Hyundai Elantra and Mazda3 Shine in New Consumer Reports' Tests
Aug 29, 2007
YONKERS, NY August 29, 2007; The redesigned Hyundai Elantra outscored the Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, and Scion xB in Consumer Reportsâ testing of a group of four small sedans and wagons for the October issue. The Elantra now ranks sixth overall among the 14 small cars that CR has tested recently. Also, Cons ... Continue reading
7 Students Are Selected as Winners of Arthur B. Modine Scholars Program
Aug 29, 2007
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today the 2007 recipients of the Arthur B. Modine Scholars Program, funded by the Modine Manufacturing Company Charity Foundation. The scholarships are named after the engineer and inventor who fo ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2007
- Cynthia C. Sidoti Appointed Plant Manager - Sterling Heights Assembly Plant - Robert M. Seabolt Appointed Plant Manager - Toledo Supplier Park Complex - Melissa M. Holobach Appointed Plant Manager - Pilot Operations, Sterling Heights Vehicle Test Center (SHVTC) and Conner Avenue Assembly Plant - Sandra L. Bouckley Ap ... Continue reading
Traffic.com Expands City Offerings in Time for Labor Day Road Trips
Aug 29, 2007
WAYNE, Penn., Aug. 28 -- Traffic.com, a NAVTEQ company , and a leading provider of personalized traffic information, today announced expanded U.S. coverage and increased local content that will make driving easier for Labor Day weekend travelers. Recent enhancements to the Traffic.com Web site will also help people nav ... Continue reading
Kia cee'd wins 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating
Aug 29, 2007
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia cee'd wins 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating - World-wide unique car with 7-Year Warranty and 5-Star Euro NCAP rating - Latest result places Kia ... Continue reading
USA Today Says Hatchbacks are Back
Aug 28, 2007
Washington DC August 28, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the next shape in cars comes close to how most people might like to chisel their own bodies â broad shoulders and a shapely rear end. That's right, the hatchback is back. USA Today reports that Nissan's Infiniti EX35 luxury crossover, a small hatchb ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2007
Washington DC August 28, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the low-octane race for the environmental high ground, Honda is running a distant second to Toyota. With 110,565 sold so far this year, the Toyota Prius is outselling Honda's entire lineup of gas-electric Civics and Accords by five to one. "The Prius ... Continue reading
Moments of Truth Involved When Purchasing New Car Insurance for a Growing Family
Aug 28, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c66874) has announced the addition of âNew Car Insurance for a Growing Family: Moments of Truth in Financial Considerationsâ to their offering. Wanda Childs has just moved to Kansas from Boston with her husband and daughter, and ... Continue reading
Take It Easy, Take Care and Save Gas Money!
Aug 28, 2007
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 28 -- With gas prices soaring, drivers everywhere are feeling the pinch at the pump. Let's face it -- your gas dollars aren't going nearly as far as they used to. However, there are a number of things you can do to help improve your car's fuel efficiency. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book, kbb.com Name Top New & Used Back-to-School Rides
Aug 28, 2007
Editors Offer Parents and Teens Tips for Choosing and Buying a Car IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 28 -- With school bells just about to ring students back in session, the expert editorial staff at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, names the best cars for students heading back ... Continue reading
Freescale Design Contest in China Inspires Automotive Embedded Design Innovation
Aug 28, 2007
SHANGHAI, China--Showcasing embedded design innovation among engineering students in China, Freescale Semiconductor today staged the finals of the Freescale Cup National Smart Car University Design Competition at Shanghai Jiaotong University. The second annual smart model car competition drew nearly 300 participating e ... Continue reading
MADD Tennessee and Tennessee Law Enforcement Team Up for Labor Day Crackdown on Drunk Driving
Aug 27, 2007
MADD Joins National Effort with Tens of Thousands of Law Enforcement Officers in Booze It and Lose It. Labor Day Crackdown, Warning Drivers: If You Drive Drunk, You Will be Arrested NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following advisory is being issued by Mothers Against Drunk Driving: What: Mother ... Continue reading
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 Review
Aug 27, 2007
2007 JEEP COMPASS LIMITED 4X4 The Jeep Familyâs Cute-Ute By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Having the Dodge Caliber and its fraternal twin, Jeep Compass, for evaluation back-to-back allowed us to make a good comparison. Built off the same platform they share some components but are very different ve ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Helps Make Safe Happen
Aug 27, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. August 26; 2007; Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Program Professionals, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to health promotion, injury prevention and safety programming, have teamed up to launch Volkswagenâs âSafety Saturday.â âThe collaboration between Volkswagen and Pr ... Continue reading
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