Lutz Leaks Cadillac Plans for a New Sedan with a V12   22 May 2007 13:58 GMT
As Angus MacKenzie notes, these types of leaks are usually calculated. Bob Lutz is likely trying to build support within GM for this project. It's widely known in upper management that he wants Cadillac to go head to head with...
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With Gas Prices Soaring, Company Sticks It to Credit Cards   22 May 2007 13:52 GMT
With the $50 fill-up now common, fewer consumers pay with cash. This has hit convenience stores in the bottom line since they pay a percentage of the total transaction to credit-card companies. Now a two-year-old start-up, National Payment Card, aims...
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Bush’s Emissions Standards Amount to Nothing   22 May 2007 13:43 GMT
Standing in the Rose Garden last week, the president announced that he'd ordered four federal agencies to work together to devise regulations reducing greenhouse gases. He called for greater investments in alternative fuels. Yet he resolutely refused to give to...
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EPA Sets Clean Car Requirements for HOV Lanes   22 May 2007 13:42 GMT
For states that let clean cars drive in the HOV lanes, the EPA is setting new guidelines for both reduced emissions and energy efficiency. The requirements are: Vehicles must meet Tier 2 bin 5 standard (or cleaner) or the equally...
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Chrysler-Chinese Partnership at Risk   22 May 2007 13:09 GMT
Chrysler doesn't want its newfound independence from Daimler to impede a deal to develop smaller cars with Chinese manufacturer Chery. According to the Detroit News, Chery is reconsidering the deal because of Chrysler's sale to Cerebus Capital Management, but Chrysler...
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Helio Castroneves Takes the Pole for the Indy 500   21 May 2007 21:06 GMT
The lead changed three times in the final eight minutes of qualifying, but Team Penske’s Helio Castroneves overtook Andretti Green Racing’s Dario Franchitti to win the top qualifying position. The two-time Indy 500 winner took the poll on strategy. Under...
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Limited Edition Fiat 500 Sold Out   21 May 2007 21:06 GMT
The limited edition Fiat 500 has sold out months before it will reach dealerships in July. The much-publicized site dedicated to the model will no longer let you order the car online. The few that did get to put in...
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Honda Advances Clean Car Image With New Hybrid, FCX   21 May 2007 21:06 GMT
Honda continues to develop new fuel efficient vehicles to maintain its industry lead as the greenest car company. Next year Honda will lease a fuel cell vehicle that gets an equivalent of nearly 70 mpg -- if you happen to...
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Oceans Absorbing Less Carbon Dioxide   21 May 2007 21:06 GMT
As if we needed a new worry about global warming, a study from the Journal of Science shows that the ability of the southern oceans to absorb carbon dioxide has weakened significantly between 1981 and 2004. Oceans, plants and soil...
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Mercedes-Benz Vans in Second Life   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
You can now find Mercedes-Benz vans in the virtual world of Second Life. We are not talking about sleek luxury-brand Mercedes cars, though. Mercedes-Benz vans are mainly used in Europe and elsewhere as work vehicles, the kind used to deliver...
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