News By Topic: Women And Cars

AOTA Joins Launch of CarFit Program to Increase Safety for Senior Drivers

May 2, 2007

12-Point Evaluation by Occupational Therapists Stresses In-Car Factors Such as Positions for Seat, Steering Wheel, Brakes and Mirrors BETHESDA, Md., May 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has joined with America's leading senior citizen health and safety organizations to c ... Continue reading

Your Family's Safety Is Riding on Your Vehicle

May 2, 2007

PHILADELPHIA--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, in turn, save gas and prevent potential breakdowns. While an estimated 30 mil ... Continue reading

Pittsburgh Puts the Brakes on the High Cost of Car Ownership as Flexcar Drives into Downtown

May 2, 2007

With the Mayor behind the wheel, a Flexcar fleet of eco-friendly cars rolls into PPG Plaza Today PITTSBURGH, May 1 -- A new convenient and cost-efficient transportation option for individuals and businesses rolls into Pittsburgh today with the launch of Flexcar, an innovative car-sharing service that has already revolu ... Continue reading

APPMA Urges Pet Owners to Buckle-Up Pets

May 2, 2007

GREENWICH, Conn.--As millions of Americans get set to hit the road for summer vacations, the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) urges pet owners to be responsible and buckle-up their pets. According to the 2007-2008 APPMA National Pet Owners Survey, 80% of pet owners say they travel with their pets ... Continue reading

GM U.S. April 2007 Sales - Reports 311,687 Deliveries

May 1, 2007

DETROIT May 1, 2007; GM dealers in the United States delivered 311,687 vehicles in April, a reduction of 2.2 percent on a sales-day-adjusted basis. GM's April retail sales of 228,465 were up 3.6 percent, on a sales-day-adjusted basis. There were two fewer selling days in April this year. Fifteen different models showed ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports April 2007 New Vehicle Sales

May 1, 2007

MONTVALE, N.J., May 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales of 20,895 new vehicles; the second best April ever (after April 2006 with sales of 21,270). This represents the best-ever year-to-date sales volume, bringing the total to 76,880 new vehicles for 2007 - a six percent increase over sales during ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Reports April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

01 May 2007 VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS APRIL 2007 SALES AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced April 2007 sales of 19,086 units. This represents a decrease of 7 percent from April 2006 sales of 20,528 vehicles. With spring in the air, Volkswagen’s new hard-top convertible Eos posted its bes ... Continue reading

BMW Brand April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

April 2007 one of the strongest months ever for BMW Group in the U.S. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 104,125 vehicles year-to-date, a 2.9 percent increase over the 101,151 vehicles sold in the same period of 2006. The BMW Group also reported a s ... Continue reading

Subaru Reports April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

- Subaru Impreza up 12% - CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 13,786 total units. Sales of the Impreza model were up 12 percent over the same period last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) Subaru Tribeca posted 1,081 units for the month ... Continue reading

American Honda Reports April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

Fuel-efficient Fit and CR-V Set April Records TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted sales of 126,419 Honda and Acura vehicles in April, down 1.6 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today. American Honda light-truck sales rose 5.6 percent to 55,300 units. American Ho ... Continue reading

Acura Announces April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

Light Trucks Post Record Sales TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Record sales of light trucks pushed Acura April sales to 15,193 units, off 15.0 percent from record April 2006 based on the daily selling rate*, the division announced today. Acura year-to-date sales reached 58,854. Strong sales of the redesigned MDX luxury SUV ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., May 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced April sales of 26,007 units and year-to-date sales of 99,610 units, a 7.5-percent increase over the same period last year. Sales for the month were led by the Kia Spectra boasting its best month of 2007 at 7,203 units. The Optima midsize sedan also had i ... Continue reading

April 2007 All-Time Sales Record for Maserati North America

May 1, 2007

Following Maserati's Best Ever First Quarter Sales ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 1 -- In an overall luxury segment that has shown declined sales performance during the first quarter of 2007, Maserati North America has shown considerable gains, marking a continued rise for the company. According to Jim Selwa, President an ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Reports April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported April sales of 39,137. The all-new 2007 Santa Fe showed strong gains over the previous year, posting an 85 percent increase. However, sales were down 4.6 percent from Hyundai's record April sales in 2006. "The industry continues to be very competiti ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 71,124 units in April, down 11.1 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased by 14.0 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 12.0 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS * April sal ... Continue reading