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Runaway Prius halted by Calif. police Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:33AMA Toyota Prius accelerated out of control on a busy California freeway on Monday before police intervened to bring the vehicle to a standstill, police said.
DELAWARE: Fisker plan becoming a reality, CEO says Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:51AMWILMINGTON -- For months now, efforts to build a high-tech hybrid car at the former General Motors plant near Newport have been the stuff of plans, projections and predictions. On Monday, it became clear how close the reality of that vision really is.
Porsche Debuts New Hybrid Technology Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:42AMPorsche is keeping up the pace in the enhancement of efficiency combined with driving pleasure, by shifting to the next gear at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show with no less than three world debuts in hybrid technology.
Electric cars - the way forward? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:13AMAs we become even more environmentally conscious and fuel becomes more of an issue, the car industry is looking closely at engines which run totally or partly on battery power.
Fisker plan becoming a reality, CEO says Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:00AMHybrid jobs here soon, he tells NCCo Chamber
Getting closer: Rebates hinge on rollout of Alexandria-Cleco sales deal Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:51AMThe way in which the city of Alexandria decides to implement its pending power sales agreement with Cleco Corp. will determine how much money will be available for infrastructure improvements, for reductions in future rates charged to customers and for direct rebates.
2011 Volkswagen Touareg, an AW Flash Drive: Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:08AMWhat is it?
Final Week of 2010 General Assembly Session Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:20AMRICHMOND - Bills dealing with the death penalty, lending practices and the face of public education hang in the balance in the last six days of the 2010 General Assembly.
Clean Air Law: 10 years after Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:37AMIn 2009, the city of Makati rolled out e-jeeps on its streets, a move meant to address the problem of emissions. China, too, has started to use more e-bikes, as it struggles to improve air quality in its environs.
US-BUSINESS Summary Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:22AMBulls may extend rally from March 2009 lows
Toyota could delay Europe new car launches Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:11AMLONDON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp could freeze new car launches this year if it is not satisfied the accelerator problem that forced a mass recall of its vehicles has been solved, according to the Sunday Telegraph.
Toyota could delay Europe new car launches: report Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:45AMLONDON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> could freeze new car launches this year if it is not satisfied the accelerator problem that forced a mass recall of its vehicles has been solved, according to the Sunday Telegraph.
Plant Exchange: Expanding Possibilities With Found Objects Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:53AMShare your tips, give us a tour of your plant site, or send your questions related to outdoor or indoor plants to newsroom@yankton.net Attn: Brenda Johnson or write to P&D, 319 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078, Attn: Brenda Johnson.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Spending cuts, British Airways, House prices Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:34AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Alistair Darling will refuse to bow to calls for more aggressive spending cuts in his budget this month and will stick to fiscal plans set out last year.
The World at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:39AMThe supervisor will be Chris Chester (800-845-8450, ext. 1600). In Photos, Liz Schultz (ext. 1900). In Multimedia/Graphics, Bernadette Tuazon (ext. 7636). Expanded AP content, beyond what appears on this wire, can be obtained from http://www.apexchange.com.
Electric vehicle plug-in points planned for Berwick Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:11AMPLANS to install 1300 charging points around the north east to encourage the take-up of electric cars have been announced.
Jordan reduces tax exemption for hybrids Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:52AMJordan reduces tax exemption for hybrids
Car builder hits bump in road Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:52AMLast fall, electric car firm Green Vehicles and its CEO and co-founder Ehab Youssef were introduced with much fanfare by Mayor Dennis Donohue and city officials as the first seedling in what they hope would be an orchard of green energy manufacturers.
Washington Class 4A basketball tournament Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:45AMWIAA Washington Class 4A boys basketball tournament
Just in: Sneak peek at upcoming test products Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:07AMKüat, RAR, Williams Cycling, Giordana, Scott and Lazer Helmets
2010 Ford Taurus: Rebirth of an American standard Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:01AMThe traditional big American family sedan is alive and well at Ford – with more style, comfort and performance that any time since the early 1970. Back before the first gas crisis, Detroit ruled the roads with large cars that could easily carry families from coast to coast. But when OPEC ...
Swinging on the Hudson: An Unlikely Haven for Jazz Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:29AMMARLBORO, N.Y.
Ford displays electric van in The City Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:04AMFord Motor Co. displayed and drove a new electric van in San Francisco. Ford now sells four hybrid models and plans to introduce electric versions of the Transit Connect van this year and Focus small car in 2011 in the U.S. Ford said it will extend its global electric vehicle plan to Europe with five...
WEEKEND WATCH: Mixed bag of goodies Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:13PMTOMORROW sees the premiere of Women’s Zone’s latest season at 6.30pm over ntv7. Join host MayJune as she attends product launches, provides beauty reviews and showcases the best to meet the needs of the modern woman.
What is wild - Caribou can be tamed. But should Alaska allow it? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:37PMLast Friday at his farm on the south side of Bodenburg Butte near Palmer, Tom Williams encouraged a visitor to hold half a banana between his teeth so a bull moose named Denali could use its leathery moose lips to pluck the fruit from the guest’s mouth. Williams calls Denali “my buddy” and pats the beast the way a dog owner pats his pet.
Proton hybrid gets touch of Italian flair Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:07PMThe name Proton may not immediately conjure up a stylish image in your head but a new series of concept cars may change that.
Buckeye Brain Power Accelerating Future Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:47PMThe automotive research school at Ohio State is helping change the way you drive, while preparing students for promising careers. Get the details.
TOP STORIES Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:27PMMOSCOW — Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the Cabinet’s high-tech commission would take on wide-ranging new powers to enforce its modernization agenda, significantly raising the body’s profile on his first day as its chairman.
The legend of Lutz Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:11PMThe announcement that Bob Lutz will retire from General Motors on May 1 at the age of 78 brings down the curtain on one of the most remarkable careers in the history of the auto industry. Lutz held top executive positions at Ford and Chrysler, as well as GM, and made a mark on all three companies.
Geneva Auto Show Focuses On Fun, Optimism Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:18PMGENEVA -- The 80th Geneva Motor Show opened its doors to the public Thursday, offering a note of optimism and fun after two difficult years for the industry.
Electric cars will get more popular -Shell CEO Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:52PMRoyal Dutch Shell Plc expects electricity-powered vehicles to account for as much as 40 percent of the worldwide car market by 2050, Chief Executive Peter Voser said on Thursday.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-04 18:40 Electric cars will get more popular -Shell CEO Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:42PMBy Poornima Gupta
Electric cars will get more popular -Shell CEO Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:25PMBy Poornima Gupta
Small the new big at Geneva motor show Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:28AMGENEVA – For decades, post war Europe and North America had two different ideas of the motor car as Europeans opted for small Beetles, Minis and Cinquecentos while Americans chose something much, much bigger. "My generation grew up with huge cars, long Cadillacs, things that looked like aircraft carriers going down the road," explained General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, a 78-year-old ...
Green Bay mans custom car featured in magazine Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:11AMAn 876-horsepower custom car made by Karl Lindgren of Green Bay is featured as the cover story of the April edition of Super Street magazine.
Toyota to spend $250M on workers at Calif. plant Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:07AMSAN JOSE, Calif. -- Toyota said Wednesday it will spend $250 million to assist employees at a Northern California factory slated to be closed next month.
Overwhelming Response From Foreigners On NAP Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:31AMKUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The government has received overwhelming response from foreign luxury car manufacturers seeking further clarification on the National Automotive Policy (NAP).
Small the new big at Geneva motor show Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:29AMGENEVA – For decades, post war Europe and North America had two different ideas of the motor car as Europeans opted for small Beetles, Minis and Cinquecentos while Americans chose something much, much bigger.
GM to recall 1.3 million compacts for steering problem Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:01AMDETROIT General Motors Co. said Monday it will recall 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac compact cars sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to fix power steering motors that can fail. The recall affects 2005 to 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts, 2007 to 2010 Pontiac G5s, 2005 and 2006 Pontiac Pursuits sold in Canada and 2005 and 2006 Pontiac G4s sold in Mexico. The automaker said the vehicles are still safe ...
Toyota confirms production of 88g/km hybrid Auris Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:57AMToyota has confirmed the British-built Auris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) will deliver CO2 emissions of just 89g/km and official combined cycle fuel consumption of 74.3mpg.
VW details ambitions to "dominate" electric car market by 2018 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:42AMVolkswagen has fleshed out its plans to expand its fleet of electric vehicles and become the market leader in electric drive vehicles by 2018.
GM to Recall 1.3M Compacts for Steering Problem- Senate Panel to Review Toyota Recalls Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:24AMDETROIT -- General Motors Co. said Monday it will recall 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac compact cars sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to fix power steering motors that can fail.
Automotive Roundup March 2009 1st March 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:23AMVolkswagen has lowered its sales estimate for the upcoming period to 2018 by 67 million vehicles, according to a new report by Automobilewoche.
Audi makes a run for the younger crowd with its racy A1 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:20AMAudi’s racy A1 — an obvious rival to BMW’s successful new Mini — stole the show Monday at the presentation of Volkswagen AG’s offerings for the Geneva Motor Show.
Hyundai to present eight world debuts at Geneva Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:32PMHyundai on Saturday revealed the first photo of the all-new concept car i-flow (HED-7) ahead of its international debut at the 2010 Geneva auto show next week.
Hybrid Power Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:33AMGerman carmaker BMW tiptoed, rather than burst, onto the hybrid scene this year. Just 375 X6 Active Hybrids will be produced for 2010 nationwide. They are built at the manufacturer’s plant in Greer. “We’re obviously pleased it’s here in South Carolina,” said Bill Gironda, general sales manager at Rick Hendrick BMW. The dealership received its one, and thus far only, X6 hybrid in January.
Toyota staffers at Cleveland Auto Show ready for questions about recalls Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:05AMWeather permitting, auto dealers and manufacturers are hoping for big crowds when the nine-day Cleveland Auto Show opens Saturday at the I-X Center.
Mercury moves up in fuel economy Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:38AMThe Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion Hybrid are two of the three midsize cars that rank best in gasoline mileage for 2010.
Lewis: Tales from the Toyota hearings Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:13AMOne of the strangest things about some Toyota crash victims is how they find time for phone calls.
Biz expert on Toyota: Consumer trust is fragile Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:09AMIn the wake of unprecedented recalls, many drivers of Toyota vehicles are viewing their cars with great suspicion – whether those cars have been officially recalled or not. They complain of problems with brakes and accelerators. Of snarky customer...