Ford Donates 150 Vehicles to Aid in Hurricane Relief Efforts   08 Sep 2005 13:56 GMT
Ford Motor Company has dispatched approximately $2 million worth of used trucks, vans and SUVs into the hurricane-ravaged areas of Louisiana and Mississippi. About 150 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles from regional auctions were donated by Ford to the relief operations. "The ...
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HP and U.K. telco BT sign five-year deal with Hertz Europe   08 Sep 2005 06:24 GMT
Hewlett-Packard Co. and London-based telecommunications company BT will provide a wide range of IT and networking services to Hertz Europe Ltd.
Source: Computerworld

CT 'Clean Car' Tax on Larger Vehicles Threatens Safety and Vehicle Choice   08 Sep 2005 00:51 GMT
Potential regulations from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CTDEP) will single out and unfairly penalize families, farmers, small business owners, boaters and other recreational enthusiasts simply for having the audacity to buy the vehicles they need. "This ...
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2006 Acura TL Luxury Sedan Combines Performance, Styling and Technology   07 Sep 2005 14:14 GMT
The 2006 Acura TL performance luxury sedan features a potent powertrain, a track tuned suspension and distinctive styling designed to solidify it's place as the leader in the luxury sedan segment. Its driver-oriented cockpit contains an assortment of class-leading technology ...
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Vehicle Maintenance Tips to Conserve Fuel as Much as Possible   07 Sep 2005 14:10 GMT
Southern California is now being affected by last week's wrath of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast. The Automobile Club of Southern California is urging motorists to conserve fuel and adopt the most fuel-efficient driving style possible in the next weeks and months. The Auto ...
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Global Alliance for Hybrid Drive Development: BMW, DaimlerChrysler and GM   07 Sep 2005 14:08 GMT
The BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation today signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance of equals for the joint development of hybrid drive systems. The three global automakers are cooperating in order to pool their ...
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Toyota Enhances Pre-crash Safety System With Driver-monitoring Function   07 Sep 2005 14:07 GMT
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announced today that it has developed a new version of its Pre-crash Safety System that provides early warning of an imminent collision when it detects the driver is likely not looking straight ahead. This new feature - response to data that suggests that ...
Source: CarKB

My Dream Date With the Ford GT   07 Sep 2005 10:00 GMT
No matter how many laps you drive in a video game, nothing can prepare you for the experience of getting behind the wheel of a really fast car. Commentary by Mark McClusky.
Source: wired.com

Huge Ford Recall   07 Sep 2005 07:00 GMT
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Source: MSN

MCI's SkyTel Launches Vehicle-Tracking Device for Parents of Teen Drivers   07 Sep 2005 01:43 GMT
MCI, Inc.'s SkyTel unit today announced the launch of SkyTel SkyGuard, a vehicle-tracking device made especially for parents of teenage drivers. SkyGuard uses next-generation wireless and state-of-the-art GPS technologies to automatically collect location, speed and other vehicle ...
Source: CarKB