Obstacles block real-time traffic data in U.S.   30 Jun 2006 13:59 GMT
The Autoweek reports that the navigation system with real-time traffic data -- first introduced in the Acura RL as a standard feature - has an obstacle. The system displays icons where crashes and other incidents occur. It has color-coding for roadways, to show how freely traffic
Source: CarKB

Study: Cell phone talkers as bad as drunken drivers   30 Jun 2006 13:00 GMT
People who talk on cell phones while driving, even if using hands-free devices, are as impaired as drunken drivers, researchers said.

Source: Computerworld

U.S. Cars Unappealing   30 Jun 2006 11:45 GMT
Foreign autos nearly sweep a survey of Americans who recently purchased vehicles. Plus: Volume production of ethanol from agricultural waste is on the horizon. In Autopia. . In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Ford Reverses on Hybrids   29 Jun 2006 13:06 GMT
The car company shifts focus to a flex-fuel vehicle less than a year after promising hybrids. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Honda Announces Civic Type S For Europe   29 Jun 2006 12:55 GMT
Honda Motor Europe Ltd. announced the new Civic Type S, a 3-door hatchback which is the latest model in the transformation of Honda’s iconic C-segment brand into a premium, individual, sporty range. Sales are expected to commence in early 2007. This new model makes its world
Source: CarKB

GM Expects Operations Turnaround by Buying Out Almost 30,000 Employees   29 Jun 2006 12:49 GMT
General Motors has announced plans to buyout or offer an early retirement package to an estimated 30,000 hourly employees. GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner says the deal will help General Motors reduce their structural costs from 34 percent of revenue in 2005 to 25 percent of revenue
Source: CarKB

Chicago: 'Live Green, Go Yellow' During Summer Travel   29 Jun 2006 12:42 GMT
Aside from the chaos of planning and packing for a family road trip this summer, General Motors brings the nation’s petroleum consumption to the forefront by providing facts about the benefits of driving flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and using alternative fuels such as E85
Source: CarKB

America's Auto Companies To Double Renewable Fuel Vehicle Production   29 Jun 2006 12:38 GMT
America’s automotive companies today announced plans to double annual production of vehicles capable of running on renewable fuels to two million cars and trucks by 2010. The production increase by DaimlerChrysler, Ford and General Motors represents the single largest commitment
Source: CarKB

Biofuel Taxes May Fall Fast   28 Jun 2006 16:06 GMT
Cutting fees is a smart way to promote clean, domestically produced fuel. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Number of Consumers Selling SUVs on Cars.com Continues to Rise   28 Jun 2006 12:46 GMT
Cars.com reports that large SUVs posted for sale by owner have risen dramatically over the last several years and now make up a larger portion of the total number of ads listed for sale by owner. The increase in large SUVs for sale by owner on Cars.com was calculated by taking
Source: CarKB