Ford's Top Executive Hints of Overhaul   24 Aug 2005 04:00 GMT
Ford will soon announce a revamping plan to try to return its North American vehicle operations to profitability, the company's chairman and chief executive, William Clay Ford Jr., said Tuesday.
Source: NY Times

G.M. and Union Are Said to Make Progress in Talks   23 Aug 2005 04:00 GMT
A top union official gave a relatively upbeat assessment of talks with G.M. and said that the sides were not discussing reopening their labor contract before it expires in 2007.
Source: NY Times

In Disney's World, a Perfect Freeway   22 Aug 2005 04:00 GMT
This summer's celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Disneyland have brought renewed attention to one of its most popular attractions, a pint-size freeway that predated most of the real freeways of California.
Source: NY Times

Volvo Takes Grand Prize for Fastest Car in 2005 Extreme Gravity Competition   21 Aug 2005 17:09 GMT
After weeks of intense design work, engineering and testing the Volvo Extreme Gravity car finally got the chance to go head-to-head against competition from nine other major design studios. The results: Grand Prize for fastest car -- Volvo! This was a great success for Volvo, ...
Source: CarKB

2006 Dodge Charger: Hoping to Become a Familiar Face   21 Aug 2005 04:00 GMT
The Charger benefits from a long list of things bestowed on it by its upscale relatives within DaimlerChrysler, but it is also better in some ways than the vehicles on which it is based.
Source: NY Times

Regulators Propose Rules for Stronger Vehicle Roofs   20 Aug 2005 04:00 GMT
The new rules address concerns over the rising number of deaths in vehicle rollovers, but they are far less than what many safety advocates had hoped for.
Source: NY Times

Jeep Announces Pricing for 2006 Jeep Commander   19 Aug 2005 20:15 GMT
Chrysler Group today announced U.S. pricing for its all-new 2006 Jeep(R) Commander. Classic in design, engineered to perform only as Jeep vehicles can, the first Jeep with three rows of seats, and equipped with advanced safety technologies, the Commander represents the leading ...
Source: CarKB

Shell Offers Money-Saving Tips for End of Summer Road Trips   19 Aug 2005 20:13 GMT
Whether you're off to the Chicago Air and Water Show presented by Shell or just out for some fun in the sun, families across the country will be heading out on the highway this summer for the great American road trip adventure. In fact, according to the Travel Industry ...
Source: CarKB

Honda Civic Hybrid and Insight Owners Get California HOV Lane Access   19 Aug 2005 20:11 GMT
Owners of the gas-electric powered Honda Civic Hybrid can now apply for Clean Air Vehicle stickers that give the driver access to California's High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. All 2004 and older model year Civic and Insight hybrids will qualify for this incentive, as well as ...
Source: CarKB

LA Auto Club: Top Five Tips for Cutting Your Gas Bill Down To Size   18 Aug 2005 20:08 GMT
With gasoline prices breaking new record highs every day in Southern California, motorists are seeing their gas bills go higher and higher. But according to the Automobile Club of Southern California, there are very simple steps motorists can take to help cut their gasoline bill ...
Source: CarKB