Archive for May, 2006

Chevrolet Trucks - Two wheels sometimes better than four for nabbing scofflaws 

Posted in Chevrolet Trucks on May 30th, 2006

Two wheels sometimes better than four for nabbing scofflaws 
The Naperville Sun - May 30 1:39 AM
In the middle of eastbound Interstate 88 on an overcast May afternoon, a gray sedan came to a complete stop. There are no traffic-slowing accidents ahead. The nearby construction has not blocked the flow of traffic.Save to My Web

GM Promotes Clarke to Run North America; Wagoner Cedes Control 
Bloomberg.com - 2 hours, 6 minutes ago
May 30 (Bloomberg) — General Motors Corp. appointed Troy Clarke, head of the automaker’s Asia-Pacific operations, to run its unprofitable North American unit, according to people familiar with the situation.Save to My Web

Slow Down: Ford Delays Intro of New F-Series Super Duty 
Edmunds.com - May 29 12:47 AM
DEARBORN, Mich. Ford Motor Company has pushed back the production launch of its redesigned F-Series Super Duty truck until January. The new pickup is expected to be introduced now as a 2008 model.Save to My Web

Spring Car Care Relief for Your Vehicle 
Benton Evening News - 26 minutes ago
(ARA) - Winter can be tough on lots of things, including cars and trucks. Cold temperatures, snow and ice, road salt and pothole-causing freeze-thaw cycles put car batteries, tires, brakes and suspensions to the test. Spring is the time to rid vehicles of winter’s sins in time for summer travel.Save to My Web

Why Diesel is the Way to Go 
Southwest Daily News - May 29 11:22 PM
(ARA) - Want to save money, conserve energy and do what’s best for the environment at the same time? Then the next time you’re in the market for a new car or truck, diesel is the way to go.Save to My Web

Car buyers embracing better gas mileage, survey shows 
Lincoln Journal Star - May 29 10:15 PM
American consumers are showing signs of a shift in attitude, with a growing number of people making fuel economy a primary concern a potentially worrisome sign for Detroits automakers.Save to My Web

How American is it? 
Louisville Courier-Journal - May 30 2:57 AM
Tim Thorp likes to buy American-made products. But when he bought a minivan this year, it was price, not patriotism, that led him to the Dodge Caravan over the Honda Odyssey. Choosing domestically produced products is “an issue that’s always there in the back of my mind,” said Thorp, vice president of Bluegrass Business Credit in Louisville. “If we’re comparing apples to apples, I’ll take the Save to My Web

GM’s Wagoner Picks Clarke to Run North American Unit (Update3) 
Bloomberg.com - 21 minutes ago
May 30 (Bloomberg) — General Motors Corp. appointed Troy Clarke, head of the automaker’s profitable Asia-Pacific operations, to run its money-losing North American unit.Save to My Web

Clarke, GM’s Asia Head, Will Run North America Unit, People Say 
Bloomberg.com - May 30 3:55 AM
May 30 (Bloomberg) — Troy Clarke, the head of General Motors Corp.’s Asia-Pacific operations, will be promoted to run GM’s North American unit, to help return the company to profit in the world’s biggest auto market, said people familiar with the situation.Save to My Web