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    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.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 11:00 PM  

    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes) How expensive are these


    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
    How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

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

    posted by Charlie Cory at 9:00 PM  

    Preview: 2006 Honda CivicThe 2006 Civics have a new platform,


    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
    The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
    Ann Job

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor)
    As part of EU-sponsored Mobility Week, officials urge 'clever commuting' by encouraging anything but cars.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 7:00 PM  

    Preview: 2006 Honda CivicThe 2006 Civics have a new platform,


    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
    The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
    Ann Job

    Rita breaches levee in N. Orleans: official (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Fast-rising water spilled over a levee in New Orleans as the outer edge of Hurricane Rita dumped rain on the city, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said on Friday.

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    Forbes Lists The Most Expensive Cars (Luxist)
    As Forbes notes in their article on the most expensive cars, there isn t a Ferrari or Bentley in the bunch. The world s most expensive cars include the Saleen S7 , the Pagani Zonda C12S, the very fast Koenigsegg CCR and CC8S , the Porsche Carrera GT, the Maybach 62 and 57, the Mercedes SLR McLaren , the Rolls-Royce Phantom , and the Spyker C8 Double 12S . I still love the Saleen, what s

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    Mercedes-Benz Makes Top Ten Most Expensive Cars List (The Auto Channel)
    Forbes Lists Top Ten Most Expensive Cars Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 23, 2005 at 5:51 PM CST Growing up, I remember all the cool kids in school picking on the smart kids.

    New Jeep Concepts
    Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor)
    As part of EU-sponsored Mobility Week, officials urge 'clever commuting' by encouraging anything but cars.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 5:00 PM  

    Preview: 2006 Honda CivicThe 2006 Civics have a new platform,


    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
    The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
    Ann Job

    Mercedes-Benz Makes Top Ten Most Expensive Cars List (The Auto Channel)
    Forbes Lists Top Ten Most Expensive Cars Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 23, 2005 at 5:51 PM CST Growing up, I remember all the cool kids in school picking on the smart kids.

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

    A NATION OF 'OILOHOLICS' NEEDS INTERVENTION FAST (Cynthia Tucker via Yahoo! News)
    As Gulf Coast refineries sputtered and choked in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina -- causing gas prices to soar -- Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue hustled to the microphone to say he was suspending gasoline taxes in the state. Not to be outdone, Georgia legislators rushed to Atlanta for a special session to endorse Perdue's move. They burned a lot of $3 gas to get here, but who among them could pass

    Gasoline going fast By Charles Richards (Paris News)
    Cars were waiting two and three deep this morning at the pumps of Murphy USA, the Wal-Mart gas outlet, where prices were $2.59 a gallon for regular at 8 a.m. Two days earlier, the price was 18 cents a gallon cheaper.

    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
    How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 3:00 PM  

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten The most popular vehicles on


    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 1:00 PM  

    Mercedes-Benz Makes Top Ten Most Expensive Cars List (The Auto


    Mercedes-Benz Makes Top Ten Most Expensive Cars List (The Auto Channel)
    Forbes Lists Top Ten Most Expensive Cars Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 23, 2005 at 5:51 PM CST Growing up, I remember all the cool kids in school picking on the smart kids.

    Gasoline going fast By Charles Richards (Paris News)
    Cars were waiting two and three deep this morning at the pumps of Murphy USA, the Wal-Mart gas outlet, where prices were $2.59 a gallon for regular at 8 a.m. Two days earlier, the price was 18 cents a gallon cheaper.

    A NATION OF 'OILOHOLICS' NEEDS INTERVENTION FAST (Cynthia Tucker via Yahoo! News)
    As Gulf Coast refineries sputtered and choked in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina -- causing gas prices to soar -- Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue hustled to the microphone to say he was suspending gasoline taxes in the state. Not to be outdone, Georgia legislators rushed to Atlanta for a special session to endorse Perdue's move. They burned a lot of $3 gas to get here, but who among them could pass

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    Score at the Wine Auction, Stay Out of the Doghouse (New York Times)
    THE moment I picked up my white plastic bidding paddle, I saw a summer full of cigars, exotic cars, custom suits, golfing billionaires and diamond-encrusted bling flash before my eyes.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 11:00 AM  

    Tata Motors and Fiat sign MoU for passenger cars (Agencyfaqs!)


    Tata Motors and Fiat sign MoU for passenger cars (Agencyfaqs!)
    Indian automobile major Tata Motors and Italy's Fiat on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to analyse the feasibility of co-operation across markets in the area of passenger cars, that will encompass development, manufacturing, sourcing and distribution of products, aggregates and components.

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor)
    As part of EU-sponsored Mobility Week, officials urge 'clever commuting' by encouraging anything but cars.

    200 remaining Olds Aleros going fast (Lansing State Journal)
    If you have a hankering to buy a brand new Oldsmobile, you're in luck.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 9:00 AM  

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac SolsticePontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that


    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    posted by Charlie Cory at 7:00 AM  

    Tata Motors and Fiat sign MoU for passenger cars (Agencyfaqs!)


    Tata Motors and Fiat sign MoU for passenger cars (Agencyfaqs!)
    Indian automobile major Tata Motors and Italy's Fiat on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to analyse the feasibility of co-operation across markets in the area of passenger cars, that will encompass development, manufacturing, sourcing and distribution of products, aggregates and components.

    Parents must discipline kids (The Pitt News)
    Do you remember when you were 15? Social lives thrived and parents were still more than happy to foot the bill on most expenses; life was beautiful. If you were anything like me, you probably spent the majority of your time consumed with thoughts of naked women and fast cars.

    Gasoline going fast By Charles Richards (Paris News)
    Cars were waiting two and three deep this morning at the pumps of Murphy USA, the Wal-Mart gas outlet, where prices were $2.59 a gallon for regular at 8 a.m. Two days earlier, the price was 18 cents a gallon cheaper.

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Score at the Wine Auction, Stay Out of the Doghouse (New York Times)
    THE moment I picked up my white plastic bidding paddle, I saw a summer full of cigars, exotic cars, custom suits, golfing billionaires and diamond-encrusted bling flash before my eyes.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 5:00 AM  

    Tata Motors and Fiat sign MoU for passenger cars (Agencyfaqs!)


    Tata Motors and Fiat sign MoU for passenger cars (Agencyfaqs!)
    Indian automobile major Tata Motors and Italy's Fiat on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to analyse the feasibility of co-operation across markets in the area of passenger cars, that will encompass development, manufacturing, sourcing and distribution of products, aggregates and components.

    A NATION OF 'OILOHOLICS' NEEDS INTERVENTION FAST (Cynthia Tucker via Yahoo! News)
    As Gulf Coast refineries sputtered and choked in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina -- causing gas prices to soar -- Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue hustled to the microphone to say he was suspending gasoline taxes in the state. Not to be outdone, Georgia legislators rushed to Atlanta for a special session to endorse Perdue's move. They burned a lot of $3 gas to get here, but who among them could pass

    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
    The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
    Ann Job

    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant)
    People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast. A few people were pumping gas at this Citgo station around 10 p.m. last night when one of them belived they smelled diesel fuel. The customers all feared diesel had been put into the unleaded pumps.

    Parents must discipline kids (The Pitt News)
    Do you remember when you were 15? Social lives thrived and parents were still more than happy to foot the bill on most expenses; life was beautiful. If you were anything like me, you probably spent the majority of your time consumed with thoughts of naked women and fast cars.

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
    Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    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.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Forbes Lists The Most Expensive Cars (Luxist)
    As Forbes notes in their article on the most expensive cars, there isn t a Ferrari or Bentley in the bunch. The world s most expensive cars include the Saleen S7 , the Pagani Zonda C12S, the very fast Koenigsegg CCR and CC8S , the Porsche Carrera GT, the Maybach 62 and 57, the Mercedes SLR McLaren , the Rolls-Royce Phantom , and the Spyker C8 Double 12S . I still love the Saleen, what s

    posted by Charlie Cory at 3:00 AM  

    A NATION OF 'OILOHOLICS' NEEDS INTERVENTION FAST (Cynthia Tucker via


    A NATION OF 'OILOHOLICS' NEEDS INTERVENTION FAST (Cynthia Tucker via Yahoo! News)
    As Gulf Coast refineries sputtered and choked in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina -- causing gas prices to soar -- Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue hustled to the microphone to say he was suspending gasoline taxes in the state. Not to be outdone, Georgia legislators rushed to Atlanta for a special session to endorse Perdue's move. They burned a lot of $3 gas to get here, but who among them could pass

    Forbes Lists The Most Expensive Cars (Luxist)
    As Forbes notes in their article on the most expensive cars, there isn t a Ferrari or Bentley in the bunch. The world s most expensive cars include the Saleen S7 , the Pagani Zonda C12S, the very fast Koenigsegg CCR and CC8S , the Porsche Carrera GT, the Maybach 62 and 57, the Mercedes SLR McLaren , the Rolls-Royce Phantom , and the Spyker C8 Double 12S . I still love the Saleen, what s

    posted by Charlie Cory at 1:00 AM  

    Friday, September 23, 2005

    Parents must discipline kids (The Pitt News) Do you remember


    Parents must discipline kids (The Pitt News)
    Do you remember when you were 15? Social lives thrived and parents were still more than happy to foot the bill on most expenses; life was beautiful. If you were anything like me, you probably spent the majority of your time consumed with thoughts of naked women and fast cars.

    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant)
    People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast. A few people were pumping gas at this Citgo station around 10 p.m. last night when one of them belived they smelled diesel fuel. The customers all feared diesel had been put into the unleaded pumps.

    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
    How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

    Tata Motors and Fiat sign MoU for passenger cars (Agencyfaqs!)
    Indian automobile major Tata Motors and Italy's Fiat on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to analyse the feasibility of co-operation across markets in the area of passenger cars, that will encompass development, manufacturing, sourcing and distribution of products, aggregates and components.

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

    Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
    Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor)
    As part of EU-sponsored Mobility Week, officials urge 'clever commuting' by encouraging anything but cars.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 11:00 PM  

    Rita breaches levee in N. Orleans: official (Reuters via Yahoo!


    Rita breaches levee in N. Orleans: official (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Fast-rising water spilled over a levee in New Orleans as the outer edge of Hurricane Rita dumped rain on the city, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said on Friday.

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    Forbes Lists The Most Expensive Cars (Luxist)
    As Forbes notes in their article on the most expensive cars, there isn t a Ferrari or Bentley in the bunch. The world s most expensive cars include the Saleen S7 , the Pagani Zonda C12S, the very fast Koenigsegg CCR and CC8S , the Porsche Carrera GT, the Maybach 62 and 57, the Mercedes SLR McLaren , the Rolls-Royce Phantom , and the Spyker C8 Double 12S . I still love the Saleen, what s

    Gasoline going fast By Charles Richards (Paris News)
    Cars were waiting two and three deep this morning at the pumps of Murphy USA, the Wal-Mart gas outlet, where prices were $2.59 a gallon for regular at 8 a.m. Two days earlier, the price was 18 cents a gallon cheaper.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 9:00 PM  

    Hybrids Are HotCarmakers that used to downplay the viability of


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

    New Jeep Concepts
    Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
    Editors of MSN Autos

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

    posted by Charlie Cory at 7:00 PM  

    Tops in Vehicle SatisfactionNissan models dominated all others in this


    Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
    Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    UNL lowers speed limit on university cars (Daily Nebraskan)
    As a Nebraska men s crew team member, Nicholas Cashoili rows his boat as fast as he can. But when he drives to meets, he must go slower than 65 mph.

    New Jeep Concepts
    Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Rita breaches levee in N. Orleans: official (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Fast-rising water spilled over a levee in New Orleans as the outer edge of Hurricane Rita dumped rain on the city, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said on Friday.

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor)
    As part of EU-sponsored Mobility Week, officials urge 'clever commuting' by encouraging anything but cars.

    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant)
    People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast. A few people were pumping gas at this Citgo station around 10 p.m. last night when one of them belived they smelled diesel fuel. The customers all feared diesel had been put into the unleaded pumps.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 5:00 PM  

    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant) People attempting


    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant)
    People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast. A few people were pumping gas at this Citgo station around 10 p.m. last night when one of them belived they smelled diesel fuel. The customers all feared diesel had been put into the unleaded pumps.

    Customers fear diesel was put into unleaded gas pump at Berlin gas station (WTNH-TV New Haven)
    (Berlin-WTNH, Sept. 22, 2005 12:05 PM) _ People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast.

    Parents must discipline kids (The Pitt News)
    Do you remember when you were 15? Social lives thrived and parents were still more than happy to foot the bill on most expenses; life was beautiful. If you were anything like me, you probably spent the majority of your time consumed with thoughts of naked women and fast cars.

    Tata Motors and Fiat sign MoU for passenger cars (Agencyfaqs!)
    Indian automobile major Tata Motors and Italy's Fiat on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to analyse the feasibility of co-operation across markets in the area of passenger cars, that will encompass development, manufacturing, sourcing and distribution of products, aggregates and components.

    Life in the Fast Lane (PR Web)
    Shelly Caolo is a dedicated mother, wife, and business professional who owns her own company and serves as Vice President of Marketing for American PPO, Inc. At first glance, you do not get the impression that this Dallas born-and-bred Texas beauty would have a fascination with cars or the incredible need for speed, but she does. [PRWEB Sep 22, 2005]

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 3:00 PM  

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one


    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
    It takes a while, as you walk around the streets of Nantes, a city of half a million people on the banks of the Loire River, to realize just what it is that is odd.

    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.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 1:00 PM  

    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes) How expensive are these


    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
    How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

    Customers fear diesel was put into unleaded gas pump at Berlin gas station (WTNH-TV New Haven)
    (Berlin-WTNH, Sept. 22, 2005 12:05 PM) _ People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast.

    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.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant)
    People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast. A few people were pumping gas at this Citgo station around 10 p.m. last night when one of them belived they smelled diesel fuel. The customers all feared diesel had been put into the unleaded pumps.

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
    It takes a while, as you walk around the streets of Nantes, a city of half a million people on the banks of the Loire River, to realize just what it is that is odd.

    Life in the Fast Lane (PR Web)
    Shelly Caolo is a dedicated mother, wife, and business professional who owns her own company and serves as Vice President of Marketing for American PPO, Inc. At first glance, you do not get the impression that this Dallas born-and-bred Texas beauty would have a fascination with cars or the incredible need for speed, but she does. [PRWEB Sep 22, 2005]

    posted by Charlie Cory at 11:00 AM  

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one


    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
    It takes a while, as you walk around the streets of Nantes, a city of half a million people on the banks of the Loire River, to realize just what it is that is odd.

    New Jeep Concepts
    Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Customers fear diesel was put into unleaded gas pump at Berlin gas station (WTNH-TV New Haven)
    (Berlin-WTNH, Sept. 22, 2005 12:05 PM) _ People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast.

    Getting nowhere fast (Peoria Journal Star)
    HOUSTON - Hurricane Rita closed in on the Texas Gulf Coast and the heart of the U.S. oil-refining industry with howling 140-mph winds Thursday, but a sharper-than-expected turn to the right set it on a course that could spare Houston and nearby Galveston a direct hit.

    UNL lowers speed limit on university cars (Daily Nebraskan)
    As a Nebraska men s crew team member, Nicholas Cashoili rows his boat as fast as he can. But when he drives to meets, he must go slower than 65 mph.

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

    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.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant)
    People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast. A few people were pumping gas at this Citgo station around 10 p.m. last night when one of them belived they smelled diesel fuel. The customers all feared diesel had been put into the unleaded pumps.

    Life in the Fast Lane (PR Web)
    Shelly Caolo is a dedicated mother, wife, and business professional who owns her own company and serves as Vice President of Marketing for American PPO, Inc. At first glance, you do not get the impression that this Dallas born-and-bred Texas beauty would have a fascination with cars or the incredible need for speed, but she does. [PRWEB Sep 22, 2005]

    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
    How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 9:00 AM  

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one


    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor)
    As part of EU-sponsored Mobility Week, officials urge 'clever commuting' by encouraging anything but cars.

    Tata Motors and Fiat sign MoU for passenger cars (Agencyfaqs!)
    Indian automobile major Tata Motors and Italy's Fiat on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to analyse the feasibility of co-operation across markets in the area of passenger cars, that will encompass development, manufacturing, sourcing and distribution of products, aggregates and components.

    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
    How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

    Life in the Fast Lane (PR Web)
    Shelly Caolo is a dedicated mother, wife, and business professional who owns her own company and serves as Vice President of Marketing for American PPO, Inc. At first glance, you do not get the impression that this Dallas born-and-bred Texas beauty would have a fascination with cars or the incredible need for speed, but she does. [PRWEB Sep 22, 2005]

    Customers fear diesel was put into unleaded gas pump at Berlin gas station (WTNH-TV New Haven)
    (Berlin-WTNH, Sept. 22, 2005 12:05 PM) _ People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast.

    Million Told to Flee as Rita Grows (Los Angeles Times via Yahoo! News)
    GALVESTON, Texas Hurricane Rita expanded into a mammoth Category 5 storm and lumbered slowly Wednesday toward Texas, fortified by fierce 175-mph winds. Coastal highways clogged with cars and buses loaded with evacuees as more than 1 million residents were ordered to leave beach cities and low-lying sections of Houston.

    A sedan without the sedation (St. Petersburg Times)
    An enthusiast turns an old '65 two-door Pontiac Catalina into a silver bullet of style and speed. In the world of vintage cars, there's not a whole lot of demand for Pontiac sedans from the '60s.

    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant)
    People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast. A few people were pumping gas at this Citgo station around 10 p.m. last night when one of them belived they smelled diesel fuel. The customers all feared diesel had been put into the unleaded pumps.

    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com)
    The world of superfast cars is where fantasy blurs with reality. Sleek, sexy and, yes, superfast, these cars look like what a teenaged boy might dream up if he was given a drafting pencil, a wind tunnel and an assembly plant to play with.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 7:00 AM  

    Frankfurt Motor Show FavoritesPublic days for this huge auto show


    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.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com)
    The world of superfast cars is where fantasy blurs with reality. Sleek, sexy and, yes, superfast, these cars look like what a teenaged boy might dream up if he was given a drafting pencil, a wind tunnel and an assembly plant to play with.

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor)
    As part of EU-sponsored Mobility Week, officials urge 'clever commuting' by encouraging anything but cars.

    Tata Motors and Fiat sign MoU for passenger cars (Agencyfaqs!)
    Indian automobile major Tata Motors and Italy's Fiat on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to analyse the feasibility of co-operation across markets in the area of passenger cars, that will encompass development, manufacturing, sourcing and distribution of products, aggregates and components.

    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
    How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant)
    People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast. A few people were pumping gas at this Citgo station around 10 p.m. last night when one of them belived they smelled diesel fuel. The customers all feared diesel had been put into the unleaded pumps.

    New Jeep Concepts
    Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    UNL lowers speed limit on university cars (Daily Nebraskan)
    As a Nebraska men s crew team member, Nicholas Cashoili rows his boat as fast as he can. But when he drives to meets, he must go slower than 65 mph.

    Million Told to Flee as Rita Grows (Los Angeles Times via Yahoo! News)
    GALVESTON, Texas Hurricane Rita expanded into a mammoth Category 5 storm and lumbered slowly Wednesday toward Texas, fortified by fierce 175-mph winds. Coastal highways clogged with cars and buses loaded with evacuees as more than 1 million residents were ordered to leave beach cities and low-lying sections of Houston.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 5:00 AM  

    Customers fear diesel was put into unleaded gas pump at


    Customers fear diesel was put into unleaded gas pump at Berlin gas station (WTNH-TV New Haven)
    (Berlin-WTNH, Sept. 22, 2005 12:05 PM) _ People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast.

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    The Beaumont Enterprise - News - 09/22/2005 - The frustrations of flight (Beaumont Enterprise)
    SILSBEE - Letdown clotted the air along U.S. Highway 96. Anxiety passed between cars as break lights flashed on and off. On and off. On and off. Red lights on and off.

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

    posted by Charlie Cory at 3:00 AM  

    UNL lowers speed limit on university cars (Daily Nebraskan) As


    UNL lowers speed limit on university cars (Daily Nebraskan)
    As a Nebraska men s crew team member, Nicholas Cashoili rows his boat as fast as he can. But when he drives to meets, he must go slower than 65 mph.

    Here Come the Chinese Cars? (The Auto Channel)
    Here Come the Chinese Cars? Washington DC September 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Frankfurt Auto Show has featured several Chinese models, sparking conversation about Chinese cars and their future in the global marketplace.

    Customers fear diesel was put into unleaded gas pump at Berlin gas station (WTNH-TV New Haven)
    (Berlin-WTNH, Sept. 22, 2005 12:05 PM) _ People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast.

    Life in the Fast Lane (PR Web)
    Shelly Caolo is a dedicated mother, wife, and business professional who owns her own company and serves as Vice President of Marketing for American PPO, Inc. At first glance, you do not get the impression that this Dallas born-and-bred Texas beauty would have a fascination with cars or the incredible need for speed, but she does. [PRWEB Sep 22, 2005]

    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
    How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 1:00 AM  

    Thursday, September 22, 2005

    Officials Key On Tires, Setup During Tuesday s New Generation


    Officials Key On Tires, Setup During Tuesday s New Generation Silver Crown Car Test (Speed TV)
    Silver Crown cars and three drivers in a Hoosier Tire test Tuesday at Kansas Speedway, further finding success with the machines in addition to closing in on a final compound for the 2006 season.

    Customers fear diesel was put into unleaded gas pump at Berlin gas station (WTNH-TV New Haven)
    (Berlin-WTNH, Sept. 22, 2005 12:05 PM) _ People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast.

    World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
    How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

    Just hop in the car? Not so fast, says one French town. (The Christian Science Monitor)
    As part of EU-sponsored Mobility Week, officials urge 'clever commuting' by encouraging anything but cars.

    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
    The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
    Ann Job

    Million Told to Flee as Rita Grows (Los Angeles Times via Yahoo! News)
    GALVESTON, Texas Hurricane Rita expanded into a mammoth Category 5 storm and lumbered slowly Wednesday toward Texas, fortified by fierce 175-mph winds. Coastal highways clogged with cars and buses loaded with evacuees as more than 1 million residents were ordered to leave beach cities and low-lying sections of Houston.

    Here Come the Chinese Cars? (The Auto Channel)
    Here Come the Chinese Cars? Washington DC September 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Frankfurt Auto Show has featured several Chinese models, sparking conversation about Chinese cars and their future in the global marketplace.

    Life in the Fast Lane (PR Web)
    Shelly Caolo is a dedicated mother, wife, and business professional who owns her own company and serves as Vice President of Marketing for American PPO, Inc. At first glance, you do not get the impression that this Dallas born-and-bred Texas beauty would have a fascination with cars or the incredible need for speed, but she does. [PRWEB Sep 22, 2005]

    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com)
    The world of superfast cars is where fantasy blurs with reality. Sleek, sexy and, yes, superfast, these cars look like what a teenaged boy might dream up if he was given a drafting pencil, a wind tunnel and an assembly plant to play with.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 11:00 PM  

    Million Told to Flee as Rita Grows (Los Angeles Times


    Million Told to Flee as Rita Grows (Los Angeles Times via Yahoo! News)
    GALVESTON, Texas Hurricane Rita expanded into a mammoth Category 5 storm and lumbered slowly Wednesday toward Texas, fortified by fierce 175-mph winds. Coastal highways clogged with cars and buses loaded with evacuees as more than 1 million residents were ordered to leave beach cities and low-lying sections of Houston.

    Customers fear diesel was put into unleaded gas pump at Berlin gas station (WTNH-TV New Haven)
    (Berlin-WTNH, Sept. 22, 2005 12:05 PM) _ People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast.

    Can GM's SUVs Get Back in the Fast Lane? (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
    Lousy fuel economy. Ponderous steering. Chunky ride and handling. Mostly Spartan appointments in the cabin. For those reasons, sales of large sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have taken a beating this year, especially with gasoline prices near $3 a gallon.

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    Check Gas Prices
    Every night MSN Autos analyzes prices from over 90,000 gas stations across the nation to show you gas prices in your neighborhood.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Monterey Auctions 2005
    More than $60 million worth of automobiles were sold in just a few days at auctions in Monterey.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant)
    People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast. A few people were pumping gas at this Citgo station around 10 p.m. last night when one of them belived they smelled diesel fuel. The customers all feared diesel had been put into the unleaded pumps.

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    Officials Key On Tires, Setup During Tuesday s New Generation Silver Crown Car Test (Speed TV)
    Silver Crown cars and three drivers in a Hoosier Tire test Tuesday at Kansas Speedway, further finding success with the machines in addition to closing in on a final compound for the 2006 season.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 9:00 PM  

    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com) The world of superfast


    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com)
    The world of superfast cars is where fantasy blurs with reality. Sleek, sexy and, yes, superfast, these cars look like what a teenaged boy might dream up if he was given a drafting pencil, a wind tunnel and an assembly plant to play with.

    Fears Of Diesel In Unleaded Pump (Hartford Courant)
    People attempting to fill up their cars at a Berlin gas station found themselves going nowhere fast. A few people were pumping gas at this Citgo station around 10 p.m. last night when one of them belived they smelled diesel fuel. The customers all feared diesel had been put into the unleaded pumps.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 7:00 PM  

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK


    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    Life in the Fast Lane (PR Web)
    Shelly Caolo is a dedicated mother, wife, and business professional who owns her own company and serves as Vice President of Marketing for American PPO, Inc. At first glance, you do not get the impression that this Dallas born-and-bred Texas beauty would have a fascination with cars or the incredible need for speed, but she does. [PRWEB Sep 22, 2005]

    thedesertsun.com | Indio having fun in the pool thanks to fast start, camaraderie (Desert Sun)
    Indio High School water polo goaltender Randall Smothers blocks a shot during a recent Rajahs victory. Indio is off to a 4-0 start this season thanks to a talented group of seniors that includes Smothers.

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Check Gas Prices
    Every night MSN Autos analyzes prices from over 90,000 gas stations across the nation to show you gas prices in your neighborhood.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Monterey Auctions 2005
    More than $60 million worth of automobiles were sold in just a few days at auctions in Monterey.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 5:00 PM  

    thedesertsun.com | Indio having fun in the pool thanks to


    thedesertsun.com | Indio having fun in the pool thanks to fast start, camaraderie (Desert Sun)
    Indio High School water polo goaltender Randall Smothers blocks a shot during a recent Rajahs victory. Indio is off to a 4-0 start this season thanks to a talented group of seniors that includes Smothers.

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    UNL lowers speed limit on university cars (Daily Nebraskan)
    As a Nebraska men s crew team member, Nicholas Cashoili rows his boat as fast as he can. But when he drives to meets, he must go slower than 65 mph.

    Lets plan ahead for winter guests (Snowmass Village Sun)
    Driving around the west, it becomes evident that the price of gasoline hasn t affected the American public s appetite to drive. Traffic in cities like Boise and Seattle remains at a standstill with thousands of cars going nowhere fast most with one occupant.

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    Monterey Auctions 2005
    More than $60 million worth of automobiles were sold in just a few days at auctions in Monterey.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 3:00 PM  

    Here Come the Chinese Cars? (The Auto Channel) Here Come


    Here Come the Chinese Cars? (The Auto Channel)
    Here Come the Chinese Cars? Washington DC September 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Frankfurt Auto Show has featured several Chinese models, sparking conversation about Chinese cars and their future in the global marketplace.

    Can GM's SUVs Get Back in the Fast Lane? (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
    Lousy fuel economy. Ponderous steering. Chunky ride and handling. Mostly Spartan appointments in the cabin. For those reasons, sales of large sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have taken a beating this year, especially with gasoline prices near $3 a gallon.

    Lets plan ahead for winter guests (Snowmass Village Sun)
    Driving around the west, it becomes evident that the price of gasoline hasn t affected the American public s appetite to drive. Traffic in cities like Boise and Seattle remains at a standstill with thousands of cars going nowhere fast most with one occupant.

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    Life in the Fast Lane (PR Web)
    Shelly Caolo is a dedicated mother, wife, and business professional who owns her own company and serves as Vice President of Marketing for American PPO, Inc. At first glance, you do not get the impression that this Dallas born-and-bred Texas beauty would have a fascination with cars or the incredible need for speed, but she does. [PRWEB Sep 22, 2005]

    UNL lowers speed limit on university cars (Daily Nebraskan)
    As a Nebraska men s crew team member, Nicholas Cashoili rows his boat as fast as he can. But when he drives to meets, he must go slower than 65 mph.

    thedesertsun.com | Indio having fun in the pool thanks to fast start, camaraderie (Desert Sun)
    Indio High School water polo goaltender Randall Smothers blocks a shot during a recent Rajahs victory. Indio is off to a 4-0 start this season thanks to a talented group of seniors that includes Smothers.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 1:00 PM  

    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com) The world of superfast


    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com)
    The world of superfast cars is where fantasy blurs with reality. Sleek, sexy and, yes, superfast, these cars look like what a teenaged boy might dream up if he was given a drafting pencil, a wind tunnel and an assembly plant to play with.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 11:00 AM  

    UNL lowers speed limit on university cars (Daily Nebraskan) As


    UNL lowers speed limit on university cars (Daily Nebraskan)
    As a Nebraska men s crew team member, Nicholas Cashoili rows his boat as fast as he can. But when he drives to meets, he must go slower than 65 mph.

    Lets plan ahead for winter guests (Snowmass Village Sun)
    Driving around the west, it becomes evident that the price of gasoline hasn t affected the American public s appetite to drive. Traffic in cities like Boise and Seattle remains at a standstill with thousands of cars going nowhere fast most with one occupant.

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    Can GM's SUVs Get Back in the Fast Lane? (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
    Lousy fuel economy. Ponderous steering. Chunky ride and handling. Mostly Spartan appointments in the cabin. For those reasons, sales of large sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have taken a beating this year, especially with gasoline prices near $3 a gallon.

    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com)
    The world of superfast cars is where fantasy blurs with reality. Sleek, sexy and, yes, superfast, these cars look like what a teenaged boy might dream up if he was given a drafting pencil, a wind tunnel and an assembly plant to play with.

    Personal Finance: Trading down growing trend (The Tucson Citizen)
    The big, fast jump in fuel prices after Hurricane Katrina late last month accelerated what already was growing interest in fuel-efficient vehicles.

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Check Gas Prices
    Every night MSN Autos analyzes prices from over 90,000 gas stations across the nation to show you gas prices in your neighborhood.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Aston Martin V8 Vantage Debuts
    Aston Martin chose the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the venue to make the North American debut of its sexy, new V8 Vantage sports car.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 9:00 AM  

    Can GM's SUVs Get Back in the Fast Lane? (BusinessWeek)


    Can GM's SUVs Get Back in the Fast Lane? (BusinessWeek)
    The new models are safer, less thirsty, and more comfortable. But even with those improvements and generous buyer incentives, it may not be enough

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    Six-Figure Makeovers for Luxury Cars That Aren't Enough (Los Angeles Times)
    Henrik Fisker's business plan revolves around peeling off the exterior of a new Mercedes-Benz or BMW and ripping out most of the interior, then creating a head-turning exotic car from what remains.

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Certified Pre-Owned Cars
    Automakers are doing a lot these days to make used vehicles more appealing.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Before the oil runs out: How US can cope when gas prices surge (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
    Gasoline prices set a new record earlier this month in the wake of hurricane Katrina, but costs were already rising fast before the superstorm collided with the Gulf Coast.

    Here Come the Chinese Cars? (The Auto Channel)
    Here Come the Chinese Cars? Washington DC September 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Frankfurt Auto Show has featured several Chinese models, sparking conversation about Chinese cars and their future in the global marketplace.

    Can GM's SUVs Get Back in the Fast Lane? (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
    Lousy fuel economy. Ponderous steering. Chunky ride and handling. Mostly Spartan appointments in the cabin. For those reasons, sales of large sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have taken a beating this year, especially with gasoline prices near $3 a gallon.

    Lets plan ahead for winter guests (Snowmass Village Sun)
    Driving around the west, it becomes evident that the price of gasoline hasn t affected the American public s appetite to drive. Traffic in cities like Boise and Seattle remains at a standstill with thousands of cars going nowhere fast most with one occupant.

    UNL lowers speed limit on university cars (Daily Nebraskan)
    As a Nebraska men s crew team member, Nicholas Cashoili rows his boat as fast as he can. But when he drives to meets, he must go slower than 65 mph.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 7:00 AM  

    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com) The world of superfast


    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com)
    The world of superfast cars is where fantasy blurs with reality. Sleek, sexy and, yes, superfast, these cars look like what a teenaged boy might dream up if he was given a drafting pencil, a wind tunnel and an assembly plant to play with.

    Before the oil runs out: How US can cope when gas prices surge (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
    Gasoline prices set a new record earlier this month in the wake of hurricane Katrina, but costs were already rising fast before the superstorm collided with the Gulf Coast.

    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
    The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
    Ann Job

    Six-Figure Makeovers for Luxury Cars That Aren't Enough (Los Angeles Times)
    Henrik Fisker's business plan revolves around peeling off the exterior of a new Mercedes-Benz or BMW and ripping out most of the interior, then creating a head-turning exotic car from what remains.

    Suzuki Confirms Gravel Pace After Strong Rally GB (carpages)
    Suzuki driver P-G Andersson has won class A6 on the all-gravel Rally Great Britain, beating several more powerful cars and proving once more the pace of the new Swift on fast gravel. Second in class was another Suzuki - the Ignis of Leon Pesticcio.

    Here Come the Chinese Cars? (The Auto Channel)
    Here Come the Chinese Cars? Washington DC September 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Frankfurt Auto Show has featured several Chinese models, sparking conversation about Chinese cars and their future in the global marketplace.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 5:00 AM  

    2005 Monterey HistoricsA weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars


    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Suzuki Confirms Gravel Pace After Strong Rally GB (carpages)
    Suzuki driver P-G Andersson has won class A6 on the all-gravel Rally Great Britain, beating several more powerful cars and proving once more the pace of the new Swift on fast gravel. Second in class was another Suzuki - the Ignis of Leon Pesticcio.

    Aston Martin V8 Vantage Debuts
    Aston Martin chose the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the venue to make the North American debut of its sexy, new V8 Vantage sports car.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Can GM's SUVs Get Back in the Fast Lane? (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
    Lousy fuel economy. Ponderous steering. Chunky ride and handling. Mostly Spartan appointments in the cabin. For those reasons, sales of large sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have taken a beating this year, especially with gasoline prices near $3 a gallon.

    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com)
    The world of superfast cars is where fantasy blurs with reality. Sleek, sexy and, yes, superfast, these cars look like what a teenaged boy might dream up if he was given a drafting pencil, a wind tunnel and an assembly plant to play with.

    Lets plan ahead for winter guests (Snowmass Village Sun)
    Driving around the west, it becomes evident that the price of gasoline hasn t affected the American public s appetite to drive. Traffic in cities like Boise and Seattle remains at a standstill with thousands of cars going nowhere fast most with one occupant.

    Certified Pre-Owned Cars
    Automakers are doing a lot these days to make used vehicles more appealing.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    posted by Charlie Cory at 3:00 AM  

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK


    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    Suzuki Confirms Gravel Pace After Strong Rally GB (carpages)
    Suzuki driver P-G Andersson has won class A6 on the all-gravel Rally Great Britain, beating several more powerful cars and proving once more the pace of the new Swift on fast gravel. Second in class was another Suzuki - the Ignis of Leon Pesticcio.

    Here Come the Chinese Cars? (The Auto Channel)
    Here Come the Chinese Cars? Washington DC September 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Frankfurt Auto Show has featured several Chinese models, sparking conversation about Chinese cars and their future in the global marketplace.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 1:00 AM  

    Wednesday, September 21, 2005

    Before the oil runs out: How US can cope when


    Before the oil runs out: How US can cope when gas prices surge (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
    Gasoline prices set a new record earlier this month in the wake of hurricane Katrina, but costs were already rising fast before the superstorm collided with the Gulf Coast.

    Getting More Miles To The Gallon -- Fast (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
    Record-high pump prices have altered the rules of the game in the U.S. auto market. Following the post-Katrina price spike, the move away from gas guzzlers that began early this year -- when gas was still south of $3 per gallon -- could become a stampede. Executives and engineers in Tokyo, Stuttgart, and Detroit face a new commercial imperative: Roll out more efficient models, and fast.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 9:00 PM  

    Getting More Miles To The Gallon -- Fast (BusinessWeek Online


    Getting More Miles To The Gallon -- Fast (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
    Record-high pump prices have altered the rules of the game in the U.S. auto market. Following the post-Katrina price spike, the move away from gas guzzlers that began early this year -- when gas was still south of $3 per gallon -- could become a stampede. Executives and engineers in Tokyo, Stuttgart, and Detroit face a new commercial imperative: Roll out more efficient models, and fast.

    Suzuki Confirms Gravel Pace After Strong Rally GB (carpages)
    Suzuki driver P-G Andersson has won class A6 on the all-gravel Rally Great Britain, beating several more powerful cars and proving once more the pace of the new Swift on fast gravel. Second in class was another Suzuki - the Ignis of Leon Pesticcio.

    Six-Figure Makeovers for Luxury Cars That Aren't Enough (Los Angeles Times)
    Henrik Fisker's business plan revolves around peeling off the exterior of a new Mercedes-Benz or BMW and ripping out most of the interior, then creating a head-turning exotic car from what remains.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 7:00 PM  

    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com) The world of superfast


    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com)
    The world of superfast cars is where fantasy blurs with reality. Sleek, sexy and, yes, superfast, these cars look like what a teenaged boy might dream up if he was given a drafting pencil, a wind tunnel and an assembly plant to play with.

    Getting More Miles To The Gallon -- Fast (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
    Record-high pump prices have altered the rules of the game in the U.S. auto market. Following the post-Katrina price spike, the move away from gas guzzlers that began early this year -- when gas was still south of $3 per gallon -- could become a stampede. Executives and engineers in Tokyo, Stuttgart, and Detroit face a new commercial imperative: Roll out more efficient models, and fast.

    Certified Pre-Owned Cars
    Automakers are doing a lot these days to make used vehicles more appealing.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Here Come the Chinese Cars? (The Auto Channel)
    Here Come the Chinese Cars? Washington DC September 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Frankfurt Auto Show has featured several Chinese models, sparking conversation about Chinese cars and their future in the global marketplace.

    Aston Martin V8 Vantage Debuts
    Aston Martin chose the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the venue to make the North American debut of its sexy, new V8 Vantage sports car.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    Before the oil runs out: How US can cope when gas prices surge (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
    Gasoline prices set a new record earlier this month in the wake of hurricane Katrina, but costs were already rising fast before the superstorm collided with the Gulf Coast.

    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
    The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
    Ann Job

    posted by Charlie Cory at 5:00 PM  

    Can GM's SUVs Get Back in the Fast Lane? (BusinessWeek


    Can GM's SUVs Get Back in the Fast Lane? (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
    Lousy fuel economy. Ponderous steering. Chunky ride and handling. Mostly Spartan appointments in the cabin. For those reasons, sales of large sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have taken a beating this year, especially with gasoline prices near $3 a gallon.

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    Lets plan ahead for winter guests (Snowmass Village Sun)
    Driving around the west, it becomes evident that the price of gasoline hasn t affected the American public s appetite to drive. Traffic in cities like Boise and Seattle remains at a standstill with thousands of cars going nowhere fast most with one occupant.

    Before the oil runs out: How US can cope when gas prices surge (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
    Gasoline prices set a new record earlier this month in the wake of hurricane Katrina, but costs were already rising fast before the superstorm collided with the Gulf Coast.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 3:00 PM  

    Six-Figure Makeovers for Luxury Cars That Aren't Enough (Los Angeles


    Six-Figure Makeovers for Luxury Cars That Aren't Enough (Los Angeles Times)
    Henrik Fisker's business plan revolves around peeling off the exterior of a new Mercedes-Benz or BMW and ripping out most of the interior, then creating a head-turning exotic car from what remains.

    Can GM's SUVs Get Back in the Fast Lane? (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
    Lousy fuel economy. Ponderous steering. Chunky ride and handling. Mostly Spartan appointments in the cabin. For those reasons, sales of large sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have taken a beating this year, especially with gasoline prices near $3 a gallon.

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    Special: The World's Fastest Cars (Rediff.com)
    The world of superfast cars is where fantasy blurs with reality. Sleek, sexy and, yes, superfast, these cars look like what a teenaged boy might dream up if he was given a drafting pencil, a wind tunnel and an assembly plant to play with.

    Lets plan ahead for winter guests (Snowmass Village Sun)
    Driving around the west, it becomes evident that the price of gasoline hasn t affected the American public s appetite to d