Around the Block: 2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: Looks Plump But Feels Fit   30 Apr 2006 04:00 GMT
The old Jetta was trim and compact, with chunky good proportions. The new one is so big and amorphous they should have called it Jetta the Hutt.
Source: NY Times

Challenging Toyota's Hybrid Hegemony   29 Apr 2006 05:08 GMT
Toyota's market domination of the entire class of eco-friendly vehicles is coming under assault from some of the auto industry's top engineers.
Source: NY Times

Hyundai Chairman Accused of Embezzling   29 Apr 2006 04:00 GMT
Prosecutors said Chung Mong Koo had set up a $105 million slush fund to bribe officials and politicians.
Source: NY Times

G.M. Chief's Pay Cut Nearly in Half Last Year   29 Apr 2006 04:00 GMT
Rick Wagoner made $5.5 million in 2005, down from $10.1 million in 2004, G.M. said.
Source: NY Times

Ford dropping 'Built for the Road Ahead' campaign   28 Apr 2006 14:06 GMT
The Ford brand is dropping its "Built for the Road Ahead" advertising campaign in favor of "Bold Moves," reports Autoweek.  Ford also has considered extending its vehicle warranty to six years from three years. But Ford does not plan to announce a warranty
Source: CarKB

Demand for Diesel Cars and SUVs Jumped 31 Percent in 2005   28 Apr 2006 14:01 GMT
With oil costs shattering records and gasoline prices causing concerns nationwide, savvy American consumers are increasingly turning to diesel-powered vehicles as a fuel-sipping alternative to gasoline, according to new research released today by the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF).
Source: CarKB

Gas Prices Are Beginning to Affect Our Mental Health Says Psychologist   28 Apr 2006 13:56 GMT
High gas prices are not just taking it toll on our pocketbook but are beginning to take a toll on our mental health, according to a psychologist Robert R. Butterworth Ph.D., who has been talking to motorists and who was quoted in Web MD talking about increasing "gas rage"
Source: CarKB

Daimler Earnings Rise Despite Setbacks   28 Apr 2006 04:00 GMT
DaimlerChrysler said Thursday that its earnings rose slightly in the first quarter despite heavy losses in the Mercedes-Benz division and signs of weakness at Chrysler.
Source: NY Times

Q&A: GM security chief on vulnerability disclosures, remediation   27 Apr 2006 14:00 GMT
Eric Litt, the CISO at General Motors Corp., weighed in about responsible vulnerability disclosure and patching practices, as well as offering advice on what vendors can do to make his job easier when it comes to patching vulnerable systems.

Source: Computerworld

Nissan to Buy Components From Toyota For a Hybrid Altima   27 Apr 2006 13:35 GMT
Nissan Motor Co.'s purchases of hybrid technology from Toyota Motor Corp. is only a stopgap measure, says CEO Carlos Ghosn. The company plans to buy components from Toyota to use in a hybrid Altima. Nissan plans to build that car at its plant in Smyrna, Tenn., to go on sale in late
Source: CarKB