Vital Signs: Risk: In S.U.V., Children Aren't Necessarily Safer   17 Jan 2006 04:00 GMT
Researchers say they have found little difference in injuries to children when looking at crashes involving passenger cars and S.U.V.'s.
Source: NY Times

Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2006 FX35 and FX45   16 Jan 2006 14:35 GMT
Infiniti today announced 2006 model year pricing on the Infiniti FX crossover SUV. For the 2006 model year, the FX receives an exterior facelift with new grille, bumper, wheel design and three new colors. In addition, all 2006 FX models add standard features, including a ...
Source: CarKB

Volkswagen In Favour Of Increasing Addition Of Bioethanol To Petrol   16 Jan 2006 14:34 GMT
In International Green Week Volkswagen is pressing the case for the increasing addition of bioethanol to petrol. The objective throughout is to reduce the use of fossil energy resources by replacing them with regenerative fuels. This helps to preserve existing mineral oil ...
Source: CarKB

Ford Escape Hybrid And Mercury Mariner Hybrid Cut Taxes And Fuel Costs   16 Jan 2006 14:31 GMT
The cost of owning a hybrid vehicle has become even more attractive. Buyers of the Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid now will realize significant tax savings. Ford put the first SUV hybrid on the road today – the Escape Hybrid – and plans to sell 250,000 hybrids a ...
Source: CarKB

Autos on Monday | Technology: Fancier Wrappers for Next-Wave Hybrids   16 Jan 2006 04:00 GMT
Automakers seem to be reserving their warmest feelings for powertrains that team electric motors with petroleum-burning engines.
Source: NY Times

First Glance: Mercedes Arrives With a Bigger S.U.V.   15 Jan 2006 16:08 GMT
The attempt to give attitude to the hood and grill conflict with the smoother proportions of the long body, and the result is unsatisfying.
Source: NY Times

The Reality Show   15 Jan 2006 04:00 GMT
While luxury automakers introduced titillating high-performance cars last week at the North American International Auto Show, it was mostly a reality show for real people who need real transportation.
Source: NY Times

Ford touts F-Series trucks as mobile offices   13 Jan 2006 14:00 GMT
Ford, Microsoft and Stargate Mobile have teamed up to offer a mobile office on wheels in Ford’s F-Series trucks. The system includes a ruggedized Tablet PC, GPS navivation and broadband access and will be available later this year as a $3,000 dealer-installed option.

Source: Computerworld

All-New 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Debuts At North American International Auto Show   11 Jan 2006 21:21 GMT
The all-new 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe made its North American debut today at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). With its segment-leading standard safety technologies, all-new unibody SUV platform, bold new styling, a choice of fuel-efficient V6 powertrains, and ...
Source: CarKB

Chevrolet Announces Aggressive Pricing On All-New 2007 Tahoe   11 Jan 2006 21:17 GMT
Chevrolet today announced the all-new Tahoe will be priced at $33,990 for the LS model equipped with a standard 5.3L engine. This new vehicle is priced approximately $2,000 below its predecessor. The 2007 Tahoe goes on sale at Chevrolet dealers across the country today. The ...
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