Mini Continues Strong Success
by Lauren Woods. In 1959, the Mini was introduced to the European market by the British Motor Corporation and went on to become an icon of the 1960's. In 2000 though, the production of these cheap family cars were stopped as sales started going down. But the follo...
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Truck Sales Slump Hold Back Gm
by Jenny Mclane. The slump sales of trucks is hindering General Motors Corp.'s turnaround plan in North America. Just as the auto giant was gaining momentum to recuperate, there was an apparent shift of the market to small and fuel efficient cars. Additionally, gaso...
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Toyota Produces New Engine, to Continue Fuel Cell
by Jerick Brooks. As an advocate of clean exhaust emissions, Toyota is already producing the brand-new ZR engine at the second plant of Tianjin FAW Toyota Engine Co., Ltd., as announced recently by the Tianjin Economic- Technological Development Area (TEDA). This eng...
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Diesel Plastics Developed for Military
by Jenny Mclane. The concern for the depletion of reserved fossil fuel has led scientists all over the world to look for ways to produce energy from sources other than fossil fuel. In the auto industry, car manufactures have partnered with different companies to de...
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Sales Doldrums Could Hurt Big 3
by Anthony Fontanelle. Sales doldrums this month could mean trouble for the turnaround plans of Detroit’s Big Three car makers. This prediction is intimated by several analysts in the automotive industry.Five analysts predicted that sales in the United States will ...
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The Return of the Jetta
by Jerick Brooks. As a plan announced by Volkswagen, the Jetta TDI will return in the spring of 2008 as a diesel-powered vehicle and is expected to use the cleanest diesel in the U.S.The 2008 Jetta TDI will be cleared for sale in all fifty states in the country.Power...
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Ford Flex: the First Full-size Crossover Utility Vehicle
by Gertrude. A new crossover is on its way, although this may no longer be surprising since it seems like every other automaker has a new crossover to present but according to San Antonio Express News this crossover is quite different. The crossover that the San...
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Right Tire Inflation = Saving on Fuel
by Lauren Woods. It is not a secret that consumers have become more aware of what is happening around them. And it is not a secret that consumers have become more conscious when it comes to the prices of gas and fuel which seem to be starting up yet another upward t...
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GM Unveil Its Second Variant E-flex System
by Jerick Brooks. General Motors with its continuing commitment in developing transportation that reduces oil use and promotes energy diversity has extended its reach at the Shanghai Auto Show 2007 with the debut of its next iteration of the E-Flex electric architect...
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Fuel Economys Puzzling Tug of War
by Lauren Woods. Just after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official called on automakers and oil companies to cooperate in order to lessen emissions and bolster fuel economy, representatives from both worlds widely disagreed on the means to reach those go...
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"pimp My Ride" Goes Green on Earth Day
by Gertrude. In conjunction with the Earth Day celebration, MTV together with the "Pimp My Ride" crew will prove that going green can be cool especially with a little help from friendly California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. As part of the special Earth Day ...
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