News By Topic: Women And Cars

American Honda's 2010 Hybrid Music Festival Events Kick Off at the Sasquatch! Music Fest

Mar 30, 2010

Honda's greening efforts include the solar-powered Big Foot Stage, hybrid vehicle display, carbon offsets and bicycle-powered recharging station TORRANCE, Calif., March 30 -- In the tradition of American Honda's sustainability efforts at music festivals in 2009, Honda will act as an official eco-partner for the 2010 Sa ... Continue reading

Nissan Delivers Affordable Solutions for Purchase, Lease of All-Electric Nissan LEAF - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 30, 2010

As low as $25,280 ($32,780 MSRP minus up to $7,500 federal tax credit) Lease world's first mass-marketed EV for $349 per month FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 30 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dea ... Continue reading

Polk Finds More Vehicles Scrapped Than Added to Fleet

Mar 30, 2010

Increasing Length of Ownership Bodes Well for Aftermarket and Repair Community SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 30 -- The number of cars and light trucks scrapped in the past 15 months substantially outnumbers new vehicle registrations in the U.S. during the same period, according to recent analysis by R. L. Polk & Co. More th ... Continue reading

Camp Jeep Returns to 2010 New York International Auto Show

Mar 30, 2010

NEW YORK, March 29 -- -- Unique, popular outdoor driving course will demonstrate capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the Jeep vehicle lineup April 2 - April 11 at the Jacob Javits Center The Jeep® brand is bringing Camp Jeep, a unique driving experience, to consumers attending the 2010 New York I ... Continue reading

Men vs. Women: Who Pays Less for Auto Insurance?

Mar 29, 2010

DALLAS--Which is the better driver? Some say, "Men have a natural skill," or "Women are terrible at parking." Others say men have a need for speed while women are more cautious drivers. Finally someone's giving an option for those of us who seldom drive our car. I only use my car when I go and buy my groceries. Other t ... Continue reading

Race Cars and Race Karts Exhibition Opens New York Auto Show

Mar 29, 2010

Javits Center Becomes 'Racetrack' for Opening Festivities April 3rd NEW YORK, March 29 -- The Skip Barber Racing School, Long Island Karting Association, Lime Rock Park race track, and the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) are joining together to host a fast-paced, in-your-face racing exhibition to commemorate t ... Continue reading

FedEx Introduces First All-Electric Trucks To Be Used in the U.S. Parcel Delivery Business

Mar 29, 2010

CHICAGO--FedEx Corp. today announced the expansion of its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with the first all-electric FedEx parcel delivery trucks in the United States. Four purpose-built electric trucks—optimized for electric operation from the wheels up—are slated to hit the road in the ... Continue reading

2010 NY Auto Show: Chrysler to Showcase Live, Mobile TV

Mar 29, 2010

Company is First Automaker in the United States to Offer Live, Mobile TV NEW YORK, March 29 -- -- Company now offers live, mobile TV in eight 2010 model-year vehicles: Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep® Commander, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500/3500 -- Watch liv ... Continue reading

Right to Repair Bill Introduced into Senate with Bipartisan Support

Mar 29, 2010

U.S. Senators Boxer, Brownback Join Forces on Consumer Protection BETHESDA, Md., March 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Protecting consumers' rights to choose where they get their vehicles repaired gained bipartisan support as Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) introduced the Motor Vehicle Owners' Rig ... Continue reading

Ford Transit Connect: Perfect 'Addition to the Family' for 'Mom and Pop' Businesses - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 29, 2010

DEARBORN, Mich., March 29 -- -- Small businesses honored today, National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day -- With sales of more than 13,000 since its introduction last August, the Ford Transit Connect is becoming the vehicle of choice for a growing number of "mom and pop" business owners -- Business owners like the Tran ... Continue reading

Frost & Sullivan Comments on Geely's Purchase of Volvo

Mar 29, 2010

Frost & Sullivan's Global Director of Research, Automotive & Transportation Group, Anil Valsan, comments on Geely's purchase of Volvo LONDON - 29 March, 2010 - Geely's purchase of Volvo is indeed a major milestone in the auto industry, being the first successful purchase of a major brand by a Chinese automaker. While t ... Continue reading

West Coast Premiere of the Relaunch of Indian Motorcycle (Again)

Mar 29, 2010

America's Oldest Motorcycle Founded in 1901 GRAND OPENING APRIL 17 & 18 IN HARBOR CITY FREE CONCERTS BY LEE ROCKER & WILD CHILD HARBOR CITY, Calif., March 29 -- One hundred and nine years after it was founded in 1901, the classic Indian motorcycle is back and it's making its west coast premiere on Saturday and Sunday, ... Continue reading

NY Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz to Showcase the new 2011 R-Class

Mar 29, 2010

NEW YORK - March 29, 2010: One look is all it takes to see that the new MY2011 R-Class conveys a new level of assertiveness, underscoring the unique personality of this multi-talented vehicle. The completely redesigned front end completely transforms its overall appearance, taking its inspiration from Mercedes-Benz sed ... Continue reading

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Show Car Debuts at the 2010 New York Auto Show

Mar 29, 2010

NEW YORK, March 29 -- -- V-Series performance combined with dramatic CTS Sport Wagon design -- 556-hp (415-kW) supercharged 6.2L V-8 -- Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with steering wheel shift controls -- Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires -- Limited availability beginning ... Continue reading

Geely Signs Definitive Stock Purchase Agreement with Ford to Acquire Volvo Car Corporation

Mar 28, 2010

HANGZHOU, China, GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 28 -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. ("Zhejiang Geely Holding Group"), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has signed a definitive stock purchase agreement with Ford Motor Company to acquire 100 per cent of Volvo Car Corporation (" ... Continue reading