Teen Driving Safety: Parental Involvement and Cell Phone Bans Needed, Says GHSA
Jan 25, 2007
Statement for Attribution to Christopher J. Murphy, Chairman of the Governors Highway Safety Association WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was released today by Christopher J. Murphy, Chairman of the Governors Highway Safety Association: Today, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphi ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Lexus RX 400h debuted early in model year 2006 as the premium model of the RX lineup, in an interesting, and unusual, part-time all-wheel drive form. While a 3.3-liter, 208-horsepower gasoline engine and 167-horsepower electric motor drove the front wheels, the rear wheels were ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Wave Concept Vehicle at 2007 Louisville Auto Show
Jan 25, 2007
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 25 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Louisville Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, incl ... Continue reading
Kia earns a top place in major car reliability survey
Jan 25, 2007
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia earns a top place in major car reliability survey (SEOUL) January 25, 2007 -- Kia vehicles have won a top place in one of the world's biggest ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts Auto Sales; Domestic Production Cuts Exacerbate Seasonal Slump
Jan 25, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.15 million units, a 0.9 percent increase from January 2006, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This January had 25 selling days, one more than January 2006. When adjusted for ... Continue reading
EPA Certifies That New Clean Diesels Are Ready
Jan 25, 2007
All Major Manufacturers Receive Approval For Emissions-Slashing Technology WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Diesel Technology Forum today announced that all major heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers have met new Environmental Protection Agency standards for emissions cuts and have been certified by EPA for full product ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recalls Chevrolet Cobalt
Jan 25, 2007
<pre> Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / COBALT 2005-2006 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V014000 Mfg's Report Date : JAN 16, 2007 Component: STRUCTURE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 98707 Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE ... Continue reading
What's Killing Our Teens? U.S. Survey Describes the Factors Contributing to Vehicle Crashes
Jan 25, 2007
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia(R) and State Farm(R) Join Forces to Address the Issue BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a new national survey released today, 5,665 high school students said they are driving under extremely dangerous conditions -- fatigue, talking on cell phones, strong em ... Continue reading
Survey Shows Women More Confident and Satisfied Than Ever With Their Car Buying Experience
Jan 25, 2007
As DC Auto Show Opens, MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 24 -- It is a common misperception that most women bring men to car dealer showrooms out of apprehension or a lack of confidence in buying a car. A study commissioned by Auto Retailing Today (ART), a coalition of the major automobile manufacturers and dealer organizations, and c ... Continue reading
Fuel, Fuel, and More Fuel as Doors Open to 2007 Washington Auto Show
Jan 24, 2007
By AIADA Staff The 2007 Washington Auto Show opens today to the media with over 700 new cars, trucks minivans and SUVs on display from more than 42 automakers. The theme for this yearâs event â âPresenting Advanced Technologiesâ â mirrors the recent Detroit Show in many ways as alternative fuel ... Continue reading
DCX' Zetsche Cautions Against Governmental Interference
Jan 24, 2007
January 24, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at the Washington Auto Show Tuesday, DaimlerChrysler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche's speech warned the audience that the goal of greater fuel efficiency could be hampered by government incentives that single out one preferred technological solution. "What we need to avoid in ... Continue reading
Motorists Urged to be Alert for Snow Squalls
Jan 24, 2007
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT today reminded motorists to always be alert for sudden snow squalls while traveling in Pennsylvania. According to PennDOT, a blast of artic air predicted to enter Pennsylvania on Thursday will bring rapidly falling temperatures, as well as snow showers and squ ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2007
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Arrive Alive Technologies (www.arrivealivetech.com) announced today its intent to produce and market the worldâs first Passive Ignition Interlock System specifically designed to prevent individuals from operating private or commercial motorized vehicles (automobiles, trucks, boats, airplanes ... Continue reading
Flexcar; A Convenient Solution to an Inconvenient Truth
Jan 24, 2007
WASHINGTON--While Congress debates the future policy solutions to climate change, members of Flexcar, the popular national car-sharing program, are making a positive impact in real time. In the last year, Flexcar members reduced vehicle miles traveled by 40 percent while driving environmentally friendly hybrids and oth ... Continue reading
Mini-box.com Introduces Low Cost Car PC
Jan 24, 2007
FREMONT, Calif.--Mini-box.com, a subsidiary of Ituner Networks Corp., today announced it has launched the VoomPC-2⢠family of low power, high performance car PCs. Based on the small form factor Mini-ITX platform and with an integrated battery management unit, the VoomPC family is ideally suited for navigation, pro ... Continue reading
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