New Six-Cylinder In-Line Engine Powers The All New Volvo S80   31 Jan 2006 14:37 GMT
Together with the all new Volvo S80, Volvo Cars is unveiling an entirely new high-efficiency six-cylinder in-line engine. It features an advanced induction system that contributes to both good performance and impressive fuel efficiency. Several innovative solutions also make it ...
Source: CarKB

2007 GMC Yukon Denali Pricing and Features   31 Jan 2006 14:34 GMT
GMC today announced that the all-new 2007 Yukon Denali will be offered with an MSRP of $47,990 (including $875 destination freight charge), $5,685 less than the model it replaces. As announced previously, pricing for the base Yukon begins at $34,690. Yukon Denali exterior styling ...
Source: CarKB

New Study Claims Ethanol Made From Corn Reduces Fuel Consumption, Emissions   30 Jan 2006 14:01 GMT
The AIADA newsletter reported that a study published today by five researchers at the University of California-Berkeley claims the idea of ethanol being a more energy friendly substitute than gasoline is not entirely true, but ethanol made from corn can indeed reduce the overall ...
Source: CarKB

Lexus Announces Special Service Campaign on Certain RX 330 Vehicles   30 Jan 2006 13:58 GMT
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) announced today that it will launch a voluntary special service campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The campaign involves approximately 3,900 early 2004 model year Lexus RX 330 vehicles in the U.S. In certain early ...
Source: CarKB

Behind the Wheel: 2006 Dodge Dakota: Once a Lone Star, Now Part of a Crowd   28 Jan 2006 07:25 GMT
The Dakota makes a strong showing, but for a truck that created an entire new market, it no longer feels very fresh, new or innovative.
Source: NY Times

Around the Block: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider DuroCross: A Factory-Slammed Pickup   28 Jan 2006 07:25 GMT
Mechanically and dynamically, the Raider is not as special as it looks. And don't expect it to haul a lot more than attitude.
Source: NY Times

Auto Advertising in Newspapers on the Decline   27 Jan 2006 20:28 GMT
In a reflection of a major shift in media and advertising strategies this decade, auto-classified revenue in newspapers dropped significantly last month, and has steadily declined since 2004. According to the Wall Street Journal, a combination of web competition and changes in ...
Source: CarKB

Weekend Gas Watch; Prices Edge Higher   27 Jan 2006 20:25 GMT
Pump prices pushed upward as last week's decreases proved to be short lived, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.280 a gallon - up a penny since last week. Dallas has the highest average on the list at ...
Source: CarKB

New Study Claims Ethanol Made From Corn Reduces Fuel Consumption, Emissions   27 Jan 2006 20:24 GMT
The AIADA newsletter reported that a study published today by five researchers at the University of California-Berkeley claims the idea of ethanol being a more energy friendly substitute than gasoline is not entirely true, but ethanol made from corn can indeed reduce the overall ...
Source: CarKB

G.M. Posts Worst Loss Since 1992   27 Jan 2006 04:00 GMT
General Motors reported an $8.6 billion loss for 2005 on Thursday, rounding out one of the worst weeks in Detroit's recent memory.
Source: NY Times