April 1, 2007

More Mustang Power: Ford Shelby GT500KR 'King of the Road' Returns …

2008 Volvos - still in the news! Check out the below.

PR Web (press release), WA - 16 hours ago
To be unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, the 2008 Shelby GT500KR — the most powerful Mustang to date — will once again mark Mustang as …More Mustang Power: Ford Shelby GT500KR ‘King of the Road’ Returns …

Lakeland Ledger, FL - Mar 31, 2007
Those results exceed the ratings for General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota and even Volvo, the company whose image Honda is striving to emulate. …Honda Wants to Be Known for Safety

Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - Mar 30, 2007
Those results exceed the ratings for General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota and even Volvo, the company whose image Honda is striving to emulate. …Honda Wants to Be Known for Safety

bahnfahren.info magazin, Germany - Mar 30, 2007
PUMA, the global sportswear brand, has announced today that it will enter a boat in the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race. Three boats are now officially involved …Third entry in Volvo Ocean Race confirmed

Autoblog, CA - Mar 30, 2007
This morning, Ford announced that the mighty King of the Road Shelby GT500KR will be making a return in the spring of 2008 — just in time to celebrate the …New York Preview: 2008 Shelby GT500KR - The King of the Road returns!

Baltimore Sun, MD - Mar 31, 2007
After struggling last time for an American presence, Volvo Ocean Race organizers announced yesterday that Puma, the international sporting goods company, …Maryland’s status for ‘08 Volvo Race is cast into doubt

Caribbeanracing.com - 23 hours ago
This 2005-06 Volvo Ocean champ kept a minute or more lead on corrected time over second place, Titan XII (2-2-2-2-2-2), skippered by Puerto Ricos Tom Hill. …BVI Spring Regatta 2007- Day Two: Grueling and Great

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2008 Hybrids - still in the news! Check out the below.

St. Petersburg Times, FL - 17 hours ago
Nurse had hoped to move along hybrid acquisition and perhaps have the first ones on the road as early as summer 2008. But it’s more likely now that hybrids …Proposal for hybrid buses idling for now

San Diego Union Tribune, CA - Mar 31, 2007
In San Diego County, manufacturing jobs will creep up in 2008 after remaining stable in 2007, according to the report. …Cleared for takeoff again

Contra Costa Times, CA - Mar 31, 2007
This is a rare opportunity to see thousands of Pacific Coast native iris hybrids in peak bloom, and take home a variety of hybrids potted for sale. …INDOORS & OUT

San Jose Mercury News, CA - Mar 30, 2007
I’ve been watching hybrids for years, and every year the date of the hybrid minivan gets pushed back - expected in 2007, now 2008, etc. …Roadshow: US driving public clamors for hybrid minivan for families

CattleNetwork.com, KS - Mar 30, 2007
Further growth is expected in 2008, as acres are shifted to corn from other crops. He said important research is being done to develop hybrids that are …NCBA: Cattlemen Conclude Successful Legislative Conference

Sovo.com, Southern - Mar 30, 2007
Environmental friendliness was an overriding theme as manufacturers nearly tripped over one another to show off their fuel-efficient small cars and hybrids. …Tricked out or tame

BurlingtonFreePress.com, VT - Mar 29, 2007
Lawmakers hope to pump an additional $1 million into public transit in the 2008 budget, relying in part on around $1.5 million in revenue from a gas guzzler …House looking to replace aging buses

Quality Inn to host Sen. Clinton on Iowa City visit

Time to notify the people who love Dodge cars:

CommonConservative.com - 15 hours ago
The Mahdi Army has been broken, and it’s militants have either been rounded up, or they beat feet out of Dodge along with Moqtada al-Sadr. …Passing Thoughts In Life’s Rearview Mirror

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO - 18 hours ago
Once the retooling is completed, the South plant’s workers will begin making the redesigned 2008 line of minivans this fall. …Fenton workers grow anxious as Chrysler faces possible sale

Iowa City Press Citizen, IA - 11 hours ago
He said the former first ladys campaign event will be from noon to 2 pm at the Quality Inn, 2525 North Dodge St. To reserve a seat in a limited capacity …Hillary Clinton to visit Iowa City Tuesday

Boston Herald, MA - 11 hours ago
One particular COT race Burton earmarked is the Dodge Avenger 500 on May 12 at legendary Darlington (SC) Raceway. Nicknamed Too Tough to Tame, Darlington …Car of Tomorrow not ready today

Asbury Park Press, NJ - 4 hours ago
DaimlerChrysler AG’s Chrysler Group on Thursday announced limited satellite television service for its 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans and several other …CHRYSLER TEAMS WITH SIRIUS FOR TV SERVICE

Iowa City Press Citizen, IA - 7 hours ago
He said the former first lady’s campaign event will be from noon to 2 pm at the Quality Inn & Suites Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St. …Quality Inn to host Sen. Clinton on Iowa City visit

National news briefs

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Today I found the following articles about minivans.

Wyoming News, WY - Mar 31, 2007
DETROIT - Coming soon to a minivan near you: Satellite television. DaimlerChrysler AG’s Chrysler Group on Thursday announced limited satellite TV service …Chrysler to Offer Satellite TV

Remote Access, NY - 2 hours ago
Williams, who lived on Bonnie Court in New Hempstead, originally was accused of firing a gun from a Ford minivan at another car at 3:51 am on March 30, …Ramapo man loses appeal of gun possession conviction

San Jose Mercury News, CA - Mar 30, 2007
I’ve been watching hybrids for years, and every year the date of the hybrid minivan gets pushed back - expected in 2007, now 2008, etc. …Roadshow: US driving public clamors for hybrid minivan for families

ArmyTimes.com, VA - Mar 30, 2007
… who said US forces fired on civilians in cars and on foot after a suicide bomber in a minivan struck a vehicle in a Marine convoy, injuring one. …Readiness of ousted spec ops unit questioned

Salt Lake Tribune, UT - Mar 30, 2007
Willa Norris, 8, left, and Hannah Fowler, 10, sit in a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country minivan during a demonstration Thursday of Sirius Backseat TV. …Chrysler, Sirius to offer satellite TV in minivans

AirForceTimes.com, VA - Mar 30, 2007
… who said US forces fired on civilians in cars and on foot after a suicide bomber in a minivan struck a vehicle in a Marine convoy, injuring one. …Readiness of ousted spec ops unit questioned

Annapolis Capital, MD - Mar 30, 2007
The company, which invented the minivan, is teaming with Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. to bring three channels - Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon …National news briefs

Marine Corps Times (subscription) - Mar 30, 2007
… who said US forces fired on civilians in cars and on foot after a suicide bomber in a minivan struck a vehicle in a Marine convoy, injuring one. …Military News, Marine Corps News, opinions, editorials, news from …

Mercedes-Benz Statement in Response to EPA SCR Diesel Guidelines

Time to notify the people who love luxury and Mercedes Benz cars:

Autochannel (press release) - Mar 30, 2007
"Mercedes-Benz welcomes and supports the EPA’s announcement on Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) guidelines, which represent a critical next step for the …Mercedes-Benz Statement in Response to EPA SCR Guidelines

PR Newswire (press release), NY - Mar 29, 2007
The service will be available in select 2008 model Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles, beginning with the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge …SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s Backseat TV(TM) Launches Only on Chrysler …

Times Online, UK - Mar 29, 2007
Mercedes-Benz is the most established premium brand in India, having sold 14730 cars since 1996. Besides BMW, Audi also will assemble in India while Skoda, …BMWs first Indian plant in gear with rise in luxury tastes

PROS: nice SUV, my wife loves it. my wife wants one.

CONS: Transmission whines, eats up high Class gas.

REVIEW: Tried to trade my 2005 Acura in for the GL 450. All the dealers in Arizona would not meet my price. My Acura MDX has 46,000 miles. All the Arizona Mercedes-Benz Dealers were like the GL450 was gold. Only offered $20.000.00 for my Acura, Then the Lease was 699.00 a month, they came back with $883.00 …

Read full review Maybe people throw there money out the window. (5/5) - chs from Phoenix Arizona

PROS: Very smart SUV, I did my resurch and found that the GL450 top. no regrets.

CONS: I wish I got the distronic, lumbar is better in GM, but the seats are better.

REVIEW: Full size adult can fit in the 3rd row unlike my Cadillac Esc. This car is engineered with comfort and ergonomics in mind. My back problem was not an issue when I drove from Cali to Tenn with my 4 children and wife. I got almost every feature except off road package and distronic I wised knew …

Read full review Mr (5/5) - Allan Newkirk from Vista, CA

PROS: Absolutely the best luxury SUV on the market today

CONS: Upgraded audio system should be better

REVIEW: Own GL450 since November 2006 - no regrets whatsoever. Been to the Autoshow and coudn`t find anything comparable in its class by comfort, performance, and value. …

Read full review Very well designed vehicle (5/5) - D.N. from Oakville, ON

PROS: Luxury ride, performance, and great looks.

CONS: A couple of minor problems on delivery (front end out of alignment, heat control malfunction)

REVIEW: Best SUV we have ever driven. (Tested vs Navigator, X5, Escalade, Land Cruiser/LX470). Fantastic comfort and room on cross country trips. Dont scrimp on extras; they are worth it. (Heated seats/steering wheel, navigation, Parktronic, air suspension, rear view camera, auto raise/lower 3rd row/ …

Read full review Sweet drive……good value (5/5) - F Sheppard from Houston, TX