Monthly Archives: July 2005

July 28, 2005 Hummer H3 arrives in Europe Detroit, Michigan – General Motors’ Hummer division continues its global expansion as the 2006 Hummer H3 arrives for sale in Europe. The H2 is currently sold in 33 countries around the world. … Continue reading →

July 28, 2005 Vehicle shoppers not likely to buy without incentives Irvine, California – Consumer dependency on new-vehicle incentives has reached an all-time high, according to AutoVIBES, a monthly automotive study. Fifty-one per cent of 2,000 U.S. adults polled who … Continue reading →

July 28, 2005 Audi A3 films draw voters worldwide Auburn Hills, Michigan – More than 5,000 votes have been cast in the “People’s Choice Voting” for the high-definition films directed by the Step Ahead With Audi A3: Personal Journeys with … Continue reading →

July 28, 2005 High fuel prices driving motorists to reduce costs, says BCAA Burnaby, British Columbia – High fuel prices continue to have an effect on driver behaviour, but not to the same degree as in 2004 when gasoline reached … Continue reading →

July 28, 2005 Porsche to build new four-door car Click image to enlarge Atlanta, Georgia – Porsche has given its approval for the development and production of an all-new four-door car, called the Panamera. It will be a premium performance … Continue reading →

July 27, 2005 Volkswagen Passat wagon debuts in Germany en route to North America Wolfsburg, Germany – Volkswagen has announced the launch of the sixth generation Passat Variant, which will debut in Germany on August 19, followed by its introduction … Continue reading →

July 27, 2005 New ramps on B.C.’s Highway 1 to ease congestion Surrey, British Columbia – The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia have announced a $2.5 million project to construct new on- and off-ramps at the … Continue reading →

July 27, 2005 Police survey says car owners not taking steps to protect their vehicles Westwood, Massachusetts – A survey sponsored by the LoJack Corporation, a manufacturer of vehicle tracking technology, reveals that law enforcement professionals believe car owners need … Continue reading →

July 27, 2005 Honda Canada launches charitable foundation Toronto, Ontario – Honda has announced the launch of the Honda Canada Foundation (HCF), which will grant resources to registered charities with the aim of enhancing the social well-being of Canadian communities. … Continue reading →

July 26, 2005 Brandon, Manitoba adds hybrids and small buses to its fleet Brandon, Manitoba – The City of Brandon, Manitoba has added two Honda Civic hybrids and small, fuel-efficient buses as replacements to its 200-vehicle fleet. The Civics will … Continue reading →