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Microsoft Bringing Sync Voice Technology To Hyundai, Kia Cars

May 7, 2008

Microsoft has signed deals with both Hyundai and Kia to bring their Sync voice technology to both car manufacturers this year. This will start in November when the exclusive deal they currently have with Ford expires.Boston (dbTechno) - Microsoft has signed deals with both Hyundai and Kia to bring their Sync voice technology to both car manufacturers this year. This will start in November when the exclusive deal they currently have with Ford expires.

The system, as many know, is called Sync. Read more

Honda To Begin Leasing Fuel Cell Cars In California

November 15, 2007

Honda Motor Co. has made the announcement on Wednesday that they are going to begin leasing teh cars of the future, fuel cell cars, in California.  The first car will be the new FCX Clarity hudrogen-fuel-cell-powered carSacramento - Honda Motor Co. has made the announcement on Wednesday that they are going to begin leasing teh cars of the future, fuel cell cars, in California. The first car will be the new FCX Clarity hudrogen-fuel-cell-powered car.

A limited number of Southern California drivers will be able to lease this car this coming summer. The price point for a three-year lease will be $600/month.

Honda did not release any specific number as to how many of these cars would be leased.

Honda also announced that they are hard at work on a home-fueling station. This will use the existing natural gas supply in the home to produce hydrogen. Honda already has a working fueling station on its research camp on Torrance.

Ford Motor Co. President and CEO Alan Mulally stated they are 10 years away from offering such technologically advanced cars.

General Motors Corp. announced it will put 100 fuel-cell cars on the road starting next year in California, New York, and Washington D.C.

In these types of hydrogen fuel-cell cars, hydrogen combines with oxygen. This happens in the fuel-cell stack of the car. Energy from the reaction is then converted into electricity which powers the car. The only emission is water, making it very environmentally safe.

Dodge Adds Crossover Model to Its Lineup

August 26, 2007

Dodge has finally unveiled the Journey, a new crossover from the crosshairs brand that will debut early next month at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Why the international debut? The 2009 Journey will be an international vehicle, sold both in the U.S. and Canada, as well as markets outside North America.

Boston - Dodge has finally unveiled the Journey, a new crossover from the crosshairs brand that will debut early next month at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Why the international debut? The 2009 Journey will be an international vehicle, sold both in the U.S. and Canada, as well as markets outside North America.

The new Journey, looks like an SUV, hauls like a station wagon and rides like a passenger car.

“The all-new Dodge Journey gives our customers the entire package,” said Michael Manley, Executive Vice President - International Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Chrysler. “With its unique combination of purposeful versatility and bold, youthful styling, this new vehicle from Dodge delivers safety, quality and reliability at a great value. Journey also blends innovative technology, entertainment features and useful storage, all wrapped together with an attitude that can only be Dodge.” Read more

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