Sunday, September 10, 2006 7:09:12 AM
Posted on Sun, Sep. 10, 2006
CONSUMER INDEX
LAST WEEK
•Ford ended production of the Mercury Monterey minivan after sales fell more than 40 percent this year and in 2005.
•Coca-Cola Co. will begin selling hot coffee and tea in Canada as it expands beyond soda.
•Microsoft said its Vista operating system, scheduled to roll out in January, will range from $199 for a full version, or $99 for an upgrade to the Home Basic version.
COMING UP
•Apple Computer plans an invitation-only event on Tuesday to discuss expanded iTunes music features.
•More than half of U.S. consumers would consider gasoline-powered hybrid autos as increased fuel prices spark interest in alternatives to gasoline-powered cars and trucks, according to a J.D. Power survey.
•Tivo, the pioneer in home digital TV recording, will sell research on the commercial-viewing habits of its customers to Omnicom Group.
CHECK IT OUT
A new line of Lubrilon specialty automotive oil products has been introduced for use with all ethanol-blended fuels. For more information, go to www.xcelplus.com.
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IMHO
-Peace
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