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Why Cars Sold in North America Don't Get 50 MPG

Why Cars Sold in North America Don't Get 50 MPG

Washington DC April 7, 2008; The AIADA newsletter published this recap of a Newsweek story. Wouldn't it be great if you could drive a car that gets 50 miles per gallon? Well, you might, some day soon. "If you want better fuel economy, it's just a question of when auto companies want to do it and when consumers decide t ... Continue reading

2008 Mercury Sable Premier Review

2008 Mercury Sable Premier Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Mercury Sable Premier The Sable was the core of the Mercury lineup from its debut in model year 1986 until it mysteriously vanished for model year 2005, to be replaced by the Montego. And then, for model year 2008, the Montego disappeared, replaced by the new Sable. Which look ... Continue reading

War Profiteering Gas Prices Rattle Drivers

War Profiteering Gas Prices Rattle Drivers

Washington DC May 9, 2008; Record high gas prices are prompting Americans to drive less for the first time in nearly three decades, squeezing family budgets and causing major shifts in driving habits, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll show. Click here for full results. As prices near — or in some places top — $4 a gall ... Continue reading

Loaded Small Cars Mean Bigger Price Tags , More Profit on Small Cars For Manufacturers -That's a Good Thing

Loaded Small Cars Mean Bigger Price Tags , More Profit on Small Cars For Manufacturers -That's a Good Thing

The accelerating shift away from pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles powered by eight-cylinder engines is a painful one for U.S. auto makers, but a trend in consumer demand is helping them earn better pricing on the smaller vehicles they sell. According to the Wall Street Journal, small-vehicle buyers aren't skimp ... Continue reading

SCCA Board Approves NASA Licenses For Club Racing

SCCA Board Approves NASA Licenses For Club Racing

TOPEKA, Kan. – Sports Car Club of America’s Board of Directors approved today at its face-to-face meeting in Topeka the acceptance of National Auto Sport Association licenses for Regional Club Racing competition, effective immediately. The NASA Competition License joins those of 13 other organizations approve ... Continue reading

Parker to Present at the 2008 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 29

Parker to Present at the 2008 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 29

CLEVELAND, May 7 -- Parker Hannifin Corporation , the global leader in motion and control technologies, will present at the 2008 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in New York on Thursday, May 29 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The presentation will be webcast. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990816/PHLOGO ) Parke ... Continue reading

Noble International Announces First Quarter Financial Results

Noble International Announces First Quarter Financial Results

TROY, Mich., May 7 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. The highlights are as follows: FINANCIAL RESULTS The Company posted net sales of $314.1 million in the first quarter of 2008, an increase of 96.2% compared to net sales of $1 ... Continue reading

The Tuk Tuk new answer to the gas price & rickshaw

The Tuk Tuk new answer to the gas price & rickshaw

Just a note to let you know the Thailand Tuk Tuk is about to have its introduction to the Western World. After almost 50 years it makes its trip over the ocean to North AMerica. If your interested in hearing more, please contact me. Thanks Roy Jordan CEO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.tuktuknorthamerica.com email: sales@tukt ... Continue reading

Toyota Awards $1 Million in Scholarships to 100 High School Seniors

Toyota Awards $1 Million in Scholarships to 100 High School Seniors

Winners at top of class in both academics and community service SAN ANTONIO, May 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., (TMS) rewarded 100 high school seniors with $1 million in college scholarships for their commitment to education and community service at an awards banquet tonight. The winners, who make up the 12th c ... Continue reading

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