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Nov 22, 2004
More hybrids = less batteries

USA Today is reporting that automakers like Ford might find it hard in the next few years to find the expensive battery packs required to fuel hybrid cars like the new Escape. The expensive power packs are currently supplied by only three major companies: Panasonic, Sanyo and Cobasys. The automakers are blaming the suppliers for not being able to boost production fast enough but of course no one really foresaw the popularity of hybrids either. Just another reason you might end up waiting

David Thomas
Nov 22, 2004
Don't mess with GM in Texas

In retaliation for Toyota beginning production of a new truck factory in San Antonio GM will launch a new ad campaign stating their long term presence in the state. GM, which has a 50-year-old plant in Arlington, Texas is none too happy to see the Japanese company encroaching on American truck territory. The campaign espousing how great GM has been to the Texas people for the past half century launched after Toyota began airing ads talking up it's under-construction facility. Sure it soun

David Thomas
Nov 22, 2004
Are you ready for the new face of Subaru?

The Subaru Legacy that Dave has in the Autoblog Garage happens to be a very handsomely styled four-door in my opinion. What will happen to it when it gets the new Subie corporate nose is anyone's guess. The Subaru B111S concept (pictured) gave gawkers a preview of the three-grilled face showcasing a large inverted Alfa-Romeoish toilet bowl seat center grill. Then they confirmed it with a sketch of their upcoming SUV, which sports a smaller version of the grill. I have to see the real thi

Walter J Keegan Jr.
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