Wednesday May 23 | Autoblog
Uncle Sam's shopping list for government fleets
Edmunds has taken a closer look at which vehicles are most heavily favored by the federal government by evaluating percentage of model sales in 2011.
Mileage adds up on MHP vehicles
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has a stockpile of 103 new vehicles not currently on the road, but Warren Strain, spokesman for the state Department of Public Safety, said, "That 103 has to last us for about 14 months.
Fire chief presents case for vehicle purchase
A t the city council meeting Tuesday evening, in addition to talking about storm sirens, city fire Chief Mark Miller also shared information about his desire to purchase a good used SUV to replace his current vehicle, a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
Orange Taxi Using Gas Savings to Recruit Drivers
A Written by: Dave Sutton Four-dollar-per-gallon gasoline has become an accepted reality in the Washington DC metro area.
Iowa DOT vehicle auction June 2
More than 300 vehicles and pieces of equipment will be sold by the Iowa Department of Transportation at an auction Saturday, June 2, beginning at 9 a.m. Photos of some of the items up for auction have been posted on the Iowa DOT's website at www.iowadot.gov/auction . A more complete listing of items can also be found on this site, along with a form ... (more)
Propane-powered taxis take to Baltimore streets
Funded in part through a $300 million federal stimulus grant awarded to the national Clean Cities Program, local company Veolia Transportation is outfitting a fleet of 50 new Ford Crown Victoria sedans with 24-gallon propane tanks that are expected to save an estimated $3 million a year for local cabbies.
Neil Young documentary set for June release - trailer available
Neil Young's new documentary "Journeys" will hit the big screen next month and promotional footage has been released.A According to an article posted yesterday at Music-News.com , the Jonathan Demme directed film will hit theaters June 29 and Sony has offered fans a sneak peek.A The clip pictures the legendary Canuck singer-songwriter reminiscing ... (more)
Four charged in smash-and-grab at Henderson gun store
Federal authorities have charged four reputed gang members in the smash-and-grab burglary at a Henderson gun store last August.The suspects drove a stolen Ford Crown Victoria through the front entrance of the Lock N' Load gun store in the early morning hours, broke the glass of a display case and stole 21 handguns, according to a criminal complaint ... (more)
Cabdrivers taxi in for annual city inspection
Mohamud Muse Farah, left, with Blue Cab, has his meter sealed while driving with Nick Greiner, a city inspector, during the annual inspection of taxicabs at Lou Berliner Sports Park.
Nissan NV200 Taxi Under Attack Again, NYC Comptroller Won't Approve Contract, Report Says
New York City comptroller John Liu says he won't approve the city's contract with Nissan to make the NV200 the city's exclusive taxi cab because he believes it violates the Americans With Disabilities Act , the Transportation Nation reports.
Ada Co. Sheriff to introduce new SUV's, invites the public to have a look this morning
The Ada County Sheriff's office has new patrol vehicles and is inviting the public to look at them before they are put into service.
Chubby Checker rises from the bunker
Taking delivery of the last Checker taxi to come off the production line on November 22, 1982 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Charleston Used Car Dealership Announces Certified Used Car Offers
Mama's Used Cars is pleased to announce special offers on certified pre-owned vehicles.
$700 OBO. 214-7979 after 10 am 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 69,900 miles, V8, 4.6 engine.
Land of 10,000 Stories: Troopers bid farewell to their Crown Victorias
FOREST LAKE, Minn. - Lawmen have always had a thing for their horses. Tony Garvey climbed into the saddle of his first Ford Crown Victoria when he joined the Minnesota State Patrol.
In New York: The Taxi of Tomorrow
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg introduced the Nissan NV200 taxicab earlier this month in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show.
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