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Mass Effect 2: Lair of the Shadow Broker Hands-On - New Story and High-Speed Car Chases [PC] Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:54PMWe get our hands on this soon-to-be-released downloadable content for Mass Effect 2.
California provides incentive to ‘green’ cars Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:38PMGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los Angeles) has signed legislation that will allow access to the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) highway lanes for the latest generation of low-emission vehicles, similar to a program that previously allowed some hybrid cars such access.
Roadshow: Rotten Robbie founder Herb Richards dies at 98 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:29PMSan Jose gas station maverick was a straight-talking innovator who led the push toward self-serve stations in the 1940s.
DRB-Hicom, POTENZA In Jvt To Manufactue Sports Car Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:14PMKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- DRB-Hicom Bhd will incorporate a new joint venture company with UK-based POTENZA Sports Cars Ltd (PSC), which would result in the manufacture of a new line of eco-friendly and affordable sports cars in Malaysia for the domestic and Asia Pacific market.
Peugeot Deisel/Electric Hybrid Gets 60 MPG Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:29PMPeugeot is unveiling at the Paris Motor Show in October the production version of the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 with a listed consumption of only 3.9 litres per 100 kilometres (60.3 miles/gallon) by combining a turbodiesel engine with an electric motor.
Outdoors: Advice about those ‘hoppers’ did the trick Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:07PM"Hoppers, hoppers, hoppers."
Obsession with private automobiles unsustainable Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:00PMScience Matters
Tatas to roll out affordable Jaguar Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:49PMMumbai, Sept. 1: Luxury car maker Jaguar is designing an entry-level model that will make the British marquee brand more accessible to its buyers.
David Suzuki: Our obsession with private automobiles is unsustainable Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:37PMAre we driving ourselves into oblivion? Or will new automobile technology save us from the environmental impact of the fossil-fuelled tanks we use to get around?
Carpool lane opening up to more drivers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:03PMMore solo drivers in environmentally friendly cars will soon be able to use the carpool lane.
Auto insurance reforms take effect Wednesday Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:29PMThe Ontario government and auto insurance industry say the reforms will eventually help lower premiums. Consumers and critics are skeptical.
Vegetable-powered hybrid car comes to Discovery Museums in Acton Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:42PMA decade from now, the children recently exploring the “TriHy” at the Discovery Museums may be asking their parents for vegetable oil-fueled cars.
Suzuki plans to ride superbikes for growth; 2 launches next year Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:56PMSuzuki Motorcycle India is revving up its sales plan for superbikes in India. The company aims to sell 300 units of its four superbike models-GSX-R1000, Bandit 1250S, Hayabusa-GSX1300R and Intruder-M1800R in the country this year.
Reportlinker Adds Power Discretes Market to 2020 - Increased Demand from Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Solar Photovoltaic ... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:55AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Toyota Prius may lead Japan car sale fall as govt support ends Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:19AMTOKYO: The Prius hybrid has spearheaded sales growth for Toyota Motor Corp in Japan for more than a year, helped by government subsidies. The model will likely bear the brunt of plunging demand as the support ends.
Toyota Prius may lead Japan car sale fall as govt support ends Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:59AMTOKYO: The Prius hybrid has spearheaded sales growth for Toyota Motor Corp in Japan for more than a year, helped by government subsidies. The model will likely bear the brunt of plunging demand as the support ends. "A collapse in sales is unavoidable," said Hiromi Inoue, the new-car sales chief for Tokyo Toyopet. "The daily pace of sales for the Prius is already dropping. We are bracing ...
Does your Acura earn an "A"? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:39AMWASHINGTON • Will your new car get an A in fuel efficiency? A government proposal may add letter grades to showroom-window stickers on new cars and trucks to reflect a vehicle’s overall fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions. The...
Cars To Be Graded On Fuel Mileage, Emissions Standards Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:09AMThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation are pushing for legislation that would require new cars to bear labels grading them based on fuel mileage and emissions, according to a Reuters report on Monday.The goal, according to Timothy Gardner of Reuters, is "to convince consumers to buy vehicles that use less energy," adding that EPA and ...
Chester Township man is one of few testing all-electric Mini Cooper Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:13AMMontclair restaurant owner produces own electricity, too
Honda takes green commitment to RP Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:11AMHonda has undertaken worldwide efforts in protecting the environment and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) carries the same green commitment.
AVL to Acquire NTC Powertrain Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:23AMAVL Holding GmbH announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire NTC Powertrain Australia, USA and UK. NTC has vast experience in the development of transmissions for the high volume passenger car market and will form a key part of the AVL Passenger Car Transmission division.
New Stickers Will Go Beyond M.P.G. in Rating Cars Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:05PMThe Obama administration is planning the biggest change in three decades to the window stickers in new cars.
New fuel-efficiency rating system could mean letter grades for cars Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:00PMNew fuel-efficiency rating system could mean letter grades for cars
Troves of lithium, valuable for batteries, boost mood in Bolivia and Afghanistan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:17PMIn June, the Department of Defense announced that the mineral wealth of Afghanistan -- including iron, copper, gold and lithium -- might be worth more than $900 billion. Despite the historic importance of the first three, lithium seemed to be the material that most excited Pentagon officials, who... Bolivia - Afghanistan - South America - Lithium - Batteries
KSU launches new bike sharing program Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:10PMKent State is introducing the new Flash Fleet program that lets students to ride bikes for free from class-to-class and all over campus.
Introducing the Multi-Talented New Citroen DS4 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:18AMSLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM – Aug 30, 2010: Citroen has released first details for the new DS4, a unique and attractive blend of creativity, dynamism, exclusivity and versatility. DS4 is the second model in Citroën’s distinctively-styled DS line.
Weekly police report Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:58AM• Overnight Aug. 16/17, a thief stole a purse from an unlocked vehicle in the 700 block of Creekside Crescent. Police remind people not to leave valuables in their vehicles at any time.
Assessment of stimulus success overly optimistic Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:06PMWASHINGTON — The Obama administration claimed this week that $100 billion invested in innovative technologies under the economic stimulus law is "transforming the American economy" by putting the nation on track for technological breakthroughs in...
Baylor to offer Zipcar rentals to students, employees Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:18PMBaylor University plans Sept. 7 to roll out a Zipcar program, which allows students, faculty and staff to rent one of two school vehicles hourly or by the day.
Florida firm lays groundwork for chain of electric car-charging stations Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:27PMMiami-based Car Charging Group has begun a nationwide effort to place electric car-charging stations in public places, laying the groundwork for a supplying power to a growing number of alternative vehicles on the road.
JG revises its stock listings Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:08AMStarting today, The Journal Gazette has eliminated most stock and mutual fund listings.
Swisstack goes bananas at Sundae is Funday Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:31PMAn estimated 4,000 Rio Ranchoans attended Sundae is Funday at Loma Colorado Park on Sunday. Highlights included the Ice Cream Olympics, the car show and Mayor Tom Swisstack’s human banana split.
Toyota to start trial production of Etios in Sept Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:23PMToyota to start trial production of Etios in SeptToyota to start trial production of Etios in Sept
Can Porsche Keep Its Individuality at Volkswagen? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:23PMVolkswagen is poised to buy Porsche, a move that some people say could threaten the smaller carmaker’s high-end individuality.
GM’s new driver rooted in Mankato Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:09PMDaniel Akerson, who takes over as the chief executive of the legendary automaker Wednesday, was a member of the Mankato High School Class of 1966.
Toyota recalls 1.33 million Corollas, Matrixes Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:36PMNEW YORK -- Toyota recalled 1.33 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker. The recall covers vehicles from the 2005-2...
1.33M Corollas, Matrixes recalled Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:19PMNEW YORK - Toyota recalled 1.33 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada today because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker.
Toyota recalls 1.33 million Corollas, Matrixes Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:08PMToyota recalled 1.33 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker
Royal Ave. housing project has date with council Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:36PMBy Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com A dusty, rodent-filled lot could be the site of Simi Valley’s next housing development if the City Council okays a developer’s request to build 43 homes at the corner of Royal Avenue and Corto Street. read more
Stalling fears spark recall of 1.33 million Toyota vehicles Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:00PMStalling fears spark recall of 1.33 million Toyota vehicles
Grant-Funded Projects Expected To Improve Student Safety Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:58PMTwo Safe Routes to School projects in Colorado are expected to make walking and biking to class a safer option for students.
Toyota Recalls 1.33 Million Corollas, Matrixes Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:21PMToyota recalls 1.33 million Corollas, Matrixes
Stalling fears spark recall of 1.33 million vehicles Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:20PMStalling fears spark recall of 1.33 million vehicles
Toyota begins hiring in Mississippi; VW up to 1,000 workers now Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:57PMToyota said today that is has begun the hiring of workers for its new plant in Blue Springs, Miss., which had been on hold for about two years while the auto industry was struggling with the economic downturn. Separately, Volkswagen of America said it has reached 1,000 employees in the hiring process for its new vehicle assembly plant in Chattanooga, which is scheduled to begin building a new ...
Official shapes policies that promote electric cars Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:52PMWASHINGTON - David Sandalow starts his five-mile commute each day by unplugging an orange extension cord connecting his Toyota Prius hybrid to an outlet in his brick carport.His Prius, which was converted two years ago to allow him to recharge the battery ...
18. Proton Q1 earnings up 55% on higher sales volume Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:43PMSHAH ALAM: Proton Holdings Bhd posted a 55% higher net profit of RM84.7mil for the first quarter ended June 30 from RM54.56mil it gained a year ago due to higher sales volume and improved profit margins from better product mix.
Lynas sees upside from rare earths price Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:06PMLynas Corp says the price for the rare earths blend it hopes to be producing from next year has risen more than 100 per cent in a month.
Robotics and Legos are winning combination at Warren Recreation summer camp Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:30PMWARREN TWP. — Robots and legos, two of the most mesmerizing passions for kids age 7 to 13, came together at Lego Star Wars, Motorized Machines and Robotics Camp, Monday, Aug. 2, to Friday, Aug. 6, and the results were predictably education and fun.
Bend street an enclave of green-minded residents Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:20PMBEND -- On a cliff above Northwest Shasta Place, overlooking the Deschutes River, Tom Elliott and Barbara Scott are planning to build a super-efficient green home. Their 3,000-square-foot home is desi
Howard Learner: BP/Enbridge Lessons: Electric Vehicle Solutions That Reduce Oil Dependence, Reduce Pollution, Create ... Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:53AMThe BP and Enbridge oil spill disasters reminded everyone of the dangers from our addiction to oil. Most Americans are looking for cleaner and safer...