Honda Civic Hybrid Awarded 'Best New Alternative Power'   23 Jan 2006 14:52 GMT
Honda's advanced technology leadership in the area of fuel efficiency and low-emission vehicles was recognized by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) with the Honda Civic Hybrid being named the "Best New Alternative Power" vehicle for 2006. Honda was the first ...
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Attorney that Won Major Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company to Appear on CNN   23 Jan 2006 14:48 GMT
Brad Lakin will appear on tonight's broadcast of Anderson Cooper 360. Lakin won a $43 million verdict on behalf of his clients against Ford Motor Company, in a car fire case that caught the attention of the nation last April. Many people still remember the crash where a St. Louis ...
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Behind the Wheel: 2006 Saab 9-7X: G.M. Serves Up a Swedish Meatball   22 Jan 2006 03:52 GMT
This S.U.V. may not be Swedish, and it may not be a Saab through and through, but it ranks a couple of notches above a basic Chevy truck.
Source: NY Times

Pontiac G6 Starts 2006 With New Model   20 Jan 2006 14:55 GMT
After closing out 2005 with brisker sales than the rest of the mid-size car segment, the Pontiac G6 family of vehicles is expected to continue its growth in the new year with a game-changing new entry - a G6 retractable hardtop convertible. With GM’s recently announced pricing ...
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Gas Prices Continue Higher but at a Slower Rate   20 Jan 2006 14:52 GMT
Gasoline prices have risen for the third straight week, but at a slower rate, indicating that pump prices may be reaching a temporary plateau, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Prices this week rose between 2 and 5 cents per gallon, ...
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GM Certified Used Vehicles Offers Special Winter Rate Incentives   20 Jan 2006 14:50 GMT
GM Certified Used Vehicles, the top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand according to Autodata Corp., today announced a nationwide winter rate incentive program to drive additional traffic and sales to GM Certified dealerships. GM Certified posted its fourth ...
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Majority Killed in Teen Driver Crashes Are Passengers, Other Drivers   18 Jan 2006 17:32 GMT
The majority of people killed in teen driver crashes are people other than the teen driver themselves, according to a recent analysis of ten years of crash data by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The new analysis shows that young novice drivers comprise slightly more than ...
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Union Head Softens His Tone With Delphi   18 Jan 2006 04:00 GMT
The U.A.W. president, Ron Gettelfinger, called Delphi's decision to withdraw a bid for sharply lower wages and benefits a positive development.
Source: NY Times

Hybrid Owners a Step Closer to Knowing Tax Credit   17 Jan 2006 20:40 GMT
Automakers will soon be able to forecast how much a hybrid owner is eligible to deduct from his/her taxes under a new law issued by the IRS, reports USA Today. According to the IRS guidelines, automakers must now submit paperwork that ensures their vehicles follow certain rules ...
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Hybrids Dominate Vincentric's Best Value in America Awards   17 Jan 2006 20:32 GMT
Vincentric’s Best Value in America awards were announced today, with hybrid vehicles leading the way. The Toyota Prius, along with the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, the Honda Civic, and the Toyota Highlander each won the Best Value in America award in their segment. Other ...
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