Behind the Wheel: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450: A Magic Bus Among the Mastodons   05 Aug 2006 16:37 GMT
Rather than being a knockoff, the GL450 is actually quite the trendsetter and among the quickest, creamiest-driving big trucks this reviewer ever tested.
Source: NY Times

Collecting: Their Motorcycles Are in the Mail   05 Aug 2006 16:37 GMT
On Monday at the Sturgis motorcycle rally in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Postal Service will issue a set of four stamps that depict classic American bikes.
Source: NY Times

Technology: Simply Amazing! (The Promises, Not the Gas Savings)   05 Aug 2006 16:37 GMT
Claims of astounding mileage gains have increased as gizmos promising gas savings have proliferated, draining the pockets of gullible drivers seeking relief from high gas prices.
Source: NY Times

People: America’s Elder Statesman of Speed   05 Aug 2006 16:37 GMT
An exhibit that opened last month at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, “John Fitch: An American Racing Hero,” pays tribute to this long, diverse career.
Source: NY Times

Ford Truck Recall   04 Aug 2006 14:02 GMT
Ford announced today that it is supplementing the 2005 speed control deactivation system recall to include certain speed control-equipped gas or natural gas 1994-2002 F-250 through F-550 F-Super Duty trucks, 2000-2002 Excursions, 1994-1996 Econoline vans and 1996-2002 E-450 vans,
Source: CarKB

Fuel-Efficient Cars Help Toyota to Strong Profits   04 Aug 2006 04:00 GMT
Toyota passed Ford Motor Company in July sales to rank as the second-biggest automaker behind General Motors.
Source: NY Times

Apple and 3 Automakers Plan Alliances on iPod Use   04 Aug 2006 04:00 GMT
The iPod will be compatible with more than 70 percent of the new 2007 model vehicles sold in the United States, Apple said.
Source: NY Times

Chrysler Employee Price Plus Extended   03 Aug 2006 12:10 GMT
Chrysler Employee Price Plus ExtendedChrysler's Employee Pricing Plus program that was to expire on July 31st has been extended through August 31st. To refresh your memory, employee pricing is available to everyone. Plus, consumers have the choice of no-interest financing for 36 months
Source: CarKB

"The Big Three" GM, Toyota and Honda?   03 Aug 2006 12:09 GMT
The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers released their July U.S. sales numbers yesterday, with Toyota posting an 11.7 percent year-over-year increase, which helped them surpass Ford as the overall No.2 best-selling automaker for the month. Meanwhile, Honda surpassed Chrysler
Source: CarKB

Jeep Recalls 830,000 Liberty's For Steering Problem   03 Aug 2006 12:08 GMT
Reuters reported that Chrysler Group on Wednesday said it would recall an estimated 832,500 Jeep Liberty vehicles because of a potential steering problem. Chrysler said that, in some of the vehicles, a ball joint in the the front suspension was prone to excessive wear and coming
Source: CarKB