Diesels Under Pressure   20 Jun 2006 06:00 GMT
U.S auto manufacturers don't quite embrace the diesel engine, not the way they do in Europe. From Forbes.com
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New Side Impact Crash Test Results: Impala, Avalon Are Top Large Car Performers   19 Jun 2006 15:32 GMT
The redesigned Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon, both equipped with standard side airbags, earn top ratings of good in side crash tests that simulate an impact from an SUV or pickup truck. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted side tests of eight large family
Source: CarKB

Volkswagen Cuts Jetta Price   19 Jun 2006 15:29 GMT
Autoweek reports Volkswagen is abandoning its strategy of moving the Jetta upmarket and will remove content from the vehicle for the 2007 model year, slashing the price $1,410. Adrian Hallmark, executive vice president of Volkswagen of America Inc., said lowering the price of the
Source: CarKB

Earnhardt Auto Group takes DealerSocket CRM platform for a drive   19 Jun 2006 13:00 GMT
The auto dealer group, which has dealerships in Texas and Arizona, settled on DealerSocket as its CRM platform and now has 500 workers using it regularly.

Source: Computerworld

Chevy Quiz: How Many SS's Are in Excess?   17 Jun 2006 06:25 GMT
After disappearing for many years, the famous SS nameplate is now plastered on nearly every car in the Chevy lineup.
Source: NY Times

Motoring: The In-Car Camera Never Blinks (but Viewers Flinch)   17 Jun 2006 06:25 GMT
A study that used in-car video cameras to monitor the habits of drivers found that distractions cause accidents. Who knew?
Source: NY Times

Technology : Using Ceramics, Brakes Are Light but Cost Is Heavy   17 Jun 2006 06:25 GMT
Ceramic brakes are lighter and withstand heat better than those made of iron, but they can cost as much as a new car.
Source: NY Times

Collecting : A Can't-Miss Investment That Missed: The Case of the 'Last Convertible'   17 Jun 2006 06:25 GMT
Even three decades later many of the people who bought the "can't miss" collectible have never recouped their investments.
Source: NY Times

Plug-In Hybrids Accelerate   16 Jun 2006 21:10 GMT
Toyota toys with the technology, and Minnesota waits with checkbook in hand. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

How to Save Money at the Pump   15 Jun 2006 13:03 GMT
Everyone is looking to save money on their gasoline spending with the cost of commuting, running errands, or vacationing by car rising sharply with higher gasoline prices. With the summer driving season here, there are some easy things consumers can do that will go a long way in helping
Source: CarKB