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Dec31	GM's Dubious Honor: 2007's Final Recall James Raia December 31, 2007 Know More: Cadillac, General Motors, Industry News, Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles Cadillac Escalade, CTS, General Motors, Pontiac Soltice, recalled cars, Saturn Sky, SRX The auto industry had plenty of innovation in 2007. But if there was one overriding theme, the year will be remembered as The Year of the Recall. And what better way to end the year than with the announcement of one more recall. General Motors is recalling passenger cars and crossover sport utility vehicles to repair a fluid leak that could cause a driver to losing control of the vehicle they're driving. The recall involves 275,936 vehicles, including the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS and STS sedans, 2005-2007 Cadillac SRX crossovers and 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky convertibles. General Motors reports that the seal on the rear axle pinion is not satisfactory. The recall is expected to begin in February. For additional information, visit: www.safecar.gov Posted at 7:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec31	Volkswagen Eos: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 31, 2007 Part 11 of an 11-part series. Among the newest entries in the convertible hardtop category, the Volkswagen Eos is offered in base, 2.0T and 3.2L models. And even considering the base model, the Eos is hefty competition for any other... Continue Reading Posted at 3:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mini-Cooper: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 31, 2007 Part 8 of an 11-part series.Six years after its return to United States distribution, the Mini Cooper is no longer a novelty retro. Yet until the Smart, the Daimler-Chrysler mini-car, arrives next year, the Mini-Cooper is still the shortest car... Continue Reading Posted at 2:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hyundai Elantra: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 31, 2007 Part 6 of an 11-part series.The stretch of road that connects Northern and Southern California via Interstate 5 through a pass in the Tehachapi Mountains is mostly known as The Grapevine. It's not named because of its steep grade, ominous... Continue Reading Posted at 1:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Saturn Aura: An Automll.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 31, 2007 Part 10 of an 11-part series The 2007 Saturn Aura debuted in August 2006, the buzz spread quickly, and the downtrodden manufacturer rekindled itself.In December, 2006 the Aura sold 5,800 units in the United States, and it received considerable honors,... Continue Reading Posted at 11:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Saab 9-3 Aero: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 31, 2007 Part 9 of an 11-part seriesIt's called a premium compact by some consumer advocacy publications and an entry level luxury sedan by other industry experts. By any name, the newly designed Saab 9-3 confidently joins an increasingly visible vehicle segment.Matched... Continue Reading Posted at 10:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec30	Lincoln MKZ: An Automill.com Top-10 Car For 2007 James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 7 of an 11-part series.It's not often a car gets renamed after only one year on the market. But that's exactly what happened to the Lincoln Zephyr. It debuted in 2006 as a entry level luxury sedan and now... Continue Reading Posted at 6:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Honda Ridgeline: An Automill.com Top-10 Car For 2007 James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 5 of an 11-part series.A friend recently moved into a new law office and what better vehicle to have available than a Honda Ridgeline to help him move?A book case and shelves fit in the bed. And, sure, that's... Continue Reading Posted at 5:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Honda Fit: An Automill.com Top-10 Car For 2007 James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 4 of an 11-part series.Just when it seemed like Honda couldn't possibly discover another market segment for its vehicles, it introduced the 2007 Fit. A four-door subcompact, the Fit combines a wondrously efficient use of space with snappy versatility... Continue Reading Posted at 3:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Honda CR-V, 2007: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of The Year James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 3 of an 11-part series.There wasn't much to complain about with the previous Honda CR-V. It provided a keen balance of versatility, comfort and utility vehicle refinement. But with the 2007 redesign, the manufacturer has done what Honda always... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Cadillac SRX, 2007: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 2 of an 11-part series.The Sport Utility Vehicle market is seemingly reaching its saturation point. One national consumer automotive publication divides the market into compact, midsize, premium, large and premium large SUV categories. And there's also the crossover category... Continue Reading Posted at 11:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Honda Fit Tops Automill.com's 2007 Top-10 James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 1 of an 11-part series.Every late fall when auto manufacturers begin to steadily promote their new offerings, the major car publications quickly follow suit. They all try to outdo each other by selecting the best cars (and trucks) of... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec28	Hyundai's New Prize Luxury Sedan: The Genesis James Raia December 28, 2007 Hyundai Motor Co. has announced Genesis as official name of of its luxury sports sedan.According to the manufacturer, the Genesis, "Redefines luxury by presenting a credible alternative to the premium automobile offerings from Germany, Japan and the United States."The Korean... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mazda RX-8, 2008: Sports Car With Comfort, Rotary Power James Raia December 28, 2007 The Mazda RX-8, a four-door coupe (sort of) and it's about as comfortable as sports cars get. And it further differentiates itself in the sports car class via its signature rotary engine. It's the system that replaces pistons pumping in... Continue Reading Posted at 10:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hyundai Announces New Luxury Sedan, Genesis James Raia December 28, 2007 Hyundai Motor Co. has announced Genesis as the official name of of its luxury sports sedan.Acording to the manufacturer the Genesis, "Redefines luxury by presenting a credible alternative to the premium automobile offerings from Germany, Japan and the United States."The... Continue Reading Posted at 4:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec26	California Fuel Cell Partnership: Public Tours For Driving's Future James Raia December 26, 2007 The Sacramento Auto Show was largely underwhelming this year. Electrical difficulties prompted the shut down of two of the display building at Cal Expo. And manufacturers' presentations were uninspired - like the reps were going through the motions of presentating... Continue Reading Posted at 1:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec21	Lamborghini's $1.45 Million Reventon Impresses Washington Post Reviewer James Raia December 21, 2007 The newspaper clipping has been on my desk for two weeks. I look at it and dream.The article, written by Warren Brown of the Washington Post, details his experience traveling to the tiny Italian village where Lamborghini, the prestigious car... Continue Reading Posted at 6:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thomas Flyer Set To Celebrate Historic Race In Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance James Raia December 21, 2007 The Thomas Flyer automobile that won the historic New York-to-Paris “Great Race” in 1908 will come to the Florida coast for the 13th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, March 7-9, 2008 in Jacksonville, Fla.Contested 100 years ago, the torturous race... Continue Reading Posted at 4:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Toyota Tundra Named Motor Trend's 2008 Truck of the Year James Raia December 21, 2007 Toyota has finally accomplished a breakthrough in the large truck vehicle category — at least Motor Trend's editors think so.The monthly publication has selected the Toyota Tundra as its 2008 Truck of the Year. As such, the Japanese manufacturer receives... Continue Reading Posted at 3:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec19	Ferrari Highlights Gooding & Company's Arizona Rare Car Auction James Raia December 19, 2007 In the aftermath of its record-breaking $61 million auction success last August at the Concours d'Elegance on the Monterey Peninsula, Gooding & Company is preparing to expand its classic car auction portfolio. With its debut in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Saturday,... Continue Reading Posted at 11:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	RedBull MotoGP Schedule Set For '08 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Return James Raia December 19, 2007 One of the most popular international racing series has announced details of its 2008 stop at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the famed venue on the Monterey Peninsula.Last year, I attended the event for the first time and was amazed at... Continue Reading Posted at 3:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Suzuki Signs Mountain Bike Series Sponsorship Deal James Raia December 19, 2007 Automobile manufacturer sponsorship of sporting events is nothing new. But Japanese manufacturer, Suzuki Automotive, has decided to sponsor a unique national mountain bike series.The circuit, which began in 2006, features the niche 24-hour endurance discipline and will feature races in... Continue Reading Posted at 12:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec15	Cars Have Gone To The Dogs On DogCars.com James Raia December 15, 2007 About 30 years ago, Gina Spadafori and I were on the staff of The Hornet, the student newspaper at California State University, Sacramento.I don't know Gina anymore, but she has a great career in journalism, specializing in writing about pets.... Continue Reading Posted at 11:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec14	Toyota Prius: A Cool Hybrid For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 Part six of a six-part series on cool hybrids for 2008: Toyota Prius — Base Price, $20,950; Safety Features, dual-front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 45-48 mpg; Warranty, Bumper to Bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 8 years/100,000... Continue Reading Posted at 11:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mercury Mariner: A Cool Hybrid For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 Part five of a six-part series on cool hybrids for 2008:Mercury Mariner — Base price, $25,655; Safety Features, dual-front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 29-27 mpg (AWD); Warranty, Bumper to Bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 8... Continue Reading Posted at 10:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Honda Civic: A Cool Hybrid For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 Part 4 of a six-part series on cool hybrids for 2008:Honda Civic — Base Price, 24,350; Safety Features, Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 49-51 mpg; Warranty, Bumper to bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 10... Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ford Escape, A Cool Hybrid For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 Part 3 of the six-part series on Cool hybrids for 2008:Ford Escape — Base price, $25,655; Safety Features, dual-front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 30-34 mpg; Warranty, Bumper to Bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 8 years/100,000... Continue Reading Posted at 7:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chevy Malibu: A Cool New Hybrid For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 Part 2 of a six-part series on cool hybrids for 2008: Chevrolet Malibu — Base price, $22,1400; Safety Features, dual-front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 22-27 mpg; Warranty, Bumper to Bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 5... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hybrid Vehicles: Varied Choices For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 This is part 1 of a six-part series on 2008 hybrids. It's unlikely Ferdinand Verbiest was known as an environmentalist nor did he likely have a quest to be "green." But as a Jesuit priest of Belgian ancestry living and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec13	MotorsToday.co.uk A One-Stop Automotive Car Transaction Web Site James Raia December 13, 2007 Sponsored ReviewAlfa Romeo to Volvo, Aston Martin to Vauxhall, MotorsToday.co.uk is the site to visit if you're in the market for a car.Whether site searchers are buying new cars or used luxury cars, MotorsToday.co.uk simplifies the experience.Relying on its motto:... Continue Reading Posted at 5:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec12	Four GM Vehicles Among North American Vehicles of the Year Finalists James Raia December 12, 2007 General Motors' list of 2008 automotive honors continued Wednesday when four of its vehicles were among six finalists for the 2008 North American Car & Truck of the Year.The Cadillac CTS and Chevrolet Malibu are finalists for car of the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec10	Auto Industry Enthusiast? Check Out BlogTalkRadio.com James Raia December 10, 2007 One month ago, I attended the inaugural Blog World expo in Las Vegas. As a new contributor to Know More Media Media via my blog, Automill.com, the two-day extravaganza was a sensory overload for new media experts and enthusiasts.Sports to... Continue Reading Posted at 5:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ford Set To Recall 1.8 Million Diesel Trucks James Raia December 10, 2007 Another day, another automotive recall.In year in which about as many vehichles were recalled as produced, Ford Motor Company will begin mailling letters to owners Dec. 17 about the latest safety concern.Ford is recalling about 1.8 million diesel-powered heavy duty... Continue Reading Posted at 2:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec 4	OnStar: 5 Million Subscribers And A Decade Of Service James Raia December 4, 2007 OnStar, the emergency service, vehicle diagnostic and direction system, was founded in 1995 as a collaboration between GM, EDS and Hughes Electronics Corp.It consists of mobile phone networks and location information using GPS technology. Drivers and passengers can use its... Continue Reading Posted at 6:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New Fuel Efficiency Standard: What's The Big Deal James Raia December 4, 2007 Congress is likely proud of itself, but what's the big deal?After months of debate and three decades since the last major increase, a national fuel efficiency of 35 average of miles per gallon will be required by 2020.The new standard... Continue Reading Posted at 3:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ford Trucks Still Top Vehicle, But Sales Tumble James Raia December 4, 2007 November automobile sales in the United States fell two percent. The lagging month was largely the result of a combination of a six percent increase in car sales and a seven percent decrease in truck sales, according to Autodata Corp.General... Continue Reading Posted at 2:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Buyer Beware: 2007's Most Recalled Cars & Trucks James Raia December 4, 2007 Price and reliability are key factors for most car buyers.Kelley Blue Book and other publications have long histories determining prices. And manufacturers like Toyota and Honda have sterling reputations as best-buy used cars.But in 2007, the auto industry had a... Continue Reading Posted at 1:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec 3	Cadillac CTS, 2008: Elegant Luxury, Nicely Priced James Raia December 3, 2007 After its debut at the North American International Auto Show, success arrived quickly for the 2008 Cadillac CTS after its public debut last August. Motor Trend magazine selected the CTS as its 2008 car of the year.It's been redesigned for... Continue Reading Posted at 5:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Looking For Extravagant Auto Gifts: Try The duPont Registry James Raia December 3, 2007 The duPont Registry's sub-title provides the detai: "A Buyers Gallery of Fine Automobiles."But with its annual December issue, the publication always stretches its own definition with unique holiday gift ideas.Certainly, it's true this year. Some of the most unique gifts... Continue Reading Posted at 3:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Dec31	GM's Dubious Honor: 2007's Final Recall James Raia December 31, 2007 Know More: Cadillac, General Motors, Industry News, Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles Cadillac Escalade, CTS, General Motors, Pontiac Soltice, recalled cars, Saturn Sky, SRX The auto industry had plenty of innovation in 2007. But if there was one overriding theme, the year will be remembered as The Year of the Recall. And what better way to end the year than with the announcement of one more recall. General Motors is recalling passenger cars and crossover sport utility vehicles to repair a fluid leak that could cause a driver to losing control of the vehicle they're driving. The recall involves 275,936 vehicles, including the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS and STS sedans, 2005-2007 Cadillac SRX crossovers and 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky convertibles. General Motors reports that the seal on the rear axle pinion is not satisfactory. The recall is expected to begin in February. For additional information, visit: www.safecar.gov Posted at 7:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec31	Volkswagen Eos: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 31, 2007 Part 11 of an 11-part series. Among the newest entries in the convertible hardtop category, the Volkswagen Eos is offered in base, 2.0T and 3.2L models. And even considering the base model, the Eos is hefty competition for any other... Continue Reading Posted at 3:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mini-Cooper: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 31, 2007 Part 8 of an 11-part series.Six years after its return to United States distribution, the Mini Cooper is no longer a novelty retro. Yet until the Smart, the Daimler-Chrysler mini-car, arrives next year, the Mini-Cooper is still the shortest car... Continue Reading Posted at 2:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hyundai Elantra: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 31, 2007 Part 6 of an 11-part series.The stretch of road that connects Northern and Southern California via Interstate 5 through a pass in the Tehachapi Mountains is mostly known as The Grapevine. It's not named because of its steep grade, ominous... Continue Reading Posted at 1:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Saturn Aura: An Automll.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 31, 2007 Part 10 of an 11-part series The 2007 Saturn Aura debuted in August 2006, the buzz spread quickly, and the downtrodden manufacturer rekindled itself.In December, 2006 the Aura sold 5,800 units in the United States, and it received considerable honors,... Continue Reading Posted at 11:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Saab 9-3 Aero: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 31, 2007 Part 9 of an 11-part seriesIt's called a premium compact by some consumer advocacy publications and an entry level luxury sedan by other industry experts. By any name, the newly designed Saab 9-3 confidently joins an increasingly visible vehicle segment.Matched... Continue Reading Posted at 10:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec30	Lincoln MKZ: An Automill.com Top-10 Car For 2007 James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 7 of an 11-part series.It's not often a car gets renamed after only one year on the market. But that's exactly what happened to the Lincoln Zephyr. It debuted in 2006 as a entry level luxury sedan and now... Continue Reading Posted at 6:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Honda Ridgeline: An Automill.com Top-10 Car For 2007 James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 5 of an 11-part series.A friend recently moved into a new law office and what better vehicle to have available than a Honda Ridgeline to help him move?A book case and shelves fit in the bed. And, sure, that's... Continue Reading Posted at 5:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Honda Fit: An Automill.com Top-10 Car For 2007 James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 4 of an 11-part series.Just when it seemed like Honda couldn't possibly discover another market segment for its vehicles, it introduced the 2007 Fit. A four-door subcompact, the Fit combines a wondrously efficient use of space with snappy versatility... Continue Reading Posted at 3:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Honda CR-V, 2007: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of The Year James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 3 of an 11-part series.There wasn't much to complain about with the previous Honda CR-V. It provided a keen balance of versatility, comfort and utility vehicle refinement. But with the 2007 redesign, the manufacturer has done what Honda always... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Cadillac SRX, 2007: An Automill.com Top-10 Car Of 2007 James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 2 of an 11-part series.The Sport Utility Vehicle market is seemingly reaching its saturation point. One national consumer automotive publication divides the market into compact, midsize, premium, large and premium large SUV categories. And there's also the crossover category... Continue Reading Posted at 11:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Honda Fit Tops Automill.com's 2007 Top-10 James Raia December 30, 2007 Part 1 of an 11-part series.Every late fall when auto manufacturers begin to steadily promote their new offerings, the major car publications quickly follow suit. They all try to outdo each other by selecting the best cars (and trucks) of... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec28	Hyundai's New Prize Luxury Sedan: The Genesis James Raia December 28, 2007 Hyundai Motor Co. has announced Genesis as official name of of its luxury sports sedan.According to the manufacturer, the Genesis, "Redefines luxury by presenting a credible alternative to the premium automobile offerings from Germany, Japan and the United States."The Korean... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mazda RX-8, 2008: Sports Car With Comfort, Rotary Power James Raia December 28, 2007 The Mazda RX-8, a four-door coupe (sort of) and it's about as comfortable as sports cars get. And it further differentiates itself in the sports car class via its signature rotary engine. It's the system that replaces pistons pumping in... Continue Reading Posted at 10:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hyundai Announces New Luxury Sedan, Genesis James Raia December 28, 2007 Hyundai Motor Co. has announced Genesis as the official name of of its luxury sports sedan.Acording to the manufacturer the Genesis, "Redefines luxury by presenting a credible alternative to the premium automobile offerings from Germany, Japan and the United States."The... Continue Reading Posted at 4:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec26	California Fuel Cell Partnership: Public Tours For Driving's Future James Raia December 26, 2007 The Sacramento Auto Show was largely underwhelming this year. Electrical difficulties prompted the shut down of two of the display building at Cal Expo. And manufacturers' presentations were uninspired - like the reps were going through the motions of presentating... Continue Reading Posted at 1:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec21	Lamborghini's $1.45 Million Reventon Impresses Washington Post Reviewer James Raia December 21, 2007 The newspaper clipping has been on my desk for two weeks. I look at it and dream.The article, written by Warren Brown of the Washington Post, details his experience traveling to the tiny Italian village where Lamborghini, the prestigious car... Continue Reading Posted at 6:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thomas Flyer Set To Celebrate Historic Race In Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance James Raia December 21, 2007 The Thomas Flyer automobile that won the historic New York-to-Paris “Great Race” in 1908 will come to the Florida coast for the 13th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, March 7-9, 2008 in Jacksonville, Fla.Contested 100 years ago, the torturous race... Continue Reading Posted at 4:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Toyota Tundra Named Motor Trend's 2008 Truck of the Year James Raia December 21, 2007 Toyota has finally accomplished a breakthrough in the large truck vehicle category — at least Motor Trend's editors think so.The monthly publication has selected the Toyota Tundra as its 2008 Truck of the Year. As such, the Japanese manufacturer receives... Continue Reading Posted at 3:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec19	Ferrari Highlights Gooding & Company's Arizona Rare Car Auction James Raia December 19, 2007 In the aftermath of its record-breaking $61 million auction success last August at the Concours d'Elegance on the Monterey Peninsula, Gooding & Company is preparing to expand its classic car auction portfolio. With its debut in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Saturday,... Continue Reading Posted at 11:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	RedBull MotoGP Schedule Set For '08 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Return James Raia December 19, 2007 One of the most popular international racing series has announced details of its 2008 stop at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the famed venue on the Monterey Peninsula.Last year, I attended the event for the first time and was amazed at... Continue Reading Posted at 3:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Suzuki Signs Mountain Bike Series Sponsorship Deal James Raia December 19, 2007 Automobile manufacturer sponsorship of sporting events is nothing new. But Japanese manufacturer, Suzuki Automotive, has decided to sponsor a unique national mountain bike series.The circuit, which began in 2006, features the niche 24-hour endurance discipline and will feature races in... Continue Reading Posted at 12:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec15	Cars Have Gone To The Dogs On DogCars.com James Raia December 15, 2007 About 30 years ago, Gina Spadafori and I were on the staff of The Hornet, the student newspaper at California State University, Sacramento.I don't know Gina anymore, but she has a great career in journalism, specializing in writing about pets.... Continue Reading Posted at 11:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec14	Toyota Prius: A Cool Hybrid For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 Part six of a six-part series on cool hybrids for 2008: Toyota Prius — Base Price, $20,950; Safety Features, dual-front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 45-48 mpg; Warranty, Bumper to Bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 8 years/100,000... Continue Reading Posted at 11:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mercury Mariner: A Cool Hybrid For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 Part five of a six-part series on cool hybrids for 2008:Mercury Mariner — Base price, $25,655; Safety Features, dual-front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 29-27 mpg (AWD); Warranty, Bumper to Bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 8... Continue Reading Posted at 10:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Honda Civic: A Cool Hybrid For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 Part 4 of a six-part series on cool hybrids for 2008:Honda Civic — Base Price, 24,350; Safety Features, Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 49-51 mpg; Warranty, Bumper to bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 10... Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ford Escape, A Cool Hybrid For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 Part 3 of the six-part series on Cool hybrids for 2008:Ford Escape — Base price, $25,655; Safety Features, dual-front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 30-34 mpg; Warranty, Bumper to Bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 8 years/100,000... Continue Reading Posted at 7:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chevy Malibu: A Cool New Hybrid For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 Part 2 of a six-part series on cool hybrids for 2008: Chevrolet Malibu — Base price, $22,1400; Safety Features, dual-front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 22-27 mpg; Warranty, Bumper to Bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 5... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hybrid Vehicles: Varied Choices For 2008 James Raia December 14, 2007 This is part 1 of a six-part series on 2008 hybrids. It's unlikely Ferdinand Verbiest was known as an environmentalist nor did he likely have a quest to be "green." But as a Jesuit priest of Belgian ancestry living and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec13	MotorsToday.co.uk A One-Stop Automotive Car Transaction Web Site James Raia December 13, 2007 Sponsored ReviewAlfa Romeo to Volvo, Aston Martin to Vauxhall, MotorsToday.co.uk is the site to visit if you're in the market for a car.Whether site searchers are buying new cars or used luxury cars, MotorsToday.co.uk simplifies the experience.Relying on its motto:... Continue Reading Posted at 5:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec12	Four GM Vehicles Among North American Vehicles of the Year Finalists James Raia December 12, 2007 General Motors' list of 2008 automotive honors continued Wednesday when four of its vehicles were among six finalists for the 2008 North American Car & Truck of the Year.The Cadillac CTS and Chevrolet Malibu are finalists for car of the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec10	Auto Industry Enthusiast? Check Out BlogTalkRadio.com James Raia December 10, 2007 One month ago, I attended the inaugural Blog World expo in Las Vegas. As a new contributor to Know More Media Media via my blog, Automill.com, the two-day extravaganza was a sensory overload for new media experts and enthusiasts.Sports to... Continue Reading Posted at 5:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ford Set To Recall 1.8 Million Diesel Trucks James Raia December 10, 2007 Another day, another automotive recall.In year in which about as many vehichles were recalled as produced, Ford Motor Company will begin mailling letters to owners Dec. 17 about the latest safety concern.Ford is recalling about 1.8 million diesel-powered heavy duty... Continue Reading Posted at 2:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec 4	OnStar: 5 Million Subscribers And A Decade Of Service James Raia December 4, 2007 OnStar, the emergency service, vehicle diagnostic and direction system, was founded in 1995 as a collaboration between GM, EDS and Hughes Electronics Corp.It consists of mobile phone networks and location information using GPS technology. Drivers and passengers can use its... Continue Reading Posted at 6:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New Fuel Efficiency Standard: What's The Big Deal James Raia December 4, 2007 Congress is likely proud of itself, but what's the big deal?After months of debate and three decades since the last major increase, a national fuel efficiency of 35 average of miles per gallon will be required by 2020.The new standard... Continue Reading Posted at 3:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ford Trucks Still Top Vehicle, But Sales Tumble James Raia December 4, 2007 November automobile sales in the United States fell two percent. The lagging month was largely the result of a combination of a six percent increase in car sales and a seven percent decrease in truck sales, according to Autodata Corp.General... Continue Reading Posted at 2:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Buyer Beware: 2007's Most Recalled Cars & Trucks James Raia December 4, 2007 Price and reliability are key factors for most car buyers.Kelley Blue Book and other publications have long histories determining prices. And manufacturers like Toyota and Honda have sterling reputations as best-buy used cars.But in 2007, the auto industry had a... Continue Reading Posted at 1:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec 3	Cadillac CTS, 2008: Elegant Luxury, Nicely Priced James Raia December 3, 2007 After its debut at the North American International Auto Show, success arrived quickly for the 2008 Cadillac CTS after its public debut last August. Motor Trend magazine selected the CTS as its 2008 car of the year.It's been redesigned for... Continue Reading Posted at 5:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Looking For Extravagant Auto Gifts: Try The duPont Registry James Raia December 3, 2007 The duPont Registry's sub-title provides the detai: "A Buyers Gallery of Fine Automobiles."But with its annual December issue, the publication always stretches its own definition with unique holiday gift ideas.Certainly, it's true this year. Some of the most unique gifts... Continue Reading Posted at 3:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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