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Joe Thompson is the owner of a successful auto body shop in Ferndale, California. This 38 year old is also a prolific writer, contributing automotive related articles to various publications.
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 How Cerberus Enticed DaimlerchryslerEver wondered how private-equity firm Cerberus enticed Daimler to snag Chrysler? Let’s trail the facts… The Fall of a Dream MergerHailed in 1998 as a merger ‘made in heaven,’ the union of two auto giants had reached a critical juncture in fall last year. How did the dream marriage hit the rocks? New Technology Turns Hybrids to Plug-in HybridsThe Central Vermont Public Service recently announced that they have developed a technology which can convert hybrid vehicles to plug-in hybrid vehicles. CVPS claims that PHEVs are more efficient than HEVs. Skoda Launch Octavia in ChinaCzech car manufacturer Skoda recently launched the sale of China-made Skoda Octavias in China. The company has already received 10,000 orders for the Octavia in the country. ‘practice Pays Off’ – Corvette RacingCorvette Racing, has etched a good name at Le Mans. Their secret: PRACTICE. Gas Saving Invention Granted U.s. PatentA fuel saving device has recently been given patent by the US government. The said device uses a third manifold and platinum vapor to increase the percentage of fuel burned in an engine. Ford Bags Most Quality Awards in J.d. Power SurveyFord bagged five top category awards in the annual survey of J.D. Power and Associates. According to the firm, Ford gets more than any other automaker. Tomtom Releases New Tomtom GoTomTom Inc. recently launched the TomTom GO 720 for the United States and Canada. The product is the latest and most advanced offering of the Netherlands-based navigation system manufacturer. Honda to Discontinue Accord HybridHonda announced that they have dropped the Honda Accord Hybrid from their lineup. The decision came after the Accord Hybrid did not sell well in the United States auto market. Levin’s Bill Includes HybridsU.S. senator drafts an alternative proposal to give car manufacturers an opportunity to comply with emission mandates. Levin said the proposal will include at least $1 billion for advanced battery research for plug-in hybrids.
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