Rugged Nissan Pathfinder gets V8, upgrades

It seems a vanishing act is underway for truck-like body-on-frame SUVs, especially since the heyday of the sport utility in the mid-90s. But Nissan is one company that still builds two tough SUVs: the com-pact Xterra and the more upscale mid-sized Pathfinder. The current Jekyll-and-Hyde transfor-mation of the Pathfinder is in the fourth year of its most recent configuration. Read more

Traditional Mercedes luxury in a midsize package

The Mercedes-Benz ML, a midsize SUV now in its second generation, has improved in every way frompast models.
The new 550 replaces the 500 model with a 5.5-liter V8 that churns out a potent 382 horsepower andan impressive 391 lb.-ft. of torque at a pretty lowrpm. All models come with 4Matic full-time four-wheel drive and a seven-speed automatic transmis-sion.

The styling of the latest ML bespeaks class andpresence. The 550 comes with an AMG-inspiredfront fascia, 19-inch AMG five-spoke wheels, run- ning boards, rear bumpers, dual exhaust and a stan-dard moon roof.

For many, the ML is the perfect vehicle with aconfigurable interior that is easier to handle anddrive in the city than a full-size SUV. As with allMercedes-Benz vehicles, the ML has uncompromis-ing safety systems, both active and passive. Mileage: 13 mpg city/18 mpg highway MSRP: $53,000 Warranty: four years/50,000 miles

Gotta-have-it styling at a compelling price

Nissan has cleverly taken its very successful Altima sedan and nipped and tucked it to produce a gor-geous coupe variant. The Altima coupe doesn’t try tohide its ancestral connection to the sedan, but targetsa different customer. Read more

Tahoe Hybrid hugs Mother Earth

“The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid combines the functionality and comfort of a full-size SUV with a two-mode fullhybrid system that optimizes fuel efficiency in bothcity and highway driving, [which is] the way mostAmericans use their vehicles,” said Tom Stephens, GMPowertrain group vice president. “[It] offers great per-formance — 25 percent better overall fuel economyand legendary Tahoe utility. Read more

Critical elements help MBEs secure financial house

There are several basic elements required to get your financial house in order and to operate a successfully sound business plan: 1) obtaining the proper type of financing for your business, 2) having proper budgeting tools, 3) generating timely and accurate financial statements, and 4) taking the time to analyze and capitalize on tax-planning opportunities for your company. Read more

ER physicians offer service alternatives

With the promise of a 30minute or less wait time to see a physician, Dr. Jeffrey E. Sterling and Donald G. Little combined a public health initiative with a business opportunity to create the DFW U rgent Care facilities in Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas. Read more

HCADFW welcomes new vision, builds on foundation of strong leadership

The Latino Cultural Center in Dallas was the setting for an evening of humble acknowledgments and visions for the future as the Hispanic Contractors Association of Dallas Fort Worth hosted an inauguration ceremony for its 2008 board of directors. Judge Juan Jasso issued the official Oath of Office. Read more

Miller speaks on diversity, leadership and The Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Morning News delivers daily reports on a wide array of stories, covering anything from the Metroplex hustle and bustle to neighborhood concerns. Headed by focused leaders and maintaining an all-encompassing attitude, the newspaper is a strong competitor in the media industry. With the constant change of demographics in the United States, it is the job of media outlets like The Dallas Morning News to recognize, adapt and provide inclusive coverage. Read more

Rounding up opportunities

Over the past few years, the procurement roundtables have proven to be one of the most sought-after components of the event. According to Maribel DeLeon, director of procurement for the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the MED Week 2008 roundtables are no exception. Read more

MED Week 2008 encourages partnerships, alliances

Minority Enterprise D e v e l o p m e n t Week has been an annual event since President Ronald R e a g a n ’s proclamation in 1983. Each successive president has followed suit - effectively signifying the importance of minority businesses to the economy. Considering the nation’s changing demographics, this proclamation has never rung truer. Read more

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