Experts Say "Tires Most Important Safety Element, Also Most Neglected" - VIDEO STORY
Mar 29, 2007
DETROIT - March 29, 2007: Car and safety experts from AAA say after the winter, drivers should double-check their tires and ensure they are properly inflated. While tires are the most important safety element on a vehicle, they are also the most neglected. A survey by the Car Care Council found that 21 percent of cars ... Continue reading
Audi Announces 2008 R8 U.S. Pricing
Mar 28, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 28 -- Audi of America, LLC announced today pricing for the all-new 2008 R8 sports car. The R8 with a six- speed manual transmission will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $109,000 when it launches this fall in the United States. Models equipped with the six-speed R tronic automa ... Continue reading
Neil Schloss Named Vice President and Treasurer; Ann Marie Petach To Leave Ford
Mar 28, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., March 28 -- Ford Motor Company today announced that Neil Schloss has been named vice president and treasurer, effective immediately. In his new role, Schloss will report to Don Leclair, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "Neil has played a critical role in securing the funding we nee ... Continue reading
Zipcar, MBTA Enhance Partnership to Reduce Car Ownership, Increase Commuting Options
Mar 28, 2007
Partnership introduces Zipcars to additional stations, brings car sharing to Malden, Quincy, Newton, and Braintree CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 28 -- To reduce car ownership and provide more commuting options, Zipcar and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced a multi-faceted partnership that w ... Continue reading
AAA Claims Hosts Career Day Saturday
Mar 28, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., March 27 -- AAA Michigan is hosting a Claims Career Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (March 31) at the AAA Michigan Headquarters Administrative Office Building, located at 1 Auto Club Drive, Dearborn. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions about Claims opportunities, which include openin ... Continue reading
Mar 28, 2007
Mrs. Laura Bush to Attend National CeaseFire Leadership Summit, University of Illinois at Chicago, March 29, 10 a.m. to Noon CHICAGO, March 27 -- More than 100 business leaders from throughout Illinois and the rest of the country will come together March 29 to strategize a solution to reduce violence in neighborhoods t ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2007 BMW 3-Series Convertible - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW
Mar 27, 2007
⢠Fourth-generation 3 Series Convertibles featuring a first-for-BMW retractable hardtop with power-operated three-piece steel roof for enhanced safety and outstanding vehicle dynamics ⢠335i Convertible equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline, 6-cylinder engine with 300 hp & 300 lb-ft of torque and ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., March 27 -- Melissa Lavoie, an 11th grade student from International Academy in Bloomfield Hills, has earned a chance to compete for a $20,000 college scholarship in the AAA Travel High School Challenge, a nationwide competition on travel and geography knowledge. This May, Lavoie will travel to Orlando ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2007
Washington DC March 27, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that drivers have come to expect cars with features such as good handling and cushy seating. Now they are demanding another: silence. According to the Wall Street Journal, a vehicle's interior noise level worsens as the car ages and its flaws become more prono ... Continue reading
Toyota to Conduct Spring Traffic Safety Campaign
Mar 27, 2007
<http://www.japancorp.net.net> Toyota to Conduct Spring Traffic Safety Campaign Tokyo, Japan, Mar 27, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today, along with a total of 429 companies, including vehicle dealers, logistics systems and forklift dealers, parts distributors and rental/lease dealers, it ... Continue reading
WHAT WILL IT BE? Chrysler to Unveil Exclusive New Technology That Revolutionizes Family Travel
Mar 27, 2007
-- Media can experience one-of-a-kind technology first-hand -- On-site demonstrations and executive interviews available What: The company that introduced ... -- The FIRST driver-side airbag in a minivan -- The FIRST driver-side sliding door -- The FIRST Stow 'n Go seating and storage system -- The FIRST dual DVD enter ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2007
Brand Watch Study Reveals Brand Perceptions and Key Decision Factors among New SUV Shoppers IRVINE, Calif., March 27 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's latest report series, Brand Watch, which reveals key decision factors among consumers in the purchase consideration pro ... Continue reading
NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts
Mar 27, 2007
Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading
International Carwash Association Names Saturn Aura Most Washable Car of 2007
Mar 27, 2007
LAS VEGAS, March 26 -- The International Carwash Association (ICA) named the Saturn Aura as the Most Washable Car 2007 today at the Car Care World Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual award acknowledges the vehicle that car wash operators consider the most wash-friendly car of the year. The honor is a critical distinc ... Continue reading
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 AWD Crew Cab SLT Review
Mar 26, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: GMC Sierra 1500 AWD Crew Cab SLT Engine: 5.3-literV8 Horsepower/Torque: 315 hp @ 5200 rpm/338 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 143.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 230.2 x 80.0 x 73.8 in. Tires: P275/55R20 Maximum payload: 2039 lbs. Economy: ... Continue reading
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