Fatality Rate On The Rise   21 Apr 2006 13:34 GMT
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today declared highway traffic deaths a "national tragedy" and called on all Americans to respond by wearing safety belts, using motorcycle helmets and driving sober. According to a preliminary report from the Department
Source: CarKB

Tips for Saving Fuel From Chrysler Group   21 Apr 2006 13:27 GMT
As fuel prices climb, Chrysler Group passes along tips to help customers maximize the fuel economy of their vehicles. While Chrysler Group is working to improve the fuel economy of its vehicles through technologies available today such as Multi-Displacement System, more efficient
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Findings of Research on Real-World Driver Behavior, Distraction, and Crash   21 Apr 2006 13:22 GMT
Driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes and near-crashes, according to a landmark research report released today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). Nearly 80 percent of crashes and
Source: CarKB

Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gas Prices Surge with More Increases Expected   21 Apr 2006 13:17 GMT
The price of a gallon of gasoline moved sharply higher this week as uncertainties about supplies caused speculators to bid up the prices of crude oil and gasoline futures, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of regular self-serve in Texas jumped 10.3 cents
Source: CarKB

Ecodriving Tips To Save Fuel   21 Apr 2006 13:15 GMT
With gas prices on the rise and the Summer travel season approaching, Americans will be spending more time on the road. To ease the pain at the pump and clean the environment, Ford has some ideas on how to increase fuel economy. Fuel efficiency experts, including Ford Motor Company's
Source: CarKB

Twist in the Intrigue at VW May Help Chief Keep His Job   21 Apr 2006 04:00 GMT
The influential chairman of Volkswagen's supervisory board said that he expected the embattled chief executive, Bernd Pischetsrieder, to win a contract extension.
Source: NY Times

G.M. Cut Loss in Quarter, but Increased Its Inventory   21 Apr 2006 04:00 GMT
The results provided a much-needed breakthrough for a company battered by accounting missteps and doubts about the its fate and that of its chief executive.
Source: NY Times

Ford Reports Steepest Loss Since 2001   21 Apr 2006 04:00 GMT
The Ford Motor Company today reported a $1.2 billion loss for the first three months of the year.
Source: NY Times

Married Couple Sets Guinness World Record for Fuel Efficiency   20 Apr 2006 13:00 GMT
After 78 days and 18,467 miles, John and Helen Taylor have set a Guinness World Record for Fuel Efficiency after successfully driving around-the globe using less than 25 tanks of Shell gasoline and averaging an impressive 52.1 miles per gallon. The Taylors challenge began on January
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Fuel-Saving Tips   20 Apr 2006 07:00 GMT
Expert's advice about saving gas focus on reducing the energy used by vehicles.
Source: MSN