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11 suppliers win PACE awards - Automotive News (#)

„Check fixtures are normally used to ensure that dies and machinery are making accurate parts, but the fixtures are expensive and time-consuming to make and use. OptiCell automates what used to be a manual process of using noncontact systems. Robotically operated, the cell's optical head uses three cameras to capture images of parts and assemblies. The system's software quickly produces dimensional measurement outputs, including comparisons with other parts and a part's design file.“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20060404/.../ 60403021&searchid=73241126109374 - Cached

REMARKETING WEEKLY -- Racing Clocks; Manheim Growth Plans; More (#)

„GROUP 1'S GOAL: BOOST SALES OF USED VEHICLES: Group 1 Automotive Inc. is automating and streamlining its used-vehicle operations in an effort to increase sales. The CEO of the public dealership group, Earl Hesterberg, discussed the initiatives this month with [Automotive News] Retail Editor David Kushma and Staff Reporter Donna Harris. Automotive News“

http://www.automotivedigest.com/ remarketingmgmtweekly.html - Cached

just-auto.com Factsheet on Audi (#)

„(In race cars, when manually downshifting under heavy braking, the accelerator has to be used in order to match revs properly, so both pedals have to be close to each other to be operated by the right foot at once, toes on the brake, heels on the gas. US citizens are used to automatic gearboxes and only two well separated pedals). 60 Minutes ignored this fact and rigged a car to perform in an uncontrolled manner ...“

http://www.just-auto.com/factsheet.aspx?id=193 - Cached

Scion (#)

„Toyota used the Chicago Auto Show today to launch the 2008 Scion xB. The xB was first introduced in early 2003 for the 2004 model year and its boxy shape became iconic to the Scion brand. "We've stated in the past that we'll probably always have a box in the Scion lineup, but our owners told us they wanted a bigger box," said Mark Templin, Scion vice president.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/category/scion/ - Cached

Acura (#)

„Toyota's new Tundra was also designed — and even prototyped — in America. The Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor was used to build prototypes, including the truck displayed at this year's Chicago auto show. Similarly, Toyota's North American designers and engineers took the lead in developing the Avalon sedan.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/category/acura/ - Cached

Detroit Auto Show: Mitsubishi Prototype X concept - Autoblog (#)

„The big news under the sheetmetal is the automated manual six-speed gearbox, although no indications are currently available as to whether it uses a single layshaft and clutch or if two are used to minimize torque drop during shifts (a conventional five-speed manual will be offered on the production Evo X) ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/08/.../ - Cached

Auto Recalls & Used Car Problems at Automobile Magazine (#)

„Learn about all used auto recalls, vehicle problems & breakdowns, solutions, and more directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers. Don™t wait until you™re on the side of the road. Search our database of official pre-owned vehicle recalls below to find reports for your used car.“

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_recalls/ - Cached

Toyota Touts the Maximum Tundra; Pledges E85 Version in 2009 (#)

„Toyota used its opening press conference of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to unveil its new maximum full-size truck: the 2007 Tundra CrewMax. This largest version of the Tundra joins its Regular Cab and Double Cab cousins on the market in March.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/01/ toyota_touts_th.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/07

Audi won't build TT Shooting Brake (#)

„German luxury brand Audi has decided against producing a Shooting Brake (sport wagon) version of its new TT sports car. Audi used the Shooting Brake concept car at the 2005 Tokyo Auto Show to preview the design of the new TT coupe and “

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/24/audi-wont-build-tt-shooting-brake/ - Cached

Spud Gun Fuel Crisis, Solved - Popular Mechanics (#)

„I have used either carb clean or brake clean also what i have found works the best especialy at night for a large mussel flash is starter fluid that any auto store carrys usualy used to start a cold diesel.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/outdoors_news/ 3503346.html - Cached

GM Urges Feds to Fund Major Battery Research and Development Effort (#)

„Would you even acknowledge how far we have come? The auto is 99.95% cleaner than it used to be. Who did that? A Big Three engineer!“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/01/ gm_urges_feds_t.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/30

Chevrolet (#)

„General Motors may have overused its SS moniker in recent years, company executives admitted in a recent talk with the Detroit News. "Not every car that has some extra features and fancy racing stripes can be an SS," said Ed Welburn, GM Design global vice president.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/category/chevrolet/ - Cached

Used Trucks | Search Trucks for Sale in Auto Classifieds at Motor Trend (#)

„Auto Used Car“

http://www.motortrend.com/used_cars/02/trucks/ index.html - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ GM expects longer warranty to increase certified-used sales“

http://www.autonews.com/ - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:42 PM