Hybrid Could Fill Humvee's Boots   21 Apr 2005 10:00 GMT
The Army is working to make a short-hop replacement for the bulky Humvee, and a hybrid diesel-electric vehicle may be the answer. Next up: a consumer version of the military's green machine. By John Gartner.
Source: wired.com

Metro St. Louis, Accenture team up to forecast bus equipment failures   20 Apr 2005 15:13 GMT
The agency that operates public transportation for the St. Louis region has teamed up with Accenture on a program to use data collected from local buses to forecast equipment failures.
Source: Computerworld

Taking the General Out of G.M.   19 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
With the last Oldsmobile rolling off the line last year, many believe it is only a matter of time before either Buick or Pontiac is shipped to history's junkyard.
Source: NY Times

2006 Honda Ridgeline: Ikea or Bust: A Pickup Dares to Try on a White Collar   16 Apr 2005 07:08 GMT
The Ridgeline is a real truck that demonstrates Honda's ability to think outside the box - literally - by tweaking the traditional three-box truck form.
Source: NY Times

G.M. and Ford Stuck in Neutral as Buyers Look Beyond Detroit   15 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
Consumers and industry specialists say the automakers have gone off course for a basic reason: not enough people like their cars.
Source: NY Times

The VW Scirocco Gets Its Second Wind   15 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
The '75 Volkswagen may not have blown into town quite like the desert wind for which it was named, but fans have remained true and loyal.
Source: NY Times

Your Mercedes Is Not Armor-Plated? How Declassé!   12 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
The luxury bombproof car has become a booming new status symbol.
Source: NY Times

Ford Shares Fall Steeply After Forecast   12 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
Shares of Ford Motor fell to their lowest point in more than a year and a half after its surprise announcement that it was cutting its earnings forecast in half.
Source: NY Times

Let a Million Customized Golf Carts Bloom   12 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
Think of your dream car, and there is probably a golf cart version available - from Mustangs to Monte Carlos, Hummers to Lamborghinis.
Source: NY Times

As Rover's Prospects Fade, It Sends Its Factory Work Force Home   12 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
MG Rover Group, Britain's last major carmaker, sent 6,000 factory workers home on Monday, and officials said there were no immediate plans to resume production.
Source: NY Times