2007 Kia Sedona and Sorento Awarded 'Good' Ratings From Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Jul 3, 2007
Kia Minivan and SUV Given Highest Possible Rating in Rear Impact Evaluations IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Today it was announced the Kia Sedona minivan and Sorento SUV both received "Good" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for rear impact collisions. A "Good" is the highest possible rating giv ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2007
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Driving some of the world's most expensive and exotic cars has now become more affordable and accessible to enthusiasts around the country who long not only to drive one, but drive a collection of Bentleys, Lamborghinis, Ferraris or Rolls Royces, with the July 11 national launch of Curvy Road's frac ... Continue reading
Don't Let Car Trouble Stall Your Fantastic Fourth
Jul 2, 2007
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--According to Allstate Motor Club, almost half of the calls received early last summer came from motorists in need of a tow (47 percent). Of the callers who didnât need a tow but still required roadside assistance, jump starts and tire replacements ranked as the most common fixes to get drivers on ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Jetta and GTI Receive J.D. Power and Associates Apeal(SM) Awards
Jul 2, 2007
- Passat, Rabbit and Eos also showed strong performances AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 2 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the Jetta and the GTI have each captured a J.D. Power and Associates APEAL award for 2007. J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study me ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2007
WASHINGTON--More than 150 U.S. law enforcement officers have been killed since 1997 after being struck by vehicles along Americaâs highways, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. To lower that deadly toll, a new coalition of traffic safety and law enforcement groups is launching a natio ... Continue reading
SoCal Auto Club Offers Tipsy Tow Service for July 4th Holiday
Jul 2, 2007
LOS ANGELES, CA - July 2, 2007 - The Automobile Club of Southern California is offering its free Tipsy Tow service to drinking drivers during the 4th of July holiday. The service is available from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, until midnight Wednesday, July 4. Tipsy Tow is available in the 13 Southern California counties ... Continue reading
Saab 9-3 Ranks Among Safest Convertibles - VIDEO STORY
Jul 2, 2007
DETROIT - July 2, 2007: Some convertibles are safer than regular vehicles, according to a crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Among the ten mid-sized convertible models tested, the agency ranked the Saab 9-3 and Volvo C70 as the safest. Automakers from Saab say they created a safer vehic ... Continue reading
Drive Your Way to Better Fuel Economy this Summer with Pep Boys
Jun 30, 2007
PHILADELPHIA, June 29 -- With a busy summer travel season ahead, The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, offers families information on how to prepare for safe summer travel and how to improve fuel efficiency when prices at the pump are high. "Pep Boys re ... Continue reading
Hey Dude - LA' ians Impressed With Toyota Tundra
Jun 29, 2007
Washington DC June 29, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the L.A. Times has conducted an in-depth review of Toyota's newest pick up truck â the Tundra. Admittedly, there have been some problems with the Tundra, on sale since February. For example, this spring, there was a minor but symbolic gaffe with a few ... Continue reading
Cars.com Names Top 10 "Most American" Cars
Jun 29, 2007
Identifies top 'American' Cars CHICAGO, June 29 -- With the 4th of July Holiday upon us, Cars.com has updated its American Made Index to help consumers identify the top ten vehicles that are truly the most American in terms of their parts, where they're produced and their popularity with U.S. buyers. In today's global ... Continue reading
BMW Releases 2008 6 Series Coupé and Convertible - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 29, 2007
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - June 29, 2007: BMW has released its new 2008 BMW 6 Series Coupé and BMW 6 Series Convertible. The BMW 650i contains a 4.8 liter eight-cylinder engine, while the BMW 635d is powered by a 3.0 litre straight-six diesel engine. The new models also feature new technologies designed to increase fuel-eff ... Continue reading
INDUSTRY NOTES (GM)- Bondurant Named the Official High Performance Driving School of General Motors
Jun 29, 2007
PHOENIX, June 28 -- In an exclusive agreement, General Motors named the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving the "Official High Performance Driving School of GM." The announcement comes as part of a three-year renewal contract between GM and Bondurant. GM will provide a fleet of new GM vehicles for use by s ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2007
Washington DC June 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Roger Penske, the race-team owner and former driver, who is also CEO and controlling shareholder of United Auto Group Inc., has gradually taken a stronger hand in running the Michigan-based dealership chain. The Wall Street Journal reports that next week, ... Continue reading
Nissan Incorporates Message Alert Against Drunk-Driving on CARWINGS Navi System
Jun 28, 2007
TOKYO, June 28 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will incorporate a message alert against drunk driving into its CARWINGS (HDD) navigation systems*1, as a part of a wider campaign to help prevent drunk-driving. Nissan will gradually incorporate this new feature into its navigation systems on board new vehicles bei ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2007
ATLANTA--Representing the latest in a string of consumer studies documenting the high regard U.S. consumers have for Porsche, J.D. Power and Associatesâ 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM today rated the brand number-one overall, for the third year in a row. The Study, now in its 12t ... Continue reading
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