New HUMMER H3 TV Ads Showcase Midsize SUV's Off-Road Capabilities   23 Jun 2005 12:37 GMT
The all-new 2006 HUMMER H3 has arrived. An expanding advertising campaign is expected to help generate more interest in the truck. The goal of the campaign is to illustrate H3’s authentic design, off-road capabilities and manageable midsize dimensions. Three TV spots, “Rock Star ...
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Shopping for Insurance   23 Jun 2005 07:00 GMT
The value of good automobile insurance doesn't become apparent until you really need it—when your car is stolen or you're in a crash. Then, you find out it pays to have insurance you can count on.
Source: MSN

A U.A.W. Chief Awaits a G.M. Showdown   23 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
The president of the United Automobile Workers faces the fight of his union life as General Motors' chief executive presses him to accept major benefit cuts.
Source: NY Times

Nissan to offer hybrid Altima in 2007   22 Jun 2005 13:40 GMT
The Nissan Altima gasoline-electric hybrid car will be manufactured at Nissan's manufacturing plant in Smyrna, Tenn., beginning in 2006, it was announced last week. The hybrid will be a 2007 model. The car can be powered by either the gasoline engine, the electric motor or both.
Source: CarKB

Rising Temperatures = Rising Tempers   22 Jun 2005 13:30 GMT
With summer officially beginning today, local law enforcement officials from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia came together to announce their continued commitment to combating aggressive driving during the summer months. At a news conference this morning at the ...
Source: CarKB

Travel Safety Checklist Can Help You Avoid Trouble This Summer   22 Jun 2005 13:27 GMT
No one wants to spend a vacation stranded along side of the highway; a little preventive maintenance can help you avoid a breakdown. These tips from AutoZone can help you make sure your next trip is a safe one. Inspect or replace your brakes. Few things on your car are more ...
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Mercury Montego Takes Home IIHS "Best Pick" Rating   22 Jun 2005 13:17 GMT
The 2005 Mercury Montego large sedan earned IIHS' highest technical safety rating of "Good" and a "Best Pick" designation for offset frontal crash performance. The sedan's "Best Pick" designation by IIHS is awarded to vehicles that are top performers in a particular class. Photo: ...
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Foreign Makers, Settled in South, Pace Car Industry   22 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
Foreign carmakers are redefining the auto industry in America by aggressively building new factories and expanding plants in Southern states.
Source: NY Times

Ford Plans to Cut 5% of Salaried Work Force   22 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
The Ford Motor Company said that it would cut 5 percent 1,700, of its white-collar jobs in North America and would no longer give bonuses to managers.
Source: NY Times

Fuji Heavy Industries Introduces Finely Tuned New Impreza Series   21 Jun 2005 23:23 GMT
Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FHI), a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products and the maker of Subaru automobiles, last week announced the nationwide sales launch of its new Subaru Impreza series at Subaru dealerships throughout Japan. The new Impreza ...
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