW said Monday it expects to complete a series of improvements next year that will prepare the automakerâs Spartanburg County plant for potential growth.The improvements would cap a $400-million, 400-job expansion announced in 2002. The plantâs employment reached 4,600 the following year and has remained steady since.

Lexus Winner Drives Off in New Wheels (WECT 6 Wilmington)

2005-11-01T06:45:00.000-08:00

Lexus LF-A spotted in testing (Autoblog)
Lexus has always had a very specific stereotype with me, and I share it with you unapologetically. As far as I have always been concerned, Lexus was the rich manâs Buick. Squishy suspension, muted feedback and handling that just wasnât quite right. To put a stronger point on it, it is my grandpaâs kind of car â heâs owned LS 400 after LS 400 for as long as theyâve been around. The SC 300, SC

Al-Futtaim Motors introduces 2006 Lexus GS430 benchmark sport sedan (AME Info)
Al-Futtaim Motors, the sole distributor of Toyota, Lexus and Hino in the UAE has recently introduced the 2006 year model Lexus GS430 luxury sport sedan to all its showrooms in the UAE.

2007 Lexus GS 450h Preview (Carlist)
The 2007 Lexus GS 450h hybrid luxury sedan made its production debut at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari Messe, Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Hotels Trot Out Perks From the Extravagant to the Restful (New York Times)
Realizing that guests have become a bit jaded, high-end hotels are devising over-the-top perks to pamper guests.

Lexus Winner Drives Off in New Wheels (WECT 6 Wilmington)
OCTOBER 28, 2005 -- If you see a very happy man driving a new Lexus, that's Daniel Hegarty. The Wilmington man picked up his new wheels Friday from Bruce Cavenaugh's Auto Palace.

Sh! Lexus' secret is out (AutoExpress)

2005-10-30T06:45:00.000-08:00

2007 Lexus GS 450h Preview (Carlist)
The 2007 Lexus GS 450h hybrid luxury sedan made its production debut at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari Messe, Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Pruett earns spot on All-Time IROC Team (Motorsport.com)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 29, 2005) -- No. 01 CompUSA Chip Ganassi Racing Lexus Riley co-driver Scott Pruett--who co-drove to the 2004 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype championship--was one of four drivers named to the "Crown Royal Legends of Victory Lane" International Race of Champions (IROC) team on Friday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Lexus sends a powerful message (Boston Herald)
If thereâs a last bastion of German auto manufacturing - a realm in which the competition has yet to land a serious blow - itâs the high-performance touring sedan. Even Japanese premium brands...

Sh! Lexus' secret is out (AutoExpress)
ack in the limelight - that's where this new Lexus finds itself, and for good reason. The show car is the next-generation LS. The Mercedes S-Class rival debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show, billed as the LF-Sh.

2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito vito from UK and Ireland (Carsurvey.org)

2005-10-28T12:30:00.000-07:00

Mercedes-Benz Unveils R-Class Grand Sports Tourer (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The newest star in the Mercedes- Benz line-up is shining this week at Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the country.

Next Mercedes-Benz S-Class to Debut PRE-SAFE Radar (Ancaster News)
When the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class goes on sale in Europe this fall, the flagship sedan will be the first to feature a new version of PRE-SAFE, a revolutionary new safety system that can reduce rear collisions by 75 per cent.

Mercedes' touring vehicle: A new category of car (San Jose Mercury News)
Mercedes-Benz now sells a dozen models to U.S. buyers. They include sedans, coupes, wagons, convertibles, roadsters and sport-utilities.

Georgia Wins Mercedes-Benz Championship (TheGolfChannel.com)
Knoxville, Tenn. -- The No. 2-ranked Georgia women's golf team played the final nine holes of the final round at even par en route to capturing the team title at the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship at the Cherokee Country Club here on Sunday.

2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito vito from UK and Ireland (Carsurvey.org)
Absolute rubbish, never a good word to say about Mercedes again! What things have gone wrong with the car? Gear box has failed. Brakes have failed. Petrol tank problems.

1990 Lexus ES250 from North America (Carsurvey.org)

2005-10-28T07:45:00.000-07:00

Toyota opens new Lexus plant inÂ Miyata (Japan Today)
FUKUOKA â Toyota Motor held a ceremony Wednesday to mark the completion of a 30 billion yen state-of-the-art factory in Fukuoka Prefecture to make Lexus luxury cars.

Atlantis takes a lead on Lexus Farmers Weekly (Farmers Weekly Interactive)
Grassweed killer Atlantis (mesosulfuron-methyl + iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium) may have greater residual activity than competitor Lexus (flupyrsulfuron-methyl), according to trials by Bayer CropScience, in direct contrast to the commonly-held view in the industry.

Team One Reveals New Lexus "IS" in Broadcast Campaign (Digital Video Editing)
To promote the launch of the new 2006 Lexus IS sport sedan and drive consumer perceptions of Lexus to a new level, the creative team from Team One hired award-winning director FranÃ§ois Vogel of Paranoid Projects: Tool to direct a set of visually distinctive spots.

Lexus' new campaign good on the eyes (AdJab)
Filed under: Agencies , Online , Television Celebrating the launch of Lexus' new IS model for 2006, the company has kicked off a new advertising campaign that successfully melded visual and audio elements to make the spots all about the car, less about the fluff. Even the "announcer guy" in the background is somewhat subdued when it comes to messaging. The ads all carry a new tagline

1990 Lexus ES250 from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car?

Cadillac practices, hopes to play this week (Covers.com)

2005-10-27T16:00:00.000-07:00

"Cadillac" Practices; Still Questionable For Sunday (WFTV 9 Orlando)
Even after the bye week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers due to his hamstring and foot injuries.

Cadillac practices, hopes to play this week (Covers.com)
TAMPA, Fla. -- Carnell ``Cadillac`` Williams practiced Wednesday and was optimistic about the prospect of returning from a foot sprain when Tampa Bay faces San Francisco on Sunday. The rookie running back has missed the past t...

Hydrogen Mercedes (Forbes)

2005-10-27T12:30:00.000-07:00

Mercedes-Benz Next Generation S-Class Named S550 (The Auto Channel)
MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 24 -- Mercedes-Benz today announced new nomenclature for its flagship sedan.

Briefly: Mercedes/iPod; RoadTrip plus; Lucasfilm... (MacNN)
In brief: Mercedes-Benz announced the first 2,300 CLK350 and CLK500 coupes produced for the 2006 mod...

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Pricing Now From Â£35,175 On-The-Road (carpages)
The new Mercedes-Benz M-Class, which went on sale on 15 September, is now available to order in ML 280 CDI guise. Deliveries of the entry level model begin in April 2006 - giving two refined diesel-powered models in the range.

Hydrogen Mercedes (Forbes)
Mercedes-Benz will use a hydrogen show car to study the future of alternative fueling.

1992 Lexus SC400 from North America (Carsurvey.org)

2005-10-26T07:45:00.000-07:00

ÃÂ£4m Toyota and Lexus centre planned for NE (AutoWired)
RMB AUTOMOTIVE is to open a ÃÂ£4m Toyota and Lexus dealership at Bowesfield Farm, Stockton.Plans have been approved and building work is to commence early in the new year.

The Lexus Buck (Buckmasters)
On Saturday, Oct. 16, I returned to a stand I had not yet hunted in 2004, but had hunted several times in 2003. The setup was on a small oak knoll adjacent to a 2-acre swamp.

JAPAN: Toyota opens new Lexus plant (just-auto)
Toyota Motor Kyushu held a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the completion of a JPY30bn state-of-the-art factory in Fukuoka Prefecture to make Lexus cars.

1992 Lexus SC400 from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? Nothing! Only owned for a week. General comments? I love this car it is great. Power is awsome. I just have a question. Is there anything I should watch out for (problems, ect.)? I paid $8700 for the car. Is that a fair price?

'We Fear No Competitors,' Says BMWâs UK Marketing Director (carpages)

2005-10-25T09:30:00.000-07:00

CHINA: BMW sales soar 36.4% in nine months (just-auto)
Article Summary: BMW outperformed the Chinese car market with a 36.4% surge in car sales to 16,999 units in China in the first nine months of 2005, of which 11,548 cars were manufactured at its venture with Brilliance China Automotive Holdings.

2 People Hospitalized After Racing BMW Overturns (KPRC Click2Houston.com via Yahoo! News)
Police are looking for a driver involved in a street race Monday that ended with a crash on one of Houston's busiest freeways.

Home-made BMW reports 46.9% sales growth in first three quarters (People's Daily)
As many as 11,548 China-made BMW (Brilliance) cars were sold during the first three quarters of this year, a growth of 46.9 percent over the same period of the previous year, BMW reported Monday from Germany in its quarterly release.

Meet our BMW winner! (Huddersfield Daily Examiner)
IT was 10th time lucky for Christine McSheffrey. The 56-year-old from Fartown scooped our Â£16,000 motor in the Examiner's great Win A BMW competition.

BMW says China sales rose 36.4 percent in Jan-Sept (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
SHANGHAI, Oct 24 (Reuters) - BMW on Monday posted a 36.4 percent jump in vehicle sales to 16,999 units in China in the first nine months of 2005, 11,548 of which were manufactured by its venture with Brilliance China Automotive Holdings.

See the Much Awaited 2005 BMW Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Research and Markets has announced the addition of BMW Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight 2005 to their offering

'We Fear No Competitors,' Says BMWâs UK Marketing Director (carpages)
At the end of September official SMMT show that for the first nine months of this year new UK car sales were down by 5.2 per cent overall but BMWâs sales have increased by 10 per cent.

City readies for election (Cadillac News)

2005-10-23T16:00:00.000-07:00

Billionaire Donald Trump to Keynote 2005 Limo Digest Show and Receive a State-Of-The-Art Cadillac DTS Executive (PR Web)
Billionaire Donald Trump will give the Keynote Address at the 2005 Limo Digest Show. Upon his landing at the Trump Taj Mahalâs rooftop heliport he will be presented with a state-off-the-art 2006 Cadillac DTS Executive Limousine. [PRWEB Oct 22, 2005]

City readies for election (Cadillac News)
CADILLAC - Come the evening of Nov. 8, the dust will settle and Cadillac's City Council could be the same as it is today or it could be quite different.

Infiniti G35x Sport Sedan Review (PC Magazine)

2005-10-23T08:45:00.000-07:00

1992 Infiniti G20 from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? Trans axle cv joints, electric trunk latch, weatherstripping, fuel injector, cruise control doesn't always work properly - That's it!!!

Gas prices do not deter SUV loyalists (Bradenton Herald)
DALLAS - The final Ford Excursion has lumbered off an assembly line in Louisville, Ky., and into SUV infamy.

Cunningham seals Infiniti title in US (Stuff)
New Zealand driver Wade Cunningham sealed his first United States motor racing title in style today with his first grand prix win in the season ending race of the Menards Infiniti Pro championship in California.

TOKYO SHOW: Infinitiâs European roll-out wonât be a rush job - Nissan (just-auto)
Article Summary: The Infiniti brand will be rolled out across Western Europe after its introduction in Russia, scheduled for October next year â and Nissan is determined to do the job properly, writes Chris Wright.

Infiniti G35x Sport Sedan Review (PC Magazine)
All-round great performer among entry luxury sports sedans ($30K and up), especially the navigation system and audio, and also the car itself. Loads of standard features.

Cadillac cruises (Cadillac News)

2005-10-22T16:00:00.000-07:00

Gaylord clips Cadillac (Cadillac News)
GAYLORD - Their shot at a Big North Conference title slipped through their hands. And while that's certainly a disappointment for the Cadillac football team, the Vikings know this loss can't get them down.

Cadillac cruises (Cadillac News)
MANISTEE - The level of competition mattered little because they were looking at other things. The Cadillac girls' basketball team got back on track a little bit with a 60-25 win over Manistee in non-conference action.

LOCAL BRIEFS (Red Bluff Daily News)

2005-10-22T13:30:00.000-07:00

1981 DeLorean DMC-12 from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? Needed a dent in the front replaced. That was VERY expensive. Clutch needed to be replaced twice. Rear tires had excessive wear on them after only 2,000 miles.

1994 Lexus ES300 from North America (Carsurvey.org)
Overpriced piece of JUNK! What things have gone wrong with the car? EVERYTHING. Tranny, Engine, wiring!~ General comments? This car was an overpriced piece of JUNK!

NEWS photo MIke Wakefield (North Shore News)
The Acura TSX is really just the version of the Accord that Honda designed for sales in Europe and Japan. It offers sporty handling and a more compact size than the North American version of the Accord. Find the TSX at the Acura dealership in the Northshore Auto Mall in North Vancouver.

Public safety log - 10/22/05 (phillyburbs.com)
Juvenile, 17, Philadelphia, 11:34 a.m., Tue, retail theft on 3000 block Rockhill Dr., no value given.

LOCAL BRIEFS (Red Bluff Daily News)
RED BLUFF The Red Bluff Peace and Justice Coalition is holding peace vigils every Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon on the corners of Main Street and Antelope Boulevard in Red Bluff.

Mercedes ups price, power (St. Petersburg Times)

2005-10-22T12:30:00.000-07:00

2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (Carlist)
There are places in this world where the roads aren't crowded, the air is clean and the money smells old. For years Mercedes-Benz has been seen in many of those places.

Mercedes SLR Meets The Mille Miglia (Again) (The Auto Channel)
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 21, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST Have you every wondered what the perfect way to test drive the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be?

Truck, Mercedes collide; road closes amid carnage (Daily Journal)
VINELAND -- A delivery truck spilled its contents Thursday afternoon after colliding with a Mercedes-Benz at Weymouth Road and North West Boulevard.

Vegetable oil Benz (Hack a Day)
Biodiesel has moved into the spotlight recently due to rising gas prices. Itâs an attractive solution because of the minimal modifications needed for the conversion and the abundance of fuel. The original Diesel engine was designed to run on vegetable oil, but fossil fuels proved much cheaper. This particular conversion is on a 1980 Mercedes Benz. It uses a second fuel tank mounted in the

Mercedes-Benz At The Tokyo Motor Show (The Auto Channel)
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 19, 2005 at 9:50 AM CST The Tokyo Motor Show is celebrating its 39th birthday this month, and Mercedes is using the occassion to once again demonstrate their commitment to developing fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.

Mercedes ups price, power (St. Petersburg Times)
The V6-powered Mercedes-Benz mid-size luxury car doesn't just get a new name this model year.

One millionth BMW shipped through Charleston (WIS-TV Columbia)

2005-10-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

2005 BMW 3 Series 325 Convertible from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? Roof operation extremely noisy. Temperamental "Automatic" windshield wipers. Rain gushes through open window at soft roof juncture.

EXCLUSIVE: INDIA: BMW to build assembly plant (just-auto)
BMW plans to build the 3 and 5 series at an assembly plant in Tamil Nadu, 25 miles (40km) from Chennai in South India.

Charleston port's 1 millionth BMW (Myrtle Beach Online)
CHARLESTON - A silver X5 sport utility vehicle was driven up the gangway into a massive auto transport ship Friday, becoming the 1 millionth BMW to pass through the Port of Charleston.

NEW BMW IS WRITE STUFF (Daily Record)
BMW's new 3 Series has been voted the ultimate car by Scots motoring writers. The car, first launched 30 years ago, was crowned 2005 Scottish Car of the Year by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers yesterday in St Andrews.

BMW making disposable cars? (Autoblog)
A reader sent us a link to an LA Times article letting us in on a very interesting predicament. BMWâs rules for front-end body repair are so stringent that insurers donât quite know what to do with the poor cars when they incur damage to the front ends â and insurers subsequently junk the cars. Evidently, the front-end construction of the BMW 5 and 6 series are so advanced that the

BMW CEO sees Lexus as new rival in Japan -paper (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
FRANKFURT, Oct 21 (Reuters) - BMW sees Toyota Motor Corp,'s Lexus brand as a new rival in the Japanese market, BMW Chief Executive Officer Helmut Panke said in an interview with Boersen Zeitung newspaper on Friday.

One millionth BMW shipped through Charleston (WIS-TV Columbia)
(Charleston-AP) Oct. 21, 2005 - A silver X5 sport utility vehicle Friday became the one-millionth BMW to be shipped through the port of Charleston. BMW began importing vehicles in 1994 and began exporting a year later when its Greer manufacturing plant was built.

Cunningham seals Infiniti title in US (Stuff)

2005-10-22T08:45:00.000-07:00

Infiniti's global expansion enters the Ukraine (Autoblog)
Nissan Motor Ukraine has announced plans to launch the Infiniti brand in the country by the end of 2007. This is the second expansion for Infiniti recently as entry into Russia in 2006 has already been announced. Taiwan, Korea and the Middle East have already become home to Infiniti dealerships in the past few years, while China and Nissanâs home market of Japan are in the works, as well. The

2006 Infiniti M45 (Carlist)
Two amazing dramas are playing out simultaneously with the new-for-2005 Cadillac STS and the new-for-2006 Infiniti M45. At stage left, both of these full-size sport-touring sedans now pose-in their own ways and after years of near-misses-direct threats to European dominance in this flagship segment.

Toyota unveils new line for Lexus luxury brand (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)

2005-10-22T07:45:00.000-07:00

Luxury wheels at the Tokyo Motor Show (Luxist)
Our friends at Autoblog are vigorously covering this yearâs Tokyo Motor Show and have already turned up a few gems. To begin with, Audi revealed their 2007 S8 hi-performance luxury sedan (pictured at right) which features a V10 Lamborghini engine. Then thereâs Lexusâ LF-Sh concept with a hybrid V8 powertrain and all-wheel drive. We can rest assured that the MINI Tokyo Concept , with

Leave Me Alone, 'Glitter Clash in Raven Run (BloodHorse)
Mitchell Ranch's grade I winner Leave Me Alone tops a contentious field of a dozen 3-year-old fillies entered in Saturday's $300,000 Lexus Raven Run (gr. II) at Keeneland.

AUTOSHOW-Europeans put on brave face as Lexus takes on Japan (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
CHIBA, Japan, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Rival premium car makers insist Toyota Motor Corp.'s launch of its Lexus brand in Japan hands them more of an opportunity than a threat in one of the world's most lucrative markets for high-end automobiles.

1992 Lexus SC400 sc400 from North America (Carsurvey.org)
This car is powerful, fast, and most importantly great looking! 14years old? I can't tell

Toyota unveils new line for Lexus luxury brand (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Toyota Motor Corp. took the wraps off a new line of models for its Lexus luxury brand Wednesday at the media preview of the 39th Tokyo Motor Show.

Hearse gives a spooky tour along wooded roads and mist-covered lakes (NorthJersey.com)

2005-10-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

"Mad" Max Seals Deal in SPEED GT at Laguna Seca, Pilgrim, Cadillac Earn First Championship (The Auto Channel)
For Immediate Release "Mad" Max Seals Deal in SPEED GT at Laguna Seca, Pilgrim, Cadillac Earn First Championship MONTEREY, Calif.

Hearse gives a spooky tour along wooded roads and mist-covered lakes (NorthJersey.com)
Passengers ride at their own risk when they huddle together atop a coffin bed inside Morticia, a white vintage Cadillac hearse.

New Audi flagship gets Lamborghini power (Independent Online)

2005-10-21T13:30:00.000-07:00

Euromobil sets sales target for Audi cars (The Star Online)
EUROMOBIL Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Audi cars in Malaysia, is confident of selling by year-end 500 cars, of which about 68% will be from its best-selling A4 range, said chief executive officer Jeff Yee.

The new Audi A-Phoar [2004-09-23] (T3)
Revamped and ruddy slick. The Audi A4 is back and better than ever, at no extra cost! [ more ] Nokiaâs new guard dog. WOOF! [2004-09-23] Well sort ofâ¦ Nokiaâs new Remote Camera enables you to keep your pad safe and sound. Except it doesnât bite intruders.

New Audi flagship gets Lamborghini power (Independent Online)
Audi and Lamborghini collaborated to create the latest version of the German automaker's A8 S, all-wheel drive supersedan.

Vegetable oil Benz (Hack a Day)

2005-10-21T12:30:00.000-07:00

Around The Benz (Purdue Athletics)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Purdue women's golf team will compete in the 2005 Mercedes-Benz Championships on Oct. 21 to 23 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Mercedes-Benz Previews F600 HYGENIUS Concept (The Auto Channel)
MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 17 -- The Mercedes-Benz F600 HYGENIUS concept car will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show next week and is the latest in a long line of research vehicles from the Stuttgart-based manufacturer brimming with innovative features.

SMSC Provides MOST(R) Multimedia Networking Technology for 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class; Luxury Platform Touts (The Auto Channel)
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Oct. 1, 20057, 2005--SMSC , today announced that its MOST(R) multimedia networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system, launched in September 2005, for the Mercedes-Benz 2006 S-Class.

Zetsche Denies Further Mercedes Job Cuts (The Auto Channel)
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 20, 2005 at 11:30 AM CST In a recent interview with Auto Bild, Mercedes' chief Dieter Zetsche denied rumors of any additional layoffs for the Mercedes Car Group.

AUTOSHOW-BMW downplays plastics impact, happy on steel deal (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)

2005-10-21T09:30:00.000-07:00

BMW carjacked from SDSU parking garage (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, 1:52 p.m. Oct. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Law enforcement officers were on the lookout for a stolen BMW Wednesday morning after a student reported she had been car jacked in a San Diego State University parking garage.

ITV Motoring - BMW's New Automatic (CARkeys)
The Z4 Roadster will next year become the first BMW to use an automatic gearbox with paddle-shift control. A formal announcement is expected in the very near future, but we gather that the unit will be a conventional automatic controlled by paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.

BMW "trading buy" (New Ratings)
LONDON, October 19 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein maintain their "trading buy" rating on BMW ( BMW.ETR ).The target price is set to â¬38.

EXCLUSIVE: INDIA: BMW to build assembly plant (just-auto)
BMW plans to build the 3 and 5 series at an assembly plant in Tamil Nadu, 25 miles (40km) from Chennai in South India.

BMW continues investing in CKD ops (The Star Online)
âWe will continue to invest in CKD as we strongly believe in the Malaysian market in the coming years,â he said, adding that Malaysia was an important component for the BMW group's regional growth, as the local market for premium cars continued to expand.

BMW: IT centre has major role in Asia-Pac (The Star Online)
BMW Group's Data Centre (GDC) in Cyberjaya will play a pivotal role in the company's drive towards higher growth in the Asia-Pacific, group chief information officer and executive vice-president Juergen Maidl said.

AUTOSHOW-BMW downplays plastics impact, happy on steel deal (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
CHIBA, Japan, Oct 20 (Reuters) - German car maker BMW is not feeling much of a pinch yet from rising plastics prices and is happy with contracts that sheltered it from the brunt of steel prices when they were rising, its purchasing head said on Thursday.

Nissan Infiniti to Enter Ukrainian Market (Japan Corporate News)

2005-10-21T08:45:00.000-07:00

IPS - Cunningham Penalized for Unsportsmanlike Driving (Speed TV)
Indy Racing League officials penalized IRL Menards Infiniti Pro Serie champion Wade Cunningham 15 driver points and fined him an undisclosed amount for reckless and overly aggressive driving during the California 100 at California Speedway last Sunday.

Nissan to launch luxury brand Infiniti in Ukraine (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Nissan Motor Co. said Monday it will launch its luxury sedan brand, Infiniti, in Ukraine at the end of 2007 in a bid to expand its global sales.

Nissan Infiniti to Enter Ukrainian Market (Japan Corporate News)
Tokyo (JCN) Oct 17, 2005- Nissan Motor Ukraine announced plans on October 17 to launch its luxury Infiniti brand in the Ukrainian market, starting at the end of 2007. Ukraine is the second country selected for Infiniti expansion in Eastern Europe, following the entry into Russia in 2006.

Dr. Z: Bucs' Williams latest example of trend toward overusing RBs (Sports Illustrated)

2005-10-20T16:00:00.000-07:00

Dr. Z: Bucs' Williams latest example of trend toward overusing RBs (Sports Illustrated)
Too many coaches don't seem to care about burning out their running backs. For the first three games of the season, the brightest star in the league was the Bucs' Cadillac Williams. He also had the most carries, 88 of them, almost 30 per contest. And this was after he sprained his foot in Week 2, against the Bills.

Spy Shots: Audi A5 Coupe (Autoblog)

2005-10-20T13:30:00.001-07:00

New Audi flagship gets Lamborghini power (Independent Online)
Audi and Lamborghini collaborated to create the latest version of the German automaker's A8 S, all-wheel drive supersedan.

ITV Motoring - Audi At Tokyo (CARkeys)
Audi has partnered with Lamborghini to make the new S8 quattro showcasing at the Tokyo Show this month.

Spy Shots: Audi A5 Coupe (Autoblog)
Despite appearances, an all-new platform destined for dual-door duty lurks beneath the four-door skin of this Audi development mule. According to 4Car.com , the coupe will be called the A5 and its underpinnings will form the basis of both the next A4 and A6. Since itâs near impossible to guess what the A5 will look like from its spy shots, 4Car also offers up an artistâs rendering of what

$615,000 median for O'ahu homes (Honolulu Advertiser)

2005-10-20T13:30:00.000-07:00

Dealers See Spike in New Vehicle Internet Sales Leads from own Websites (American International Automobile Dealers Association)
Alexandria , VA (October 20) â The average international auto dealership continued to post strong sales in August despite skyrocketing gas prices and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, according to AIADA-NCMâs iDealer Data. Sales were level with Julyâs strong sales, though Augustâs sales mix unsurprisingly leaned more heavily towards gasoline conservative models, especially compact cars.

Genex Develops Online RSX Institute for Acura; Luxury Sports Coupe Garners First Online Classroom (The Auto Channel)
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 1, 20054, 2005--In conjunction with the MY06 RSX release, Genex has developed the industry's first online classroom for Acura: The RSX Institute.

The Big Boats Are Back! (Sailing1st.com)
Acura Key West Race Week - The Big Boats Are Back! KEY WEST, FL. USA -(12/10/2005) Key Westâs azure blue ârace trackâ is sure to feature the worldâs top performing race boats and crews in January.

Rookie Angelone Wins SPEED Touring Car Finale at Laguna, Cunningham, Acura Win Championships (The Auto Channel)
MONTEREY, Calif.

$615,000 median for O'ahu homes (Honolulu Advertiser)
The median sales price for an existing home on O'ahu hit a record $615,000 in the third quarter, with total sales reaching a new high of $1.8 billion, the Honolulu Board of Realtors reported.

The new Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV range (see launch report (CARkeys)

2005-10-20T12:30:00.000-07:00

No. 15 Women's Golf Travels to Mercedes-Benz Championships (OhioStateBuckeyes.com)
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The No. 15 Ohio State women's golf team heads to Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. 21-23 for the Mercedes-Benz Championships. The event will be held over three days on the par 71 Cherokee Country Club (5,932 yds.). First-round action is scheduled to begin with a 8:30 a.m. start Friday.

Around The Benz (Purdue Athletics)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Purdue women's golf team will compete in the 2005 Mercedes-Benz Championships on Oct. 21 to 23 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Second hydrogen filling station to open next month for fuel-cell Mercedes (Fuel Cell Today)
Singapore (dpa) - A second hydrogen kiosk is set to open next month to service the six Mercedes-Benz A-class fuel-cell cars on the road in Singapore.

The new Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV range (see launch report (CARkeys)
) is due to expand downwards with the introduction of the entry-level ML 280 CDI. Costing Â£35,175, it undercuts the ML 320 CDI by Â£1600 and has Group 16 rather than Group 17 insurance.

Top 34 drivers set for international BMW race (Gulf Daily News)

2005-10-20T09:30:00.000-07:00

BMW - not worried by UK downturn (AutoWired)
DEMAND FOR premium car brands in the UK has slowed by only 2% as opposed to bigger drops in the volume sectors.It is this, plus the launch of the new 3 Series Touring models which sees BMW's UK sales so far this year increase by around 10% and by 17% in the plate-change month of September."We fear no competitors but we take them all seriously," said Uwe Ellinghaus, marketing director of BMW (UK)

Lid is lifted on BMW's fold winner (AutoExpress)
or the first time ever, BMW's exciting new 3-Series CoupÃ© Cabriolet has been caught topless! Our spies spotted the newcomer testing in Germany with its clever folding metal roof fully lowered.

Top 34 drivers set for international BMW race (Gulf Daily News)
THIRTY-FOUR drivers from 15 countries have confirmed their entries for the International Formula BMW Series to be held at the Bahrain International Circuit from December 13 to 16.

Leicester earmarked for Cadillac and Corvette (AutoWired)

2005-10-19T16:00:00.000-07:00

Leicester earmarked for Cadillac and Corvette (AutoWired)
LEICESTER IS to be the next location for the ninth Cadillac and Corvette dealership in Britain.Malcolm Wade, managing director UK of Cadillac and Corvette Europe, has confirmed talks are proceeding to open the ninth dealership in the city early next year.

Audi A8 gets athletic (motoring.iafrica.com)

2005-10-19T13:30:00.001-07:00

2007 Audi S8 Unveiled (The Auto Channel)
Distinct sports appeal and supreme comfort - these are the two defining characteristics of the Audi A8. At the time of its market launch three years ago, this large saloon shot straight to the top of the luxury segment thanks to its dynamic qualities.

ITV Motoring - Audi At Tokyo (CARkeys)
Audi has partnered with Lamborghini to make the new S8 quattro showcasing at the Tokyo Show this month.

Audi A8 gets athletic (motoring.iafrica.com)
When you think Audi A8, luxury springs to mind. Now, with the arrival of the new S8 using an engine based on the Lamborghini Gallardoâs, you can add athletic.

2005 Awards celebration report (Motorsport.com)

2005-10-19T13:30:00.000-07:00

Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Receives Clarification from FDA About Clinical Program; Cash Reserves Update (PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance)
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced receipt from the United States Food and Drug Administration communications clarifying previous FDA correspondence relating to the development of Product Candidate No. 2 announced by the Company on October 3, 2005.

Rookie Angelone Wins SPEED Touring Car Finale at Laguna, Cunningham, Acura Win Championships (The Auto Channel)
MONTEREY, Calif.

Pflueger builds Maui dealership (Pacific Business News)
Pflueger Automotive Group is expanding to Maui with the island's first Acura dealership.

Hyundai Gets Name Above Title at AMC (Broadcasting and Cable)
Classic film cable network AMC has signed sponsorship deals with Hyundai for its Movie of the Month franchise, and Acura and Best Buy for its Movies 101 series.

2005 Awards celebration report (Motorsport.com)
MONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2005) -- SCCA Pro Racing and the SPEED World Challenge community honored their own Sunday night in the annual awards celebration held at the Monterey Marriott.

BMW Sees Cyberjaya Data Centre Playing Key Role In Regional Growth (Bernama)

2005-10-19T09:30:00.000-07:00

Audi A4 Vs. BMW 3 Series (Forbes)
We compare two of the best German high-volume entry luxury-model lines and don't see too many surprises.

TOKYO SHOW: Thailand to build small BMW SUV (just-auto)
Article Summary: BMW's Thai plant would start to assemble the X3 SUV early next year, at first for the domestic market but perhaps later for export, BMW AG CEO Helmut Panke said at the Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday.

DrKW Names BMW A Trading Buy >BMW.XE (New Ratings)
1110 GMT [Dow Jones] Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein names BMW (BMW.XE) a trading buy, advising investors to buy stock ahead of 3Q results in November.

BMW head criticizes U.S. autoÂ giants (Japan Today)
TOKYO â Recent tough financial situations for U.S. top carmakers have resulted from their failures to focus on what consumers truly want, the head of German automaker BMW said Tuesday. Chairman Helmut Panke said that now is not the time when carmakers can survive only by concentrating on their products, without serving users' likes and interests.

BMW Has No Need to Cut Workers in Germany, Chief Executive Says (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the world's largest maker of luxury cars, said it has no need to reduce workers in Germany, unlike rivals DaimlerChrysler AG and Volkswagen AG.

AUTOSHOW-BMW sees 2005 Asia sales over 100,000 units (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Germany's BMW expects sales in Asia to break the 100,000-vehicle mark this year, Chief Executive Helmut Panke said at the Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday

BMW Sees Cyberjaya Data Centre Playing Key Role In Regional Growth (Bernama)
CYBERJAYA, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- BMW Group's Data Centre (GDC) in Cyberjaya will play a pivotal role in the company's drive towards higher growth in the Asia-Pacific region, its group chief information officer and executive vice president, Juergen Maidl, said here Tuesday.

Fuel-smart car shopping (CNN Money)

2005-10-19T08:48:00.000-07:00

Spy Shots: Nissan GT-R Prototype (Autoblog)
Just days before the Nissan GT-R Prototype will be unveiled at this yearâs Tokyo Motor Show, a mule has been caught testing on the Nurburgring in Germany. Many modifications were made to this Infiniti G35 coupe to make it worthy of the GT-R name, including hood air-scoopes, widened fenders that fit giant wheels and four tail pipes that could likely propel the car on exhaust thrust alone.

Fuel-smart car shopping (CNN Money)
If you're planning on buying a car in the new world of $3-a-gallon gas, fuel economy has probably gone from nice option to deciding factor.

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)

2005-10-19T07:45:00.000-07:00

Swede treat for Lexus Cup (The Electric New Paper)
THEY are no strangers to women's golf team events. Carin Koch (right) and Sophie Gustafson (below left) led Sweden to victory in the inaugural TSN Ladies World Cup of Golf in 2000.

Rayment team win Lexus Golf Day (Khaleej Times)
DUBAI â The team of Steve Rayment (7), Jason Grimley (9), Brian Murray (8) and Wayne Morris (8) scored 83 stableford points to win the Lexus Golf Day four-player team event yesterday at the Desert Course, Arabian Ranches.

Clean cars take on luxury brands at Tokyo Motor Show (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The Tokyo Motor Show is underway with Japanese firms touting their latest fuel-efficient technologies as the global auto industry struggles to adapt to an environment of rising gasoline prices.

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)
Toyota Motor Corp. aims to sell 1 million hybrid vehicles in 2010, the companyâs president told a conference in Tokyo this week. It will by then have added further models to its current Prius and Lexus 400h hybrids.

Laguna Seca: Cadillac race report (Motorsport.com)

2005-10-18T16:00:00.000-07:00

Cadillac Williams Inactive Vs. Miami (AP via Yahoo! News)
Tampa Bay running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams sat out Sunday's game against Miami because of a sprained left foot. The injury also sidelined him the previous week against the New York Jets.

Laguna Seca: Cadillac race report (Motorsport.com)
MONTEREY, Calif.,

2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI Quattro: In the Autoblog Garage Days 3-4 (Autoblog)

2005-10-18T13:30:00.001-07:00

Greenwich gets tough with drivers on cell phones (Stamford Advocate)
GREENWICH, Conn. -- Like many residents in this New York suburb, Charles Perta was in a rush Tuesday when he jumped in his Audi convertible and called work on his cell phone to say he'd be a bit late.

Fuel-smart car shopping (CNN Money)
If you're planning on buying a car in the new world of $3-a-gallon gas, fuel economy has probably gone from nice option to deciding factor.

2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI Quattro: In the Autoblog Garage Days 3-4 (Autoblog)
People buy wagons for a lot of reasons. The main attraction has to be the utility. Like other areas of the A4, Audi paid attention in the utility department too. First of all, there are plenty of little places to squirrel stuff away. The glove compartment is huge, the arm rest doubles as storage, and there is a little drawer under the seats. The door pockets are pitifully small,

Genex Develops Online RSX Institute for Acura; Luxury Sports Coupe Garners First Online Classroom (The Auto Channel)

2005-10-18T13:30:00.000-07:00

Man killed in DeKalb wreck (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A motorist was killed Sunday night when he lost control of his car on a DeKalb County road and struck a tree. Jack Douglas Hunter III, 39, died when his 2000 Acura left the roadway, overturned and struck a tree in the 1800 block of Brockett Road, according to DeKalb police spokesman Cory Hughes.

NetSol Technologies, Inc. Launches LeaseSoft at Mercedes-Benz Finance Co. Ltd. Japan (RedNova)

2005-10-18T12:30:00.000-07:00

Mercedes Makes The Choice For Buyers (The Auto Channel)
Monday Rant For All The SL Owners Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.comn on October 17, 2005 at 12:40 AM CST It's a Monday, and as everyone knows, nobody likes Monday. That's why I thought it would be the perfect time to voice a complaint I have with Mercedes.

Mercedes-Benz releases first photos of next S-Class (Ancaster News)
Mercedes-Benz has released the first official photographs of the next-generation S-Class Ã± the company's new flagship sedan that debuts this fall in Europe and arrives in Canada early in 2006. The successor to a long line of premium vehicles, the new S-Class emerges with a stronger presence and a significantly evolved design.

Mercedes-Benz joins the fuel cell vehicle line-up at Tokyo Motor Show with the F 600 HyGenius (Fuel Cell Today)
The F 600 HYGENIUS is the latest in the fuel cell offering from Mercedes-Benz. The fuel cell drive has an output of 115 hp, consumes the equivalent of 97 mpg and has an operating range in excess of 250 miles.

Mercedes-Benz reveals new research vehicle with fuel cell drive (AME Info)
The new F 600 HYGENIUS to be revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show is the latest in the series of research vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that point the way forwards for the future.

NetSol Technologies, Inc. Launches LeaseSoft at Mercedes-Benz Finance Co. Ltd. Japan (RedNova)
NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTWK), a developer of proprietary software applications and provider of information technology (IT) services, today announced that it has successfully launched its LeaseSoft.WFS asset-management software module at Mercedes-Benz Finance Company Ltd.

BMW Oracle Racing Tours USA YCs (Yachting and Boating World)

2005-10-18T09:30:00.000-07:00

Daimler, BMW play down gas price impact (Macon Daily)
TOKYO ( Reuters ) - The world's two biggest premium car makers -- BMW (BMWG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) and DaimlerChrysler (DCXGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) -- played down on Tuesday prospects that high U.S. gasoline prices would dent consumer demand for high-end or heavy vehicles.

BMW head criticizes struggling U.S. auto giants (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ Recent tough financial situations for U.S. top carmakers have resulted from their failures to focus on what consumers truly want, the head of German automaker BMW AG said Tuesday.

CSFB Maintains BMW At Outperform (New Ratings)
0607 GMT [Dow Jones] CSFB maintains BMW (BMW.XE) at outperform with EUR48 target price. Believes 3Q '05 mix has improved sharply as the 3-Series sales have turned positive year-on-year.

TOKYO SHOW: BMW chief says US automakers need to look beyond product (just-auto)
Article Summary: Recent tough financial situations for top US carmakers have resulted from their failures to focus on what consumers truly want, BMW head chairman Helmut Panke said at a pre-motor show lunch in Tokyo.

Burglar comes in a BMW (New Straits Times)
It would have been just another break-in, except that in this case the burglar came in a BMW 5-series.

BMW Oracle Racing Tours USA YCs (Yachting and Boating World)
BMW Oracle Racing today announced a USA Yacht Club Tour that will take the only American Challenger for the America's Cup to eight of the leading yacht clubs in the United States in October and November.

MIPS: Race result â California. (Crash.net)

2005-10-18T08:45:00.000-07:00

Infiniti Announces Entry Into Ukrainian Market (The Auto Channel)
Nissan Motor Ukraine announced plans to launch its luxury Infiniti brand in the Ukrainian market, starting at the end of 2007. Ukraine is the second country selected for Infiniti expansion in Eastern Europe, following the entry into Russia in 2006.

MIPS: Cunningham caps title with Fontana win. (Crash.net)
Former World Karting Champion Wade Cunningham clinched the 2005 Menards Infiniti Pro Series in style on Sunday as he claimed his first ever win in a titanic tussle with Travis Gregg at the California Speedway in Fontana.

MIPS: Race result â California. (Crash.net)
Complete results from Sunday's California 100 Menards Infiniti Pro Series at the California Speedway in Fontana.

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)

2005-10-18T07:45:00.000-07:00

Teenager held for driving at 200 kph (Gulf News)
Dubai: Police arrested a teenager who drove in the city at 200 kph without a driving licence, a senior police official said yesterday. The 17-year-old national drove a twin-door Lexus so fast on Academic City Road in Al Warqa area that police gave up the chase.

If You Want Cheap, Forget Europe (Forbes)
European carmakers are readying new vehicles for American buyers. But the prices are climbing.

Let those dopers be (Los Angeles Times)
By Norm Stamper, Norm Stamper is the former chief of the Seattle Police Department. He is the author of "Breaking Rank: A Top Cop's ExposÃ© of the Dark Side of American Policing" (Nation Books, 2005).

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)
Transmission developer Antonov plc reports that the patent infringement case it brought against Toyota in April this year concerning the Priusâ and Lexus RX400h drivelines will receive an oral hearing at the Patent Court in DÃ¼sseldorf on29 August 2006. An initial hearing was postponed to 22 September by the company to allow further negotiations with Toyota in order to reach a satisfactory

Cadillac Williams Inactive Vs. Miami (Daily Sentinel)

2005-10-17T16:00:00.000-07:00

Cadillac Williams Inactive Vs. Miami (Daily Sentinel)
TAMPA, Fla. â Tampa Bay running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams sat out Sunday's game against Miami because of a sprained left foot. The injury also sidelined him the previous week against the New York Jets.

Winds wreak havoc in Chatham (DailyRecord.com)

2005-10-17T13:30:00.000-07:00

Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars 2006 (Forbes)
Just because they cost more to buy doesn't mean all luxury cars cost more at the pump.

Police Blotter (Sun-Sentinel)
Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes from police reports in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Cars are more than wheels to abuse, hurricane survivors (Chicago Tribune)
For the 23-year-old mother of two young children, it is an 11-hour round-trip commute via public transportation to and from her Chicago home to school in the suburbs, a 16.4-mile one-way journey that Mapquest says can be completed in 22 minutes by car.

Winds wreak havoc in Chatham (DailyRecord.com)
CHATHAM -- A 100-foot oak tree fell onto an Oak Drive home on Sunday afternoon after wind gusts from last week's storm caused power outages and downed trees throughout the Morris County area.

Need a Mercedes? Fort Worth has the (Park) Place (Fort Worth Business Press)

2005-10-17T12:30:00.000-07:00

Mercedes-Benz Previews F600 HYGENIUS Concept (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Mercedes-Benz F600 HYGENIUS concept car will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show next week and is the latest in a long line of research vehicles from the Stuttgart-based manufacturer brimming with innovative features.

SMSC Provides MOST(R) Multimedia Networking Technology for 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SMSC , today announced that its MOST multimedia networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system, launched in September 2005, for the Mercedes-Benz 2006 S-Class.

New Mercedes Benz fleet for Avis Chauffeur Drive (Times of Malta)
Bernardette Bonnici Kind, managing director at Kinds, presents the keys of a new, exclusive fleet of Mercedes Benz cars to Teddy Aquilina, managing director of Avis Chauffeur Drive. These luxury vehicles will be complementing and enhancing the existing Avis fleet.

Mercedes-Benz Presents Fuel Cell Concept - Part One (carpages)
The new F 600 HYGENIUS is the latest in the series of research vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that point the way forwards for the future.

Need a Mercedes? Fort Worth has the (Park) Place (Fort Worth Business Press)
Thanks to Park Place Dealershipsâ newest venture, the days when Fort Worth car buyers had to drive to nearby cities to purchase Mercedes-Benz vehicles are behind them.

ITV Motoring - 3-Series Convertible (CARkeys)

2005-10-17T09:30:00.000-07:00

GERMANY: Edscha wins BMW 3-series folding roof deal (just-auto)
BMW's successor to the 3 series convertible will be launched in March 2007 with a folding hardtop, company insiders have told Automotive News Europe. German supplier Edscha will supply the roof.

Two die as BMW crashes off A470 (BBC News)
Police appeal for witnesses after two people are killed when a car leaves the A470 trunk road on Saturday night.

Sauber hands over the keys to BMW (NZZ)
Peter Sauber, head of Switzerland's only Formula One team, is leaving racing's glamour division after 13 years without the satisfaction of a single victory.

Traffic cop beaten in road rage (Independent Online)
Deon Sampson a traffic officer from Gallows Hill in Green Point has been taken to hospital after the driver of a BMW assaulted him in a road-rage attack.

Shaikh Salman lifts BMW Asia title (Gulf Daily News)
SHAIKH Salman bin Rashid Al Khalifa yesterday claimed the Formula BMW Asia drivers' championship in emphatic style. He went to Shanghai at the top of the table, after winning the previous two races in Japan and opening up a 29-point lead over championship rival Michael Patrizi.

Abu Dhabi Motors best in Mid East in BMW Quality Management Assurance Programme (AME Info)
Abu Dhabi Motors, the exclusive importer for BMW, MINI, ALPINA and Rolls Royce vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, has successfully completed the BMW Quality Management Assurance programme with a score of 96.1%, the highest ever achieved in the Middle East.

ITV Motoring - 3-Series Convertible (CARkeys)
The convertible version of the new BMW 3-Series will be launched in March 2007, and it won't be like any of its predecessors. All previous 3-Series convertibles have had soft roofs, but the next one will have a folding hardtop, following the current trend for coupÃ©/convertibles.

DataPipe Named New Jersey's Finest (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

2005-10-17T08:45:00.000-07:00

Motorsport: Cunningham seals Infiniti title in US (The New Zealand Herald)
WELLINGTON - New Zealand driver Wade Cunningham sealed his first United States motor racing title in style today with his first grand prix win in the season ending race of the Menards Infiniti Pro championship in California.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-17 06:00 GMT: Nissan to launch luxury model 'Infiniti' in Ukraine in 2007 (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO (AFX) - Nissan Motor Co said it will start selling its luxury car "Infiniti" in the Ukraine at the end of 2007. The Ukraine will be the second market to introduce the brand in Eastern Europe after Russia where Nissan plans to launch the brand in 2006, the company said in a statement.

Grand Am: Hyper Sport reveal exciting 2006 plans. (Crash.net)
Rick Skelton's Hyper Sport team will once again return to the Grand Am Rolex Series in 2006 with their unique Infiniti powered Doran chassis after signing a five-year sponsorship deal with Bon Secour Financial and Safe Harbour Mortgage. But that's not all.

DataPipe Named New Jersey's Finest (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
DataPipe, a global provider of managed hosting and security services, was recently recognized as one of New Jersey's fastest growing companies. NJBIZ and supporting sponsors Dendrite International, Lowenstein Sandler PC, PNCBank, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Infiniti honored DataPipe at an awards banquet last Tuesday.

Rayment team win Lexus Golf Day (Khaleej Times)

2005-10-17T07:45:00.000-07:00

Dear Diary (New York Times)
DEAR Diary:.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-14 02:15 GMT: Toyota to release hybrid version of high-end Lexus vehicles - report (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO (AFX) - Toyota Motor Corp, the world's second-largest automaker, will release a hybrid version of its new top-of-the-line Lexus LS, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported without citing sources.

Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars 2006 (Forbes)
Just because they cost more to buy doesn't mean all luxury cars cost more at the pump.

Cadillac trooper honored (Cadillac News)

2005-10-16T16:00:00.000-07:00

Sunday roundup: 'Cadillac' Williams sidelined again (ESPN)
'Cadillac' Williams sidelined again by Associated Press Tampa Bay Bucs: Running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams sat out Sunday's game against Miami because of a sprained left foot. The injury also sidelined him the previous week against the New York Jets. Williams practiced during the week, but was listed...

Cadillac trooper honored (Cadillac News)
CADILLAC - A Michigan State Police trooper from Cadillac is being honored for saving a life. Trooper Grant Guzikowki of the Cadillac Post will received a Citation for Lifesaving at a special ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the post.

On Advertising: Smaller and more is the trend (International Herald Tribune)

2005-10-16T13:30:00.001-07:00

Laguna Seca: Audi qualifying report (Motorsport.com)
Biela/Pirro starting fourth at Laguna Seca Lehto/Werner on row three Audi set to clinch Manufacturers' title The two Audi R8 sports cars entered by American Audi customer Team ADT Champion Racing will start the finale of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) at Laguna Seca from the second and third rows of the grid.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-16 16:19 GMT: VW to decide 'in a few weeks' on new Seat strategy (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Volkswagen AG will decide "in a few weeks" on a strategic reorientation of its ailing Spanish unit Seat, Sueddeutsche Zeitung said, citing Martin Winterkorn, head of VW's Audi AG unit.

On Advertising: Smaller and more is the trend (International Herald Tribune)
Rarely does one advertising agency, particularly one with only six offices, have as satisfying a week as the one just enjoyed by Bartle Bogle Hegarty.

Gunman Kills Alleged Gang Rival, Wounds Two (10 News San Diego)

2005-10-16T13:30:00.000-07:00

Shocking secret life of a beloved coach (New York Daily News)
Thousands of people squeezed into the Bedford Central Church in Bedford-Stuyvesant on a muggy autumn afternoon, filing slowly down the aisles and toward the altar, stopping briefly at the coffin where the body of Larry Major rested, a black Yankee cap on his head, a gray Paul Robeson High School T-shirt draped over his chest.

Cunningham Inches Toward Championship With Laguna SPEED TC Pole (The Auto Channel)
MONTEREY, Calif.

Three Killed In Interstate 5 Crash (NBC 4 Los Angeles)
A fiery car crash on Interstate 5 claimed the lives of three people -- including a child -- and clogged traffic for hours.

Mary Pierce wins Kremlin Cup title (Fox Sports)
Francesca Schiavone had been cruising at the Kremlin Cup, having failed to drop a single set in the tournament. That is, until she ran into Mary Pierce in the final. Pierce improved to No. 5 in the world with the straight-sets victory.

Gunman Kills Alleged Gang Rival, Wounds Two (10 News San Diego)
Police are searching for Nathaniel "Nate" Guillen, a documented gang member, in relation to a fatal shooting in La Mesa Friday evening.

Need a Mercedes? Fort Worth has the (Park) Place (Fort Worth Business Press)

2005-10-16T12:30:00.000-07:00

Mercedes R-class: It's a great... thing (CNN Money)
'Land yacht' is such an ugly term. It brings to mind the pointy-fendered Kojak-mobiles of the 1970s with swimming pool-sized hoods. But it really is the best term I can think of to describe the new Mercedes-Benz R-class.

Mercedes-Benz Presents Fuel Cell Concept - Part One (carpages)
The new F 600 HYGENIUS is the latest in the series of research vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that point the way forwards for the future.

Potent New Mercedes-Benz A 200 Turbo - Part One (carpages)
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its most powerful A-Class yet - the range-topping A 200 Turbo. Available from October through all UK retailers, the new model adds a high performance edge to the popular range, which was launched in February 2005.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Review Roundup (The Auto Channel)
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 13, 2005 at 10:10 AM CST Listen up soccer moms (and dads, to be politically correct), I know you've had your eye on the Mercedes R-Class for a while now, but you still can't decide whether you should go the minivan route or stick to the giant gas-guzzling monster trucks known as full size SUV's that all the other moms drive.

IRL's Schedule Largely Leaves Out the West (Los Angeles Times)

2005-10-16T08:45:00.000-07:00

UAE Infiniti sales surge (AME Info)
Nissan says it sold a total of 342 Infiniti cars in the UAE in the six months since launching in December 2004, 80% ahead of target, and claims the Infinity has been the fastest growing luxury brand in the country for the past two years.

Radio personality to keynote chamber banquet (Paris News)
Dallas-Fort Worth radio and television personality Jody Dean keynotes the 101st Lamar County Chamber of Commerce banquet Oct. 25. Dean hosts the K-LUV FM 98.7 morning show from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. daily. A member of the Infiniti Broadcasting Group, K-LUV plays the greatest hits of the 60s and 70s.

Cancel the tux and turn the limo around: Long Island principal nixes senior prom (Newsday)
UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Kenneth M. Hoagland had heard all the stories about prom-night debauchery at his Long Island high school: Students putting down $10,000 to rent a house in the Hamptons for a weekend bash. Pre-prom cocktail parties followed by a trip to the dance in a limo loaded with liquor.

L.I. Principal Cancels 'Bacchanalian' Prom (AP via Yahoo! News)
Kenneth M. Hoagland had heard all the stories about prom-night debauchery at his Long Island high school: Students putting down $10,000 to rent a house in the Hamptons for a weekend bash. Pre-prom cocktail parties followed by a trip to the dance in a limo loaded with liquor. Fathers chartering a boat so their kids could go out on a late-night "booze cruise."

IRL's Schedule Largely Leaves Out the West (Los Angeles Times)
Tom Anderson, co-owner of Fernandez Racing and one of the most savvy racing minds in the Indy Racing League paddock, stood along pit row Saturday afternoon with his foot perched along the wall as cars qualified in front of him at California Speedway.

Bucs Hope to Drive 'Cadillac' on Sunday (Sun-Sentinel)

2005-10-15T16:00:00.000-07:00

Brown, Cadillac 'best of friends' (Miami Herald)
The Dolphins' Ronnie Brown and the Buccaneers' Carnell ''Cadillac'' Williams are laid-back, soft-spoken NFL rookies. They became best friends while splitting time in the backfield at Auburn. Because of their tight bond, each always has looked to the other for motivation.

Bucs Hope to Drive 'Cadillac' on Sunday (Sun-Sentinel)
TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay's Carnell "Cadillac" Williams practiced Wednesday and remained optimistic that he'll play this week against the Miami Dolphins.

2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI Quattro: In the Autoblog Garage Days 2-3 (Autoblog)

2005-10-15T13:30:00.000-07:00

Audi goes space-age (motoring.iafrica.com)
Want to know what an Audi of the future will look like? The Audi Shooting Brake Concept destined for the Tokyo Motor Show should give you a pretty good idea.

Seen On TV: Win An Audi! (CBS News)
Searching for a Web address from a segment of The Early Show ? Here are some from October, including information about how you can win an Audi and help support the Cheetah Conservation Fund.

2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI Quattro: In the Autoblog Garage Days 2-3 (Autoblog)
Besides having an arsenal of gadgets, the Audi possesses some serious grip. All four wheels seem glued to the road like a mutant gecko. Itâs quick and possesses this unbelievably tenacious traction. You throw it into a corner and let the car do the work. It is effortless to drive quickly, all the while you feel like youâre almost a passenger to the Audiâs Quattro genius at work beneath your

Mercedes-Benz releases first photos of next S-Class (Ancaster News)

2005-10-15T12:30:00.000-07:00

Drama at home for 'Lost' actor (San Jose Mercury News)
Josh Holloway, the 36-year-old actor who plays a con man on the ABC drama ``Lost,'' and his wife, Yessica, were robbed at gunpoint in their home early Wednesday morning, according to Honolulu's KHON-TV. The intruder rudely rousted the couple from bed, stole their cash and credit cards, and sped off in their Mercedes-Benz, which was later found abandoned. Apparently, the robber was not a fan of

ITV Motoring - Mercedes Fuel Cell Concept (CARkeys)
Mercedes-Benz reckons it can have a fuel cell vehicle in production between 2012 and 2015, and its next step towards that goal is about to be unveiled at the Tokyo Show.

Sauber hands over the keys to BMW (Swissinfo)

2005-10-15T09:30:00.000-07:00

BMW Group partners with Autogreen for ELV (AutoWired)
BMW GROUP in the UK has selected Autogreen as the provider of its End of Life Vehicles provider.

Two people killed in head-on crash (Independent Online)
Sally Cornish, wife of Tim Cornish, Canoeing South Africa's president, and an unnamed man driving a BMW have died in a head-on collision on the R33 outside Pietermaritzburg.

From Trash to Turbos -- BMW testing turbo I-6 (Autoblog)
In the past weâve reported on BMW considering not only a 3-Series powered by a turbocharged engine but a 1-Series model, as well. World Car Fans has a spy shot of sorts that shows a 5-Series with an odd front end that could easily be misinterpreted as a facelift. The new front end, however, is not mere cosmetic surgery, but rather a new front bumper designed to accommodate the

BMW Group Drives Into the 2005 Fall TV Season (The Auto Channel)
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13 -- BMW Group has accelerated its entertainment presence as the 2005 fall TV line-up showcases the company's brands in many starring roles.

Don't just throw away that old BMW (Autoblog)
If you were planning on dragging your out-of-date Bimmer to the curb, stop right there. BMW UK will take that car off your hands for free and properly recycle it. The German manufacturerâs Vehicle Recycling Network will be handled by a company called autogreen, who will collect your vehicle, issue you a certificate of destruction and began dismantling it. First the vehicles pyrotechnics

Chinese GP: Williams Saturday qualifying notes (Motorsport.com)
The BMW WilliamsF1 Team drivers Mark Webber and Antonio Pizzonia will start from the 10th and 13th positions respectively for the season- closing Grand Prix of China.

Sauber hands over the keys to BMW (Swissinfo)
Peter Sauber, head of Switzerland's only Formula One team, is preparing to spend his last race at the helm at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Cancel the tux and turn the limo around: Long Island principal nixes senior prom (New York Newsday)

2005-10-15T08:45:00.000-07:00

Cunningham nears Pro Series title (The Indianapolis Star)
FONTANA, Calif. -- Ron Dixon is on the verge of seeing a second "son" win an Indy Racing League championship. Two years after Scott Dixon won the IndyCar Series title, Wade Cunningham is about to reign in the Menards Infiniti Pro Series.

2005 Infiniti QX56 (CNET)
Surprisingly drivable for such a huge vehicle, the Infiniti QX56 includes essential technology, but filling its 28-gallon tank will hurt.

Cancel the tux and turn the limo around: Long Island principal nixes senior prom (New York Newsday)
Kenneth M. Hoagland had heard all the stories about prom-night debauchery at his Long Island high school: Students putting down $10,000 to rent a house in the Hamptons for a weekend bash. Pre-prom cocktail parties followed by a trip to the dance in a limo loaded with liquor. Fathers chartering a boat so their kids could go out on a late-night "booze cruise."

No Brown in garage to back Cadillac (Daytona Beach News-Journal)

2005-10-14T16:00:00.000-07:00

Cadillac United trying to find a focus, identity (Cadillac News)
CADILLAC - A month after determining its identity, Cadillac United is now trying to find its focus. The group met for about two hours Thursday and set up some initiatives for its November meeting. First, group members will gather information about diversity training for the group.

No Brown in garage to back Cadillac (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
Last month, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden got a chance to show off his shiny new Cadillac around the NFL. It ran like a dream. What a bunch of jealous coaches there must have been. It gets how many yards in the mud?

Club notes: OctoberFest show to benefit charity (The Sacramento Bee)

2005-10-14T13:30:00.000-07:00

Police Blotter (San Jose Mercury News)
PALO ALTO SUSPICIOUS PERSON A resident in the 3300 block of Alma Street said a stranger had chased her from the complex parking lot to her apartment about 11 p.m. Tuesday, then ran off.

More cars to get iPod integration (The Unofficial Apple Weblog)
Filed under: Accessories , iPod Family Our sister site, Luxist , discovered that in the midst of the big announcements yesterday, Apple quietly updated its list of auto brands that are or soon will be integrated with iPods. Apple's iPod your car page lists Acura, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Honda, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Scion, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Life just gets better and

Auto notes: Hays truck museum plans swap meet (The Sacramento Bee)
The Hays Antique Truck Museum in Woodland will host its annual Time Change Swap Meet at Woodland Community College on Oct. 30.

Mitsuoka Orochi Nude Top concept (Autoblog)
As with any auto show, some of the most unique vehicles can be found behind the stanchions of boutique manufacturers. Such is the case with Mitsuoka , a low-volume niche manufacturer that will unveil the Orochi Nude Top concept at this yearâs Tokyo Motor Show. The Nude Top, or convertible as we Westerners would say, is inspired by the original Orochi mid-engine concept that debuted

Club notes: OctoberFest show to benefit charity (The Sacramento Bee)
The Capital City Cruisers will co-host the OctoberFest Car Show on Oct. 29 in Citrus Heights to benefit the Sacramento County-backed Gifts from the Heart program.

The History Of Mercedes And AMG (The Auto Channel)

2005-10-14T12:30:00.000-07:00

Mercedes dealership set to double (AutoWired)
BISHOP STORTFORD Mercedes-Benz is undergoing a major expansion.The retailer has acquired neighbouring land on Stansted Road - formerly occupied by the Charvills Vauxhall dealership - and will expand its existing facilities.Improvements, which include a bigger showroom for 12 cars (instead of the current five) and four extra workshop bays, will be completed by March 2006. There will also be space

The History Of Mercedes And AMG (The Auto Channel)
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 14, 2005 at 10:32 AM CST I have a question for all the Mercedes history buffs out there: "What year did Mercedes and AMG sign a cooperation agreement allowing AMG vehicles to be sold through Mercedes' dealerships around the world?"

Formula BMW â Field Set for World Final in Bahrain (Speed TV)

2005-10-14T09:30:00.000-07:00

BMW (UK) Ltd Announces End Of Life Vehicle Take Back Scheme For All BMW Group Vehicles (carpages)
From 1 January 2006 all owners of BMW, Rolls-Royce and MINI* vehicles will be entitled to free take back of their car once it has reached the end of its serviceable life.

$210,000 BMW carjacked at petrol station (Sydney Morning Herald)
A 24-year-old BMW owner was in a state of shock after being carjacked by two armed men at a Sydney service station overnight. -

BMW tunes dealer performance data (Computing.co.uk)
BMW UK is set to go live with a web-based reporting tool that will provide its network of dealerships with a clearer view of their performance.

BMW Group partners with Autogreen for ELV (AutoWired)
BMW GROUP in the UK has selected Autogreen as the provider of its End of Life Vehicles provider.

Formula BMW â Field Set for World Final in Bahrain (Speed TV)
The seasonâs final rounds in the four international Formula BMW series are fast approaching, and preparations are in full swing for the Formula BMW World Final.

More cars to get iPod integration (The Unofficial Apple Weblog)

2005-10-14T08:45:00.000-07:00

2005 Infiniti QX56 (CNET)
Surprisingly drivable for such a huge vehicle, the Infiniti QX56 includes essential technology, but filling its 28-gallon tank will hurt.

MIPS: Abbott, Luyendyk return to action. (Crash.net)
PJ Abbott and Arie Luyendyk Jr will both return to action the Menards Infiniti Pro Series this weekend in the California 100 at California Speedway.

Infinitely successful, Nissan's luxury brand makes an instant impact on UAE markets (AME Info)
NISSAN'S decision to choose the Middle East as the first market outside the USA for its luxury Infiniti brand has proved a resounding success.

Lexus Announces Pricing on 2006 IS 250 and IS 350 Sport Sedans (The Auto Channel)

2005-10-14T07:45:00.000-07:00

Lexus LF-A gets V10 (Autoblog)
OK. No more beating around the bushes. Itâs official. ToMoCo has confirmed those 500+ horses in the Lexus LF-A supercar will come from a V10. When the concept debuted in Januaryâs Detroit show, Lexus was very secretive about what type of engine will power the 200+ mph supercar, only going as far as saying it will be an engine âwith fewer than 5.0 litersâ. Now, 10 months later, Lexus

Lexus GX470 (Ellsworth American)
By now, everyone should know the story behind Toyotaâs Lexus Luxury Car Division and the details of how the Japanese expansion of the 1980s led the Asian automakers to the elevated market share, class respectability and higher levels of consumer respect that they enjoy today.

Lexus to show new flagship concept at Tokyo (Autoblog)
Details are sketchy at this point, but Lexus is set to debut a concept for their new flagship at Tokyo on October 19th. This new flagship will certainly be the next LS, the final Toyota-Lexus car to be changed into a pure Lexus vehicle. We expect that a hybrid and a long wheel base version will be discussed at Tokyo this year. As it stands now, the only news Toyota is offering is the

Lexus Announces Pricing on 2006 IS 250 and IS 350 Sport Sedans (The Auto Channel)
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2005 -- Lexus announced pricing today for the 2006 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans.

Bucs hope to drive 'Cadillac' on Sunday (The State)

2005-10-13T16:00:00.000-07:00

Cadillac Practices, Still Questionable (Tampa Bay Online Sports)
TAMPA - Bucs rookie running back Cadillac Williams worked out in pads Thursday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's home game against Miami because of a sprained arch and a strained hamstring.

Bucs hope to drive 'Cadillac' on Sunday (The State)
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Bay's Carnell "Cadillac" Williams practiced Wednesday and remained optimistic that he'll play this week against the Miami Dolphins.Still, the rookie running back was listed on the injury report as questionable two days after coach Jon Gruden said the fifth pick in the draft was probable for Sunday. Williams sat out last week's 14-12 loss to the New York Jets because of a foot

Bank Audi opens new branch in Irbid (MENAFN)

2005-10-13T13:30:00.000-07:00

Laguna Seca: Audi preview (Motorsport.com)
Ingolstadt, 10 October 2005 -- Competition from Germany at ALMS finale Audi R8 unbeaten at Laguna Seca Single point separates Audi from Manufacturers' Title Although Audi drivers Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro wrapped up the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) drivers' championship with a race to spare after winning at Road Atlanta, and only a small miracle can prevent Audi from winning its sixth

Bank Audi opens new branch in Irbid (MENAFN)
Bank Audi opens new branch in Irbid

ITV Motoring - Mercedes Fuel Cell Concept (CARkeys)

2005-10-13T12:30:00.000-07:00

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)
The new F 600 HYGENIUS, the latest in the series of research vehicles from Mercedes-Benz has a fuel cell drive with an output of 115 hp, consumes the equivalent of 97 mpg and has an operating range in excess of 250 miles.

Sanders receives Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship (Pickens County Herald)
September 28, 2005 -- Jacob Sanders, a 2006 Gordo High School senior, has been selected to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Two-year Production Program. Jacob is the son of Sammy and Donna Sanders of Gordo.

AUBURN (King County Journal)
THEFT: A 1991 gold Mercedes Benz was stolen Sunday afternoon from the parking lot at 1101 SuperMall Way. ASSAULT: A security officer was bitten by a woman he tried to detain for shoplifing Saturday at the Safeway store, 101 Auburn Way S. The woman managed to get away.

News: BMW test-drives fuel breast cancer research (WNDU 16)

2005-10-13T09:30:00.000-07:00

BMW, Fraport, Suedzucker and Volkswagen: German Equity Preview (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks may rise or fall in German markets. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the Xetra close unless otherwise stated.

$210,000 BMW carjacked at petrol station (Sydney Morning Herald)
A 24-year-old BMW owner was in a state of shock after being carjacked by two armed men at a Sydney service station overnight. -

Fulham's Elrich throws cash at new BMW (Tribalfootball.com)
Fulham midfielder Ahmad Elrich has already splashed out over Â£45,000 on a new BMW convertible, though admits he won't be able to take advantage of it!

German Stocks Including E.ON Decline; Adidas and BMW Advance (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks including E.ON AG declined. Adidas-Salomon AG and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG rose. The DAX Index slipped 3.33, or 0.1 percent, to 4978.44 as of 9:57 a.m. in Frankfurt. Sixteen shares fell, 13 rose and one was unchanged.

BMW tunes dealer performance data (Computing.co.uk)
BMW UK is set to go live with a web-based reporting tool that will provide its network of dealerships with a clearer view of their performance.

Body in boot suspect back in UK (BBC News)
The husband of a hairdresser who was found dead in the boot of her BMW car is brought back to the UK for questioning.

News: BMW test-drives fuel breast cancer research (WNDU 16)
South Bend, IN - A woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in America every 3 minutes. Today you can do your part to drive those numbers down by test-driving a BMW.

Infinitely successful, Nissan's luxury brand makes an instant impact on UAE markets (AME Info)

2005-10-13T08:45:00.000-07:00

IRL to End Season and Run at Fontana (Los Angeles Times)
Toyota Indy 400 comes to California Speedway with no return of open-wheel racing in sight there and the title already decided.

South Florida, U.S.A.: FICKLE FINGER OF FATE CROWNS 'FOOTBALL' KING (Miami Herald)
Charles Golden wore his Hurricanes jersey and mentioned he used to play some quarterback in high school. You would not have suspected this of a one-legged hairy man in a Coconut Grove Burger King in the morning, drinking something strange out of a dirty thermos.

2005 Infiniti QX56 (CNET)
Surprisingly drivable for such a huge vehicle, the Infiniti QX56 includes essential technology, but filling its 28-gallon tank will hurt.

Lexus GX470 (Ellsworth American)

2005-10-13T07:45:00.000-07:00

Funkshion gets new name -- but loses some big ones (Miami Herald)
Funkshion is no longer Funkshion. The biannual week of fashion shows given the memorable name has ditched the word ''Funkshion,'' and is now officially: Fashion Week Miami presented by Lexus and Icon Brickell.

Pricing on 2006 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 Sport Sedans (The Auto Channel)
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2005; Lexus announced pricing today for the 2006 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans.

2006 Lexus IS 350 and IS 250 Luxury Sport Sedans: Thrilling Performance Meets Contemporary Luxury In The Newest (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
Those who love to drive need look no further: the all-new 2006 Lexus IS 350 and IS 250 luxury sport sedans are ready to deliver exceptional power and performance - wrapped in the contemporary luxury of L-Finesse design - to a new generation of enthusiastic motorists.

Cadillac Upgraded, Expects To Play Vs. Dolphins (Tampa Bay Online Sports)

2005-10-12T16:00:00.000-07:00

Buccaneers rookie sensation Carnell "Cadillac" Williams has his own website (Tampa Bay's 10)
Tampa, Florida- Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams has his own personal website up and running. The site has autographed memorablilia, stats, pictures, highlights, and even the latest news from Cadillac.

Cadillac Upgraded, Expects To Play Vs. Dolphins (Tampa Bay Online Sports)
TAMPA - Coach Jon Gruden announced today that rookie running back Cadillac Williams has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against Miami. Williams was deactivated for Sunday's game against the New York Jets with foot and hamstring injuries.

The Audi Shooting Brake Concept is a design study to be shown at the Tokyo Show. Inspiration for the concept has come (CARkeys)

2005-10-12T13:30:00.001-07:00

Compact and powerfully athletic: Audi Shooting Brake Concept (The Auto Channel)
Audi is unveiling a new highlight in the sporty compact segment at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show: the Shooting Brake Concept is a study vehicle offering a further trailblazing interpretation of Audi's current formal idiom, blending the powerful dynamism of a sports car with a new sense of spaciousness and greater functionality.

Audi TT Shooting Brake to debut at Tokyo (Autoblog)
Audi has released pictures for their TT Shooting Brake Concept that is set to debut at Tokyo. This is clearly a representation of the next generation of Audi TT. Audiâs design team has knocked this one out of the park. The original Audi TT is looking a little dated and this new design is a brilliant attempt to evolve its compact sports coupe. The grill on this concept is particularly

The Audi Shooting Brake Concept is a design study to be shown at the Tokyo Show. Inspiration for the concept has come (CARkeys)
The car uses a 246bhp 3.2-litre V6 engine and accelerates from 0-62mph in 6.0 seconds. Top speed is limited to 155mph.

Current Location (Carsurvey.org)

2005-10-12T13:30:00.000-07:00

Around Broward County (Miami Herald)
The teenage victim of a devastating Hallandale Beach mobile home fire died about 6:30 Tuesday night at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, police said.

Still serving masses but in different venue (The Charlotte Observer)
Kim Graham started working as a cashier at McDonald's in high school. Many of her friends worked there, too, and they had fun.

Police: Teen Suspected In 2 Carjackings (KMBC TheKansasCityChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
Police from Leawood, Kan., and Roeland, Kan., are asking for help locating a 16-year-old in connection with two carjackings on Sept. 22.

Was missing man tortured? (The Sacramento Bee)
Sacramento County sheriff's detectives were questioning three men Tuesday evening in connection with the suspected torture and possible death of a Sacramento-area man who was last seen a week ago.

Current Location (Carsurvey.org)
Vigor GS Acura did it perfect, again! Vigor LS Acura's best kept secret! What things have gone wrong with the car? Water pump, radiator. General comments?

Details Emerge On Mercedes-Benz F600 Hygenius (The Auto Channel)

2005-10-12T12:30:00.000-07:00

Mercedes F600 Hygenius is more than a fuel cell concept (Autoblog)
Mercedes would like you to believe that this is just another innovative fuel cell concept. In fact, we have heard that the F600 Hygenius is also a design study that may hint at a redesigned C-class. Some of you may say that this A-class-like concept will share absolutely nothing with the next C-class, but weâre saying that some elements of this design may make it into the next C-class. Take

2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review (The Auto Channel)
Byte Bite: With its new engine and transmission, the Mercedes-Benz E350 continues as the benchmark for mid-size luxury sedans.

Five stars for all-new M-Class (AME Info)
The all-new Mercedes-Benz M-Class is one of the first SUVs to be awarded the maximum five-star rating for both the frontal and side crashes in the US-NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) tests run by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EMC opens AED10mn Commercial Vehicles Centre (AME Info)
Emirates Motor Company, the Mercedes-Benz general distributor for the Abu Dhabi Emirate, has opened a new AED 10mn Commercial Vehicles Centre.

Details Emerge On Mercedes-Benz F600 Hygenius (The Auto Channel)
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 10, 2005 at 9:24 AM CST As many of you car fanatics already know, the Tokyo Motor Show is taking place later this month.

For workers, Delphi starts decline on line (Chicago Tribune)

2005-10-12T08:45:00.000-07:00

2005 Infiniti QX56 (CNET)
Surprisingly drivable for such a huge vehicle, the Infiniti QX56 includes essential technology, but filling its 28-gallon tank will hurt.

Tomorrow's `key' today (San Jose Mercury News)
Drivers aren't exactly clamoring to get rid of their car keys. But automakers are doing it anyway. Increasing numbers of vehicles now offer a hands-free, ``smart key'' feature that lets you unlock your car by just walking up and touching a door handle. No buttons to push and no need to take a key fob out of your pocket. Once inside, you typically touch a button on the dashboard to start the

Shopping for the best safety rating (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Safety is right up there with fuel economy as something important to consider when you purchase your next car. Many buyers assume that as long as cars have certain safety equipment such as seat belts and air bags, they are covered in case of an accident.

Shadow Financial Services Recognized as One of New Jersey's Finest Companies; Prestigious Awards Program Honors State's (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Shadow Financial Services Corp., developers of the ShadoSuite global securities processing system, today announced that the company has been selected as one of New Jersey's Finest companies by NJBIZ.

For workers, Delphi starts decline on line (Chicago Tribune)
When Delphi Corp., the struggling auto parts giant spun off by General Motors, goes to bankruptcy court Tuesday, it will be routine in appearance--but not in symbolism.

Al Futtaim quick car service (AME Info)

2005-10-12T07:45:00.000-07:00

Lexus to Display 'Flagship Sedan Concept Car' at Tokyo Motor Show Along with GS450h and LF-A Concept Cars (Japan Corporate News)
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 12, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus announced today that it plans to display its "Flagship Sedan Concept Car" and two other new concept vehicles; the GS450h, a premium sedan fitted with a newly developed hybrid system, and the LF-A, a premium, two-seater sports car, at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. The show will be open to the public from October 22 to November 6 at the International

Say hi to new tech (Bedford Today)
Lexus GS 430 light years ahead, says Alan Candy (12/10/2005 12:40:43)

Reader Spy Shot: 2007 Lincoln Aviator (Autoblog)
Autoblog reader Tim sent us another spy shot of the Mazda 6-based Lincoln Aviator. Redesigned into a crossover, the Lincoln Aviator concept appeared at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and is expected to debut in 2007 as a competitor to the Lexus RX330. You can also check out yesterdayâs post on TCCâs collection of Aviator spy shots. Read | Permalink |

Al Futtaim quick car service (AME Info)
Al Futtaim Motors, the UAE distributor of Toyota, Lexus and Hino, has introduced a one-hour service on all Toyota models. Service centres will accept vehicles any time between 7am and 10pm, and the workshops are open until 2am for late drop-off and early collection.

Penalties, not Cadillac's absence, cost Bucs game (Bradenton Herald)

2005-10-11T16:00:00.000-07:00

'Cadillac' likely will be ready to go (Orlando Sentinel)
Make what you want of the fact that Tampa Bay's first loss of the season occurred when rookie RB Carnell Williams missed his first game. Safe to say, the Buccaneers (4-1) would prefer not to put a Cadillac-less offense up against the Miami Dolphins (2-3) and the NFL's fourth-ranked defense this week.

Penalties, not Cadillac's absence, cost Bucs game (Bradenton Herald)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Jim Brockman Don't blame Tampa Bay's first loss of the season on the absence of rookie running back Cadillac Williams. Certainly, we'll never know if a healthy Cadillac would have scored on a couple of 85-yard touchdown runs and saved the day for the Bucs.

WIAA STATE GIRLS GOLF: Golden get away? Middleton's Solberg eyes team prize (The Capital Times)

2005-10-11T13:30:00.001-07:00

ITV Motoring - Audi Cabriolet Diesel (CARkeys)
Audi has confirmed that the first right-hand drive four-cylinder turbo diesel version of the A4 Cabriolet will go on sale in the UK early in 2006. The 138bhp two-litre unit is the same one already used in the saloon and Avant models and gives the Cabriolet a top speed of 131mph, 0-62mph acceleration in 9.7 seconds, 43.4mpg combined economy and a CO2 rating of 176g/km.

Tuesday, Oct 11, 2005 (Grand Forks Herald)
Dr. David Cohen had an appreciation for acceleration and a need for speed. What he lacked was more legroom for his teenage and tween boys, who were having a heck of a time fitting in the back seat of his very fast, very cool, blue Audi A4.

WIAA STATE GIRLS GOLF: Golden get away? Middleton's Solberg eyes team prize (The Capital Times)
The speedometer kept inching higher, beyond Lindsey Solberg's wildest imagination. She pulled out her cell phone to check the math. Sure enough, her tour guide's Audi had just peaked at 150 mph.

Toyota, GM Score Well in Value Survey (AP via Yahoo! News)

2005-10-11T13:30:00.000-07:00

2 killed, 6 hurt in Orange crash (Sun-Sentinel)
Two people died and six were injured, including four children, when a speeding Acura weaving through traffic on Goldenrod Road hit another car Sunday evening, Florida Highway Patrol troopers said.

Russian seeds upset Thursday at Acura Classic (Muzi)
[LatelineNews: 2005-8-4] CARLSBAD, California - Russian seeds just keep on falling at the $1.3 million Acura Classic. Second-seeded Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova was upset by Ai Sugiyama of Japan, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, on Thursday in the third round of the U.S. Open hardcourt warmup event.

Laguna Beach | tv : ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY (Entertainment Weekly)
Prom has arrived, and with it, that moment when some relationships are consummated for keeps, while others reach their resolution. LC and Stephen? The bond seems stronger than we ever thought. Kristin and Talan? Not so much. (Cedric and yours truly? I've never liked the guy more in my life.)

Still serving masses but in different venue (The Charlotte Observer)
Kim Graham started working as a cashier at McDonald's in high school. Many of her friends worked there, too, and they had fun.

Toyota, GM Score Well in Value Survey (AP via Yahoo! News)
Toyota Motor Corp.'s youthful Scion brand led the Japanese automaker to more segment victories than any other car company in a survey of buyer satisfaction. Honda Motor Co. was the overall winner, however, and General Motors Corp. was the top performer among U.S. automakers.

ITV Motoring - A-Class Turbo (CARkeys)

2005-10-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

Mercedes Benz cars on offer as prizes for racing season (Gulf Times)
THE Racing and Equestrian Club (REC) signed an agreement with Nasser bin Khalid and Sons (NBKS) Group, which will be offering three Mercedes Benz cars as prizes for the forthcoming racing season commencing from October 20.

Next Mercedes F-Class concept to debut in Tokyo (Autoblog)
Mercedes Benz has used the Tokyo Motor Show to unveil its last two crazy F-Class concepts, the F400 Carving Concept and the F500 Mind Concept. Following tradition the company will unveil the F600 Hygenius hybrid-electric fuel-cell vehicle later this month at the Tokyo Motor Show. The combination of MBâs fuel cell technology with a high-torque electric motor increases the range of the F600 to

2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review (The Auto Channel)
Byte Bite: With its new engine and transmission, the Mercedes-Benz E350 continues as the benchmark for mid-size luxury sedans.

ITV Motoring - A-Class Turbo (CARkeys)
The top-of-the-range Mercedes-Benz A 200 Turbo is available this month priced at Â£20,695 for the three-door and Â£21,295 for the five-door. The model is fitted with a turbocharged 2035cc four-cylinder engine, developing 193bhp and 280Nm.

2005 Toyota Avalon: A Slick Reflection of Rising Ambitions (New York Times)

2005-10-11T07:45:00.000-07:00

Grand-Am: Pruett, Diaz keep title hopes alive. (Crash.net)
Scott Pruett and Luis Diaz kept their slim Rolex Sports Car Series title hopes alive with a third win of the season in the #01 CompUSA Chip Ganassi Racing Riley-Lexus at Sunday's VIR 400 at Virginia International Raceway.

2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD (Forbes)
Kermit was wrong: It's very easy being green--as long as you've got the green.

Lexus Announces Pricing on 2006 IS 250 and IS 350 Sport Sedans (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Lexus announced pricing today for the 2006 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans.

RMI axes three senior bosses (Motor Trader)
more... JCT600âs new Porsche centre tied up in red tape more... Sytner to open Milton Keynes Lexus next month more... RMI needs to prove itself once and for all more...

2005 Toyota Avalon: A Slick Reflection of Rising Ambitions (New York Times)
There is a lot of Lexus in this big Toyota, and its design and finish compare favorably with German cars that cost much more.

Injured Cadillac feels sting of sideline (St. Petersburg Times)

2005-10-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

Injured Cadillac feels sting of sideline (St. Petersburg Times)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Bucs rookie running back Cadillac Williams made NFL history in his first three games, but spent Sunday at the opposite end of the emotional spectrum.

Detroit: Suddenly, Small Is Beautiful (BusinessWeek)

2005-10-10T13:30:00.001-07:00

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)
The CarConnection.com reports that VW AG has now said that Len Hunt, the former head of Volkswagen of America nd before that, of Audi in the UK, is leaving the company.

Detroit: Suddenly, Small Is Beautiful (BusinessWeek)
Buyers are flocking to little cars -- and not just because of high fuel prices

Strategic Vision: Consumers New Vehicle Total Quality Experience Survey (The Auto Channel)

2005-10-10T13:30:00.000-07:00

Toyota, Honda, GM Score Well in Survey (AP via Yahoo! News)
Toyota, Honda, GM Score Well in Survey

Toyota, GM Score Well in Value Survey (ABC News)
Toyota, Honda, General Motors Score Well in Vehicle Value Survey

Toyota, Honda score well with car buyers (MSNBC)
Toyota scored the most segment victories than any other car company and Honda was the overall winner in a survey of buyer satisfaction.

Strategic Vision: Consumers New Vehicle Total Quality Experience Survey (The Auto Channel)
Buyers See More Value in Brand Than Incentives, Says Strategic Vision San Diego âStrong anticipated resale value, reliability and durability helped propel Japanese brands to top spots on 12 of 23 segments on Strategic Visionâs 2005 Total Value Indexâ¢ (TVI). The San-Diego based research firm today announced results of its value calculations that factor economic issues against the quality of the

2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review (The Auto Channel)

2005-10-10T12:30:00.000-07:00

ASMA-Design Unveils New CLS Shark (The Auto Channel)
The loveley vehicle pictured on our site is the product of ASMA- Design, a Mercedes-Benz tuner that has taken a standard CLS and turned it into what they call, the "ASMA CLS Shark."

BMW leaves Mercedes in the dust (Autoblog)
Even though Mercedes-Benz posted record sales in September, it fell behind its biggest rival. BMW announced Friday that September sales were up 11.4 percent overall, with sales of its core BMW brand up 13.5 percent. DaimlerChryslerâs Mercedes Car Group was only able to score a gain of 4.9 percent in September, partly because of a 20 percent drop in sales at Smart. Year-to-date,

HVB Keeps DaimlerChrysler At Buy (New Ratings)
1027 GMT [Dow Jones] HVB reiterates DaimlerChrysler ( DCX.ETR ) at buy with a EUR44 price target following solid September sales figures for the company's Mercedes Benz unit. Sees sales mainly driven by B and M-Class models.

BMW sales growth leaves Mercedes behind (India Daily)
The world's two biggest luxury carmakers saw strong sales last month but despite a record September at DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes-Benz, the group was left behind by larger archrival BMW. BMW increased sales by 11.4 percent to 131,705 vehicles in September thanks to robust demand at its core BMW marque, it said on Friday.

2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review (The Auto Channel)
Byte Bite: With its new engine and transmission, the Mercedes-Benz E350 continues as the benchmark for mid-size luxury sedans.

Officials eyeing project by I-580 (San Jose Mercury News)

2005-10-10T08:45:00.000-07:00

Tim Sabean Named Programming Director for Howard Stern Channels on SIRIUS Satellite Radio (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today that radio programming veteran Tim Sabean has been named programming director of Howard Stern's two SIRIUS channels.

Foyt IV moves to greener pastures (Motorsport.com)
They were like oil and water together, A.J. Foyt Jr and his grandson A.J. Foyt IV. Grandpa threw 18-year-old Anthony into the deep end of the IndyCar Series wars just one year after he propelled him to the initial Menards Infiniti Pro crown.

Wheels: Infiniti models mix ultramodern with ultra power (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Infiniti has quickly evolved from a "me, too" car line to a company that makes some of the most powerful, individualistic and dramatically styled products around.

Wireless style (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
When other industries begin accommodating â or celebrating â a product, it's hit a cultural chord. And industries from fashion to automaking have embraced portable wireless technology by designing and fitting products to accommodate it:

Officials eyeing project by I-580 (San Jose Mercury News)
The future of what many consider Pleasanton's final frontier -- at least as far as development goes -- will be discussed by officials in the Alameda County city this week.

VIR: Lexus preview (Motorsport.com)

2005-10-10T07:45:00.000-07:00

Head's Up! (Daily Aztec)
Tuesday, Oct. 11 Volleyball vs. University of San Diego, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 Men's golf at Fresno State Lexus Golf Classic, all day Women's soccer at New Mexico, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Men's golf at Fresno State Lexus Golf Classic, all day Cross country at Santa Clara Invitational (Sunnyvale, Calif.

VIR: CGR No. 02 car race report (Motorsport.com)
ALTON, Va. (October 9, 2005) -- With both the no.02 New Century Mortgage Lexus-Riley and its Chip Ganassi Racing sister car performing in the top three as the 74-lap VIR 400k sprint race reached its halfway mark, Cort Wagner fell victim to the clutches of the lower horse-powered GT cars on a frustrating Lap 35 restart, forcing him to abandon any chances for the Rolex Series Virginia podium.

VIR: Lexus preview (Motorsport.com)
LEXUS TAKES MOMENTUM TO VIR 400 TORRANCE, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2005) -- After sweeping the front row in qualifying and then capturing two of the three podium positions at the Crown Royal 250, the Lexus Grand-Am program takes a great deal of momentum into this weekend' s VIR 400 at the Virginia International Raceway.

Cadillac Feeling Better, May Play Sunday (Tampa Bay Online Sports)

2005-10-09T16:00:00.000-07:00

Week 5 injury notes: Vick, Cadillac, A. Green sit (USA Today)
Quarterback Michael Vick was inactive for the Atlanta Falcons' game against the New England Patriots on Sunday because of a sprained knee. Ahman Green and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams were also among Week 5's inactive list.

Cadillac Feeling Better, May Play Sunday (Tampa Bay Online Sports)
TAMPA - Cadillac Williams missed what many coaches consider to be the most important day of practice Friday, but his chances of playing Sunday against the Jets may actually be increasing.

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review (The Auto Channel)

2005-10-09T13:30:00.001-07:00

Escher's Audi is awesome (AdJab)
Filed under: Print Adverblog uncovered this awesome promotion for the Audi Quattro in Brazil, based on a drawing by MC Escher. I'm a pretty big admirer of Escher, though I know very little about the man. What I do know is that his drawings are, for lack of a better word, "busy" and invite the viewer to examine them deeper. An ex-roommate of mine always kept Escher drawings on the walls,

Audi drives up sales ahead of target bid (Edinburgh Evening News)
LUXURY car firm Audi has reported stronger than average sales growth in September, saying it would launch an offensive to reach its target of one million unit sales by 2008.

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review (The Auto Channel)
The name Suzuki, for me, brings to mind ring-ding-ding motorcycles and tiny, tinny cars. A week with the Grand Vitara has convinced me that Suzuki is a fully modern competitor in todayâs automotive scene.

Acura Sets September Sales Record (The Auto Channel)

2005-10-09T13:30:00.000-07:00

Acura announces all-new, Canadian-exclusive CSX luxury compact sedan (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
Acura Canada today announced the introduction of an all-new luxury compact sedan. The Acura CSX will launch across the country later this fall and will be exclusive to the Canadian market.

Isolated road has become a street racers' paradise (Newsday)
As a crowd gathers near the start line, a blue Acura Integra RSX is waved into the eastbound lane of the two-lane road -- on the wrong side of the double-yellow line -- and a gray Integra RSX is directed into the westbound lane.

Safety is big trend for 2006 model year (The State)
The 2006 model year is a good one for consumers who value car safety: Nearly all new models are adding safety features, either as standard or optional equipment.Itâs easy to see why. Car buyers increasingly expect it.

Acura Sets September Sales Record (The Auto Channel)
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Acura posted record September sales of 16,634 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 16,271 set in 2004 and up 2.2 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate. Acura year-to-date sales of 160,709 rose 10.2 percent versus 2004.

Dismissal of damage case filed by journalist sought (Sun Star)

2005-10-09T12:30:00.000-07:00

Woman Who Doesn't Drive Wins a Mercedes (AP via Yahoo! News)
Happiness is when you win a Mercedes Benz car in a contest. Irony is when you don't know how to drive.

BMW sales growth leaves Mercedes behind (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The world's two biggest luxury carmakers saw strong sales last month but despite a record September at DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes-Benz, the group was left behind by larger archrival BMW.

2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review (The Auto Channel)
Byte Bite: With its new engine and transmission, the Mercedes-Benz E350 continues as the benchmark for mid-size luxury sedans.

GERMANY: Mercedes sales rise (just-auto)
Article Summary: DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes Car Group sales rose 4.9% in September to 117,900 vehicles as stronger demand for its core Mercedes-Benz brand offset a hefty decline in sales at its Smart unit, Reuters reported.

Dismissal of damage case filed by journalist sought (Sun Star)
A PRIVATE financing firm recently asked the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss the multi-million peso damage suit filed by television and radio personality Korina Sanchez in connection with the recovery of her 1996 Mercedes Benz when she failed to pay her monthly dues on time.

Automakers create an open-door policy (New York Newsday)

2005-10-09T08:45:00.000-07:00

Grandpa shows Foyt IV the door (Peoria Journal Star)
There were times in A.J. Foyt IV's IndyCar career that he seemed to be hanging on for dear life. After winning the Infiniti Pro Series title three years ago at age 18, his grandfather, the legendary A.J. Foyt, moved him up to the big leagues.

Special Ramadan offers at Al Masaood Automobiles (AME Info)
Al Masaood Automobiles, exclusive distributors for Nissan and Infiniti range of vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, have launched their Ramadan Sales Promotion Campaign.

Infiniti G Sedan deal (AME Info)
Infiniti agent in the UAE Arabian Automobiles is selling the G Sedan for 0% interest finance for two years, two years or 35,000 km free service, and 24-hour roadside assistance. The G Sedan is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine, has sport-tuned suspension, leather seats, and ABS, EBD and TCS.

Automakers create an open-door policy (New York Newsday)
Drivers aren't exactly clamoring to get rid of their car keys. But automakers are doing it anyway.

Luxury Cars

Lexus supercoupÃ© gets chop (AutoExpress)

Village Bartender Is Beaten in a Possible Bias Attack, Police Say (New York Times)

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)

1989 Toyota Cressida from North America (Carsurvey.org)

Cadillac Unveils Highly Anticipated 2007 Escalade at the South Florida International Auto Show (The Auto Channel)

Mercedes-Benz At The SEMA Show (The Auto Channel)

Rich Mix For New Lexus IS (carpages)

DaimlerChrysler Lowers Mercedes Target (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

BMW Reports Drop in 3Q Net Profit (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Car dealer OKâd to move its driveway (Portsmouth Herald)

BMW closer to finishing crucial improvement work (The State)

Lexus Winner Drives Off in New Wheels (WECT 6 Wilmington)

Sh! Lexus' secret is out (AutoExpress)

2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito vito from UK and Ireland (Carsurvey.org)

1990 Lexus ES250 from North America (Carsurvey.org)

Cadillac practices, hopes to play this week (Covers.com)

Hydrogen Mercedes (Forbes)

1992 Lexus SC400 from North America (Carsurvey.org)

'We Fear No Competitors,' Says BMWâs UK Marketing Director (carpages)

City readies for election (Cadillac News)

Infiniti G35x Sport Sedan Review (PC Magazine)

Cadillac cruises (Cadillac News)

LOCAL BRIEFS (Red Bluff Daily News)

Mercedes ups price, power (St. Petersburg Times)

One millionth BMW shipped through Charleston (WIS-TV Columbia)

Cunningham seals Infiniti title in US (Stuff)

Toyota unveils new line for Lexus luxury brand (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)

Hearse gives a spooky tour along wooded roads and mist-covered lakes (NorthJersey.com)

New Audi flagship gets Lamborghini power (Independent Online)

Vegetable oil Benz (Hack a Day)

AUTOSHOW-BMW downplays plastics impact, happy on steel deal (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)

Nissan Infiniti to Enter Ukrainian Market (Japan Corporate News)

Dr. Z: Bucs' Williams latest example of trend toward overusing RBs (Sports Illustrated)

Spy Shots: Audi A5 Coupe (Autoblog)

$615,000 median for O'ahu homes (Honolulu Advertiser)

The new Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV range (see launch report (CARkeys)

Top 34 drivers set for international BMW race (Gulf Daily News)

Leicester earmarked for Cadillac and Corvette (AutoWired)

Audi A8 gets athletic (motoring.iafrica.com)

2005 Awards celebration report (Motorsport.com)

BMW Sees Cyberjaya Data Centre Playing Key Role In Regional Growth (Bernama)

Fuel-smart car shopping (CNN Money)

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)

Laguna Seca: Cadillac race report (Motorsport.com)

2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI Quattro: In the Autoblog Garage Days 3-4 (Autoblog)

Genex Develops Online RSX Institute for Acura; Luxury Sports Coupe Garners First Online Classroom (The Auto Channel)

NetSol Technologies, Inc. Launches LeaseSoft at Mercedes-Benz Finance Co. Ltd. Japan (RedNova)

BMW Oracle Racing Tours USA YCs (Yachting and Boating World)

MIPS: Race result â California. (Crash.net)

Industry News (UK Auto Industry)

Cadillac Williams Inactive Vs. Miami (Daily Sentinel)

Winds wreak havoc in Chatham (DailyRecord.com)

Need a Mercedes? Fort Worth has the (Park) Place (Fort Worth Business Press)

ITV Motoring - 3-Series Convertible (CARkeys)

DataPipe Named New Jersey's Finest (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Rayment team win Lexus Golf Day (Khaleej Times)

Cadillac trooper honored (Cadillac News)

On Advertising: Smaller and more is the trend (International Herald Tribune)

Gunman Kills Alleged Gang Rival, Wounds Two (10 News San Diego)

Need a Mercedes? Fort Worth has the (Park) Place (Fort Worth Business Press)

IRL's Schedule Largely Leaves Out the West (Los Angeles Times)

Bucs Hope to Drive 'Cadillac' on Sunday (Sun-Sentinel)

2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI Quattro: In the Autoblog Garage Days 2-3 (Autoblog)

Mercedes-Benz releases first photos of next S-Class (Ancaster News)

Sauber hands over the keys to BMW (Swissinfo)

Cancel the tux and turn the limo around: Long Island principal nixes senior prom (New York Newsday)

No Brown in garage to back Cadillac (Daytona Beach News-Journal)

Club notes: OctoberFest show to benefit charity (The Sacramento Bee)

The History Of Mercedes And AMG (The Auto Channel)

Formula BMW â Field Set for World Final in Bahrain (Speed TV)

More cars to get iPod integration (The Unofficial Apple Weblog)

Lexus Announces Pricing on 2006 IS 250 and IS 350 Sport Sedans (The Auto Channel)

Bucs hope to drive 'Cadillac' on Sunday (The State)

Bank Audi opens new branch in Irbid (MENAFN)

ITV Motoring - Mercedes Fuel Cell Concept (CARkeys)

News: BMW test-drives fuel breast cancer research (WNDU 16)

Infinitely successful, Nissan's luxury brand makes an instant impact on UAE markets (AME Info)

Lexus GX470 (Ellsworth American)

Cadillac Upgraded, Expects To Play Vs. Dolphins (Tampa Bay Online Sports)

Car dealer OKâd to move its driveway (Portsmouth Herald)

'We Fear No Competitors,' Says BMWâs UK Marketing Director (carpages)

MIPS: Race result â California. (Crash.net)

Formula BMW â Field Set for World Final in Bahrain (Speed TV)