IIHS: Good News About Teenage Drivers - Fatal Crashes Decline
Jun 15, 2007
Arlington Va. June 2007; The IIHS Status report shows teen drivers' crash rates have declined sharply since 1996. A new study from the Institute shows continued progress in reducing fatal and nonfatal crashes per population of 16-year-old drivers, and these gains havenât been offset by higher crash rates among old ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces All-New Clipper Rio One-Box Mini-Wagon and Wheelchair Model
Jun 15, 2007
- Nissan also Releases Personal Chair Cab Model - TOKYO (June 14, 2007) -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the release of the all-new Clipper Rio one-box mini-wagon, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers across Japan. The Clipper Rio is available in a wide range of model variations to meet diverse customer ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2007
Washington DC June 14, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that U.S. Senate allies of car companies said today they are dropping a proposal that would allow automakers to avoid future fuel economy requirements by proving to the government they would accomplish more by other means to cut fuel use and greenhouse gas emis ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2007
Washington DC June 14, 2007; The AIADA reported that with Shell running a $35 million campaign, warning that discount fuel is the petro equivalent of the road to hell, consumer are wondering if they're hurting their engines by burning the cheap(er) stuff. According to USA Today, all gasoline should be adequate, as the ... Continue reading
Sheilas' Heels Set to Revolutionise Driving for Women
Jun 14, 2007
LONDON, June 14 -- - A Safe Flat and Sassy Heel in One A new footwear design concept that aims to make women safer and more comfortable behind the wheel, without compromising on their style, is launched today. Sheilas' Wheels has developed the 'Sheila Driving Heel' which gives women the best of both worlds - a safe, fl ... Continue reading
3rd Annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" Signals Where the Safest Drivers Cruise
Jun 14, 2007
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--Itâs no fluke, residents of Sioux Falls, S.D., maintained their status as the safest drivers in the U.S., according to the third annual âAllstate Americaâs Best Drivers Reportâ¢.â The average driver in Sioux Falls will experience an auto collision every 13.7 years. Compared to ... Continue reading
While Caution is Warranted, Child Passengers are Safer When Teen Driver is Their Sibling
Jun 14, 2007
Study has implications for 'family exemption' to graduated driver licensing laws PHILADELPHIA, June 14 A study released this week from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm(R) found that while children driven by teens are twice as likely to suffer crash injury as those driven by adults, their ri ... Continue reading
High School Champs Face Off in Pursuit of National Auto Tech Title in Dearborn June 26th
Jun 14, 2007
Father/Son Teams, Storm Survivors, and Returning Champions Part of the Contest's Drama DEARBORN, Mich., June 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After months of classroom study and hands-on practice on motor vehicles, 100 students from across the country are ready to face off in the nation's largest student automotive techni ... Continue reading
Consumers Plan to Employ Gas-Saving Tips to Achieve Greater Fuel Economy According to New Study
Jun 14, 2007
Kbb.com Editors Name Top Picks: Great Vehicles with Good Fuel Economy in Every Category IRVINE, Calif., June 14 -- With gas prices on the rise this summer, there is no shortage of fuel economy advice available to consumers who want to save a few dollars at the pump. Drivers are often encouraged to improve their vehicle ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: June Fuel Prices Remain Over $3
Jun 14, 2007
AURORA, Ill., June 13 -- While some downstate Illinois counties and northern Indiana have seen a price decrease, statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and northern Indiana remain over $3. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 2 ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 NISMO 350Z
Jun 13, 2007
- New Performance-Oriented Z(R) Coupe Model Priced at $38,070 MSRP - NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 13 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the dramatic new 2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z, which goes on sale in July at Nissan dealers nationwide. The NISMO 350Z, which features an extensively developed list of unique ... Continue reading
New Study Shows Average Credit Score Is 98 Points Lower for Consumers With One Late Auto Payment
Jun 13, 2007
Experian's National Score Index further finds consumers in Wyoming have the highest average auto loan balance ($19,340) while consumers in Michigan have the lowest average auto loan balance ($11,455) IRVINE, Calif., June 13 -- The average credit score for U.S. consumers with no late auto payments is nearly 100 points h ... Continue reading
Caring for Your Car During Summer
Jun 13, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., June 12 -- Summer can be tough on cars, especially during high temperatures when heat can destroy batteries and stress the cooling system and tires. As a precaution, these vehicle components should be checked periodically during summer to help avoid breakdowns and car problems, according to the Car Care ... Continue reading
2007 Eyes on Design Auto Show Fathers Day Weekend
Jun 12, 2007
The 2007 EYES ON DESIGN SHOW Best Fatherâs Day Car Show in Town By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau âAerodynamics and Streamlining â By Designâ is the theme for the 20th Eyes On Design car show, a Fatherâs Day tradition for this reporter. The family functions always have to go on w ... Continue reading
Advertising Age Magazine Names Flexcar Top ''Eco-marketer''
Jun 12, 2007
NEW YORK--Flexcar today was honored by Advertising Age magazine as a top âEco-marketerâ at its first ever Green Conference in New York City. Flexcar was one of only six companies across the U.S. to receive the honor; the other honorees were Ben & Jerryâs, Toyota, HP, Timberland and Aspen Skiing Company. ... Continue reading
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