Toyota recently introduced a new DOHC 4V 4.5L V8 twin-turbo diesel in Australia in the Land Cruiser 200 (here). Well that engine, or a variation of it, is coming here. That’s not a surprise. What is a surprise is that it likely will be offered with three transmission choices.
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Trackback TrackbackGary Convis, 65, recently retired as chairman of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky Inc., the first non-Japanese to lead a Toyota division. Convis began working in the auto industry after graduating from Michigan State University in 1964, when U.S. automakers overwhelmingly dominated the domestic market.
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2008 Honda Accord (the 8. generation of assembled cars in America) will go on sale in mid-September in the US. Honda’s flagship model has completely been redesigned with increased dimensions for a more spacious interior with an aggressive stance and muscular look.
It is powered by a 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine which produces 268-horsepower. It comes with a new generation of fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology and achieving a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV1) rating. The VCM system operates in six-cylinder mode for power and 4- and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency. Honda claims that this gives an EPA city/highway fuel economy rating of 19/292 miles per gallon for the Accord Sedan V-6.
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After last tested by the Euro NCAP, the 08 model year Navara pickup only scored a poor one star rating. Nissan initiated a service campaign to upgrade the airbag software of all Navaras produced since 2005.
The upgraded car has achieved three stars for adult occupant protection according to a report released by Euro NCAP yesterday.
It has also scored a higher the Child Occupant Protection rating (to four stars).
Shows that some auto makers do take the tests seriously.
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