Chrysler’s television ads like to tell us that the company’s products are typically American, “imported from Detroit”. For the time being, Chrysler has a relatively small catalogue. The first vehicle on offer is the mid-sized 200, available as a reasonably priced front-wheel-drive sedan that is powered by a four-cylinder engine or by a revolutionary Pentastar […]

When Italian manufacturer Fiat bought out American manufacturer Chrysler, it was pretty clear to insiders that the Italian car company was more interested in Chrysler’s Jeep brand than any of the others. Today, it is not at all surprising to see some exciting things happening with Jeep. Indeed, the Fiat-Chrysler management is looking at putting […]

The numerous models available from Japanese manufacturer Toyota guarantee that the company has a vehicle for just about every need in the marketplace. In small cars, they have quite an array on offer, including the small Yaris, multiple versions of the hybrid Prius, the mini-SUV Matrix, and the very popular Corolla. In its bigger cars, […]

Take a quick look at South Korean automaker Kia, and it is obvious that the car manufacturer is growing faster than ever before. The chief Kia designer, German-born Peter Schreyer, was recently promoted as one of the presidents of the company. It’s no wonder, as he has been instrumental in creating some of Kia’s most […]

CUMBERLAND — Norton Insurance recently announced that the agency has acquired the Davis Insurance Agency of Monmouth from United Insurance Group. With five full-time agency professionals, the Davis agency provides personal and business insurance to residents and businesses of western Kennebec County. All five members have agreed to continue their employment as members of the […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories rose in May, helped by a third straight month of stronger business investment. The gains suggest manufacturing may be picking up after a weak start to the year. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that factory orders rose 2.1 percent in May. April’s increase was revised higher to 1.3 […]

BRUNSWICK — The University of Maine System has selected Maine Natural Gas (MNG) to provide and deliver natural gas to selected facilities at its University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) campus. Maine Natural Gas recently signed a letter of intent to deliver natural gas to UMA buildings beginning on Oct. 1. The energy delivery agreement […]

PORTLAND — The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) announced the winners of The Reel Experience Video Challenge. Earlier this year, NNEPRA asked Amtrak Downeaster riders to videotape and/or photograph their Downeaster travel experience on board and in the station communities, creating a 2- to 2.5-minute video for a chance to win prizes. A […]

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: I was about to retire from the military, almost 21 years of wearing green and tan and telling time on a 24-hour clock. My language was spiced with acronyms that only other Marines completely understood, and my world of experiences centered on a profession that was closer to a religion than a corporation. […]