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Hybrid Cars from Hybrid Hippie!

DETROIT The new chief executive of the Ford Motor Co., which is struggling to bounce back from one of the worst crises in its history, met last week in Tokyo with the chairman of Toyota, which is poised to be come the world's biggest auto company next year.

Hybrid vehicles

Hybrid Cars from Hybrid Hippie!

Hello and welcome to FOCUS 2006 with me, Melanie Yip. In this edition, a look back at the top business stories of the year.

A note on commenting
I drive a Prius and have for the last two years since I was desperate to replace an ailing Hyundai with something that wouldnt fall apart like a dry blueberry muffin.

Not Smart Car
Tiny Smart cars are all over Europe and Canada, too. They can fit in just about any parking space. Mercedes is planning to sell a redesigned version in the U.S. starting in 2008.

Transportation Expert Advises Drivers to Consider Car Sharing During Holiday and Winter Seasons
PHILADELPHIA----Clayton Lane, transportation expert, planner and analyst, is encouraging drivers across the nation to take advantage of car sharing these holiday and winter seasons.