NextEnergy Helps Michigan School Buses Go Green
Dec 21, 2006
Project will provide more than $115,000 in funding to reduce harmful emissions emitted by school buses in key Michigan school districts DETROIT, Dec. 21 -- NextEnergy, Michigan's alternative energy accelerator, in partnership with the State of Michigan, is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ... Continue reading
National Safety Commission Shares Safe-Driving Tips to Protect Families This Holiday Season
Dec 21, 2006
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 21 -- With the holiday season in full swing, the National Safety Commission today urged Floridians to adopt safe-driving practices to protect themselves and other travelers during this season of celebration. "With millions of Americans visiting with friends and loved ones this season, it's ... Continue reading
SVOX Shows the Future of Next Generation Automotive and Mobile Speech Applications
Dec 21, 2006
SVOX demonstrated the high quality of Text-to-Speech (TTS) solutions for portable and in-car navigation devices of the future at recent SVOX Forum 2006 ZURICH, Switzerland, Dec. 21 -- The SVOX Forum 06 was a full success and showed the importance of a well-integrated TTS-based HMI for nomadic devices and embedded syste ... Continue reading
NAPA Advises Drivers on How to Avoid Winter Driving Mishaps
Dec 21, 2006
ATLANTA--A winter cold snap is bound to hit most of the country, which means harsh road conditions could be in store for drivers. While winter driving can be dangerous and stressful for all of those behind the wheel, most drivers can avoid or minimize accidents by following some basic ârules of the roadâ when ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Looks Back at 2006 and Forecasts 2007 Automotive Trends
Dec 21, 2006
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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: New-Motorcycle Owners Experience Fewer Problems With Their Bikes
Dec 21, 2006
Brands That Typically Use Multi-line Dealerships Continue to Struggle in Satisfying Customer Needs When It Comes to the Sales and Service Experience WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 20 -- Owners of new 2006 model-year motorcycles are reporting fewer problems with their bikes than they have in the past, according to the J ... Continue reading
Dec 21, 2006
DETROIT, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview ticket sales are on pace to raise over $6 million for Southeast Michigan children's charities. Since its inception, the NAIAS Charity Preview has generated nearly $64 million for childr ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2006
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Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 Versa Sedan
Dec 20, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the new 2007 Nissan Versa Sedan, which goes on sale December 20 at Nissan dealers nationwide. The starting Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Versa Sedan 1.8 S with a standard 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine a ... Continue reading
NADA Comments on MAZDA'S Decision To Disclose VIN's and Scrap Cars From Cougar Ace
Dec 20, 2006
WASHINGTONâThe National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) today applauded Mazda's decision to scrap all the vehicles on board the Cougar Ace which encountered a ballast tank problem causing it to tip severely with a cargo hold full of vehicles. While most of the 4,703 Mazdas were unaffected by the incident, qu ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Acura RL ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 6,200 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with sequential sport shift WHEELBASE: 110.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.6 x 72.7 x 57.1 in. TIRES: P245/50R17 all-season TRUNK: 13.1 cu. ft ... Continue reading
Remote Services Likely to Raise Driver Interest in Telematics
Dec 20, 2006
DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Remote activation of specific in-vehicle functions, such as turning on interior temperature-control and defrosting systems, shows a high likelihood of dramatically raising consumer interest in telematics services in future vehicles, according to a recent study conducted for ATX ... Continue reading
More Troubles Ahead in 2007 for Auto Industry and Home Builders, Say Turnaround Pros
Dec 20, 2006
CHICAGO, Dec. 20 -- Skittish consumers are a significant factor in the top choices for the most troubled industries in 2007, according to respondents to the Turnaround Management Association's annual Trend Watch poll. Potential homebuyers and U.S. automobile owners seem to be in a "wait-and-see" mode, adding to the cur ... Continue reading
The Car Santa is Coming to Town
Dec 20, 2006
With the Help of Chrysler Financial ... The Car Santa Provides Some Sleds for the Holidays WHAT: Chrysler Financial, in conjunction with Cars 4 Christmas, a non-profit group which assists in providing free basic transportation to less fortunate individuals and families, is spending the week before Christmas donating 50 ... Continue reading
Acura 'Advanced Sports Car Concept' to Debut at North American International Auto Show
Dec 20, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18 -- The Acura 'Advanced Sports Car Concept' will make its debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the division announced today. The concept provides a glimpse at the next generation Acura exotic sports car. As a part of the global commitment to the Acura brand, Hond ... Continue reading
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