Mercedes Premieres New smart fortwo at NAIAS in Detroit

Roger Penske and UnitedAuto Group will serve as distribution partner to bring the smart fortwo to the U.S. market in 2008.

Alanco's StarTrak Announces New ReeferTrak Scout RFID Product Line For Local Refrigerated Food Distribution

California Switches to New Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel

New fuel contributes to state's goal of reducing emissions by 85 percent in 2020.

Subaru B9 Tribeca Voted “Best Interior”

Small Businesses Optimistic in Face of Rising Costs

Despite high gas prices and interest rates, 58 percent of small manufacturers and distributors believe their companies are thriving.

Truck Fuel Pros & Cons: Biodiesel vs. Diesel

What is biodiesel fuel? Produced from vegetable oils, the clean-burning biodiesel can be used in conventional engines with few, if any, modifications and is distributed through existing infrastructures.

Are Gas Price Caps in Hawaii Working?

Distributors say the caps are squeezing their profits while doing little to restrain oil companies or help consumers. Others say the caps encourage wholesalers to hike gas prices.

Survey Examines Effects of In-Car Dining

The Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research and Taco Bell survey found that people who allow eating in their vehicle were less concerned with their vehicle's overall appearance, ranking all vehicle attributes lower than those who don't allow eating in their car.

Company Will Pay Fines to Settle Construction Death

Construction company failed to maintain an accident prevention program which contributed to the electrocution death of a worker, judge rules.

Five Vehicles Earn Five Stars in Crash Tests

The Hyundai Sonata sedan and Tucson SUV, Honda Odyssey minivan, Mercedes-Benz ML Class SUV and Subaru B9 Tribeca SUV all earned five stars.