Performance Transportation Services, Inc. Receives Court Approval on 'First-Day Motions'

Performance Transportation Services, Inc. Receives Court Approval on 'First-Day Motions' in its Voluntary Chapter 11 (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Jan. 26 -- Performance Transportation Services, Inc., ("PTS") the second largest transporter of new automobiles, sport-utility vehicles and light trucks in North America announced it has received interim court approval on its $60 million debtor in possession (DIP) financing facility, which is ultimately expected to provide approximately $10 million of additional liquidity.

Vietnam Govt May Allow Import of Used Cars (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News)
HANOI, Jan 26 Asia Pulse - The Government is planning to allow dealers to import used cars in its draft on the management of imports and exports in the 2006-10 period, according to a source close to the Government office.

Buick Enclave Debut
This luxury crossover SUV with high-tech features, which debuted at the auto show in Detroit, should be in production during 2007.
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High-End Luxury Vehicles Without Rival
Luxury automobiles priced above $100,000.
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ANA To Add Five More A320s (The Aero-News Network)
Will Be Used On International Routes Adding another piece to the "December Surprise" puzzle of Airbus's 2005 sales order tally, the European consortium announced Friday that Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) placed an order last year for three single-aisle A320s.

AmeriScan: January 27, 2005 (Environment News Service)
WASHINGTON, DC, January 27, 2006 (ENS) - A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel recommended a ban on some non-prescription inhalers used to treat asthma because the devices contain propellants that harm the Earth's protective ozone layer.

IBM Talks Up Natural Speech Software (IT Management)
NEW YORK -- IBM today upgraded its embedded speech software to allow users of automobiles and mobile devices to issue requests as they arise. Officials from the systems vendor convened at IBM's offices today to discuss the new "freeform command recognition."

AmeriScan: January 27, 2005 (Environment News Service) WASHINGTON, DC, January

AmeriScan: January 27, 2005 (Environment News Service)
WASHINGTON, DC, January 27, 2006 (ENS) - A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel recommended a ban on some non-prescription inhalers used to treat asthma because the devices contain propellants that harm the Earth's protective ozone layer.

Understand Phenomena Controlling PEM Fuel Cell Performance (Newswise)
Two Sandia researchers are studying key phenomena that control hydrogen-fueled PEM fuel cells. Before PEM fuel cells can be used to routinely power automobiles and homes, improved durability, as well as techniques for managing the water generated as a byproduct of electricity production in fuel cells, must be achieved.

Vote for Your Favorite!
Vote now for the best concept car of the NAIAS 2006 in Detroit.
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Performance Transportation Services, Inc. Receives Court Approval on 'First-Day Motions'

Performance Transportation Services, Inc. Receives Court Approval on 'First-Day Motions' in its Voluntary Chapter 11 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Performance Transportation Services, Inc., the second largest transporter of new automobiles, sport-utility vehicles and light trucks in North America announced it has received interim court approval on its $60 million debtor in possession financing facility, which is ultimately expected to provide approximately $10 million of additional liquidity.

Lincoln's New Luxury CUV
Lincoln unveils a feature-rich crossover-utility vehicle with advanced safety features.
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High-End Luxury Vehicles Without Rival
Luxury automobiles priced above $100,000.
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Clemson to get grant for hydrogen research (The State)
Clemson University will receive a $1.5 million grant to study hydrogen as a fuel source, officials said Wednesday. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said the country needs to become less dependent on foreign oil and hopes that hydrogen research in South Carolina can help power future automobiles.

Turbos or superchargers: The 100-year debate (Detroit News) Sports fans

Turbos or superchargers: The 100-year debate (Detroit News)
Sports fans expect a competition of any sort to be settled with simple-to-grasp finality -- win or lose -- but things are rarely so straightforward when it comes to the technology of automobiles.

Understand Phenomena Controlling PEM Fuel Cell Performance (Newswise)
Two Sandia researchers are studying key phenomena that control hydrogen-fueled PEM fuel cells. Before PEM fuel cells can be used to routinely power automobiles and homes, improved durability, as well as techniques for managing the water generated as a byproduct of electricity production in fuel cells, must be achieved.

Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credit: Like a Raffle?
60,000 is the magic number when it comes to getting that tax credit for purchasing a brand-new hybrid vehicle.
Ann Job

France's Renault Takes a Detour (Washington Post)
BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT, France -- In the automotive world, where faster and fancier are the buzzwords, Gerard Detourbet is a maverick for the 21st century: "I don't want to be the best," the Renault executive says. "I want to be the cheapest."

Visit our website (Landmark) Owners/operators:Linc Bordeaux, President; Gary Bordeaux, Vice

Visit our website (Landmark)
Owners/operators:Linc Bordeaux, President; Gary Bordeaux, Vice President; Jeff Bordeaux, Treasurer; Chris Moylan, GSM.

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
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Country's copper imports grow for 2nd time in 3 years

Country's copper imports grow for 2nd time in 3 years (People's Daily)
Imports of copper into China, the world's biggest consumer of the refined metal, rose in 2005 for the second year in three as faster economic growth spurred demand for cables and electric wires.

Frying tonight (Cyclingnews.com)
Part of the challenge of riding at night used to be making your way down the trail in less-than-optimal lighting conditions. The new crop of high-performance lights eliminates the need for compromise and offers near-daylight conditions in a portable package.

IBM Speech Research Ties Cell Phones to Web Services (PC Magazine via Yahoo! News)
IBM rolls out embedded ViaVoice 4.4, featuring better contextual recognition, as it sees its speech technology making an impact on college campuses and in automobiles.

Gov t may allow import of used cars (Viet Nam News)
HA NOI The Government is planning to allow dealers to import used cars in its draft on the management of imports and exports in the 2006-10 period, according to a source close to the Government office.

Top 10 Vehicles of 2005 on MSN Autos
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages.
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Appetite for ethanol strains Brazilian cane millers (Financial Times)
Brazilian sugar cane producers dream of the day when their cane-based ethanol will fuel cars from Stockholm to Tokyo. But for that to happen, they must prove they can produce enough of the biofuel for buyers to rely on year-round.

Los Angeles Auto Show Subdued as Automakers Focus on Detroit
The final Los Angeles auto show for January highlights a diverse range of new vehicles.
Ann Job

Turbos or superchargers: The 100-year debate (Detroit News)
Sports fans expect a competition of any sort to be settled with simple-to-grasp finality -- win or lose -- but things are rarely so straightforward when it comes to the technology of automobiles.

Country's Copper Imports Grow for 2nd Time in 3 Years (RedNova)
By Xiao Yu and Chia-Peck Wong Imports of copper into China, the world's biggest consumer of the refined metal, rose in 2005 for the second year in three as faster economic growth spurred demand for cables and electric wires.

Corrupt Energy Policies Are Costly (University of Connecticut Daily Campus)
This past year was a banner year for the energy industry. In fiscal year 2005, the top 19 energy companies on the S&P 500 index enjoyed record profits - accumulating earnings that were more than 50 percent greater than their 2004 earnings. In light of the outstanding success of this industry, which has come at the expense of consumers trying to drive their automobiles and heat their homes, one

Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credit: Like a Raffle? 60,000 is the

Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credit: Like a Raffle?
60,000 is the magic number when it comes to getting that tax credit for purchasing a brand-new hybrid vehicle.
Ann Job

Some residents upset with upcoming construction (Benton Courier)
The proposed construction of two overpasses on Arkansas 35 near the Union Pacific Railroad crossing on Edison Avenue in Benton is expected to help end years of traffic congestion and train-related snarls.

Beautify (Pacific Daily News)
During the course of the year, neighborhoods will be rid of the vast majority of junk cars that litter the island's roadsides and the lawns of residences. The project is a great way to clean up the island and get rid of these vehicle eyesores.

IBM and VoiceBox Technologies Extend Hands-Free Technology to Allow Drivers to Talk to Their XM Satellite Radios and (FinanzNachrichten)
XM Satellite Radio is going hands-free thanks to IBM ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) and VoiceBox Technologies, Inc., allowing drivers to talk to their radio - and it will respond.

Top Sport Utilities of 2005 on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during 2005.
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Students get a dose of reality (Ukiah Daily Journal)
Real life tears were shed by some Anderson Valley students Monday when they witnessed the aftermath of a very realistic, but simulated fatal car accident.

IBM Talks Up Natural Speech Software (InternetNews.com)
Officials show off the company's latest advancements in speech recognition software.

State police defend damage to seized automobiles (WREG-TV Memphis) LITTLE

State police defend damage to seized automobiles (WREG-TV Memphis)
LITTLE ROCK A group of residents from Phillips County is having its lawsuit against the Arkansas State Police heard in federal court in Little Rock, where the agency is defending its dismantling of a number of vehicles because they were allegedly stolen.

Local dealer likes looks of Ford restructuring; other Nebraskans not so sure (Lincoln Journal Star)
Ford Motor Co. s restructuring is likely to cut the automaker s expenses and make the introduction of new products easier, said the president of one of Lincoln s two Ford dealerships.

NASCAR getting the lead out of fuel (San Francisco Chronicle)
NASCAR will use unleaded fuel for its race cars and trucks beginning in 2008, making the switch from the high-octane leaded fuel that it has used for decades. Gary Nelson, NASCAR's vice president for research and development, said Thursday that the...

The original pimped-out ride: 007's car sells for $2 million (San Jose Mercury News)
One of the Aston Martin spy cars from the James Bond movies ``Thunderball'' and ``Goldfinger'' has been sold for $2.1 million at a vintage cars auction in Phoenix. The winning bidder for the 1965 Aston Martin DB5 was not identified by RM Auctions officials. The vehicle was one of four built for 1964's ``Goldfinger'' and 1965's

America's Bestsellers of 2005
Trucks continued to dominate U.S. vehicle sales in 2005.
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Preview: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Toyota builds a new SUV with strong ties to the past and true off-road capability.
Perry Stern

Report: NASCAR to switch to unleaded fuel in 2008 (Fox Sports)
NASCAR will begin using unleaded fuel in its cars and trucks beginning in 2008, The New York Times reported Friday. The racing series has used high-octane leaded fuel for decades, but has been testing a new fuel for a few months, the newspaper said. NASCAR has been searching for an alternative for years, even though it is exempt from the 1970 Clean Air Act - which required all automobiles to use

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

Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credit: Like a Raffle?
60,000 is the magic number when it comes to getting that tax credit for purchasing a brand-new hybrid vehicle.
Ann Job

Mayor raises city's environmental bar (The Salt Lake Tribune)
A new police precinct, fleet facility, fire station and public safety building planned for Salt Lake City probably will have to meet stricter environmental standards, now that Mayor Rocky Anderson has amended his executive order on green building. Anderson signed the original order in July, requiring certain new and renovated city buildings to meet the minimum "certified" Leadership in Energy

Turbos: 100 Years Young and Still Pushing Hard (New York

Turbos: 100 Years Young and Still Pushing Hard (New York Times)
Turbochargers and superchargers each have loyal followers ready to cite the benefits of their favorite power-booster.

eBay backs auto auctions (Asia Times) NEW DELHI - Believe

eBay backs auto auctions (Asia Times)
NEW DELHI - Believe it or not, just when many of the top auto makers are struggling to penetrate the Indian market, it is the click of a mouse which is raking in numbers - selling a vehicle every six minutes.

Port Hueneme Parking Lot Plan Has Residents Seething (Los Angeles Times)
Where new housing had been expected, the harbor district wants to use eminent domain to take the land for offloading luxury cars.

Private Sector called To Support Technical Education (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan - In their support for training and education, Ford Motor Company and Premier Automobiles Sdn Bhd jointly sponsored a brand new Ford Mondeo Diesel to the Department of Technical Education, Ministry of Education.

Top Sport Utilities of 2005 on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during 2005.
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NASCAR getting the lead out (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
NASCAR will use unleaded fuel for its racecars and trucks beginning in 2008, making the switch from the high-octane leaded fuel that it has used for decades.

eBAY SEES MORE GROWTH OF B2B ONLINE AUTO AUCTIONS IN INDIA (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Automotive Believe it or not, just when many of the top auto makers struggle to penetrate the Indian market, it is the click of a mouse which is raking in numbers -- selling a vehicle every six minutes.

Bond Spy Car Sells for $2.1M at Auction (New York

Bond Spy Car Sells for $2.1M at Auction (New York Newsday)
One of the Aston Martin spy cars from the James Bond movies "Thunderball" and "Goldfinger" has been sold for $2.1 million at a vintage cars auction.

NASCAR switching to unleaded (Herald Standard)
NEW YORK (AP) - NASCAR will begin using unleaded fuel in its cars and trucks beginning in 2008, The New York Times reported Friday. The racing series has used high-octane leaded fuel for decades, but has been testing a new fuel for a few months, the newspaper said.

2006 Detroit Auto Show Preview
2006 NAIAS in Detroit: Image is Everything
Ann Job

Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credit: Like a Raffle?
60,000 is the magic number when it comes to getting that tax credit for purchasing a brand-new hybrid vehicle.
Ann Job

Private Sector called To Support Technical Education (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan - In their support for training and education, Ford Motor Company and Premier Automobiles Sdn Bhd jointly sponsored a brand new Ford Mondeo Diesel to the Department of Technical Education, Ministry of Education.

Report: NASCAR to switch to unleaded fuel in 2008 (Fox Sports)
NASCAR will begin using unleaded fuel in its cars and trucks beginning in 2008, The New York Times reported Friday. The racing series has used high-octane leaded fuel for decades, but has been testing a new fuel for a few months, the newspaper said. NASCAR has been searching for an alternative for years, even though it is exempt from the 1970 Clean Air Act - which required all automobiles to use

eBay sees more growth of B2B online auto auction in India (India Daily)
Believe it or not, just when many of the top auto makers struggle to penetrate the Indian market, it is the click of a mouse which is raking in numbers -- selling a vehicle every six minutes! e-Bay, the 14-billion-dollar online auction giant, has carved a niche in the used automobile segment and is a hit among banks, fleet owners, corporates, banks and financial institutions who dispose or sell

Conservation Catching on in Great Lakes (AP via Yahoo! News)
When the Metalworks company set out a couple of years ago to manufacture office furniture in a more environmentally friendly way, a consultant made a suggestion: Why not use less water?

Bond Spy Car Sells for $2.1M at Auction (AP via

Bond Spy Car Sells for $2.1M at Auction (AP via Yahoo! News)
One of the Aston Martin spy cars from the James Bond movies "Thunderball" and "Goldfinger" has been sold for $2.1 million at a vintage cars auction.

Report: NASCAR to switch to unleaded fuel in 2008 (USA Today)
NASCAR will begin using unleaded fuel in its cars and trucks beginning in 2008, The New York Times reported Friday. The racing series has used high-octane leaded fuel for decades, but has been testing a new fuel for a few months, the newspaper said.

2006 Detroit Auto Show Preview
2006 NAIAS in Detroit: Image is Everything
Ann Job

Report: NASCAR to switch to unleaded fuel in 2008 (Fox

Report: NASCAR to switch to unleaded fuel in 2008 (Fox Sports)
NASCAR will begin using unleaded fuel in its cars and trucks beginning in 2008, The New York Times reported Friday. The racing series has used high-octane leaded fuel for decades, but has been testing a new fuel for a few months, the newspaper said. NASCAR has been searching for an alternative for years, even though it is exempt from the 1970 Clean Air Act - which required all automobiles to use

NASCAR set to use unleaded fuel in 2008 (Nascar)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- NASCAR on Friday announced that a special unleaded fuel has been developed and will be used by the start of the 2008 season as a result of its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its fuel supplier, Sunoco.