SHOW DATES Friday, January 6 – Sunday, January 15, 2006 TIMES Fridays – 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturdays – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sundays – 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday – 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. LOCATION Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90015 ADMISSION Adults: $10.00 Children: 12 and ... Read More »
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BMW M6 Super Coupe to Mark its Return to North America at Los Angeles International Auto Show
The new BMW M6 will mark its return to North America at the Los Angeles International Auto Show January 6-15. The M Brand version of the 6 Series performance/luxury coupe is the most sophisticated and powerful 6 Series car ever built. The 10 cylinder, five-liter engine produces 507 horsepower, 383 lb-ft maximum torque and revs to over 8,000 rpm. It is mated to an F1 inspired seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox. Read More »
GM’s Los Angeles Auto Show Lineup
2007 Chevy Aveo Sedan: The newly redesigned 2007 Aveo sedan is the spirited successor to the best-selling vehicle in the entry-level segment, and the global face of Chevrolet. The newly redesigned Aveo sedan is the newest member of Chevy's passenger car family. Read More »
Recall of the 2006 Dodge Durango
Make / Models / Years: DODGE / DURANGO / 2006 Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer’s Report Number : E20 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V554000 Mfg’s Report Date : DEC 06, 2005 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 16317 Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles with anti-lock brake system (abs), the abs control module software ... Read More »
Recall of 2006 GMC SUV’s
Make / Models / Years: BUICK / RAINIER / 2006 BUICK / TERRAZA / 2006 CADILLAC / ESCALADE / 2006 CADILLAC / ESCALADE ESV / 2006 CADILLAC / ESCALADE EXT / 2006 CHEVROLET / AVALANCHE / 2006 CHEVROLET / COLORADO / 2006 CHEVROLET / EXPRESS / 2006 CHEVROLET / SILVERADO / 2006 CHEVROLET / SSR / 2006 CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN ... Read More »
Senate to Consider Federal Intervention to Aide Auto Industry
MEMA has learned that the Senate is expected to begin studying potential government roles in supporting General Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler in 2006. The discussion could dovetail with increasing congressional interest in addressing energy use in the transportation sector. Read More »
Study Says Consumer Support Growing for Better Fuel Economy Standards
New results from a bipartisan Civil Society Institute (CSI) survey reveal a growing U.S. demand for more fuel-efficient, foreign-made vehicle models. More than half of the vehicles identified by CSI are model lines designed and marketed abroad, but not in America. Read More »
Dorgan Says Expect More Biofuels Legislation in 2006
According to Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), anxiety over fuel prices may result in a bipartisan legislative push for even more biofuels (ethanol and biodesel) incentives next year. In recent comments, Dorgan spoke of a growing bipartisan support for advanced vehicle incentives, and said he believes that effort may also lead to fuel economy policy changes. Read More »
States Cracking Down on Drunken Drivers as Deadly Holidays Approach
While it is the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be one of the deadliest times on our nation's roadways. To combat this, a new, informal survey from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reveals that at least 40 states, two territories and the District of Columbia are planning special, stepped-up enforcement efforts to protect the public from drunken drivers during the upcoming holiday season. In the remaining states, drunken-driving enforcement will be a part of the everyday work of state and local troopers. Read More »
California Task Force May Consider New Vehicle/Fuel Rules to Control GHGs
MEMA has learned that an interagency report on greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategies led by the California EPA (Cal/EPA) is expected to recommend agencies pursue more than two dozen rules now under consideration, including further vehicle technology improvements and more ethanol in gasoline. Read More »
