Friday, September 4, 2009

Ford on Track to Be #1 U.S. Carmaker ...

Ford on Track to Be #1 U.S. Carmaker
Things are looking up for the one American automaker that didn't go for a government bailout, and it's not just because of "cash-for-clunkers.

The Cars Thieves Love Most
Auto theft is down nationwide, but old Honda Accords and Civics are still being filched for their parts.

Chrysler Sales Lag Despite Cash for Clunkers
August auto sales showed a big improvement for almost all the major automakers. But beleaguered Chrysler is bringing up the rear, and the immediate future doesn't look bright

Tesla to Go Mainstream
Tesla will take advantage of millions of dollars’ worth of low-interest government loans to expand its stable beyond $100,000 sports cars. The announced goals, aimed at appealing to mainstream car buyers, starts with a $50K family sedan in 2011, followed by a mass-market car that retails for less than $30K by 2016.

New $140K Hybrid School Bus Waits Silently For Children
Within a week or two, Napa Valley Unified School District will premiere one of the first small hybrid buses in the nation, thanks to state grants aimed at curbing school bus emissions and a transportation manager's aggressive campaign to green his fleet.

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