Toyota to Make Hybrid in U.S.   18 May 2005 04:00 GMT
Toyota Motor plans to build a hybrid version of its Camry sedan in the U.S., the first gas-electric vehicle that the automaker will manufacture outside Japan.
Source: NY Times

Speeding Puts Your Family and Others in Danger   17 May 2005 14:16 GMT
(ARA) - Despite statistics showing that excessive speed is a factor in a third of all fatal crashes, a recent survey by Farmers Insurance Group shows that 69.2 percent of respondents admitted to exceeding the posted speed limit on the highway. In addition, 36 percent said they ...
Source: CarKB

Car Maintenance Tips for Safer Road Trips   17 May 2005 14:02 GMT
People across the country are packing up their cars and hitting the road for their summer vacations. But with gas prices on the rise and AAA predicting more than 7.5 million vehicle breakdowns over the warmer months, it's important to make sure that your vehicle is prepared.
Source: CarKB

College Students: Don't Forget About Auto Maintenance   17 May 2005 13:58 GMT
College bound? Here is one more item to add to your checklist before heading off to campus this fall: a vehicle checkup. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recommends that you make sure your vehicle is in good working condition. Unless you are a ...
Source: CarKB

2005 Total Quality Winners From Strategic Vision   17 May 2005 07:00 GMT
GM and Nissan lead most segments in Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index, measuring the ownership experience.
Source: MSN

The All-New BMW 3-Series   17 May 2005 07:00 GMT
BMW introduces the next generation of its bestseller that has more room, more power and all-new styling.
Source: MSN

Garmin Navigation Products Hits the Road With Harley-Davidson   16 May 2005 23:58 GMT
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced that Harley-Davidson will begin offering a new Garmin-built GPS navigation system as an option specifically designed for its Road Glide and Electra Glide models. Named the Roadtech Quest, the system provides ...
Source: CarKB

New Data Show Pickup Truck Occupants Least Likely to Buckle Up   16 May 2005 23:52 GMT
As hundreds of thousands of law enforcement officers in all 50 states take to the roads for the 2005 Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization, new data released today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that 70 percent of occupants ...
Source: CarKB

Apple Valley, Minn. Station First in Metro to Offer Biodiesel Blends   16 May 2005 23:40 GMT
While corn-based ethanol has made headlines with a recent signing of bill that may double the state's use of ethanol within a few years, a service station in Apple Valley has paved the way for the next big wave of cleaner burning, renewable fuels -- biodiesel. Farmers Union ...
Source: CarKB

SiRF announces a novel approach to maximizing accuracy for automotive navigation   16 May 2005 18:47 GMT
SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of GPS-enabled location technology, today unveiled its new, patent pending, SiRFDRive2 GPS/Dead Reckoning Software, a novel approach to maximizing position availability and accuracy for automotive navigation and telematics ...
Source: CarKB