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Toyota to lift prices on hybrids, trucks in Japan
Reuters - Aug 24, 2008
... Harrier hybrid vehicles, and by an average 2 percent on commercial vehicles including some Dyna/Toyoace trucks and Probox vans, it said in a statement. ...
Toyota Will Raise Prices on Prius Hybrids in Japan (Update1) Bloomberg
Toyota increases price of hybrids 3% in Japan International Herald Tribune
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Toyota to lift prices on hybrids, trucks in Japan - Reuters



Russians laud size, not fuel economy at car show
Reuters UK, UK - 21 hours ago
Of the 14 Nissan models on display, eight were SUVs, while the three budget models were off in a corner by the bathrooms. "It's not the Russian style to ...
Russians laud size, not fuel economy at car show - Reuters UK


Breaking out of car 'cocoon'
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Aug 25, 2008
... running for trains, biking in rainstorms and learning tricks like how to pack farmers-market produce -- including a watermelon -- onto a bike trailer. ...
Breaking out of car 'cocoon' - Chicago Sun-Times


BBC News

Honda Raises Global Output on Demand for Fuel-Efficient Cars
Bloomberg - 14 hours ago
27 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co., Japan's second- largest carmaker, built more cars and trucks in July as demand for fuel-efficient vehicles in emerging ...
Production of Japanese cars on the rise Platinum today
Fuji Heavy's Stock Rides High In a Tough Time for Auto Makers Wall Street Journal
Honda in green for going green Akron Beacon Journal
Forbes - Bloomberg
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Honda Raises Global Output on Demand for Fuel-Efficient Cars - Bloomberg



Said has taken long road to carve niche in NASCAR ranks
The Canadian Press, N.Y. - 34 minutes ago
His late father raced cars and drove in the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics for the US bobsled team. So it was understandable that when Said, who never really ...
Said has taken long road to carve niche in NASCAR ranks - The Canadian Press


Pickup builds bond: Grandson, Grandpa rebuild 1950 pickup
TheNewsTribune.com, WA - Aug 24, 2008
For eight Christmases all I got basically was truck parts, he said. Fenders were hard to disguise in wrapping paper. But thats what Kyle wanted and ...
Pickup builds bond: Grandson, Grandpa rebuild 1950 pickup - TheNewsTribune.com



By: Stefanie Monge, Midlands News Service
Wahoo Newspaper, NE - Aug 25, 2008
The original battery remains to power the original parts left in the vehicle, Segebart said. Solar panels on the truck will power the original battery, ...
By: Stefanie Monge, Midlands News Service - Wahoo Newspaper


Honda Stays True to Efficient Driving
New York Times, United States - 13 hours ago
Its lineup includes the midsize Ridgeline pickup, as well as lighter weight, car-based crossover vehicles like the CR-V, Element and Pilot. Honda is a ...
Honda Stays True to Efficient Driving - New York Times



Autochannel (press release)

Carz4Girlz Review: 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, FORD ESCAPE HYBRID, HONDA CR-V
Autochannel (press release) - Aug 11, 2008
Consumer Reports is always in love with the Honda CR-V and has been awarded Best (Small SUV) Vehicle Under $25000. The 2008 model is highly recommended for ...
Carz4Girlz Review: 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, FORD ESCAPE HYBRID, HONDA CR-V - Autochannel (press release)


Boston Globe

With her songs, Gardot transforms suffering into art
Boston Globe, United States - Aug 24, 2008
But such comparisons are made merely to provide points of reference. Years from now there will be singers who remind us of Melody Gardot.
With her songs, Gardot transforms suffering into art - Boston Globe


Fiat building new engine plant in China, will import cars to sell ...
MotorTrend Magazine - Aug 21, 2008
With an extensive array of small, frugal cars in its lineup, over the years Fiat has established a major presence throughout countries in the developing ...
Fiat building new engine plant in China, will import cars to sell ... - MotorTrend Magazine



Putting their cars to work: Rolling billboards good for business
Temple Daily Telegram, TX - 4 hours ago
A pipsqueak import with a tarantula crawling across the fender. A black Volkswagen Beetle with swirling orange stripes that looks like something Tony the ...
Putting their cars to work: Rolling billboards good for business - Temple Daily Telegram


San Diego Union Tribune

It's heaven for autos, owners
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Aug 7, 2008
... auto salvage and recycling area, is booming these days, said Jay Justus, president of the San Diego Auto Recyclers and owner of Calumet Auto Wrecking. ...
It's heaven for autos, owners - San Diego Union Tribune



WSLS.com

In hard times, people turn to auto salvage yards
WSLS.com, VA - Aug 13, 2008
Pep Boys, through a national network of auto recyclers. The company links the auto recyclers with chains through a Web site that allows customers and ...
In hard times, people turn to auto salvage yards - WSLS.com


Thieves roll away tires and rims
Northumberland Today, Canada - Aug 20, 2008
Sometime over the past weekend, the four tires and rims were stolen off a vehicle parked behind a Strathy Road business. The owner of the vehicle informed ...
Thieves roll away tires and rims - Northumberland Today


Ward's Auto

GM ends plan with Navistar
DetNews.com, MI - 16 hours ago
Blame the economy, near-record fuel prices and a downturn in the housing market, which relies on medium-duty trucks -- mostly dump trucks, cargo carriers ...
Navistar won't buy GM truck division Chicago Daily Herald
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GM ends plan with Navistar - DetNews.com



Development begins for new soccer field
Mexico Ledger, MO - 4 hours ago
By Tim Hare The recent rumble of dump trucks on Adams and Fairground Streets near the Mexico Area YMCA is early evidence of a new soccer field which will be ...
Development begins for new soccer field - Mexico Ledger