New Volkswagen Engine Family Improves Efficiency   05 Oct 2005 00:12 GMT
The Volkswagen Group is developing a new family of 4-cylinder TDI engines in the context of a modular strategy which will prepare the diesel engines for future, more stringent regulations as well as for world-wide service. The engines will first be used in 2007 and, with a total ...
Source: CarKB

Help Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Vehicle Maintenance   05 Oct 2005 00:10 GMT
Each fall, the leaves burst into color, the air gets crisper, and motorists hit the road for vacations, scenic color tours, the annual cider mill jaunt, and tailgate parties galore. Whether they're picking apples or pumpkins, record fuel prices are making motorists more concerned ...
Source: CarKB

Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2006 G35 Coupe   05 Oct 2005 00:09 GMT
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today announced 2006 model year pricing on the Infiniti G35 coupe. For the 2006 model year, the G35 coupe continues to add refinements, including new standard bi-xenon headlights and revised taillights; available Rear ...
Source: CarKB

Nissan Develops New Advanced Safety Vehicle   05 Oct 2005 00:07 GMT
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced today that it has developed a third-generation Advanced Safety Vehicle (ASV) installed with a Nissan-developed vehicle-to-vehicle communications system which alerts the driver to potential collisions in five common driving scenarios. The driver ...
Source: CarKB

Big S.U.V.'s Lag in Sales, Hindered by Gas Cost   04 Oct 2005 04:00 GMT
Sales of sport utility vehicles fell 43 percent last month as consumers reacted to surging gasoline prices and auto companies ended discount offers.
Source: NY Times

Mercedes-Benz USA Records 2005 Highest September on Record   04 Oct 2005 00:59 GMT
For the fourth consecutive month, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported a record breaking month for sales volume. With new vehicle sales of 17,552 units, MBUSA records its highest September on record, bringing its year-to-date sales total to 156,244 vehicles. The volume leading ...
Source: CarKB

Ford's U.S. Sales Declined in September 2005   04 Oct 2005 00:57 GMT
Ford Motor Company reported lower vehicle sales in September. Continued strong sales of Ford's new cars and crossover utilities could not offset the undertow created by this summer's sales surge. Most of Ford's other models experienced sharp declines in September following sales ...
Source: CarKB

Suzuki Reports Record-Setting Month September 2005   04 Oct 2005 00:55 GMT
American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) automotive division continued its strong sales growth, reporting September sales of 7,131 units; up 41 percent over the previous September and Suzuki's best September in its history. Calendar year 2005 to-date sales are up 11 percent compared to ...
Source: CarKB

Parallel Processing   03 Oct 2005 14:00 GMT
Editorial: Examining what's happened in other industries can yield valuable insight into the maturation of IT, writes Don Tennant.
Source: Computerworld

Engine Ratings Get a New Equalizer   03 Oct 2005 04:00 GMT
A recent change in the procedures for measuring horsepower is leveling the field for bragging rights.
Source: NY Times