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- Habitat for Humanity and Nissan Join Forces in National Partnership
- PRNewswire-FirstCall (6/14/2007)
- NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Habitat for Humanity and Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) announced today a one- year, $1 million partnership that includes house sponsorships, the donation of 10 Nissan Titan trucks and the support of current Habitat projects.Through this partnership, Nissan will sponsor and build a total of 10 houses with U.S. Habitat affiliates in Michigan, Tennessee, Mississippi and Texas and with international Habitat affiliates in Brazil, Mexico and Canada.To kick off the partnership, Nissan employees and executives will join Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers on June 14 - 15 at Providence Park to build a home with a Nashville family in need.
- U.S. Senate to Vote on Higher Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards
- U.S. Newswire (6/13/2007)
- WASHINGTON, June 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Senate will be debating energy legislation this week and next. One provision, requiring huge increases in motor vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) standards is a bad idea. While all Americans want better fuel economy, cheaper fuel and less dependence on imported oil, the 30-year history of CAFE has not accomplished them.
- Auto Tech: California Company Has 'Jewelry' for Your Jeep
- The Sacramento Bee (6/13/2007)
- Jun. 13--Editor's note: Auto Tech periodically looks at the latest vehicles, accessories and components -- high-tech and otherwise -- available from the factory or on the automotive aftermarket. Staring down seven vertical black holes in the grille of a Jeep might not be stylin' enough for some owners. For them, Fountain Valley-based Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters Inc., or GFMI, is offering polished stainless steel grilles for assorted 2007 Jeep models -- Wrangler, Wrangler Unlimited and Grand Cherokee.
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MVP Award Winner: Weather Guard Sliding Ladder Rack
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/12/2007)
- Knaack Mfg. Co. Keeping your ladder on the floor or on top of the roof of your vehicle doesn't necessarily provide the easiest access. The Weather Guard sliding ladder rack stores a ladder up to 8 feet long on the inside roof or interior wall of the vehicle. A tension-locking device keeps the ladder in place without requiring buckles, latches, or ties, the firm says. The rack consists of adjustable front and rear cradle assemblies, which run along a rail that attaches to the vehicle with a universal mounting bracket. "Why didn't I think of this?" one judge wondered. Cost: $185. 800-456-7865.
- X5 Packs Power and Space ; New BMW Retains Its Muscle, Adds Cargo Space
- Record, The; Bergen County, N.J. (6/10/2007)
- Despite the best efforts of some manufacturers, there's no way an SUV can compete on performance with a roughly equivalent well- engineered car. There are a few SUVs, and some crossovers, that manage to dissipate the oxymoronic content of "performance SUV." Not surprisingly, given the company's orientation, the original X5 erred on the side of performance and shortchanged utility.
- Americans Falling Out Of Love With Gas Guzzlers
- Tampa Tribune (6/8/2007)
- Jun. 8--Last month, Jeff Livengood placed an ad in the newspaper in hopes of selling his sport utility vehicle, a 2003 Ford Expedition. As many owners of large SUVs and trucks are finding, the demand for used vehicles that burn up gas is drying up -- fast. "Nobody wants a gas guzzler," Livengood said.
- Ford Moves Up in Quality Survey
- USA TODAY (6/7/2007)
- DETROIT -- Although Ford Motor was the only domestic automaker to rank above industry average on J.D. Power's influential Initial Quality Study released Wednesday, industry watchers say domestic automakers remain close to closing the quality gap with import automakers.Meanwhile, General Motors and Chrysler posted mixed results.Buick, a GM brand, showed improvement, while GM's Cadillac brand fared worse.
- Ford Powers Ahead Carmaker Jumps Toyota in Study of Quality Rankings
- Daily News; Los Angeles, Calif. (6/7/2007)
- WESTLAKE VILLAGE -- Ford galloped past Toyota as the leader of the pack in initial quality rankings, taking the top spot in five of 19 segments, J.D. Power and Associates, said Wednesday.Porsche again dominated the overall ranking of brands, averaging 91 problems per 100 vehicles as it had last year, according to Power's 2007 Initial Quality Study.Ford Motor Co. earned segment awards for the Ford Mustang, Lincoln Mark LT, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan and Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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All Stars: Building Products Presents the 2007 MVP Award Winners
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/7/2007)
- Each year, Building Products' Most Valuable Product Awards competition singles out an elite group of new products worthy of special recognition. This year, 32 products--ranging from a limestone veneer to a water-conserving showerhead to steam-assist ovens--have been deemed the latest crop of top-notch products by our panel of expert judges. These products offer ways to make your job easier, your projects more stunning, and your business more profitable. And they just might add a little fun back into your work day.
- Auto Execs Go to Hill to Discuss Mileage
- Associated Press/AP Online (6/6/2007)
- WASHINGTON - The heads of the domestic auto industry are pressing congressional leaders to revisit a plan to increase fuel efficiency standards that automakers say could hurt their industry.Leaders of General Motors, Ford and the Chrysler Group on Wednesday were to discuss the impact of health care, trade and energy policies on their companies, and urge Senate leaders at a private luncheon meeting to consider an alternative to a proposed overhaul of Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for vehicles.The Senate is expected to vote next week on a proposal to raise CAFE standards to a fleet average of 35 miles per gallon for a manufacturer's cars and trucks by 2020, an increase of about 10 mpg over current levels.
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