'G II' Model Added to Mazda Carol Series in Japan   18 Jul 2006 23:11 GMT
In Japan Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the addition of the "G II" model to the Mazda Carol micro-mini range. The Carol series has earned a warm reception especially among women, as an everyday runabout. Sales begin today at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers
Source: CarKB

Cheaper Insurance For Bio-Ethanol Ford Focus   18 Jul 2006 23:08 GMT
Customers in Britain insuring their Ford Focus FFV with Ford Insure from today will enjoy a discount of at least 15 per cent over equivalent petrol-only models, announced Ford. This means a 1.8-litre Ford Focus FFV LX kept in Taunton , Somerset – where the first Ford FFVs were
Source: CarKB

Fuel Economy Stuck in Neutral   18 Jul 2006 13:15 GMT
Despite the move to hybrids, lighter weight materials and the ability to turn off cylinders, vehicles on the road suck up just as much gas as ever. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Ford's Chinese Partner To Launch Economy Car In September, U.S. Exports Possible   17 Jul 2006 20:53 GMT
Autoweek reports that Changan Automobile Group, Ford Motor Co.'s Chinese production partner, will launch a small economy car in September that it wants eventually to export to the United States. Changan would join a small stampede of Chinese automakers with ambitions to sell cars
Source: CarKB

Oil's Not Well in Canadian Sands   17 Jul 2006 14:00 GMT
The Bush administration looks north to increase its petroleum supply, but the price of extracting crude from oil sands is skyrocketing. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Oil's Not Well in Canadian Sands   17 Jul 2006 14:00 GMT
The Bush Administration looks north to increase its oil supply, but the price of extracting oil from sands is skyrocketing. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Toyota Announces Pricing for 2007 Corolla   17 Jul 2006 12:49 GMT
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2007 Corolla. Corolla will be a carryover for the 2007 model year and will arrive at dealerships in August. The Corolla offers three model grades for 2007: the CE, the sporty S and
Source: CarKB

Europe’s Most Economical Five-Seater: The New Polo BlueMotion   17 Jul 2006 12:47 GMT
Volkswagen has released the new Polo BlueMotion, one of the the most economical cars of its class in Europe. Average fuel consumption of the 5-seater: 3.9 liter/100 km. On the highway it consumes just 3.2 liter. Either way: With fuel consumption of under 4.0 liter per 100 km this
Source: CarKB

Behind the Wheel: A Wind That Blew In and Breezed Out   15 Jul 2006 06:10 GMT
The forthcoming replacement for the Lincoln Zephyr is a microcosm of the seemingly unending missteps that have plagued Lincoln since the dawn of the 21st century.
Source: NY Times

Town Car’s Next Stop: Retirement   15 Jul 2006 06:10 GMT
The ubiquitous black-car transportation for executives and Lincoln’s best seller since its debut as a 1981 model will soon be joining many of its owners in retirement.
Source: NY Times