Bill Ford: Innovation Key to Ford's Future   26 Sep 2005 01:07 GMT
In an employee meeting in Ford's Scientific Research Laboratory, with hundreds of Ford scientists and engineers in attendance, Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford laid out his blueprint for the company's future -- focusing every aspect of the business on innovation as its core ...
Source: CarKB

2006 Hummer H3: Baby Looks Big for Its Age   24 Sep 2005 22:46 GMT
The Hummer H3 is a clever optical illusion, an S.U.V. with a fun-house mirror built in. You think you are seeing a Clydesdale, but it's only a Shetland pony.
Source: NY Times

If Medieval Suits the Mood   24 Sep 2005 22:46 GMT
The Hummer H1 Alpha is a castlelike truck that invites the driver to joust with taxicabs.
Source: NY Times

Cars That Guzzle Grass   24 Sep 2005 22:46 GMT
And other energy boosts for the scarce-oil future.
Source: NY Times

Honda to Give Away a Civic-A-Day at the Disneyland Resort   24 Sep 2005 03:55 GMT
Starting October 1, Honda will present a month-long 2006 Civic-A-Day giveaway at the Disneyland Resort as part of the re-launch of "Space Mountain," American Honda Motor Co. and Disneyland Resort jointly announced today. Honda's "The Coolest Ride in the Galaxy" sweepstakes is the ...
Source: CarKB

LA: Local Prices Continue Declining but Rita May Cause Reversal   24 Sep 2005 03:54 GMT
Gasoline prices continued downward this week, but the threat of Hurricane Rita to the oil producing regions of the Gulf Coast may send gas prices up again, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline ...
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Ford Delivers Fleet of Hydrogen Focus Fuel Cell Vehicles to Florida   24 Sep 2005 03:52 GMT
Ford Motor Company is handing over the keys to five hybrid hydrogen Ford Focus Fuel Cell vehicles today as part of a five city 30 car program to conduct real world testing of fuel cell technology. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will get three vehicles ...
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All-New 2006 Mitsubishi Raider Truck Goes on Sale Today   24 Sep 2005 03:45 GMT
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced the pricing of the all-new 2006 Raider mid-size truck. With a starting price of $19,180, the all-new Mitsubishi Raider pickup offers buyers an exciting new choice in the light truck market. Available in a combination of ...
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New Campaign to Focus on Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive   22 Sep 2005 23:47 GMT
Toyota is launching a national campaign aimed at building awareness and understanding of its gasoline/electric Hybrid Synergy Drive system powering the Prius, Highlander and future hybrid vehicles, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today. The wide-ranging campaign will ...
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Engineuity Presents a Breakthrough in Alternative Fuel   22 Sep 2005 23:45 GMT
Engineuity R&D Ltd has developed a unique technology for hydrogen production on board vehicles. The technology overcomes all obstacles presently associated with hydrogen. Concerns regarding safety, fuel distribution and storage are irrelevant since the hydrogen is produced ...
Source: CarKB