International Brands Dominate Consumer Reports’ Top Picks List
Mar 2, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Seven of the top ten vehicles reported in Consumer Reports annual April auto issue, on sale March 6, are manufactured by either Toyota or Honda. Over 250 different vehicles were evaluated based on scores received in 50 different tests of performance, comfort, convenience, sa ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Challenges Toyota and Honda
Mar 2, 2007
by Marty Bernstein, Marketing â Advertising Editor Bold Moves, the theme of Fordâs advertising is being replaced (hopefully & thank-fully) by a more powerful and resonant premise: challenge the competition. Ford is putting consumers into competitive vehicles to let them test the competitions cars against Ford ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 Lancer
Mar 2, 2007
CYPRESS, Calif., March 2 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has announced pricing for its all-new 2008 Lancer compact sedan. The rally-inspired Mitsubishi Lancer delivers driven-to-thrill dynamics, "class-up" value, advanced safety and cutting-edge user-technology in an aggressively styled package. The 200 ... Continue reading
Jaguar XJ Sports New Look for 2008
Mar 2, 2007
The 2008 Model Year XJ revealed today at the Geneva Motor Show has again raised the standard for luxury cars offering customers a range of visual changes, technological advances and additional features on all models. The flagship of the Jaguar range, the XJ continues to be respected and admired by customers throughout ... Continue reading
Saab's Entire Range Goes Flex-Fuel
Mar 2, 2007
* Saab brings innovative BioPower flex-fuel technology to 9-3 range with launch of new 1.8t BioPower engine at Geneva Motor Show * Saab becomes first â and only â car company in UK to offer an alternative-fuel engine in every model in its line-up * Saabâs ground-breaking BioPower technology means signifi ... Continue reading
As New Comedy ''Wild Hogs'' Hits Theaters Motorcycle Safety Foundation Stresses Safety Training
Mar 2, 2007
IRVINE, Calif.--With the release of the new film âWild Hogs,â the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has an important message for all riders: Complete a training course. The MSF is reminding all riders that despite what they might see on the big screen, for their own safety, as well as the safety of others, they ne ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives for February
Mar 1, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,253 per vehicle sold in February 2007, down $33, or one percent, from January 2007, and down $95, or four percent, from February 2006. Edmunds. ... Continue reading
Bay Area Finds Novel Way to Save Money on Gas
Mar 1, 2007
Bay Area Firms Encourage Participation as Bond Funds Expand Carpool Network OAKLAND, Calif., March 1 -- The 511 Regional Rideshare Program, the free Web and phone service that helps match commuters for carpools and vanpools, is again offering gas and Safeway gift cards to solo commuters who switch to carpooling. The Ri ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference Breaks Previous Records
Mar 1, 2007
History will be made April 1-4 in Anaheim, California, where the largest gathering of alternative fuel professionals will convene for the 13th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo. Records for mobility feats are nothing new. Consider some recent Guinness World Records. - The Casual Lofa is a motorize ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps
Mar 1, 2007
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA â Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2007
DALLAS--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) is pleased to announce that in addition to this morningâs release regarding the Alternative Fuels Company (AFC), they have been previewed to grants currently being reviewed by the State of New York Energy Research & Development Board. These grants are under review to launch ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Names Best Used Cars For Every Budget
Mar 1, 2007
CR identifies Good Bets and Bad Bets to help guide used car buying decisions YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Used cars often offer consumers the best values in the automotive market since new vehicles undergo a rapid depreciation in the first few years. Consumer Reports 2007 April Auto Issue features ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Survey Identifies Most and Least Problematic Vehicles Up to 10 Years Old
Mar 1, 2007
Ford Most Reliable Domestic Manufacturer Overall; Older Volkswagens Least Reliable Among Europeans; 2004 Nissan Armada and Titan and Infiniti Qx56 Have Worst Brake Problems of All Vehicles YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New-car reliability is one thing, but how well will your car hold up three, five, ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2007
Toyota Prius Top 'Green' Pick for Fourth Consecutive Year; Best Fuel Economy of Any Five-Passenger Vehicle YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports announced today that it has named five new models to its Top Picks list for 2007 -- the Toyota RAV4, Infiniti G35, Toyota Sienna, Mazda MX-5 Miata ... Continue reading
Consumer Report 2007 Top Picks Dominated By Toyota and Honda
Feb 28, 2007
NEW YORK, February 28, 2007; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that Japan's automakers shut out the competition in an influential list of the 10 best new vehicles for 2007, with models from Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. in the lead. Consumer Reports magazine on Wednesday released its top picks ... Continue reading
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