Young Americans Resist Buying Pre-Configured Cars From The Lot
May 21, 2007
Washington DC May 21, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the past, Americans have been content to buy vehicles off dealers' lots, compromising on color and other features. But now, according to Automotive News, young buyers are more particular about how their cars are equipped. "My daughter bought a Prius, and ... Continue reading
Test Drive: Honda's FCX Fuel-Cell Car
May 21, 2007
Washington DC May 21, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda has decided that hydrogen fuel-cell power has a mainstream, everyday future. The car company's 2008 FCX is a fuel-cell vehicle specifically for the consumer market. In a test drive conducted by James Healey of USA Today, the FCX received high honors. ... Continue reading
Nighttime Seat Belt Violators To Be Targeted During National "Click It or Ticket" Crackdown
May 21, 2007
Washington DC May 17, 2007; The odds of being killed in a motor vehicle crash are three times higher at night, which is when seat belt use declines substantially, new research released today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows. To combat this dangerous trend, the annual Click It or Ticke ... Continue reading
Internet Captures More Automotive Ad Dollars
May 21, 2007
New York NY May 21, 2007; The Center for Media Research reported that according to a new report from Borrell Associates, automotive ad spending will reach $31 billion this year, but total ad dollars will grow only 1.7% over the next five years, compared to an annual growth rate of 3.7% in the last five years. Online sp ... Continue reading
General Motors Orders KRONOS-V(TM) - The Industry's First Real-time Knock Analysis System
May 21, 2007
FREMONT, Calif., May 21 -- The Advanced Research Products Group (ARPG) of Spectral Dynamics, Inc., today announced booking the first order for their new KRONOS-V System to General Motors. The facility is Powertrain & Advanced Engineering Group located in Wixom, Michigan. KRONOS-V is a dedicated turn-key system for true ... Continue reading
Less Trans-Fatty Acids, More People Driving on Cheaper Fuel
May 21, 2007
SUNSET, La., May 21 -- An alternative fuel company has seen an increase in sales recently due to the increased use of "better for your health" fry oils. Diesel Secret Energy L.L.C. (DSE) has been helping thousands of people worldwide convert simple waste fry oils into a quality fuel for their diesel engines. They've se ... Continue reading
Do You Agree With Kelley's Best New 2007 Road Trip Vehicles?
May 21, 2007
Editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Choose 10 Great New Road Trip Cars, Shoppers Rank Top Choices IRVINE, Calif., May 21 -- With Memorial Day officially kicking off the summer driving season, a record numbers of travelers will be hitting the road this year. According to AAA, approximately 38.3 million people are expe ... Continue reading
Miami Drivers Have Worst Road Rage - Video Enhanced
May 18, 2007
Washington DC May 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that for the second consecutive year, AutoVantage, a Connecticut-based automobile membership club, has awarded Miami the title of worst road rage city. In a survey, Miami motorists said they saw other drivers slam on their brakes, run red lights and talk on cell ... Continue reading
Can Americans be Sold on Electric Cars?
May 18, 2007
Washington DC May 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that automaker ZAP (as in zero air pollution) believes it has the formula in its tiny Xebra cars made in China: Plug it in at home and go up to 40 miles per hour for up to 25 miles. "The key is to keep the car simple," ZAP CEO Steve Schneider told Reuters, notin ... Continue reading
Ethanol's Backlash - It Only Makes Sense - Supply and Demand Mr. Smartypants
May 18, 2007
Washington DC May 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to the Wall Street Journal, the shine is off corn ethanol. In January, when President Bush was extolling the virtues of ethanol, corn ethanol seemed unstoppable. However, since then the government's decision to forcibly divert huge amounts of corn ... Continue reading
TNS Survey Reveals Who Consumers Blame For Higher Gas Prices - And Who They Expect to Fix Them
May 18, 2007
Results Showcase Opportunity for Automakers to be Market Heroes NEW YORK, May 18 -- TNS, one of the world's largest market information companies, today released highlights from a new survey focused on consumer attitudes towards rising gas prices in the United States, the parties responsible and those positioned to comb ... Continue reading
Mischievous Minis Voted Nation's Favourite
May 18, 2007
CARDIFF, May 18 -- The Italian Job Minis have been voted as the nation's favourite cars from film and television in a poll by online car insurance specialist, elephant.co.uk. The second most popular was Back to The Future's DeLorean with KITT, Knight Rider's talking car coming in third. elephant.co.uk asked motorists t ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Prices Back Off Record Highs
May 18, 2007
LOS ANGELES, CA May 18, 2007; More than a week after reaching new records in most areas, Southern California gas prices have dropped slightly, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. ... Continue reading
Latest Study Shows High Gas Prices Affecting Consumer Shopping Behavior
May 18, 2007
Consumers Alter New Vehicle-Buying Decisions, Shop and Eat Out Less Often Due to High Gas Prices IRVINE, Calif., May 18 -- With gas prices reaching their highest level in recent history, $3.10 a gallon for regular unleaded, a majority of consumers plan to take steps to combat the hit to their wallets. According to the ... Continue reading
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