'TOP TEN' Fuel Saving Tips From Ford
May 24, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., May 24 -- More Americans will embark on family vacations and other getaways over this Memorial Day weekend than in 2006, according to a recent survey conducted by AAA. The travel authority also forecasts that more will travel by car over the holiday than a year ago: 32.1 million motorists will drive, u ... Continue reading
Low Tire Pressure May Cost Motorists More Than Gas Mileage During Summer Driving Season
May 24, 2007
Proper Tire Inflation Pressure Critical to Road Safety as America Packs for Road Travel SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 24 -- Motorists are preparing for their Memorial Day Weekend road trips and are doing so with a greater focus on stretching their travel budgets than ever before. Discount Tire, America's largest independent t ... Continue reading
36 Million Licensed Americans Unfit To Drive According to GMAC Insurance Study
May 24, 2007
Failure Rates Double in 3rd Annual GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test ST. LOUIS, May 24 -- Results from the 2007 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test indicate that one in six drivers on the road -- roughly 36 million licensed Americans -- would not pass their written DMV exam if taken today. The third annual survey b ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts May Auto Sales: Rising Gas Prices Slow Car Sales
May 24, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.48 million units, a 0.3 percent decrease from May 2006, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This May had 26 selling days, one more than May 2006. When adjusted for this differe ... Continue reading
AAA Opposes HB 4749, Which Provides 'Opt-Out' Option for State's Helmet Law
May 24, 2007
$100 fee makes it OK to go without helmet? DEARBORN, Mich., May 24 -- In their latest attempt to rid Michigan motorcycle riders of their helmets, special interest groups in Lansing have proposed an 'opt-out' solution. For a $100 fee, motorcyclists would have the chance to buy their way out of a helmet. American Bikers ... Continue reading
Maximize Your Family Memorial Day Vacation Dollars
May 24, 2007
Uniroyal Tire and Coupon Mom(TM) Stephanie Nelson Offer Families Tips for Saving Money GREENVILLE, S.C., May 24 -- With Memorial Day upon us, many travelers are heading out this weekend for a little "R & R." Very often, the family budget ends up determining the weekend plans. According to Uniroyal Tire and savings expe ... Continue reading
Diesels Set to Out-Strip Hybrids in Accelerating U.S. Growth
May 24, 2007
-- U.S. regulators look set to raise fuel economy standards -- Demand for both hybrid and diesel passenger vehicles set to climb -- Diesel offers similar fuel economy to hybrid at lower cost - particularly for larger cars / sport utility vehicles favored in the United States -- "Clean diesel" can meet future U.S. emiss ... Continue reading
Memorial Day Starts Peak Driving Season, with Nighttime Drivers at Greater Risk
May 24, 2007
National Road Safety Foundation offers tips to stay awake at the wheel NEW YORK, May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Memorial Day marks the start of the busiest time on roads nationwide, with nighttime drivers often at greater risk than those driving during the day. The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. (NRSF), a non ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Poll: Car Buyers Seek Fuel Efficiency, But Remain Wary of Tradeoffs
May 24, 2007
Survey Finds Americans Want More Hybrid Choices NEW YORK, May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Facing soaring gasoline prices, American car buyers definitely want more fuel-efficient vehicles but may not be ready to give up size, range, performance or other amenities to achieve that goal, a new Consumer Reports poll has f ... Continue reading
Roadcheck 2007 Takes Action Against Unsafe Trucks, Buses
May 24, 2007
CVSA Commemorates 20th Year of Commercial Vehicle Checks on North American Highways WASHINGTON, May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Starting June 6, approximately 10,000 specially-trained and certified officers will blanket North America's roadways to prevent truck and bus crashes and save lives. For the past 20 years, t ... Continue reading
Sobriety Checkpoints are the Wrong Way to Catch Drunk Drivers on Memorial Day
May 24, 2007
Roving Patrols Are the Best Method for Dealing With All Forms of Negligent Driving WASHINGTON, May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Americans take to the roads this Memorial Day weekend, thousands of responsible adults will be detained and subjected to roadblock campaigns. Today the American Beverage Institute (ABI), r ... Continue reading
New Limited Edition VW Golf Plus Dune Set to Arrive in the UK
May 24, 2007
LONDON - May 24, 2007: A distinctive new version of the Golf Plus is set to join the Volkswagen range later in the summer with the arrival of the Golf Plus Dune. Based on the versatile Golf Plus platform, the new Dune model's styling is based on that of its "little brother," the Polo Dune. As such it features a raised ... Continue reading
Students Design Cutting Edge Fashion Around Automobiles - VIDEO STORY
May 24, 2007
CHICAGO - May 24, 2007: Cutting edge fashion hit the runway this month at the International Academy of Design & Technologyâs 28th annual fashion show, âImagine 2007.â Held at Chicagoâs landmark Union Station, the most anticipated student fashion show of the year showcased some of the countryâs ... Continue reading
May 23, 2007
Top Speed Traps In The U.S.A. Waunakee, WI -- May 23, 2007 -- Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year. As people prepare for their holiday trips, they should be on the lookout for speed traps. Nothing can ruin a vacation more quickly than an undeserved speeding ticket. As a public service, t ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Partners With Neighboring States to Enforce Seat Belt Law
May 23, 2007
Police Will Conduct 18 Hours of Continuous Border-to-Border Enforcement HARRISBURG, Pa., May 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seatbelt enforcement will be stretching border-to-border across Pennsylvania and its neighboring states for the first time ever on May 25. More than 300 local departments and Pennsylvania State Pol ... Continue reading
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