Primedia Automotive Digital’s Automotive.com Among Top Ten Hitwise Sites

Irvine, CA (May 29, 2007) — PRIMEDIA Automotive Digital today announced its Automotive.com Web site ranked fifth among all U.S. Web sites in the Hitwise Automotive Classifieds category, based on U.S. visits it received 1Q, January through March 2007.

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Volt SS: Fantasy or Feasible?

Few domestic concepts in recent memory have sparked as much interest from both the automotive media and general public as the Chevrolet Volt concept. The promise of 100+ miles per gallon, plug-in capability, chiseled good looks, and a reasonable price tag has piqued the interest of many (yours truly included), and General Motors has publicly committed to building the vehicle.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI W12-650 Concept - Going Wild

Wolfsburg, Germany - Daring to create something unique, leaving conventions behind and awakening passion – these have been at the heart of the GTI concept since its inception.

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MADD and DaimlerChrysler Get Road Ready

Dallas, May 17, 2007 - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and National Presenting Sponsor DaimlerChrysler’s Road Ready Teens program have delivered a sober message during the 2006-2007 school year through a dynamic multimedia school assembly show encouraging secondary school students to make smart choices about not using alcohol and driving safely.

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Keeping Kids Alive in the Car During the Summer Months

MIAMI – At least 35 Florida children have died from heat stroke after being left alone or trapped in a closed vehicle in the last nine years.

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BMW’s US Expansion Plans and Plants

Munich. The BMW Group sees further growth potential in the USA and will therefore expand its activities in its largest single market.

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder Gets Powerful, Thirsty with All-New V-8 Option

NASHVILLE (May 15, 2007) – Nissan North America, Inc. announced pricing on the 2008 Pathfinder, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. For the first time ever, Pathfinder is available with a 5.6-iter V8 engine, offering an additional 44 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque over the standard 4.0-liter V6 for greater towing capacity. Other major enhancements for 2008 include a restyled exterior and interior, and a range of available technology features such as RearView Monitor, Intelligent Key and Bluetooth hands-free phone system.

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DaimlerChrysler Splits: Cerebus Takes Away New Chrysler Holding

Stuttgart, May 14, 2007 - DCX has today decided, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, on the future concept for the Chrysler Group and the realignment of DaimlerChrysler AG. Completion of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals and Cerberus financing arrangements.

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Car Buying: Familiarity Breeds Confusion

You would think, as an automotive journalist, that it would be easy for me to buy a new car. Well, sorry to dissuade you, but it’s actually tougher.

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Chevy Volt - Target Prius

General Motors has stated in no uncertain terms that the Chevrolet Volt is on track to become a bona fide production model. The automaker’s reaction is likely in response to the chorus of cynical pundits who thought the vehicle was nothing more than a publicity stunt by the General to say, “Hey, we care about the environment, too!”

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