The Ford brand is dropping its "Built for the Road Ahead" advertising campaign in favor of "Bold Moves," reports Autoweek.  Ford also has considered extending its vehicle warranty to six years from three years. But Ford does not plan to announce a warranty

With oil costs shattering records and gasoline prices causing concerns nationwide, savvy American consumers are increasingly turning to diesel-powered vehicles as a fuel-sipping alternative to gasoline, according to new research released today by the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF).

High gas prices are not just taking it toll on our pocketbook but are beginning to take a toll on our mental health, according to a psychologist Robert R. Butterworth Ph.D., who has been talking to motorists and who was quoted in Web MD talking about increasing "gas rage"

Nissan Motor Co.'s purchases of hybrid technology from Toyota Motor Corp. is only a stopgap measure, says CEO Carlos Ghosn. The company plans to buy components from Toyota to use in a hybrid Altima. Nissan plans to build that car at its plant in Smyrna, Tenn., to go on sale in late

Autoweek reports that Nearly 160,000 Ford, Mercury and Mazda SUVs are being recalled so padding can be strengthened to protect drivers' heads in crashes. The vehicles are 2005 Ford Escapes, Mercury Mariners and Mazda Tributes that are not equipped with side airbag curtains or sunroofs.

The ability to provide employees with access to affordable health care coverage was the main concern for member businesses according to a survey conducted by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association.

SEMA represents the $32 billion specialty automotive industry. Founded

Despite the perception of rising gas prices, U.S. consumers are still buying about the same proportion of new vehicles equipped with eight-, six- or four-cylinder engines as they did in the summer of 2005, according to the real-time retail transaction data from the Power Information

CarMax and Experian Automotive announced today that consumers can now access Experian's AutoCheck vehicle histories on all CarMax used vehicles. The agreement allows customers browsing carmax.com, or shopping at any CarMax superstore, to instantly review an online AutoCheck vehicle

A recent Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive Personal Finance Poll reveals that one-third (33%) of U.S. adults who plan to purchase or lease a new vehicle say they are most likely to seriously consider an alternative-fueled vehicle for their next purchase. Most (92%) of

Nissan announced that its Infiniti luxury brand will launch across the European market during 2008. The announcement was made in Tokyo by President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, during a press conference for the 2005 fiscal year results.

Launched in the US and Canada in 1989, Infiniti

The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) encourages drivers to make the safest choices when it comes to their vehicle. Each year the last week of April is dedicated to tire care and as the fifth annual National Tire Safety Week is kicked off tomorrow, RMA along with more than 14,000

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today declared highway traffic deaths a "national tragedy" and called on all Americans to respond by wearing safety belts, using motorcycle helmets and driving sober.

According to a preliminary report from the Department

As fuel prices climb, Chrysler Group passes along tips to help customers maximize the fuel economy of their vehicles.

While Chrysler Group is working to improve the fuel economy of its vehicles through technologies available today such as Multi-Displacement System, more efficient

Driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes and near-crashes, according to a landmark research report released today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI).

Nearly 80 percent of crashes and

The price of a gallon of gasoline moved sharply higher this week as uncertainties about supplies caused speculators to bid up the prices of crude oil and gasoline futures, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch.

The average price of regular self-serve in Texas jumped 10.3 cents

With gas prices on the rise and the Summer travel season approaching, Americans will be spending more time on the road. To ease the pain at the pump and clean the environment, Ford has some ideas on how to increase fuel economy.

Fuel efficiency experts, including Ford Motor Company's

After 78 days and 18,467 miles, John and Helen Taylor have set a Guinness World Record for Fuel Efficiency after successfully driving around-the globe using less than 25 tanks of Shell gasoline and averaging an impressive 52.1 miles per gallon. The Taylors challenge began on January

The Hyundai Entourage has        earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest honor        - the gold "TOP SAFETY PICK" award - the best rating ever for        a minivan in a recent evaluation by the Institute. Entourage is also the        first Hyundai

Higher gas prices might not force families to postpone or cancel vacation plans this summer, but that doesn't mean people haven't noticed -- and complained about -- the higher prices, which are expected to be 25 cents higher than last summer's record highs.

John McCarthy, president

The Kia Sedona and Subaru Impreza are the best performers           in a group of minivans and small cars recently evaluated by the Insurance           Institute for Highway Safety. The Sedona is the first minivan to earn           the Institute's TOP SAFETY PICK award, and the Impreza