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Drunk Invader Kills Woman In 5 Car Wreck
KCAL LOS ANGELES A 57-year-old woman was killed in a pileup caused by a drunken, unlicensed driver who was carrying fraudulent immigration and identification documents, authorities said.

Wed, 30 May 2007 23:01:44 GMT
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1. Lynrd Skynyrd / Sweet Home Alabama 4:43
2. George Thorogood & The Destroyers / Move It On Over 4:21
3. Roger Miller / King Of The Road 2:22
4. Sass Jordan / You Don’t Have To Remind Me 4:06
5. Jonny Lang / Lie To Me 4:09
6. John Popper / Once You Wake Up 3:29
7. Allman Brothers / Melissa 3:56
8. Matthew Ryan / Dam 4:26
9. .38 Special / Hold On Loosely 4:38
10. Golden Earring / Radar Love 6:23
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Who knew that GM’s five-year-old Fleet and Commercial Operations (FCO) accounts for 1.3 to 1.5 million vehicles a year-some 28 percent of GM’s U. S. sales? On the commercial side alone, consider that more than 14 million U.S. businesses, from morn and pop grocers to giant retailers, own vehicles. While GM divisions traditionally have had their own fleet and commercial departments, they were consolidated in 1999. FCO now represents all GM car and truck divisions and products ranging from small cars to massive "medium-duty" trucks, with business sub-divided into three categories: rental, commercial and government.

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“GM remains highly confident in the long-term prospect of the China market. With the world’s fastest-growing vehicle market, success in China is crucial to GM’s global success,” Murtaugh added. “GM has become a leader in China by taking advantage of opportunities with our strategic partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) and aggressively introducing new and upgraded products to meet local demand.”

Tahoe Special Services vehicles are available in 2wd or 4wd and a choice of standard 285-hp Vortec 4800 or 295-hp Vortec 5300 V-8, the latter capable of operating on E85 fuel. These are equipped for SWAT, daily patrol, K9 unit and other applications. A Chevrolet Express Prisoner Transport Van offers a 300-hp Vortec 6000 V-8 (prepped for alternative fuel conversion) and seating for up to 15 bad guys or gals.

The funds will be allocated for a number of new projects including the introduction of new vehicles and powertrains, the creation of new facilities at GM’s local engineering and design center, the expansion of GM’s existing manufacturing joint ventures, and the launch of a new financing joint venture. The new investment will be funded by profits from GM’s China joint ventures.

GM’s Stabilitrak stability control system became standard on GMC Savana and Chevy Express long-whedbase 12-and 15-passenger vans late in the ‘04 modal year and expands to regular-wheelbase 12-passenger models for ‘05. Four engines are available: 200-hp Vortec 4300 V-6, 275-hp Vortec 4800 V-8, 285-hp Vortec 5300 V-8 and 300-hp Vortec 6000 V-8. All are mated to either a Hydra-Matic 4L60-E or a 4L80-E transmission with a unique tow/haul feature that improves the predictability and reduces the frequency of shifting during towing.

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“GM remains highly confident in the long-term prospect of the China market. With the world’s fastest-growing vehicle market, success in China is crucial to GM’s global success,” Murtaugh added. “GM has become a leader in China by taking advantage of opportunities with our strategic partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) and aggressively introducing new and upgraded products to meet local demand.”

Tahoe Special Services vehicles are available in 2wd or 4wd and a choice of standard 285-hp Vortec 4800 or 295-hp Vortec 5300 V-8, the latter capable of operating on E85 fuel. These are equipped for SWAT, daily patrol, K9 unit and other applications. A Chevrolet Express Prisoner Transport Van offers a 300-hp Vortec 6000 V-8 (prepped for alternative fuel conversion) and seating for up to 15 bad guys or gals.

The funds will be allocated for a number of new projects including the introduction of new vehicles and powertrains, the creation of new facilities at GM’s local engineering and design center, the expansion of GM’s existing manufacturing joint ventures, and the launch of a new financing joint venture. The new investment will be funded by profits from GM’s China joint ventures.

GM’s Stabilitrak stability control system became standard on GMC Savana and Chevy Express long-whedbase 12-and 15-passenger vans late in the ‘04 modal year and expands to regular-wheelbase 12-passenger models for ‘05. Four engines are available: 200-hp Vortec 4300 V-6, 275-hp Vortec 4800 V-8, 285-hp Vortec 5300 V-8 and 300-hp Vortec 6000 V-8. All are mated to either a Hydra-Matic 4L60-E or a 4L80-E transmission with a unique tow/haul feature that improves the predictability and reduces the frequency of shifting during towing.

Military

The Chevrolet Police Tahoe "engineered for high-speed and severe-duty law enforcement use" and powered by a 295-hp Vortec 5300 V-8 modified for quicker acceleration and higher top speed, features H-rated tires, heavy-duty suspension and cooling and Hydroboost ABS brakes. While most police still prefer RWD (despite its foul weather traction disadvantage), Chevy also offers 3800 V-6-powered Impala police-package vehicles for both overt and under cover law enforcement work. These are equipped with engine and transaxle oil coolers for extended high-speed duty plus H-rated tires on heavy-duty steel wheels, heavy-duty front brake pads, police-calibration ABS brakes and a 125-amp alternator.

Law Enforcement

With last week's buzz from the 2007 North American International Auto Show press preview, LearningAndLife.com advises sales professionals to go fuel-efficient instead of setting their hopes on electric. The electric concept Chevrolet Volt is three to five years away from production, and as currently designed it isn't practical for most sales professionals. However, tried-and-true fuel-efficient models could save sales professionals a lot of money compared to other vehicles. LearningAndLife.com reviews some of several fuel-efficient models that can now be grabbed for last year's prices.

(PRWEB) January 17, 2007 — Although the Chevrolet Volt caused a stir this week at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) press preview, LearningAndLife.com advises sales professionals to consider fuel-efficient vehicles instead. In addition to not being currently available, the electric concept Chevrolet Volt isn't practical for most sales professionals. LearningAndLife.com–an online resource featuring career tips, educational advice, and school listings– reviews currently available fuel-efficient cars and weighs their benefits in "Fuel Efficient Cars Can Save Your Sales Business Money" (http://www.learningandlife.com/business-careers/fuel-efficient-cars-can-save-your-sales-business-money.php).

The big news at the 2007 North American International Auto Show press preview centered on a new concept car produced by General Motors. The Chevrolet Volt is powered by a lithium ion battery that has a range of 40 city miles after a six-hour charge from a regular household electrical outlet.

However, most salespeople drive almost twice that distance, making a hybrid or other fuel-efficient vehicle more practical in concept. LearningAndLife.com's article, "Fuel Efficient Cars Can Save Your Sales Business Money" offers an overview of four different fuel-efficient cars that are currently on the market and are affordable: the Honda Insight, the Toyota Prius, the Volkswagen Golf TDI, and the Honda Civic HX. The article then reviews the cars in terms of:

•    Gas mileage
•    Number of seats
•    Reliability
•    Handling power

One difference, though, is that evangelical preacher Max Lucado will be preaching at these concerts–apparently aimed at the 20 million people who, according to figures from the Christian Music Trade Association in Nashville, purchase CCM. However, as Martin Marty said in Sightings (October 28), the world of commerce isn’t subject to the same First Amendment strictures as government-sponsored institutions and events. “GM has a perfect right to do this…. It’s all legal.”

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Steve is back at the helm this week as we release Ewan to his usual role of doing everything else. In this Nick Heidfeld special theres a discussion of the Spanish Grand Prix, the non-result of the Name The Engine contest and some news, including Max Moselys latest […]

Sun, 27 May 2007 22:49:36 -0400
Audi R10 Video
Audi R10 VideoAudi3 min 2 sec - Mar 6, 2006Really cool video for the new Audi R10.
TDI power!

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 23:00:00 PST
Dorit Chrysler: a Wizard, a True Theramin Star!
When I was in NYC I performed at East Coast impressario Earl Dax’s cabaret event “Off The Cuff” (at…

Fri, 25 May 2007 21:34:55 GMT
Consumer Reports Best Hiking Boots 2004
by jeremy chrysler one of the best news stories i ve read all year. Their cs reps were nice

Wed, 30 May 2007 08:35:17 GMT

General Motors Monday announced its plans to continue the aggressive growth of its business in China. Pending government approval, the total amount of new investment is expected to exceed US$3 billion over the next three years.

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