Honda Announces Pricing of Natural Gas-Powered 2006 Civic GX   17 May 2006 14:20 GMT
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced the pricing of the completely redesigned 2006 Honda Civic GX. The 2006 Civic GX, which achieves an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 28/39 miles per gasoline-gallon equivalent, goes on sale today with an MSRP of $24,440. Currently
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AutoPacific Announces 2006 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards   17 May 2006 14:15 GMT
A study released today by an automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. summarizes the results of its 2006 model year owner satisfaction research. AutoPacific's VSA (Vehicle Satisfaction Award) study is an industry benchmark for objectively measuring how satisfied an owner is with
Source: CarKB

GM raises stickers on Silverado and Sierra trucks   16 May 2006 17:38 GMT
After a price cut when its 2006 models were introduced last fall and another, bigger slash in January, General Motors has taken to raising stickers again. GM has boosted the prices on its best-selling line of vehicles, the full-sized Chevrolet Silverado pickups. It also increased
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Law Enforcement Gears up for 'Click It or Ticket' May 15-June 4   16 May 2006 17:36 GMT
More than 350 law enforcement agencies throughout California will be out in force during the next three weeks as part of the statewide "Click It or Ticket" seat belt campaign. The annual mobilization -- which runs May 15 through June 4, 2006 -- is designed to increase seat
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New 007 Car: Aston Martin   16 May 2006 06:00 GMT
James Bond types must be suitably snobby regarding their cars, comparing them to women. Here's a peek at the latest to be featured in a Bond film, the "black tie version" of Astin Martin's DB9 sports car. From Forbes.com.
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GM Ending Production of Hummer H1   15 May 2006 13:55 GMT
General Motors Corp. said Friday that production of the huge SUV, the civilian version of the military Humvee with poor sales, will end in June. GM sold 374 H1s in 2005, down 16 percent from 2004. GM will continue to build the H2 and H3 sport-utility vehicles under the Hummer brand.
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A Warning for Prom-Goers and Grads: Don't Drink And Drive   15 May 2006 13:49 GMT
Partying during and after proms and following graduation ceremonies can have serious consequences if alcohol is involved, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Recent years have seen a sharp increase in the number of underage drinking-related crashes resulting in
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10 SUVs That Sip Fuel Like a Bird   15 May 2006 13:47 GMT
With some analysts predicting that gas prices will approach the $4.00/gallon mark this summer, current car shoppers are understandably obsessed with fuel mileage; yet better fuel economy often means less roominess and practicality. Such is the conundrum of real-world car buyers who
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EMC's focus still on virtualization, security   15 May 2006 13:00 GMT
EMC's focus still on virtualization, security

Source: Computerworld

Green Tech: Solution or Distraction? An Ethanol Reality Check   14 May 2006 04:00 GMT
Embraced by automakers and promoted by industry mascots like Corn Cob Bob, ethanol is ascendant. But the alcohol-based fuel won't soon replace gasoline.
Source: NY Times