Missouri, Michigan UAW workers reject Ford plan Oct 30, 2009
New Escape SUVs roll off the line at Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Mo. Ninety-two percent of workers at the Kansas City Assembly Plant voted against changes to their contract Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
An expensive mistake Oct 30, 2009
Thats right, the preferred brand of Midwestern dentists and junior-grade Hollywood agents will no longer be limited to lushly quiet luxury sedans and mellow crossover SUVs for the soccer moms of northeastern New Jersey. Now Lexus will have a V-10 powered, two-door rocket sled that can tackle Germanys famous Nurburgring test track in less than eight minutes. (MSNBC -- Business)
Louisville a key in Ford contract vote; UAW workers weigh more givebacks Oct 30, 2009
Meanwhile, Ford has promised to keep making Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs at the Kentucky Truck Plant, through the current product cycle. . (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Honda Accord wagon from Europe to hit U.S. shores as the Acura TSX sport wagon Oct 30, 2009
As U.S. consumers search for an alternative to SUVs or the onslaught of crossovers, the wagon might just be set for a rebirth. Photo of Honda Accord Tourer by Honda Europe. (USA Today -- Money)
Mercedes to return to five-day work weeks Oct 30, 2009
The plant manufactures three SUVs: the M-Class, R-Class and GL-Class. Most Read Stories. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Drug smugglers are endlessly creative along border Oct 29, 2009
During the smuggling journey involving the retractable ramp, lookouts on mountains instructed drivers to pull over and drape their trucks and SUVs with camouflage tarps whenever sensors were tripped or agents were nearby, authorities said. Sometimes the smugglers waited days before resuming their trek. (Anchorage Daily News)
A little more sting Oct 29, 2009
Starting from R157900, the range now also includes a six-speed automatic transmission available in the top-of-the-line SUVs ... The smooth-shifting automatic transmission used in the flagship Scorpio SUVs provides a host of advantages, including lower noise levels, better gradeability and a more comfortable drive. (iAfrica.com)
Get a hobby, Find a date Oct 28, 2009
that s why i ve had to switch to SUVs. i m sooooo jealous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Residents speak out about driving on Polihale Beach (2427) Oct 27, 2009
manawai wrote on Oct 25, 2009 9:03 AM:" At 81 years old, Fred Deckwitz should remember the time when no vehicles were on the pristine sands of Polihale. I remember. I remember weekend picnics there with my grandparents, parents and cousins enjoying the serene beauty without the invasion of noisy trucks and SUVs driving up and down the beach. I feel that vehicles ruined Polihale for me and I was there before they were. So to say that it's an imposition not to drive on the beach and that you can't... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Green Reva is red rag for some Americans Oct 27, 2009
WASHINGTON: The rubber hasnt met the road yet but sparks are already flying. India's electric car Reva is receiving a torrid welcome in US after an announcement last week that it would be manufactured in upstate New York by an American collaborator. (India Times)
Other Reviews Oct 27, 2009
Consumer Car Reviews: New Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Minivans, Crossovers. Search. (USA Today -- Money)
For Yosemite bears, dinner arrives in a minivan Oct 26, 2009
There are plenty of luxury cars and shiny SUVs parked in Yosemite National Park, but it's no surprise to federal officials that the humble minivan is the vehicle of choice for bears who want a midnight snack ... There are plenty of luxury cars and shiny SUVs parked in Yosemite National Park, but it s no surprise to federal officials that the humble minivan is the vehicle of choice for bears who want a midnight snack. (Fresno Bee)
Deal blends Additech, Dresser Oct 26, 2009
99, while a similar product for larger SUVs and trucks was reduced to $9. 99. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Social Security makes it official: No COLA in 2010 Oct 24, 2009
Really wrote on Oct 15, 2009 10:37 PM:" Not for SSI or Disability, which whether combined as in older accounts or just one as some people get is still just around $700...that's right.If you aren't married, or even if you are in many cases, that's a guarantee you are probably on Food Stamps as well and either receiving housing assistance, living in an adult home or I don't know what (or maybe don't want to know). By the way, it so much fun to be told you are on "welfare" by wags...but for the... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Cars with the worst fuel economy Oct 24, 2009
Lower fuel prices give surprising boost to big pickup trucks, SUVs ... Each of those vehicles reported sales increases of more than 3 percent over September of last year some big SUVs even saw bumps as high as 23 percent ... Otherwise, our list would be limited to low-volume, high-end performance cars and luxury SUVs. (MSNBC -- Business)
Reva may sport made-in-US tag Oct 23, 2009
NEW DELHI: Bangalore-based electric car maker, Reva Electric Car Company may become Indias first auto company to make its vehicles in the US, by asembling its next generation NXR smart car in New York. Reva has roped in a New York-based electric car maker Bannon Automotive, in a joint venture to assemble its three-door plug-in hatchback, banking on emerging demand for environment-friendly cars. (India Times)
Nissan: Pain After the Binge Oct 22, 2009
Ghosn's greatest overreach may have been trying to crack the market for pickup trucks, minivans, and big SUVs long dominated by Detroit. Even when auto sales were robust, Nissan's trucks, minivans, and SUVs missed their sales targets ... A better bet, says Michael Robinet, vice-president of CSM, may be to build some of its smaller, crossover SUVs in the U.S. because those models are selling well. (BusinessWeek)
Missed out on Clunkers? There are still breaks Oct 22, 2009
For 2010 models, there are credits between $650 and $2,350 for certain SUVs and trucks made by Ford, Mercury, Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC, and for specific sedans from Chevy and Nissan. A list, last updated Oct. 9, of the eligible cars is available on the Internal Revenue Service Web site, at www. (MSNBC -- Business)
2010 Car & Truck Buyers Guide Oct 21, 2009
And for the new model year, the focus is on practicality, and that means the return of the venerable sedan -- not SUVs or crossovers. Here's our coverage. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New American Chemical Society podcast: Grow a garden on your roof to battle climate change Oct 20, 2009
The scientists found that replacing traditional roofing materials in an urban area the size of Detroit, with a population of about one million, with green would be equivalent to eliminating a year's worth of carbon dioxide emitted by 10,000 mid-sized SUVs and trucks. Their study, the first of its kind to examine the ability of green roofs to sequester carbon which may impact climate change, appears in ACS' semi-monthly journal Environmental Science ology. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
2010 and 2011 will be more difficult than 2009: Peter Huntsman Oct 19, 2009
For example, in the US governments cash for clunkers programmes, we saw people getting rid of their low mileage vehicles such as pick-up trucks and SUVs replacing them with Hondas and Toyotas. That underlines the change in the mindset. (India Times)
Yosemite bears love their minivans Oct 17, 2009
There are plenty of luxury cars and shiny SUVs parked in Yosemite National Park, but it's no surprise to federal officials that the humble minivan is the vehicle of choice for bears who want a midnight snack. A study published in October in the Journal of Mammalogy shows bears break into minivans more often than any other vehicle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hunter courtesy must be front and center Oct 16, 2009
When asking for permission, do not tell the landowner its just you and your one buddy who want to hunt when you have a dozen people and four dogs waiting in SUVs. When you gain permission, treat the land with respect by carefully opening and closing gates and going over or under fences. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Solutions: e-bikes Oct 16, 2009
"One would be a change in the way people view transportation. There are still a lot of SUVs out there. ... People still have a hard time thinking about riding a bicycle unless they are 10 years old, it seems. So there needs to be a little shift in mentality.". "But having said that, I think there is a growing awareness about health and transportation and environmental issues so it could be that we are just reaching a juncture where things will change [for e-bikes].". (CNN -- US)
City property auction could be scandalous Oct 15, 2009
Why the feds think we can fight terrorism by dispensing $37,000 customized SUVs to America's cities, counties and towns is a billion-dollar question for another day. Brian O'Neill can be reached at or 412-263-1947. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
GM Plans to Spend on New Models Oct 15, 2009
Among the possibilities: small, stylish youth cars for Chevrolet; a production version of the Cadillac Converj concept car, which as the Chevrolet Volt; more GMC crossover SUVs, including a boxy model that would compete with Toyota's () Scion xB and Nissan's () Cube; and new Buicks that could do double duty in the Chinese and American markets. Still Shedding White-Collar Jobs. (BusinessWeek)
Pedestrians need to consider that they’re invisible Oct 15, 2009
With reduced visibility caused by sun or glare or obstacles such as trucks and SUVs parked along the curb, is it that much trouble to look both ways and make sure drivers see you. You know, like you were taught in kindergarten. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Ford adds 4.5 million vehicles to recall Oct 14, 2009
Those vehicles mainly are trucks and SUVs. All vehicles covered by the recall are from the 1992 to 2003 model years. (AZCentral -- Business)
What Your Car Says About You Oct 14, 2009
" Bauers says Mini owners fall into four categories: brand enthusiasts, who relish the car's British racing roots; design aficionados, who like the car's simple elegance; social butterflies, who want to be part of the Mini community; and gas misers, who crave the Mini's fuel efficiency. Some of the latter group trade down from trucks and SUVs not because they feel financially crunched by high gas prices, but because they want to be conscientious and reduce their impact on the environment. These... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Why Are So Many CEOs Suddenly Environmentalists? Oct 11, 2009
50 a gallon, which has made it difficult for auto manufacturers (and rental companies) to predict whether consumers will desire fuel-sipping compacts or fuel-burning SUVs. It strikes Taylor that if the government were to guarantee a stable gas price of between $3 and $4 per gallonthrough a high national gas tax like they have in Europe, for exampleit might spur innovation and hasten the shift to electric cars. (Slate)
Caterer's bogey sends 700 meals to soup kitchen Oct 11, 2009
"It was incredible. A truck and three SUVs pulled up at around noon and out came trays and trays of gourmet food," said Francis Aviani of St. Anthony's Foundation ... "It was incredible. A truck and three SUVs pulled up at around noon and out came trays and trays of gourmet food,". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Tengzhong Adds GM's Hummer as Yang Sees `Explosive Growth' for SUV Brand Oct 11, 2009
Rising gasoline prices helped erase U.S. demand for the full-size SUVs made by Hummer, whose value Detroit-based GM had projected at $500 million in court documents earlier this year ... H1 production ended in 2006, when Hummers U.S. deliveries peaked at 71,524, according to Autodata Corp. U.S. sales of the SUVs fell 51 percent in 2008, when retail gasoline reached a record $4. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Talking Cars: What do I do with my flat head? Oct 11, 2009
Answer: We see a lot of failing air suspension systems on a lot of Ford and Lincoln cars and SUVs, and 98 percent of the time change the air suspension over to trouble-free conventional coil spring suspension at a fraction of the trouble some air suspension. Any good repair shop should be able to make the change over. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
High-tech options offer boost for tires Oct 9, 2009
For more helpful information on tire technology or advice on selecting the proper tire for cars, light trucks, SUVs and more, visit your local Goodyear retailer or go online to. Courtesy of ARAcontent. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
New luxury cars rev up horsepower, style Oct 9, 2009
Acura's two SUVs -- the RDX and MDX -- are updated for 2010 with bolder grilles, subtle rear styling changes and interior refinements. In addition, the RDX is available for the first time with two-wheel drive. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Green roofs offset global warming, study finds Oct 7, 2009
Greening all of that area, the researchers reported in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, would be like removing 10,000 mid-sized SUVs or trucks from the roads for a year. A green roof's ability to sequester carbon lasts only a year or two. (MSNBC -- Technology)
GreenTech Automotive to open $1B Tunica, Miss., plant Oct 7, 2009
GreenTech Automotive to open $1B Tunica, Miss. plant - Memphis Business Journal. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Setting off to find America Oct 7, 2009
With our hazard lights flashing, we were doing 25 mph in the far right lane as 18 wheelers and enormous motor homes towing SUVs zipped past us. Swell, I thought: Only seven more mountain ranges to cross: the Wasatch Mountains, the Black Hills, the Bighorns, the Wind Rivers, the southern extension of the Canadian Rockies, the Cascades and the Siskiyous. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
A Threat to Global Recovery: Too Many Factories Oct 7, 2009
As U.S. consumers flexed their credit cards for flat-panel TVs and video games, factories sprouted around the world to make all the stuff that was crammed into consumers' SUVs. But amid the recession, spending has shrunk dramatically, as debt-laden U.S. consumers are learning to save and those factories have a lot less to do. (Time.com)
•Local dealers see bump from Clunkers Oct 5, 2009
The program allowed owners of older-model gas-guzzling cars, trucks and SUVS to ditch their vehicle and cash in on a credit of up to $4,500 toward a new car. Only certain new vehicles qualified for the deal, including those with high miles-per-gallon rates and low emissions. (The Daily Journal)
Sheriff cars paid for with crime funds Oct 4, 2009
The purchased fleet includes 46 take-home vehicles that include sedans, trucks and SUVs from the early 1990s to 2007. They are assigned to two dozen units, including animal crimes, aviation, counterterrorism and computer crimes. (AZCentral -- News)
Annexation would double Wasillas footprint Oct 4, 2009
Tahoes wrote on Oct 3, 2009 11:19 AM:" Take a look at the City of Wasilla website under Purchasing & Contracting and then click on Solicitations - Goods and Services! They're buying 3 more brand new full size gas guzzling Tahoes to add to their fleet that will give them a total of 6 Tahoes and 2 Expeditions!! They're in the process of replacing all of the police cars with big 4x4 SUVs so they'll have 27 of them when they're done. Who will pay for all that fuel and maintenance? Those annexed into... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Volkswagen, BMW Raise September U.S. Sales as German Carmakers Add Models Oct 3, 2009
1 percent, as an 18 percent gain in car deliveries more than offset a 37 percent drop for SUVs. The Mini small-car division posted a 9. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Jail project begins to unravel Oct 3, 2009
Mafi guaranteed the Sept. 10 purchase of two Mercedes SUVs by Hilton as part of his plans for the jail. They were among three Mercedes that Hilton brought to Montana last week, saying he intended to turn over to Hardin for use by law enforcement. (Montana Standard, MT)
Here's what the next Saturns would have looked like Oct 3, 2009
And it's a shame, too, since France's Renault fields some attractive, albeit a bit dated looking, cars and SUVs. Penske's plan to buy and revive the brand depended on finding a supplier of new vehicles as General Motors phased out existing Saturn Aura, Astra, Outlook and Vue. (USA Today -- Money)
Brand clarity the most important thing: Ford CEO Oct 2, 2009
Around the world, especially in the US, we were focussed on SUVs (sports utility vehicles) and trucks and we did that because we were hard-pressed to make money ... And then there was the task of dismantling the companys reliance on SUVs; Mulallys praise for his Lexus LS430 before he joined Ford had earlier drawn sharp criticism. (India Times)
Saturn dealers, are shocked over end of brand Oct 2, 2009
But the brand struggled to make money, and receded into the background as GM focused on higher profit SUVs and trucks. Still, some buyers remained loyal to the end. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Ford sales rise 5 percent during third quarter Oct 2, 2009
Ford Expedition SUVs, which began production at Kentucky Truck Plant in April, declined 35 percent to 2,370 units. Lincoln Navigators, also made at Kentucky Truck Plant, dropped 31. (Louisville Business First, KY)
General Motors toshut down Saturn Oct 1, 2009
As GM focused more on high-profit pickup trucks and SUVs, Saturn began to languish in the late 1990s. Then in 2006, car buyers began to find Saturn's new models more appealing. (MSNBC -- Race)
Cowlitz PUD officials approve rate increase Oct 1, 2009
what i think wrote on Sep 30, 2009 2:30 PM:" I think the rates should not of gone up especially since we just learned that washington state will not raise the wage this year why raise rates in basically a ression what good can come from this except for pud getting new suvs that guzzel gas and we have to pay for it. dosent anyone rember when the dam was built we were to get free elect hummmmm what happened to that why is it everytime we turn around this rate is being raised and that rate is being... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Actor Dennis Hopper Hospitalized Oct 1, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. 73-Year-Old Suffering From Flu-Like Symptoms. (Click2Houston, TX)
GM To Pull Plug On Saturn After Deal Fails Oct 1, 2009
GM put more effort into making higher-profit SUVs and Saturn languished, never making money ... In the late 1990s, Saturn took a back seat as GM focused more on high-profit pickup trucks and SUVs ... In this gallery, we round up the largest SUVs you can buy for less than the price of an average car. (Click2Houston, TX)
Calif. jail entrepreneur has checkered past Oct 1, 2009
He wore a military style uniform, and as a gesture to local law enforcement offered up the use of three Mercedes SUVs ... After arriving in this rural city with three Mercedes SUVs marked with the logo of a nonexistent police department, representatives of an obscure California security company said preparations were under way to take over Hardin's never-used, $27 million jail ... He wore a military style uniform, and as a gesture to local law enforcement offered up the use of three Mercedes... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Oxendine opposes cuts to top teachers Sep 30, 2009
Hmmm and maybe buy cheaper vehicles as well, why do department heads need Crown Vics, Suburbans, Chargers, or SUVs. Tenth and finally (although not all of the ways I know of) reduce the upper echelons of the education system, require Superintendants to be educators and not just politicians, and use 90% of the money for education to directly impact students, and not to finance the pockets of office staff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New digs for Pantry Sep 25, 2009
Volunteers brought their own SUVs and pickup trucks to shuttle the supplies to the new location at 450 Concord Ave. next to the police station. After about half a dozen trips, the move was largely completed and the unpacking began. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
JLR plans to shut down UK plant, pump in 800 mn pounds Sep 25, 2009
A new generation of lightweight sedans, sports cars and premium SUVs, with hybrids and electrification technology will be introduced which will significantly reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission. There will be additional derivatives and powertrain variants from core model lines too. (India Times)
Clunker sales in a word: 'Fantastic' Sep 24, 2009
And while the federal government touted the program's environmental benefits, Department of Transportation data show that many of the 700,000 autos purchased under Cash for Clunkers were trucks, minivans and SUVs with relatively low gas mileage ... But also popular were smaller SUVs like the Ford Escape (22,000 sold) and the Honda CR-V (20,000) and trucks like the Chevy Silverado (16,000) ... There were even 15 Hummer H3Ts sold with help from Cash for Clunkers, which allowed for the purchase of... (Albany Times Union)
Reports: Mercedes to make sedan at Vance plant Sep 24, 2009
Speculation of re-tooling the plant s focus from SUVs to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars increased as sales of the models produced in Vance fell drastically this year. The Vance plant is the only Alabama auto manufacturer that exclusively builds sport utility vehicles, which generally use more fuel than other types of cars. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Surgeons Remove 21-Pound Tumor From Dog Sep 24, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Tumor Had Grown To One-Sixth Dog's Weight. (Click2Houston, TX)
'Green' Roofs Could Help Fight Global Warming Sep 24, 2009
The scientists found that replacing traditional roofing materials in an urban area the size of Detroit, with a population of about one-million, with green would be equivalent to eliminating a year's worth of carbon dioxide emitted by 10,000 mid-sized SUVs and trucks. See also. (Science Daily)
'Green' roofs may help put lid on global warming Sep 24, 2009
The scientists found that replacing traditional roofing materials in an urban area the size of Detroit, with a population of about one-million, with green would be equivalent to eliminating a year's worth of carbon dioxide emitted by 10,000 mid-sized SUVs and trucks. Their study, the first of its kind to examine the ability of green roofs to sequester carbon which may impact climate change, is scheduled for the Oct. 1 issue of ACS' Environmental Science ology, a semi-monthly journal. (EurekAlert!)
Emmy night is a busy night for Audi as it promotes its diesel SUVs Sep 23, 2009
Sure, were won by Alec Baldwin, John Cryer and other television luminaries. But the real winner of the night may be Audi. (USA Today -- Money)
Russian tycoon says he's made offer to buy Nets Sep 23, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Viewed - Sports. (Yahoo News)
Fueling the fire? Sep 22, 2009
"In a time of economic uncertainty, the last thing the average consumer wants is to buy a gas-guzzler. The least efficient pickups and SUVs that the Detroit 3 bet their -- and my -- future on are not selling.". He said the American auto industry must see the new rules as an opportunity to fuel its economic recovery. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Group Seeks Volunteers As Fire Season Looms Sep 22, 2009
Those people are known as SUVs, or Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers. "The first responders are focused on getting their job done. So sometimes they get in the way of first responders. They also can take away resources from the victims who need the first responders to get to them," said Sue Carter of Volunteer San Diego. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
