Findings: A Cool Ride That Saves Gas   07 Mar 2006 04:00 GMT
Some government researchers have come up with a new idea for improving fuel economy — the cool seat.
Source: NY Times

DaimlerChrysler Suspends Employees in Bribery Inquiry   07 Mar 2006 04:00 GMT
DaimlerChrysler has dismissed or suspended several employees after an internal investigation uncovered evidence that its executives paid bribes in Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe.
Source: NY Times

Volkswagen displays the Eos study at the CeBIT   06 Mar 2006 14:33 GMT
At the CeBIT exhibition starting 9 March 2006, Volkswagen will be presenting a study on the Eos, in which tomorrow's multimedia and communication functions can be seen today. The Eos study, which was created in collaboration with Microsoft, will be on display at the Microsoft stand
Source: CarKB

General Motors to Sell 17 Percent Equity Stake in Suzuki   06 Mar 2006 14:29 GMT
General Motors  today announced it would reduce its equity stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. from 20.4 percent to 3.0 percent, by selling 92.36 million shares. The strategic alliance between GM and Suzuki will continue. GM plans to sell these Suzuki shares, representing 17.4 percent
Source: CarKB

New crash tests: BMW & Lexus earn 'Top Safety Pick,' but Ford Fusion disappoints   06 Mar 2006 14:16 GMT
Crashworthiness evaluations for seven new or redesigned midsize car models reflect performance in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's front, side, and rear impact tests. The models include three moderately priced cars — Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, and Pontiac G6. The
Source: CarKB

Autos on Monday | Technology: Test Cars Keep Returning to a Town's Icy Embrace   06 Mar 2006 04:00 GMT
Regular spring visitors to the town of Kapuskasing, a remote Ontario outpost, are not sun-seeking vacationers but engineers with test vehicles from G.M., Toyota and other automakers.
Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel: Aston Martin V-8 Vantage: Polish for Your Persona: $120,000   05 Mar 2006 04:00 GMT
The new Aston Martin offers an opportunity to impress offspring.
Source: NY Times

A Style Fest in Switzerland   05 Mar 2006 04:00 GMT
This year's Salon International de l'Automobile shows how automakers have rediscovered something they ignored at considerable cost: consumers want more stylish cars.
Source: NY Times

Lexus Shows Advanced Safety Technologies for New LS at Geneva   03 Mar 2006 15:21 GMT
Lexus unveiled today advanced safety technologies—including the world's first Rear Pre-crash Safety System—for the new LS at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. The new LS employs a newly developed 4.6-liter V8 engine and the world's first
Source: CarKB

Honda Plans to Increase Production in U.S.   03 Mar 2006 15:07 GMT
Honda may expand its Alabama plant or add a new plant in North America in order to meet the rising demand for its fuel efficient models, reports Bloomberg. High demand for Civics has resulted in a shortage of the model, and Honda will look to import the models from Japan and the U.K.
Source: CarKB