Live at the blog: The Numb Ones (Palm Beach Post)

Live at the blog: The Numb Ones (Palm Beach Post)
A band s name can in many cases be as important as its songs. Would the Clash have made as big an impact if they were known as the Electric Poodles? Doubtful getting their feet in the door would ve been a lot more difficult.

GM prepares to triple cars made in India (Fort Wayne

GM prepares to triple cars made in India (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it plans to nearly triple the number of cars it produces in India to meet growing demand in the South Asian country.

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used Car
Carfax provides guidance and tips to help you spot vehicles with potential water damage.
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Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

2002 BMW 3 Series 330i Sport from UK and Ireland (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? General comments? It's easy to understand why these cars are so commonplace on the road, as they do pretty much everything you could ever want.

Briefs (Columbia Star)
Movies Last week, movie moguls Steven Spielberg, Jerry Katzenberg, and David Geffen sold DreamWorks SKG to Viacom s Paramount Pictures in a $1.6 billion cash and debt deal. Founded 11 years ago, DreamWorks had been sought by General Electric s NBC Universal for the past year. Viacom is payi

Reservoir collapse washes away landscapeAt least two homes, several cars

Reservoir collapse washes away landscapeAt least two homes, several cars lost, three children critically injured (The Southern Illinoisan)
LESTERVILLE, Mo. - Trucker Greg Coleman could barely believe what hit him. He was hauling a load of zinc down a highway in southeast Missouri when a wall of water emerged from the predawn darkness and slammed into his truck.

Toyota Starts Prius Hybrid Assembly in China (Logistics Management)
Toyota has started production of the Prius hybrid car in China with local joint venture partner FAW Group, with a goal of selling 3,000 vehicles in 2006. The Japanese automaker has taken the important first step to promote the gasoline-electric cars in China, one of the fastest-growing and world s largest car markets, as it aims to make hybrids a global standard for fuel-efficient vehicles.

The Truth About Fuel Economy Ratings
If your new car's actual fuel mileage does not match the fuel economy numbers on the window sticker, it's not necessarily your car's fault.
Ann Job

BMW working on steam-gas hybrid engine (Engadget)
The last time steam-powered autos were a major force on the roads, they were sharing the highways not just with gasoline-powered cars but with horses, wagons and various jury-rigged forms of transportation (sounds like what New York might look like if the subway strike goes through tomorrow). Now steam cars may be making a comeback, thanks to BMW, which is working on a hybrid engine that will

Mercury Milan offers comfort, nice equipment, performance (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
The all-new Mercury Milan midsize sedan has arrived for 2006. It's a modern, stylish, affordable four-door model that is one of two cars Mercury has introduced to take the place of the discontinued Sable in the brand's lineup (the other is the Montego, introduced last year).

SMART goes green with four new fortwo concepts (Autoblog)
Showing just how versatile the little SMART fortwo can be, the DaimlerChrysler-owned company has developed four vehicles using various experimental drivetrains to power the cars. The most impressive is the fortwo cdi diesel-electric hybrid that combines a 20kW electric motor with a 40-hp diesel to achieve an impressive 81 mpg. The hybrid can power the vehicle from a stop on its batteries,

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
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Preview: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Porsche's new mid-engine coupe builds on the Boxster S, but kicks it up a notch in the performance department.
Mike Meredith

Reservoir collapse in the Ozarks washes away homes, cars; three

Reservoir collapse in the Ozarks washes away homes, cars; three children injured (Jefferson City News Tribune)
LESTERVILLE, Mo. (AP) - Trucker Greg Coleman could barely believe what hit him. He was hauling a load of zinc down a highway in southeast Missouri when a wall of water emerged from the pre-dawn darkness and slammed into his truck.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
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SMART goes green with four new fortwo concepts (Autoblog)
Showing just how versatile the little SMART fortwo can be, the DaimlerChrysler-owned company has developed four vehicles using various experimental drivetrains to power the cars. The most impressive is the fortwo cdi diesel-electric hybrid that combines a 20kW electric motor with a 40-hp diesel to achieve an impressive 81 mpg. The hybrid can power the vehicle from a stop on its batteries,

Toyota Starts Prius Hybrid Assembly in China (Logistics Management)
Toyota has started production of the Prius hybrid car in China with local joint venture partner FAW Group, with a goal of selling 3,000 vehicles in 2006. The Japanese automaker has taken the important first step to promote the gasoline-electric cars in China, one of the fastest-growing and world s largest car markets, as it aims to make hybrids a global standard for fuel-efficient vehicles.

Ozarks Reservoir Collapse Washes Away Homes, Cars (ABC 13 Toledo)

Ozarks Reservoir Collapse Washes Away Homes, Cars (ABC 13 Toledo)
(Missouri - AP, December 14, 2005) - Trucker Greg Coleman could barely believe what hit him. He was hauling a load of zinc down a highway in southeast Missouri when a wall of water emerged from the predawn darkness and slammed into his truck.

SMART goes green with four new fortwo concepts (Autoblog)
Showing just how versatile the little SMART fortwo can be, the DaimlerChrysler-owned company has developed four vehicles using various experimental drivetrains to power the cars. The most impressive is the fortwo cdi diesel-electric hybrid that combines a 20kW electric motor with a 40-hp diesel to achieve an impressive 81 mpg. The hybrid can power the vehicle from a stop on its batteries,

EPA to act on air quality standards next week (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The Bush administration must decide by next week whether to change standards limiting tiny particles emitted by power plants and cars, and environmental groups fear the rules won't go far enough to protect public health.

Reservoir collapse in the Ozarks washes away homes, cars; three children injured (Kansas City Star)
LESTERVILLE, Mo. - Trucker Greg Coleman could barely believe what hit him. He was hauling a load of zinc down a highway in southeast Missouri when a wall of water emerged from the pre-dawn darkness and slammed into his truck.

GM prepares to triple cars made in India (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it plans to nearly triple the number of cars it produces in India to meet growing demand in the South Asian country.

[Editorial] Hyundai Motors Pins Hopes on Partnership with LS, LG

[Editorial] Hyundai Motors Pins Hopes on Partnership with LS, LG (donga.com)
Hyundai-Kia Motors, LS Group, and LG Chemical are pursuing the formation of a strategic partnership to catch up to hybrid cars made by Japanese auto makers. LS Group will develop cutting-edge electric devices including power trains and lines.

For Kurds, Campaign Gets Violent (Washington Post)
DAHUK, Iraq -- When more than 5,000 rioters ransacked and torched the Kurdistan Islamic Union office in this northern Iraqi city last week, their message seemed as clear as the electric-blue graffiti left on the building's blackened shell. While the KDP and the PUK have occasionally fought...

For Kurds, Campaign Gets Violent (Washington Post) DAHUK, Iraq --

For Kurds, Campaign Gets Violent (Washington Post)
DAHUK, Iraq -- When more than 5,000 rioters ransacked and torched the Kurdistan Islamic Union office in this northern Iraqi city last week, their message seemed as clear as the electric-blue graffiti left on the building's blackened shell.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
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Boca man gets a charge out of his second all-electric car (Boca Raton News)
While bureaucrats haggle about the expediency of automobiles powered by hydrogen, electricity or gasoline-electric combinations, Richard Newman of Boca Raton is far ahead of the pack.

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

Jets' Robertson Is Driven; His Cars Show How Far (New York Times)
Dewayne Robertson's cars are the external evidence of an internal drive that has transported him from a humble upbringing in Memphis to the N.F.L.

U.S.: Oil prices may torment consumers for years to come (Inside Bay Area)
WASHINGTON Oil prices will remain near or above $50 a barrel for years and force a shift to more fuel-efficient cars and alternative fuels, the government said Monday, discarding earlier

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
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High on hybrid vehicles (New York Daily News) By now,

High on hybrid vehicles (New York Daily News)
By now, you would think that there was no mystery left about hybrid cars. With celebrity converts such as Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, and with gas prices in the stratosphere, everyone must know someone with a self-charging gas/electric vehicles.

U.S. oil prices will stay high, shift to fuel-efficient cars (The Daily Texan)
Oil prices will persist near or above $50 a barrel for years and force a shift to more fuel-efficient cars and alternative fuels, the government said Monday, discarding earlier predictions that costs would drop to around $30 a barrel. The Energy Department forecast was more positive on natural gas prices.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
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Boca man gets a charge out of his second all-electric car (Boca Raton News)
While bureaucrats haggle about the expediency of automobiles powered by hydrogen, electricity or gasoline-electric combinations, Richard Newman of Boca Raton is far ahead of the pack.

Bill would help hybrid-car owners (The State)
A proposed state tax credit could save you hundreds if you buy a car propelled by something other than just gasoline.S.C. House Majority Leader Jim Merrill, R-Charleston, has drafted a bill to extend a federal tax credit to the state level for cars powered by hybrid and alternative-fuel engines.

Gov't Report: $50-Plus Oil Here to Stay (AP via Yahoo! News)
Oil prices will persist near or above $50 a barrel for years and force a shift to more fuel-efficient cars and alternative fuels, the government said Monday, discarding earlier predictions that costs would drop to around $30 a barrel.

U.S.: Oil prices may torment consumers for years to come (Inside Bay Area)
WASHINGTON Oil prices will remain near or above $50 a barrel for years and force a shift to more fuel-efficient cars and alternative fuels, the government said Monday, discarding earlier

America's Most Loved New VehiclesDiscover which new cars and trucks

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
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Government report says $50-plus oil here to stay (Houston Chronicle)
Oil prices are projected to remain well above $50 a barrel for years to come, resulting in a greater shift to more fuel efficient cars and alternative energy sources, according to an analysis released today by the Energy Department.

Elk Grove Buys 10 Diesel Buses (The Sacramento Union)
ELK GROVE, Calif. The Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove used to brag that its e-tran mass transit was the first in the nation to use only hybrid gasoline-electric buses, making it one of the country s cleanest systems. But the city recently bought 10 diesel buses to keep up with ridership that has nearly doubled since service began a year ago. The city paid $17.4 million for the 21 buses in its

Commodities: Copper and aluminum are set to extend gains in '06 (International Herald Tribune)
Prices for copper and aluminum are likely to keep rising in 2006 as demand grows in India and China, prompting manufacturers like Caterpillar and General Electric to raise their prices.

Boca man gets a charge out of his second all-electric car (Boca Raton News)
While bureaucrats haggle about the expediency of automobiles powered by hydrogen, electricity or gasoline-electric combinations, Richard Newman of Boca Raton is far ahead of the pack.

New Jeep ConceptsTwo concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
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Electric carmaker saved again (Aftenposten) Workers at the long-troubled "Think

Electric carmaker saved again (Aftenposten)
Workers at the long-troubled "Think Nordic" electric vehicle plant won another reprieve, after its owner agreed to pump more capital into the venture.

Thousands blacked out on Cape Cod (Cape Cod Times)
By EMILY C. DOOLEY STAFF WRITER As the sun rose over a battered Cape Cod yesterday morning, the devastation of Friday's storm became evident as downed trees were found laying across roads, cars and wires, and power was still out for an estimated 50,000 homes.

Governments: Are Hybrid Cars Worth It? (Los Angeles Times)
PHILADELPHIA -- By gradually adding hybrids to this city's vehicle fleet, James Muller knows he's helping to save the environment. What he doesn't know is whether switching to the more expensive "green" vehicles will save taxpayers money.

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
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Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Special Report (Broadcasting and Cable)
Blown Away by Katrina As Hurricane Katrina's storm surge hurtled toward land, Weather Channel storm tracker Jim Cantore was reporting from an American Legion retirement home in Gulfport, Miss. The rushing water at more than 25 feet, the highest storm surge ever engulfed cars in the parking lot and streamed into the building, flooding the kitchen, shutting down the electric generators and

Top Sport Utilities on MSN AutosThe most popular sport-utility vehicles

Top Sport Utilities on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Cities Question Cost of Hybrid Cars (AP via Yahoo! News)
The city just bought 20 new hybrid Ford Escapes to add to the six Toyota Priuses already in its 6,000-vehicle fleet. Muller, Philadelphia's fleet manager, said officials are doing it to improve air quality, but that the upfront costs definitely take a bigger hit on city coffers.

Days Gone By (Duluth News Tribune)
Work is being speeded on an electric battery system that would replace gasoline engines in powering some buses, trucks and cars. Battery-powered vehicles would ease the nation's air pollution problems, General Dynamics and Edison Electric Institute said in a joint statement announcing the project.

Electric carmaker saved again (Aftenposten)
Workers at the long-troubled "Think Nordic" electric vehicle plant won another reprieve, after its owner agreed to pump more capital into the venture.

Robertson, quietly, is motoring along (Middletown Times Herald-Record)
When Dewayne Robertson talks about the cars in his garage, he does it in the way a woman might describe the clothes in her closet.

Governments: Are Hybrid Cars Worth It? (Los Angeles Times)
PHILADELPHIA -- By gradually adding hybrids to this city's vehicle fleet, James Muller knows he's helping to save the environment. What he doesn't know is whether switching to the more expensive "green" vehicles will save taxpayers money.

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Cities Question Cost of Hybrid Cars (ABC News) Cities Say

Cities Question Cost of Hybrid Cars (ABC News)
Cities Say Initial Costs of Buying Hybrid Vehicles Are Tough to Bear, Despite Benefits

The problem is hard to measure (Pahrump Valley Times)
FALLON - As cars buzzed past on a warm October afternoon, a homeless man who identified himself as "Will" stood hunched over an electric scooter in view of motorists and pedestrians along Fallon's main street.

Cities Question Cost of Hybrid Cars (AP via Yahoo! News)
The city just bought 20 new hybrid Ford Escapes to add to the six Toyota Priuses already in its 6,000-vehicle fleet. Muller, Philadelphia's fleet manager, said officials are doing it to improve air quality, but that the upfront costs definitely take a bigger hit on city coffers.

Governments: Are Hybrid Cars Worth It? (Los Angeles Times)
PHILADELPHIA -- By gradually adding hybrids to this city's vehicle fleet, James Muller knows he's helping to save the environment. What he doesn't know is whether switching to the more expensive "green" vehicles will save taxpayers money.

Days Gone By (Duluth News Tribune)
Work is being speeded on an electric battery system that would replace gasoline engines in powering some buses, trucks and cars. Battery-powered vehicles would ease the nation's air pollution problems, General Dynamics and Edison Electric Institute said in a joint statement announcing the project.

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

Auctionbang.com Currently At 55 Open Auctions And Growing (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
(PRWEB) December 9, 2005 -- Auctionbang.com is proud to announce that we have currently got 55 LIVE online auctions going on right now with products as diverse as cars, phones, poker chips, electric guitars, fancy panties, your favorite college blankets for those cold football games, MP3 players, radar detectors, and so much more we can't even begin to list it all here.

Electric carmaker saved again (Aftenposten)
Workers at the long-troubled "Think Nordic" electric vehicle plant won another reprieve, after its owner agreed to pump more capital into the venture.

Tips that clear the way for your snowblower purchase (Baltimore Sun)
From gas to electric, make sure you buy the best one for your home The season's first snow has hit, meaning for many of us, it's time to start thinking seriously about a snowblower.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
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