Jan 24, 2007
- Beyond Oprah, Beyond Will Smith - Nora and Sossi Have Stolen the Show - SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Since the all-new movie "Pursuit of Happyness" starring Will Smith, hit the big screen in late 2006, its star, Chris Gardner, has been one of the most sought after guest speakers in the Country. On Wednesday, January ... Continue reading
Dodge to Offer All-New Cummins Light-Duty Clean Diesel
Jan 24, 2007
* All-new engine to provide up to 30-percent improvement in fuel economy * Clean-diesel technology to meet 50-state 2010 emissions standards WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Let the diesel duels begin. Armed with new Cummins clean-diesel technology, Dodge will introduce an all-new turbodiesel engine in its light duty pickup truc ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2007
- Encourages U.S. policymakers to provide consumers with equal incentives on fuel-saving technologies - Outlines Company's commitment in all areas of alternative fuel technologies - Unveils 2007 Dodge Ram first pick up truck to meet stringent 2010 truck emissions standards in all 50 states, three years before deadline ... Continue reading
Competitive Enterprise Institute: Bush Energy Policy Fails Taxpayers and Consumers
Jan 24, 2007
Huge Expansion of Corporate Welfare State WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As President Bush prepares to deliver his annual State of the Union address to members of Congress and the American people, advance details of his plans for energy policy constitute a profound failure to advance the goals of afford ... Continue reading
BIO Says, President's Major Biofuels, Climate Change Initiatives Are Game-Changing Solutions
Jan 24, 2007
WASHINGTON--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today applauded President Bushâs far-reaching initiatives to catapult the U.S. biofuels industry into the next level of commercial development, to address climate change from transportation sources and to increase energy security. BIO Executive Vice Preside ... Continue reading
Product Innovation Crucial to Combat Increasing Commoditisation of Fuel Additives
Jan 23, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48925) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: EMEA Automotive and Marine Performance Fuel Additives Markets to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled EMEA Automotive and Marine Performance Fuel ... Continue reading
XM and Honda Launch Satellite Radio Program for Honda Certified Used Cars
Jan 23, 2007
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- XM , the nation's leading satellite radio service, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today launched a satellite radio trial program for Honda Certified Used Cars with factory-installed XM Satellite Radio. Under this new program, all certified pre-owned Honda models equipped with XM Satellite Rad ... Continue reading
SUV Industry Claims Proposals to Increase Fuel Economy Standards Could Cause More Highway Deaths
Jan 23, 2007
Light Truck Owners Group Available to Comment on Fuel Economy Proposals in State of the Union WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewsire/ -- Amid speculation that President Bush may propose higher fuel economy standards in tonight's State of the Union address and similar proposals by other regulators and elected officia ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Pricing for the New 2007 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee CRD
Jan 23, 2007
* Full-size, diesel-powered sport-utility vehicle for under $39,000 * Up to 30 percent improvement in fuel economy and 20 percent fewer carbon dioxide emissions * Class-leading torque and driving range (450 miles); outstanding towing WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Chrysler Group announced today at the Washington Auto Show pric ... Continue reading
The Wait We Hate the Most: Consumers Driven to Frustration
Jan 23, 2007
ATLANTA--Waiting in line can be frustrating no matter where we are. But the most frustrating wait for Americans: cooling our heels at local department or division of motor vehicles (DMV) offices, closely followed by waiting to make purchases at retail outlets. A survey conducted for NCR Corporation by Opinion Research ... Continue reading
Sport Utility Vehicle Owners : 99% of Car Towing Capacity Lost Since 1970s
Jan 22, 2007
SUV Owners Group Releases New Consumer Towing Guide WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The shift in consumer preference to SUVs and light trucks for family transportation was driven not just by the desire for better comfort and safety -- since 1970 fuel economy mandates that resulted in downsized vehicles caused 99 percent of cars ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Most Useful Manufacturer Web Site for New-Vehicle Shopping
Jan 22, 2007
Overall Manufacturer Web Site Usability Declines for the First Time Since 2004 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- Kia.com is the most useful manufacturer Web site for new-vehicle shopping, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study(SM) (MWES) -- Wave 1 released today. (Logo ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2007
ORLANDO, Fla.--When consumers commonly think of safety features in a new vehicle or truck, safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes may quickly come to mind. However, a relatively unknown fact is that a vehicleâs windshield also plays a pivotal role in overall automobile safety. Windshields not only support th ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger's The Neighborhood Mechanic 1/09/06
Jan 22, 2007
At the time of this writing we are in the midst of the warmest winter on record across North America. Many people think that a warmer winter would be better for their car. Nothing could be further form the truth. Itâs on the days when everything warms up and then freezes at night that your car will corrode the mos ... Continue reading
Nationwide Survey Shows Startling Number of Americans Guilty of DWD
Jan 22, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Youâve seen them in your rear view mirror or in the car next to you. Sometimes theyâre putting on makeup while steering with their knees, punching text messages into a phone without ever looking up at the road, or using a BlackBerry to read e-mail with one hand and steering with a cup of coffe ... Continue reading
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