Car sales lowest in 9 years; Toyota cruises to No. 2 Toyota Motor overtook Ford Motor to become the No. 2 automaker by U.S. sales in 2007, using new products and relentless strategy to break Ford's 75-year lock on the position. Story Ford hopes to say Tata to Jaguar Ford Motor has picked India's Tata Motors as the top bidder to buy Ford's Jaguar and Land Rover units, the U.S. automaker said Thursday. Story Car dealers close as Ford, GM, Chrysler keep cutting Instead of the stampede to inquire about year-end clearance sales, customers have been calling Ford dealer Norman Stutzke lately to offer condolences. Story California sues EPA over greenhouse gas regulations California sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday for denying its first-in-the-nation greenhouse gas limits on cars, trucks and SUVs, challenging the Bush administration's conclusion that states have no business setting emission standards. Story Ford's navigation systems take a turn for better Whether it's finding the cheapest gas or grabbing a quick stock quote, the next generation of automotive navigation systems promises a lot more than maps and directions. Story New GPS units not just for directions Millions of Americans have finally traded the folded gas station map in the glove compartment for a handy Global Positioning System unit. Story GM turns 100 with focus on future General Motors unveils plans for the celebration of its 100th year on Thursday, but the automaker will focus as much on the technological and business promise of its next century as its storied history. Story With biomass, you can get ethanol out of corncobs As motor fuels go, it's a dream come true. Instead of importing oil, America could produce ethanol out of wheat stalks, wood chips, switch grass — just about any overlooked or leftover vegetation. Story New energy law: Ethanol debate rages over corn crops A broad energy law signed by President Bush this month requires a major increase in corn-based ethanol and other biofuels to combat global warming and reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil. But it won't come without a cost. Story |
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