1.2 million Michiganians have July 4 travel plans, says AAA
Jun 26, 2007
Airfares are 12 percent lower compared with last year DEARBORN, Mich., June 26 -- An estimated 1.2 million Michiganians will travel during the 2007 Fourth of July holiday, according to a recent AAA survey of 1,950 U.S. residents. Of this number, 92 percent will travel by car and 8 percent will travel by air. "This Four ... Continue reading
California Students Capture Ford/AAA National Auto Repair Crown
Jun 26, 2007
Father - Son Team Wins Competition for the First Time DEARBORN, Mich., June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Racing against the clock and 49 other two-person teams from high schools in every state, aspiring auto technicians Austin Castro and Daniel Lehmkuhl, 2007 graduates of San Luis Obispo High School, San Luis Obispo, ... Continue reading
Esurance Honors One of Its Own at Girls Inc. Awards
Jun 26, 2007
Auto Insurance Company Supports Girls Inc. and Awards Its Own Woman Who Dares SAN FRANCISCO, June 26 -- Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, discussed its ongoing support of Girls Inc. of the Island City. Esurance was the Silver Circle Sponsor of the organization's 8th annual Women Who Dare ... Continue reading
Classic Cruiser Night Rolls Into the Walter P. Chrysler Museum on June 28
Jun 26, 2007
What: Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Who: A gathering of collectors and those who simply admire the automotive eye-candy When: Continues Thursday, June 28, 6 - 9 p.m. (scheduled every other Thursday through Aug. 23) Where: Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr., Auburn Hills 48326 (off I-75 at exit ... Continue reading
AAA Forecasts Record Fourth of July Travel
Jun 26, 2007
WASHINGTON--Independence Day falls on a Wednesday this year, and while Americans will be adjusting their vacation plans, they will travel nonetheless. AAA estimates that a record 41.1 million Americans will leave home this holiday week (June 29 to July 8), 0.8 percent more than the 40.8 million who traveled last year. ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Relief at the Pump Fuels Savings for July 4th Travel
Jun 26, 2007
Record travel numbers projected AURORA, Ill., June 26 -- Independence Day falls on a Wednesday this year, and while Americans will have to adjust their vacation plans, they will travel nonetheless. AAA Chicago estimates a record 41.1 million Americans will leave home this holiday (June 29 -- July 8), a 0.8 percent incr ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2007
RIVERWOODS, Ill.--Nine out of ten American adults claim they are paying close attention to the rising cost of gasoline, according to a Discover survey. In fact, two-thirds can quote the per gallon price within 30 cents. While nearly half of car owners said they are willing to buy a more fuel efficient car should gas pr ... Continue reading
Reuters: GM To Offer No Interest Loans and Rebates
Jun 26, 2007
DETROIT, June 25, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. on Monday said it would offer qualified buyers zero-percent financing for three years with an additional $1,000 cash on select vehicles as it tries to boost sales at the end of the month. The discount program would be available on select Chevrolet, Buic ... Continue reading
2007 MINI Cooper Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 25, 2007
2007 MINI COOPER What a Hoot! By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Alec Issigonis was a genius. In 1959 this talented British engineer introduced his innovative design to the world â a tiny car with a little four-cylinder engine mounted crossways in the front, driving the little (probably 10-inch) fron ... Continue reading
2008 Scion Preview : The Next Generation
Jun 25, 2007
By Carey Russ Scion is a young brand, and that's appropriate as Scion is Toyota's youth-oriented division. It's been remarkably successful since it debuted in California in June, 2003, and spread in a controlled fashion across the country by June of 2004. That success was due, in no small part, to a simple lineup and a ... Continue reading
Fatal Crash Prompts Distributor to Press for Chinese Tire Recall
Jun 25, 2007
Tires Become Latest Chinese Product to Threaten Consumers PHILADELPHIA, June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A death and injury lawsuit has prompted a U.S. tire importer and distributor to ask the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for help in recalling nearly half a million Chinese-made light truck tires. In ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 25 -- The midsize non-premium utility segment, which was once one of the largest segments in the new-vehicle industry and the source of substantial profits for several automakers, is dramatically declining, according to the Power Information Network (PIN), a division of J.D. Power and Ass ... Continue reading
Report Says International Vehicle Brands Appeal to Young Buyers
Jun 25, 2007
Washington DC June 25, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that when it comes to cars, twenty-somethings say they want three things: style, performance, and affordability. It's an equation that usually adds up to a foreign car purchase. According to the Detroit Free Press, the buying trend is due to international car c ... Continue reading
NHRA - Frustrating First Round Loss for Troxel
Jun 25, 2007
Melanie Troxel, driver of the Vietnam Veterans POW/MIA Top Fuel dragster, was defeated in the first round of eliminations at the 38th annual ProCare Rx SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. In her match up against Doug Herbert, Troxel lost traction around 300 feet out before seeing her opponent also havin ... Continue reading
USA TODAY Looks at Top 25 Cars and Trucks As Part of 25th Anniversary Celebration
Jun 25, 2007
Today's List: Top 25 Cars and Trucks That Had an Impact MCLEAN, Va., June 25 -- USA TODAY turns 25 years young this September, and to continue the celebration, The Nation's Newspaper will look back at the Top 25 Cars and Trucks That Had an Impact. Cars and trucks are an indelible part of people's lives. And picking 25 ... Continue reading
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