Monthly Archives: May 2006

May 31, 2006 City of Chicago purchases 100 Segways Chicago, Illinois – The City of Chicago has released a five-year, US$580,000 contract to purchase 100 lithium-ion-powered Segway Human Transporters. This represents the largest municipal contract in Segway’s history. The vehicles … Continue reading →

May 31, 2006 Nissan offers fuel-cell test drives to Japanese consumers Tokyo, Japan – Nissan is offering consumers test-drives of its X-Trail fuel cell vehicle (FCV) at its headquarters in Tokyo. Starting in June, the hydrogen-powered compact SUV will be … Continue reading →

May 31, 2006 Michelin employees mark Special Olympics Nova Scotia Torch Run Relay Pictou, Nova Scotia – Employees at each of Michelin’s three Nova Scotia facilities in Pictou County, Bridgewater and Waterville will walk, run, jog or roll through the … Continue reading →

May 31, 2006 BCAA offers free roadside assistance to cyclists Burnaby, British Columbia – The British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) is offering free roadside assistance for cyclists, members or not, to mark Bike Month. During the month of June, cyclists … Continue reading →

May 31, 2006 BMW and TOTAL promote ongoing hydrogen development Munich, Germany – BMW and petroleum company TOTAL have agreed to cooperate closely in future in promoting hydrogen as a source of automobile energy. The companies have signed an agreement … Continue reading →

May 31, 2006 Toyota announces enhancements to 2007 Solara Toronto, Ontario – Toyota has announced the 2007 Solara coupe and convertible have been restyled and are better equipped for safety and sporty driving performance. Changes include new fog lamps and … Continue reading →

May 31, 2006 Porsche 911 GT3 RS to make North American debut 2007 Porsche 911 GT3. Click image to enlarge Atlanta, Georgia – Porsche has announced the North American debut of its 911 GT3 RS, the most track-focused road-legal 911 … Continue reading →

May 31, 2006 Transport Canada issues latest recalls Ottawa, Ontario – Transport Canada has issued its latest recalls, which may affect some DaimlerChrysler, Land Rover and Volvo vehicles. 2006 Chrysler 300 2006 Dodge Charger 2006 Dodge Magnum Vehicles affected: 650 … Continue reading →

May 31, 2006 Volkswagen to build new plant in Russia Wolfsburg, Germany – Volkswagen has signed the necessary contracts with the Russian Federation and the Kaluga Oblast in Moscow, clearing the way for a new plant in Kaluga, some 160 … Continue reading →

May 31, 2006 2006 SUV rollover rates show marked improvement Washington, D.C. – Rollover ratings for 2006 model year SUVs have shown a marked improvement over 2005, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). … Continue reading →

May 31, 2006 CAA launches Web site to help aging drivers Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has launched a new interactive Web site, “Helping Aging Drivers”, which provides educational material and techniques to recognize driving ability and … Continue reading →