Gasoline price drop cited as crude costs fall
A Lundberg Survey analyst reports average gasoline prices fell about 4.5 cents per gallon across all grades in two weeks due to lower crude costs and softer demand. The drop followed a 19 cent rise in the prior survey, with summer travel and refining costs likely shaping future prices. Microsoft CEO Ballmer says company did not bow to pressure over a gay-rights bill, stressing focus on privacy and education.
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Jetta Earns Good Ratings in 2005 Midsize Crash Tests
The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta tops a 15-car midsize crash test set under $21,000 base price with strong front and side protection. Toyota Camry and Honda Accord also posted good front ratings, while several models including Suzuki Verona and Nissan Altima scored poor in side impacts.
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Hybrid vehicle sales up 81 percent in '04
In 2004 U S hybrid registrations rose 81 percent to 83 153 as gas prices climbed and more models entered the market Toyota Prius dominated with 53 76] new cars and 64 percent of the U S hybrid share Honda Civic hybrid was second with about 31 percent Ford Escape hybrids accounted for roughly 3 percent California led with over 25 000 new hybrids a 102 percent rise from 2003 Virginia Washington Florida and Maryland followed in the top five states for hybrid registrations.
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Verizon likely to counter Qwest offer for MCI
Verizon is expected to boost its bid for MCI as the board weighs Qwest’s 9.75 billion offer and Verizon's 7.5 billion proposal. Analysts note MCI’s board may accept a rival deal while concerns about Qwest’s debt and long term value loom. Verizon has five days to respond or risk paying a 240 million breakup fee and forcing a vote on existing terms.
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