Mercedes-Benz Concept Cars "Direct Hybrid" & "BlueTec Hybrid" Look to the Future   14 Sep 2005 13:46 GMT
At the International Motor Show (IAA) 2005 in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz will be unveiling the "DIRECT HYBRID" and the "BLUETEC HYBRID," two groundbreaking concept cars. Using the new S-Class as an example, the company is exhibiting unique designs for yet again markedly improving ...
Source: CarKB

GEICO Encourages Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia   14 Sep 2005 13:41 GMT
Since weather forecasters are predicting that Tropical Storm Ophelia could develop into a more serious situation as it travels along the Atlantic seacoast, GEICO recommends a number of preparedness steps. Hurricane Preparedness * Plan an evacuation route and learn safe routes ...
Source: CarKB

Volvo Unveils All-New 2006 C70   14 Sep 2005 13:40 GMT
Volvo Car Corporation today unveiled the all-new 2006 Volvo C70 to the world's automotive press at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. Offering the best of both worlds, the all-new Volvo C70 is a modern convertible with classic proportions, four comfortable seats and a three-piece ...
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You've got mail (from your car)   14 Sep 2005 08:09 GMT
GM is offering OnStar subscribers a new vehicle diagnostic service that automatically performs diagnostic checks on four vehicle operating systems and e-mails the reports to owners each month.
Source: Computerworld

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show   14 Sep 2005 07:00 GMT
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Source: MSN

Toyota Says It Plans Eventually to Offer an All-Hybrid Fleet   14 Sep 2005 04:00 GMT
As record fuel prices curb demand for conventional automobiles, Toyota said all its vehicles would eventually be run by hybrid gasoline-electric motors.
Source: NY Times

In France, Push Comes to SUV   13 Sep 2005 10:00 GMT
As SUV sales skyrocket along with fuel prices, environmental activists are taking to the streets to deflate tires on gas guzzlers. Bruce Gain reports from Paris.
Source: wired.com

Sierra Club Gets Behind the Wheel   13 Sep 2005 10:00 GMT
The environmental group, one of the auto industry's most persistent critics, throws its weight behind Ford's new hybrid SUV and hosts the debut of a new hybrid from Honda. John Gartner reports from San Francisco.
Source: wired.com

Daimler Chief Sees Mercedes Doing More With Less   13 Sep 2005 04:00 GMT
The incoming chairman of DaimlerChrysler signaled that he would impose a stringent cost-cutting regimen on the company's flagship Mercedes division.
Source: NY Times

Ford Labor Pact in Canada Calls for 1,100 Job Cuts   13 Sep 2005 04:00 GMT
The Ford Motor Company will cut 1,100 jobs in Canada by 2008 as part of a tentative agreement reach with the Canadian Auto Workers union.
Source: NY Times