Baja or Bust (or Both)   09 Jun 2005 22:42 GMT
The Baja 500 off-road race is 500 miles of desert and mountains, all in the company of the oddball racers, fans and local ranchers.
Source: NY Times

New Survey Shows High Gas Prices Having Big Impact on America's Travel Plans   09 Jun 2005 22:42 GMT
Summer travel season is here. But for many Americans, high prices at the gas pumps are putting a major crimp in their vacation plans. A new survey conducted by Thrifty Car Rental shows a whopping 80 percent of those surveyed say rising gas prices made an impact on their household ...
Source: CarKB

Hybrid Bus Transit Now Available in Shreveport   09 Jun 2005 15:08 GMT
SporTran demonstrated its on-going commitment to clean air today by announcing the addition of a hybrid bus to its mass transit fleet. SporTran and the city of Shreveport join the growing ranks of communities investing in transit buses powered by General Motors' hybrid technology ...
Source: CarKB

"Mr. and Mrs. Smith" Reach for the Star   09 Jun 2005 15:04 GMT
Which car would you drive if you had several jobs with entirely different transportation needs? The multi-talented assassin ‘Mrs. Smith’, played by Angelina Jolie in the new movie “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” chose the C-Class station wagon from Mercedes Benz. Jolie and Brad Pitt star in ...
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Autech Releases Enchante Series Lifecare Vehicle   08 Jun 2005 14:59 GMT
Autech Japan, Inc., a wholly-owned Nissan affiliate, today announced the launch of the Otti Enchante Slide-out Lift Front Passenger's Seat model for the Japanese market. This Enchante lifecare vehicle (LV*) has been newly customized by Autech in conjunction with the launch of the ...
Source: CarKB

Nissan Releases Otti Mini-Vehicle   08 Jun 2005 14:57 GMT
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today released the Otti, its third mini-vehicle model for the Japanese market. In keeping with its tagline of "SHIFT_convenience," the Otti has been designed and engineered for ease of use in everyday driving, thanks to its compact packaging and abundance ...
Source: CarKB

The new Passat Estate – Initial Facts   08 Jun 2005 14:48 GMT
Pre-production of the new Passat Estate has begun. The countdown to the European launch of the sixth new Volkswagen this year is underway: the first Passat Estates will be presented at VW dealerships in Germany, the debut market, on 19 August. Advance sales start on 3 June. ...
Source: CarKB

Top marks for the Fox: two crash tests, one result   08 Jun 2005 14:45 GMT
“With the Fox, Volkswagen has impressively proved that low-price small cars can be safe. For 8950 euros, the Fox offers the best passenger protection. In the head-on collision, it achieved almost the same level of protection as its big brother the Golf V.” This was the conclusion ...
Source: CarKB

Hailstorm: Progressive Offers Six Simple Steps to Getting Back on the Road   07 Jun 2005 16:19 GMT
Sunday evening's hailstorm in southeast Nebraska caused widespread damage to cars. If your vehicle was damaged, there are six steps you should take to restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition, according to The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies. If your vehicle is ...
Source: CarKB

Who Ranks Best Behind The Wheel?   07 Jun 2005 16:12 GMT
Residents of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, rank as the safest drivers in the U.S. according to the Allstate Insurance Company’s inaugural “America’s Best Drivers Report.” The first-of-its kind ranking of U.S. cities with populations 100,000-plus, revealed that the average driver in the ...
Source: CarKB