Nov 14, 2008
<h1 align=center>12 Women Race Car Drivers Confirmed for St. James' Driver Academy</h1> Phoenix, AZ November 13, 2008: Twelve young women drivers accepted invitations from Lyn St. James to participate in the 15th class of the Women in the Winner's Circle (WWC) Foundation Complete Driver Academy, which is a comprehensiv ... Continue reading
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review
Nov 13, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid At this point in time, gasoline-electric vehicles have gone from early-adopter to mainstream technology. And what could underline that more than a hybrid version of that most popular of mid-size cars, the Toyota Camry? The Hybrid has been in the Camry lineu ... Continue reading
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 Cabriolet Review
Nov 13, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 Cabriolet Power and luxury mean wasteful fuel use, right? But of course. That would explain the woeful 26-mpg average that showed on the trip computer during a 40-mile highway jaunt in the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 550 Cabriolet that was my test car for the p ... Continue reading
Rants Raves and Prognostications in This Months Letter From Europe
Nov 13, 2008
I cannot pretend that the news from the world of automobiles is particularly good or that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Clearly some manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda will survive as will the Koreans. Nissan also seems like a safe bet, albeit as a much smaller company. Their plant in Sunderland Eng ... Continue reading
CARZ FOR GIRLZ: Helping Mom (or Dad) Choose the Next Family Car
Nov 12, 2008
By Ilsye Gordon & Friends Does your forecast call for a future without a brand new Ford Mustang, but rather a more practical sedan or crossover? As mom (or dad) gets geared up to pick out a new car, it seems your opinions about owing your own are taking the backseat. But your enthusiasm is your weapon: All that driving ... Continue reading
NADA Backs Consumer Tax Breaks for Auto Sales
Nov 12, 2008
Sen. Mikulksi Introduces Tax Deduction Bill to Put Economy 'Back on its Wheels' WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) supports proposed legislation announced today by U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulksi, D-Md., which seeks to stimulate the struggling economy by boostin ... Continue reading
NYT Op-Ed: Thomas Friedman - How to Fix a Flat
Nov 12, 2008
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Published: November 11, 2008 Last September, I was in a hotel room watching CNBC early one morning. They were interviewing Bob Nardelli, the C.E.O. of Chrysler, and he was explaining why the auto industry, at that time, needed $25 billion in loan guarantees. It wasnât a bailout, he said. It w ... Continue reading
Support Grows For U.S. Automaker Aid
Nov 12, 2008
WASHINGTON DC November 12, 2008; The AP reported that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants Congress to support a financial bailout for the troubled U.S. auto industry, which is suffering under the weight of poor sales, tight credit and a sputtering economy. Pelosi, D-Calif., said Tuesday she was confident that lawmakers wo ... Continue reading
Cheapest in Florida Traffic School Promotes Ride Sharing
Nov 12, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Even though the price of gas has been decreasing, it still is costly especially in these economically depressed times. Traffic tickets are costly as well and who would not want to lower the odds of getting one. There is an answer that will help in both these areas reports Cheapest in Florida: engagi ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: November Monthly Fuel Prices Lowest Since February 2007
Nov 12, 2008
AURORA, Ill.--Fuel prices have fallen steadily since mid-September as crude oil prices have dropped during recent weeks and inventory levels remain high. AAA Chicagoâs most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased $1.04 during the past month, forecasting an avera ... Continue reading
Nissan to Display Cooperative Intelligent Transport Technologies at ITS World Congress
Nov 12, 2008
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 11 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that four advanced Cooperative Intelligent Transport technologies will be shown at the 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). The ITS World Congress, which is being held at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Center from Nov. 16 - 20, s ... Continue reading
First Annual Propane Fuel Summit Begins Tomorrow in Detroit
Nov 12, 2008
Cheaper and Cleaner Than Gasoline ⢠Higher Octane Power Than Gasoline ⢠Abundant Supply ⢠Domestically Produced ⢠Readily Accessible ⢠Proven History of Performance Learn All About this Exceptional Alternative Fuel DETROIT - November 12, 2008: Why is propane the most widely used alternative fue ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show Reveals New Web Site
Nov 11, 2008
New NAIAS Web Site Brings Increased Content, Improved Navigation and a Fresh, New Look Launching today, new site offers first glimpse of new logo and brand identity DETROIT, Nov. 10, 2008 - With the much anticipated announcements of major concept and production vehicle introductions at the 2009 North American Internati ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Worsens Slightly Comerica Bank Chief Economist Reports
Nov 11, 2008
DALLAS, Nov. 10, 2008; The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took 24.1 weeks of median family income in the third quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank. The latest reading is up 1.0 week from the second quarter and down 1.1 weeks compared to a year ago. Including finance c ... Continue reading
Toyota Begins 2009 Toyota Venza Production in Kentucky
Nov 11, 2008
Georgetown, KY November 10, 2008; Team members from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) along with company officials and community leaders celebrated the official launch of the Venza, Toyota's new, versatile five-passenger vehicle. Venza couples the styling and comfort of a passenger car with the flexibil ... Continue reading
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