Honda Interactive Crash Test Demo Invites Viewers to “See What We See”
07/28/2008 -TORRANCE, Calif. - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has launched a unique online video experience of a vehicle crash test that invites viewers to witness the crash impact and explore it from different camera angles and at various motion speeds.
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2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP 10 GREEN CARS PRAISED BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM
* The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid was named one of the “Top 10 Green Cars” by the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.
* Kbb.com editors praised the Ford Escape Hybrid’s fuel economy, capability and versatility.
* The Ford Escape Hybrid is [...]

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TURBO SALES ON THE RISE; FORD’S ECOBOOST LEADS THE CHARGE
Turbos are the secret behind the downsizing, allowing for smaller displacement without performance loss.
DEARBORN, Mich., July 30, 2008 – Honeywell Turbo Technologies, a technology leader in engine boosting and modern turbo technologies, estimates that the global turbocharger segment will grow from 30 percent of the overall [...]

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FORD AND RETAINAGROUP TACKLE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT
BRENTWOOD, Essex, 30 July, 2008 – Retainagroup, the car security marking and registration systems specialist, is working with Ford to provide a simple yet effective method of permanently marking catalytic converters to give them a unique identity.
Criminal gangs across the UK are stealing catalytic converters from vehicles at an [...]

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Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies, Inc. Unveils World’s First Plug-in Hybrid Ford F-150 Pickup
Chicago Company Showcases Plug-in Hybrid Electric Conversion Kits Adaptable to Most Vehicle
San Jose, July 22, 2008 – Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies, Inc. (HEVT) unveiled the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the popular Ford F-150 pickup truck at Plug-In 2008 [...]

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Linda Brennan of Montpelier, Vt. Wins Ultimate Fan Prize: Boston Red Sox Special Edition Volvo C30
Red Sox Foundation and Volvo team up in charity raffle, raising $1.4 million
IRVINE, Calif. (July 29, 2008) - Linda Brennan, Boston Red Sox Foundation and Volvo Cars of North America raffle winner, now owns the ultimate 2007 World Series Championship [...]

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Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle Lease Program Begins with First Customer Delivery
Zero-emissions vehicle now on the roads of Southern California
TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A., July 25, 2008– American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that Ron Yerxa and Annette Ballester took delivery of their hydrogen fuel cell-powered FCX Clarity on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Honda of [...]

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The All-New Honda Jazz (Fit)
New platform, body design, engines, transmissions and interio
Builds on the strengths of the current car
Even more spacious and versatile interior
Lower emissions and impressive economy through new VTEC engines
Double-Trunk boot brings increased flexibility to load space
High quality interior materials and design
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With per-gallon prices hovering around $4, customers are sensitive to every penny spent at the pump.
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