http://auto.web2announcer.com/ Web 2.0 announcer top stories for auto en Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:08:51 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2043635 unknown@Netscape.com The average price of a new car is fast approaching the $30,000 mark. But the entries that make up this list are anything but "average." After several meetings and some very heated discussions among our staff-we've come up with a dozen of the most enjoyable machines that are sure to elicit a smile and/or raise the pulse rate of anyone who Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:08:51 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2043635autocarsbestUnder30000News http://web2announcer.com/go/2037682 unknown@Netscape.com Nearly every car commercial I see these days has a green theme. Automakers all tout their environmentally friendly message in TV ads proudly quoting fuel economy numbers for cars and trucks in their fleet. Some of that hype is certainly true. But some is just fantasy. Sun, 10 Jun 2007 02:47:40 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2037682autogreenDetroitNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2036238 unknown@Netscape.com Miracle fuel additives that promise more kilometres per litre, cleaner engines and less pollution are as old as fuel itself. Such claims are often vague and rarely proven. But now a British firm says it has developed an additive that makes diesel burn more efficiently, producing fuel savings of 10 per cent. Sat, 09 Jun 2007 13:47:38 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2036238autofueladditiveefficiencytrialsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2032710 unknown@Netscape.com A glimpse into the interesting world of an automotive spy shot photographer Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:12:41 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2032710cartruckautospyphotographNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2033338 unknown@Netscape.com A SPEED nut who posted pictures on the internet of himself apparently driving at more than 150mph faced a grilling from police last night Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:47:47 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2033338autospeederwebbragger150mphNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2031574 unknown@Netscape.com Getting a low car insurance quote is not always possible, even when it is possible it's never easy. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:00:35 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2031574carinsuranceautoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2027693 unknown@Netscape.com Auto Insurance Quick guide - How Rates are Calculated Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:54:19 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2027693carinsuranceautoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2023988 unknown@Netscape.com Car insurance is one of the most expensive costs involved in driving a car, and it's not something you can avoid - a minimum level of insurance is required by law. Sun, 03 Jun 2007 11:59:22 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2023988carinsuranceautoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2011006 unknown@Netscape.com With the price of gasoline hovering at record levels, ideas are proliferating about how to maximize miles per gallon. The Internet is full of unproven ideas such as adding a few ounces of acetone yes, nail polish remover to the fuel tank. Depending on whom you believe, it will either make the family buggy more efficient or potentially do harm. Sat, 26 May 2007 14:04:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2011006autogasmiledgeNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2008873 unknown@Netscape.com Analysts say gasoline prices haven't harmed May auto sales, with trucks and SUVs expected to be up. Fri, 25 May 2007 17:09:15 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2008873gaspricesgasolineSUVstrucksautosalesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2004579 unknown@Netscape.com Nothing's perfect, even the widely acclaimed GTA series. There have even been a few games like Saint's Row that have tried to push up on its territory and for the first time GTA is starting to be really challenged. Here's a list of 10 things that GTA IV needs in order to stay ahead of the pack and blow gamers' minds. Tue, 22 May 2007 20:15:27 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2004579grandtheftautoIVplaystation3xbox360GTASanandreasNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1984462 unknown@Netscape.com While the current 550i retains its 360-horsepower 4.8-liter V-8, the mid-size flagship receives a new Sport Package with 19-inch wheels and new body treatments, along with the updated interior and exterior freshening. Mon, 21 May 2007 15:37:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1984462carsautobmwsportcarVideoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1974218 unknown@Netscape.com New 2008 Ford Focus spy photos Sun, 20 May 2007 23:14:26 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1974218FordautophotosNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1839256 unknown@Netscape.com Drivers of hybrid cars can expect to get a plum parking spot at Ikea stores in Canada thanks to a new program designed to reward green consumers. Fri, 11 May 2007 13:03:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1839256autohybridsikearewardNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1787347 unknown@Netscape.com To make them more fuel-efficient and powerful, German driveline company ZF introduces the first 8-speed transmission for passenger cars Mon, 07 May 2007 13:12:38 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1787347autotransmissions8speedGermanyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1769627 unknown@Netscape.com Yes, the cost of repairs has something to do with it, but who drives them and how fast they're driven also are huge factors. Here are the 10 costliest to insure -- and the 10 cheapest. Sun, 06 May 2007 20:03:20 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1769627autoinsuranceCostliestcheapestNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1646395 unknown@Netscape.com This month's Official Playstation Magazine UK issue has some exclusive information on GTA IV, including the introduction of a female main character. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 23:54:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1646395GTAIVRockstargrandtheftautoFemalemaincharacterNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1617581 unknown@Netscape.com George and Kathy Kiebala's supercar-centric lifestyle, based as much on logic as passion, started about a decade ago with an Alfa Romeo they wanted to store when not racing it. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:13:39 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1617581supercartimesharesautoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1610907 unknown@Netscape.com What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, according to the city's promotions - but that might not apply to your car. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:38:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1610907autotheftLasVegasTopcityNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1586407 unknown@Netscape.com New chinese car clones from Shanghai Auto Show 2007. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:07:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1586407ChinesecarautoCheryShuanghuanNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1592293 unknown@Netscape.com The average fuel efficiency of U.S. cars and trucks sold in the 2006 model year showed no improvement from the year before at 25.4 miles per gallon, as increased sales of fuel-thirsty cars offset slightly more efficient trucks, according to federal data. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:24:11 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1592293fuelefficiencyautocarsnoimprovementNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1595016 unknown@Netscape.com Toyota Motor Corp. became the world's top auto seller in the first three months of the year, passing rival General Motors Corp. for the first time, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:05:01 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1595016AutostoyotageneralmotorsTopautosellerNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1561332 unknown@Netscape.com To turn around its falling sales numbers, these are the cars and trucks DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group must get right. Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:21:48 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1561332chryslerCrucialcarsautosuceedNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1545248 unknown@Netscape.com We recently told you about the pricing of the new Altima Coupe. What we didn't know at the time was when we would see the sharp fwd coupe on showroom floors. Well, now we do. The release date has been announced as May 25. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:30:07 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1545248nissanAltimaautoCoupeNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1544348 unknown@Netscape.com The Detroit News is reporting that a group of 25 Chrysler employees in Toledo have formed a group called the "Employee Buyout Committee" and are actively exploring the necessary steps required to see the fate of Chrysler end up in the hands of its employees. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:22:54 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1544348chryslerWorkersbidbuyautoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1514801 unknown@Netscape.com CarGurus.com, a leading online automotive community, today announced the results of a survey of more than 500 online automotive consumers. Between February and March, 2007, visitors were asked if their next car would be a hybrid. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:28:09 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1514801HybridautoconsumersNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1500895 unknown@Netscape.com Volkswagen could have an incredibly frugal new car on the road within three years. It will be capable of more than 200mpg and be affordable. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:35:49 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1500895vwfuelvolkswagon300mpgautoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1498713 unknown@Netscape.com Spring is getting a late start in the United States this year, with mid-April snow blanketing parts of the nation. But the month of March still saw a burst of green for Japanese automaker Toyota. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:01:39 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1498713autogreenHybridsalesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1486035 unknown@Netscape.com The C6 Corvette is a phenomenon. Despite a substandard interior, its power, dynamics, and styling have given it international credibility the C5 struggled to achieve and the gold-chain-inspiring C3 and C4 could only dream of. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:10:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1486035corvettez07ChevroletautoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1444365 unknown@Netscape.com A car that changes from pink to white as it drives by? The latest developments in manufacturing make fancy paint colors mainstream. Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:57:51 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1444365autocolorscoolestnewNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1444366 unknown@Netscape.com Despite a good start to the year by General Motors Corp., fewer than half of American consumers -- 48.9% -- bought new cars and trucks in the first quarter this year from Detroit automakers, according to retail sales data provided exclusively to the Free Press by the Power Information Network. Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:55:45 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1444366usautobuyimportsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1428082 unknown@Netscape.com Next time you decide to take a little joyride behind a Boeing 747 with its engines at full throttle cranking out 58,000 lb. of thrust each, think of this video from the Brit car series Top Gear. Forget how small electronics fare in a blender. We want to see how large machinery stands up to a 747! Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:07:10 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1428082autocarcarsboeingAutosNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1352505 unknown@Netscape.com These are some tips on how to properly buy a cheap used car, or just a fun beater. Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:11:07 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1352505usedcarhowTobuyingautoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1337297 unknown@Netscape.com There is no better example of the fundamental changes under way at Ford Motor Co. than the Flex. Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:50:07 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1337297FordflexnewyorkautoshowNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1307818 unknown@Netscape.com OK, so Ford is still affixing the dreaded and meaningless "crossover" label to the Flex, but we're going to call it a station wagon - and it's the most faithful rendering of the genre to come from Detroit in over a decade. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:30:26 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1307818FordflexnewyorkautoshowautoblogNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1250204 unknown@Netscape.com The car show may be in gigantic New York City, but attendees don't need to look far to find a little bit of Motown in the Big Apple. Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:31:37 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1250204newyorkautoshowcarsmotownuscompaniesFordGMNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1238552 unknown@Netscape.com For most people, the chance that they will someday need the services of an auto towing company is fairly certain. What is not as certain, however, is how they will choose the company that will provide them with that service. Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:00:28 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1238552autoTowinginsuranceNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1222465 unknown@Netscape.com This is the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV from Rockstar Games. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:27:19 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1222465GTA4grandtheftautoRockstargamestrailerNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1180675 unknown@Netscape.com Cost of auto insurance is increasing day by day, which is increasing the number of people searching for cheap auto insurance quotes. But truly speaking, the question "how to find cheap auto insurance" remains unchanged. We will here discuss ten simple steps to find right auto insurance quotes. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:51:34 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1180675autoinsuranceNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1175522 unknown@Netscape.com General Motors Corp. is not actively pursuing a purchase of the Chrysler Group after talking in January about a potential transaction, people familiar with the talks say. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:53:35 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1175522GMchryslernodealautoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1155209 unknown@Netscape.com Kyle Busch held off Jeff Burton after the runner-up made a big pass of Jeff Gordon at Bristol during a green-white checkered finish on Sunday. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:04:18 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1155209nascarautoracingkyleBuschjeffBurtonGordonBristolNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1136339 unknown@Netscape.com A dynamic brake light system that enables rear lights on a leading vehicle to contract or expand during hard braking could help lessen how often rear-end automobile collisions occur, says new research from the University of Toronto. Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:27:28 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1136339autocarsafetybrakelightcollisionsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1124553 unknown@Netscape.com Not being mechanics, we've done our best to relay what the actual issue is that's prompted the recalls, but most articles we've found on the topic stop after mentioning something about the fuel pump and engines that won't start. Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:17:40 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1124553HondarecallautocarsautoblogNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1126956 unknown@Netscape.com 50 years ago today one of the most advanced and beautiful Corvettes ever, the SS XP-64, debuted at Sebring. Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:09:42 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1126956autocorvetteAnniversaryNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1131464 unknown@Netscape.com You might think that you know what it takes to go fast just because you know horsepower. But, the truth is that you only have part of the picture. A car's power-to-weight ratio is a huge factor, and it's overlooked far too often. Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:08:21 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1131464autocarspowerweightRatioNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1108647 unknown@Netscape.com Joe Luehrmann likes American cars, has owned a string of them and is considering buying another. But he faces a problem in trying to figure out what's American anymore. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:15:46 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1108647autoamericancarbuyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1100155 unknown@Netscape.com In a highly anticipated appearance before Congress today, the former vice president said he supports higher fuel economy standards. But automakers alone should not be expected to solve global warming, he contended. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:12:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1100155goreautocarsglobalwarmingNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1074622 unknown@Netscape.com The day he got home from the Army 37 years ago was the day Angelo Bruno got a job as a painter at Ford Motor Co.'s Michigan Truck Plant. He's been proud of his career -- until now. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:42:20 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1074622uawForduniongivebacksautoindustryNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1073077 unknown@Netscape.com Science fiction offers fantastic visions of the cars we may someday drive (and fly). Which films and TV shows feature your favorite future vehicles? Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:55:33 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1073077futurecarsautoscifivoteNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1059588 unknown@Netscape.com A week or so ago, I took my first trip in a Tesla. It is one cool California ride: a smoldering, red convertible with two low-slung bucket seats. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:29:50 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1059588SiliconvalleycarautoelectricNews