News By Topic: Women And Cars

Audi Debuts U.S. Driving Experience

Jul 16, 2007

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 16 -- Would you like to improve your driving skills and put them to test in a $100,000 sports car? Audi of America, Inc. and Emotive Group will give consumers that chance, as part of the new Audi driving experience that kicks-off with a five-city tour in Miami this month. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading

Exclusive Special Anniversary Series: M-Class "Edition 10": Top Seller in Tiptop Shape

Jul 16, 2007

STUTTGART/TUSCALOOSA - July 16, 2007: Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the 10th birthday of its successful M-Class, the top-selling premium SUV with 850,000 units to its name. To mark the occasion, Mercedes-Benz is bringing out the attractive special "Edition 10" model. The specification includes 20-inch wheels, bi‑x ... Continue reading

Brits Drive Away This July In A Citroën C2 Airplay+ For Just $200* A Month

Jul 16, 2007

LONDON - July 16, 2007: Specifically designed to help younger drivers get their foot on the motoring ladder, Citroën has just introduced a fiercely attractive, £99 a month finance deal on the fun and funky C2 Airplay+, equipped with a latest generation iPod nano. The promotion makes it even easier for buyers to get b ... Continue reading

smart Car Faces Safety Questions - smart Crash Test Video

Jul 15, 2007

Washington DC July 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at just 1700 pounds, 8.8 feet long, and slightly wider and taller than 5 feet, the Smart car is already one of the smallest cars on any road in any country. Click here for a picture. It isn't surprising, then, that safety is a concern for some consumers. M ... Continue reading

2007 Saturn Outlook XR FWD Review

Jul 14, 2007

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Saturn has a new Outlook on life... ok, the pun is obvious and inescapable, and Outlook, capitalized, in this case refers to the GM division's new large crossover vehicle. But, looking at Saturn products in the past year or two, the company really does have a new outlook, and a new ... Continue reading

Staying Cool in Hot Weather Driving

Jul 13, 2007

BETHESDA, Md., July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The inside of your car is full of hot air and this time the culprit is a malfunctioning air conditioning (A/C) system. According to the Car Care Council, an annual checkup of your vehicle's A/C system will help prevent it from breaking down when you most need it, especi ... Continue reading

Ten Years Ago They Didn't Sell, But Today Sales are Up for Top Down Cars

Jul 13, 2007

By Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing EditorA gorgeous summer day … top down! These two phrases are among the most scintillatingly descriptive words of summer in American English. Instantly, a picture comes to mind; a mood is set; frowns and stress vanish; and, smiles appear. No matter what the moniker – conve ... Continue reading

Hot Fuel Web Site Launched to Educate Consumers

Jul 13, 2007

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo., July 13 -- Did you know you may not be getting your money's worth at the fuel pump? At warmer temperatures, liquids -- including diesel and gasoline -- expand, decreasing the amount of energy (Btu) per gallon purchased. The "Turn Down Hot Fuel" campaign will educate consumers on how "hot fuel" may ha ... Continue reading

All New Mazda2 Prepares for UK Launch - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jul 13, 2007

Three-strong petrol range at launch to be priced from £8,499 (on-the-road) Exceptionally generous levels of standard equipment on all models Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser as standard for all models LONDON - July 13, 2007: When it goes on sale in the UK from 8 September, the all-new Mazda2 range of five doo ... Continue reading

Penske Truck Leasing Announces Winners of 2007 National Technical Challenge Event

Jul 13, 2007

READING, Pa., July 12 -- The 2007 Penske Truck Leasing National Technical Challenge featured a record-breaking 1,785 competitors from the U.S. and Canada, witnessed a repeat championship, and saw a young upstart winning it all during his first finals appearance. Penske's National Tech Challenge is a corporate competiti ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Lowers Prices and Adds More to 2008 Town & Country and Grand Caravan Minivans

Jul 12, 2007

-- All-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE model offers consumers $2,070 better value than its predecessor at $1,950 lower U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) -- All-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT model offers $2,015 more content at an MSRP that is $970 less than its predecessor -- All-new 2008 Chrysler Tow ... Continue reading

2007 Honda Accord EX V6 6-Speed Review

Jul 12, 2007

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Honda Accord EX V6 6-Speed While after a significant restyle for 2006 there are no real changes to the Honda Accord for 2007, and the next generation will debut for the 2008 model year, the car is still worthy of a look. Proven technology by this point, the Accord is Honda's m ... Continue reading

Fire Hazard Prompts Nissan to Recall 140,000 Altimas

Jul 12, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn July 11, 2007; Will York writing for the AP reported that Nissan North America Inc. is recalling about 140,000 of its popular Altima sedans to replace air filters that could ignite if they come in contact with hot objects, company officials said. The voluntary recall affects 2007 Altimas with four-cylin ... Continue reading

BMW Unveils the New M3 - COOL VIDEO ENHANCED

Jul 12, 2007

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - July 12, 2007: BMW has unveiled its fourth generation BMW M3. The sports car features an eight-cylinder power unit and can obtain a maximum engine speed of 8,400 rpm. The BMW M3 can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers-per-hour (km/h) in 4.8 seconds and achieve a top speed limited electronically to ... Continue reading

Warm Weather Months Tempt Car Thieves, H.E.A.T. Releases Safety Tips

Jul 12, 2007

LIVONIA, Mich., July 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) warns that warm weather in summer months can lead to carelessness among car owners, providing thieves with easy access to personal property and vehicles. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month and the Auto Theft Prevention ... Continue reading