Mazda Gets Cleaner and Greener with Revised Global Environmental Charter   31 May 2005 13:55 GMT
Mazda has revised its basic environmental policy, called the Mazda Global Environmental Charter, from the standpoint of achieving its corporate social responsibility goals. The newly updated plan defines the expanded scope of environmental initiatives for the entire Mazda group ...
Source: CarKB

Municipal Trash Fleet Is the First Fleet in Brazil to Use O2Diesel   31 May 2005 13:41 GMT
O2Diesel Corp., a pioneer in the development of a cost-effective, cleaner burning diesel fuel for centrally fueled fleets, today announced that Comlurb, the municipally owned trash collection company serving Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, has begun using O2Diesel's proprietary ...
Source: CarKB

Steering Clear of Drunk Drivers   30 May 2005 22:13 GMT
A patent is pending on a steering-wheel skin sensor for cars that tests a driver's alcohol level before allowing the car to start.
Source: wired.com

General Motors won't rely on Toyota technology for its hybrid programs   30 May 2005 14:14 GMT
In response to the rumors that GM was near a deal with Toyota Motor Corp. on hybrid technology, Larry Burns, GM's vice president for r&d, told a Japanese reporter last week that they will not rely on the Toyota technology for its hybrid programs. Story: http://www.autoweek ...
Source: CarKB

For Pace Cars, a Life Beyond Indy   30 May 2005 04:00 GMT
A pace car is more than a symbolic parade leader. There are also collectors who specialize in these replicas.
Source: NY Times

Surf's Up, Tops Down: A Drive to Find California's Soul   29 May 2005 04:00 GMT
Driving in search of a faded dream -- a time and place where everyone was blond and young, and no one had to work on days when the surf was up.
Source: NY Times

What Stops Noise, but Starts Conversations?   29 May 2005 04:00 GMT
Highway noise walls have become a new suburban Rorschach test, with neighbors detesting their appearance while acknowledging the protection they afford.
Source: NY Times

"Fast and Furious" Bidding on the 1993 Supra Movie Stunt Car   28 May 2005 17:51 GMT
The souped-up 1993 Toyota Supra that starred in both "Fast and Furious" movies, notably crashing into a Pepsi billboard after a bridge stunt scene in "2 Fast 2 Furious," is on the block at OnlineAuction.com. Restored to "2 Fast 2 Furious" condition by original designer Eddie Paul ...
Source: CarKB

Indy 500 team turns to IP wireless for racing edge   27 May 2005 15:42 GMT
Wireless IP technology being used at this year's Indianapolis 500 is designed to keep the Red Bull Cheever Racing team updated with reams of precise data from two cars zipping around at speeds of 219 mph.
Source: Computerworld

Ford Adds Bling and Southwestern Flavor to New Super Duty Truck Packages   27 May 2005 15:07 GMT
Edmunds reports that Ford will debut two new appearance packages on its 2006 F-Series Super Duty trucks and offer 20-inch wheels and tires for the first time on its Lariat model. Starting the week of May 29, Super Duty buyers can order their trucks with a new $895 chrome package ...
Source: CarKB