Gas Price Settles Near $2.30 Per Gallon as Shoppers, Travelers Make Holiday Plans,
Dec 13, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--After registering a relatively small increase of 6.6 cents per gallon since the middle of last month, the nationwide average price of self-service regular gasoline has stalled near $2.30 cents per gallon, according to AAAâs daily, on-line Fuel Gauge Report (www.aaafuelgaugereport.com). The natio ... Continue reading
Travel to Increase 2.2 Percent for Christmas-New Year’s Holiday, Says AAA
Dec 13, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--More Americans will travel this Christmas-New Yearâs holiday than ever before, according to AAA. AAA estimates that 64.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 2.2 percent increase from last yearâs 63.5 million travelers. âBecause hotel rates, air fare ... Continue reading
What a Woman Wants Behind the Wheel : 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit Review
Dec 12, 2006
By Donna Vissing The Auto Channel âWhatâs in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.â A timeless sentiment written by William Shakespeare, for the love story between Romeo and Juliet, is one of the most unlikely connections Volkswagen of America, Inc. may imagine. But th ... Continue reading
Speeding Triples the Odds of Crashing, New AAA Foundation Report Reveals
Dec 12, 2006
WASHINGTON--Anxious to arrive quickly at your destination this holiday season? Well, what about safely? Driving faster than surrounding traffic, driving while drowsy, not paying attention and aggressive driving are associated with increased risk of being involved in crashes, according to a recent study sponsored by the ... Continue reading
EPA Issues New Fuel Economy Window Stickers
Dec 12, 2006
Washington DC December 12, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that new fuel economy estimates on window stickers of new cars and trucks will fall by about 2 to 4 mpg on average under new rules unveiled Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, reports The Detroit Free Press. The new EPA estimates for most ve ... Continue reading
Gas Price Settles near $2.30 Per Gallon as Shoppers, Travelers Make Holiday Plans,
Dec 12, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--After registering a relatively small increase of 6.6 cents per gallon since the middle of last month, the nationwide average price of self-service regular gasoline has stalled near $2.30 per gallon, according to AAAâs daily, on-line Fuel Gauge Report (www.aaafuelgaugereport.com). The national averag ... Continue reading
Cadillac Escalade Wins Prestigious Online Acclaim
Dec 12, 2006
DETROIT , Mich. (November 11, 2006) The luxury automotive and lifestyle website AutoSpies.com named the Cadillac Escalade ESV as its choice for â2007 Luxury SUV of the Year.â "Because of its high standards for excellence, Cadillac is especially grateful to receive this recognition from AutoSpies.com," said Ji ... Continue reading
2007 Volvo S80 Review VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 11, 2006
2007 Volvo S80 Goes Hollywood By Annabelle Frankl Thereâs plenty of glitz and glamour in Hollywood with almost daily red carpet premieres, award ceremonies and celebrity appearances and endorsements. Aligning your brand with a Hollywood heavy hitter is an ideal way to promote your product whilst rubbing shoulders ... Continue reading
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4x2 Review
Dec 11, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Toyota RAV4 4x2 Limited When the Toyota RAV4 first appeared here in 1996, it unknowingly heralded a revolution. It was the first SUV based on a car platform, and the timing was right. SUV popularity was booming, but most were still old-school trucks at heart, with comfort sacr ... Continue reading
Traffic Congestion: It's Getting Worse
Dec 11, 2006
By Les Jackson AIADA Contributing EditorThe American public doesnât universally agree on many subjects, but everyone agrees that traffic is badly congested nearly everywhere in the U.S. Commuters are increasingly frustrated and anxious, an emotional condition that leads to road rage, tailgating and aggressive driv ... Continue reading
Truckers Vote Hurricane-Wracked Louisiana Roads the Nation's Worst
Dec 11, 2006
Annual survey also ranks best roads, best and worst car drivers. TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Dec. 11 -- For the first time in the report's 16-year history, Louisiana grabbed the Worst Roads crown in this year's Highway Report Card, a survey conducted by Overdrive, the trucking industry's leading magazine for owner-operators. Lou ... Continue reading
Changing Tastes and New Vehicle Segments Spur Growth of Rear Seat Entertainment Systems
Dec 11, 2006
DETROIT, Dec. 11 -- Looking forward to 2012, CSM Worldwide projects dramatic growth in factory-installed rear seat entertainment systems. Of the three major automotive markets -- West Europe, Japan and North America -- the most significant growth will come in West Europe and Japan. During the next six years the West Eu ... Continue reading
Alaska State Troopers Equipping Cars With ICOP In-Car Digital Systems
Dec 11, 2006
Extreme Weather Conditions Weighed Heavily Into Buying Decision LENEXA, Kan., Dec. 11 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that following a rigorous product review and evaluation process involving several competitive offerings, the Alas ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: BMW 550i Engine: 4.8-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 360 hp @ 7750 rpm/360 lb.-ft. @ 6100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 113.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 191.1 x 72.7 x 57.8 in. Tires: 225/50R17 Cargo volume: 14.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Miami to host final Hot Import Nights of 2006
Dec 9, 2006
This is a revised release from the one you have posted at: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/12/07/030871.html <http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/12/07/030871.html> . Thank you. Please note that this final 2006 event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m.-midnight Contact: Cristina Wilson/ Brendan Flynn ... Continue reading
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