First Use of Natural Fibers in a Standard Part For a Car Exterior   05 Jul 2005 13:17 GMT
DaimlerChrysler is using natural fibers with extremely high tensile strength from the abaca banana plant in the standard underbody cover for the spare-wheel compartment of the 3-door version of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class model. After using natural fibers such as flax, hemp, sisal ...
Source: CarKB

Porsche Reveals New 911(R) Carrera(R) 4 Cabriolets for 2006   05 Jul 2005 00:42 GMT
Porsche today unveiled its new 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S® Cabriolet sports cars, all-wheel drive versions of its popular 911 open-top models. The new sports cars have a more dynamic and muscular look thanks to wider rear tires and rear bodywork that is 1-3/4 inches (44 mm) ...
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Florida Third State to Become 'RV Friendly'   03 Jul 2005 13:10 GMT
With a stroke of a pen on June 8, Florida's Governor Jeb Bush officially declared Florida to be a part of the "RV Friendly" highway sign program. The law is designed to help recreation vehicle (RV) travelers more easily locate establishments that cater to their needs. Florida ...
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Infiniti Increases MSRP on 2006 M35 Models   03 Jul 2005 13:00 GMT
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today announced a price increase of $540 on 2006 Infiniti M35 models. The new Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) are as follows: M35 $40,640, M35 Sport $43,440 and M35x AWD $43,140. The new prices are ...
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New Display Warns Parents, Caregivers on Heat Dangers   03 Jul 2005 12:54 GMT
The increasingly busy lifestyles of parents and caregivers and the oven-like temperatures inside a closed vehicle are again proving to be a deadly combination as summer temperatures rise. Media reports show that through June 23 this year, eight children in eight different states ...
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The Car Is for Kids, but Gramps Is Driving   02 Jul 2005 22:20 GMT
Trendy cars like Toyota's Matrix and Scion and the Honda Element were designed and marketed expressly for 20-somethings. But the people at the wheel often look much older.
Source: NY Times

G.M. Sales Surge on Offer to Sell at Employee Price   02 Jul 2005 04:00 GMT
G.M.'s Employee Discount for Everyone program touched the same kind of chord with shoppers as its Keep America Rolling campaign did after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Source: NY Times

At Last, Clean Air Taxis in NYC: New York City Council Votes Without Dissent   01 Jul 2005 12:11 GMT
The following is a statement by Jack D. Hidary, Chairman of the Coalition Advocating for Smart Transportation (CAST): "Today New York became the first city in the nation -- and I believe the world -- to adopt less-polluting, energy-efficient hybrids as a standard vehicle for ...
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A Third of 21-25-Year-Old Drivers Drank or Used Drugs   01 Jul 2005 12:06 GMT
About one in three adult drivers ages 21 to 25 have driven under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the past year, according to a new report, released today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). These data also show that 16.6 percent of ...
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Summer Months Hazardous to Teen Drivers   01 Jul 2005 12:03 GMT
School is out and more teens are driving on the road. That's the good news and the bad news. Good because teens are gaining more experience behind the wheel. Bad because more teens die during the summer months in car crashes. Traffic crashes are the No. 1 killer of teens. Between ...
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