In case you missed the memo, crossovers are officially the new black. Or at least, the new SUV. The latest automaker to jump on the bandwagon is Dodge, which will launch a crossover, based on the new Chrysler Sebring platform, in early 2008, following the debut of the Sebring's twin, the Dodge Avenger, in late 2007.
All those noisy gasoline-powered lawn mowers you hear across America are at least emitting less pollution, according to an article in Sunday's Columbus Dispatch. Lawn mowers are increasingly powered by E10, but the small engines can't handle a higher ethanol blend than that, said a John Deere official quoted in the story. He added that a lot of lawn equipment manufacturers are looking at making more ethanol compatible engines. Too much ethanol can cause the engine to overheat, said a service spe
Trying to keep its new Fusion in the public eye, Ford is aiming squarely at the Froot Loops market segment with a new campaign that will see 600,000 Hot Wheels Fusions in cereal boxes starting Sunday.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), in its Economic Reciprocity Initiative (ERI) report card, recognized Ford Motor Co. with top honors for its contributions to the African-American community. The ERI measures companies in their involvement in such areas as advertisement, employment, and charities. Ford, for example, is the major sponsor of the 2006 NAACP Youth Freedom Fund Dinner.
ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced last week that the company's Emissions Technologies Team received awards from Ford and Volkswagen. The Ford Motor Company gave the company a "Gold Award" for exemplary performance in 2005 and Volkswagen handed them an Excellence Award in 2006 for Quality. ArvinMeritor's LVS Emissions Technologies works on various emission-related issues, including diesel particulate filters. LVS Emissions Technologies provides some components to "virtually
Why wait until you pull together your first million - starting this fall you can drive Alfa Romeo's forthcoming coupe regardless of your credit rating - in Atari's Test Drive Unlimited online racing game.
We mentioned a somewhat-cattle-related story last week and now here comes another one. Maybe it's the start of a trend.
Remember Mark Johnston? The owner of Grand Prix Motors of Los Angeles, California is suing Mercedes-Benz for the $1.7 million AMG CLK-GTR he purchased from the automaker. Apparently the super car had a few problems like tripped oil lamps, hydraulic jack system failure, and "unglued" windows,
