The car driven by the Challenge X champion Mississippi State University crosses the finish line Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in Washington, DC. For the second year in a row, the Mississippi State University team won the Challenge X trophy by beating 16 other institutions in the “Crossover To Sustainable Mobility” competition where each team re-engineered […]

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J.D. Power: Subaru Canada ranks highest in customer satisfaction with manufacturer website
Cites effective re-design for improved new-vehicle shopper satisfaction
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 23 /CNW/ - According to the J.D. Power and
Associates 2008 Canadian Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study, Subaru
Canada, Inc. (SCI) ranks highest among auto manufacturer websites in
satisfying Canadian new-vehicle shoppers. The 2008 study is based […]

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Porsche RS Spyder
Demo laps in front of 220,000 fans on the Nürburgring
Stuttgart. There are moments that render even Porsche works drivers speechless. “These two laps are hard to describe,” said Timo Bernhard, commenting on his drive in the 476 hp Porsche RS Spyder on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. “With this car on this track – that […]

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Mitsubishi Motors Prepares For June Arrival Of Lancer Evolution MR
Advanced MR Offers More Technology than Traditional Entry-Level
GSR Model
CYPRESS, CA, May 21, 2008 –
On the heels of the successful introduction of the 2008 Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution GSR, Mitsubishi Motors announces the availability
of the more technologically-advanced 2008 Lancer Evolution MR,
the newest and most sophisticated version of the model […]

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Honda today announced additional details regarding its new small hybrid scheduled for introduction in early 2009, as part of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. CEO Takeo Fukui’s mid-year address. An official name and full product details will be announced later this year.
 
In addition to weight reduction, a significant cost reduction in Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) components […]

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The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant: A bold new look for a refined midsize winner
New styling and safety recognition helps keep Galant at the head of the pack..
MISSISAUGA, Ont. – Mitsubishi’s new look 2009 Galant lineup will soon debut in showrooms across Canada. Spearheaded by the high performance Galant Ralliart, a world class sports sedan powered by […]

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FORD FLEX RECOGNIZED BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM AS STANDOUT AMONG ‘TOP TEN’ VEHICLES BUILT FOR ROAD TRIPS
* The 2009 Ford Flex was named one of the “Top Ten Best New Road Trip Vehicles” by the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.
* Kbb.com editors praised Flex’s fuel economy, roominess, unique features and options such as […]

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NEW TIRE HELPS ROLL BETTER FUEL ECONOMY INTO FORD ESCAPE, MERCURY MARINER FOR 2009 MODEL YEAR
DEARBORN, Mich., May 14, 2008 – The 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Mercury Mariner are rolling out a new set of tires for improved fuel economy.
These two fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly SUVs boast a projected 1 mpg fuel economy improvement […]

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Worldwide Prius Sales Top 1 Million Mark
05/15/2008
May 15, 2008 - Tokyo - Toyota Motor
Corporation (TMC) announced today that worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota
Prius—the world’s first mass-produced gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle—have
passed the 1 million mark, with approximately 1,028,000 units sold as of the end
of April this year*1. Currently, Prius sales are robust in more than 40 […]

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