Nov 15, 2006
By Chris Kassab, FCN When it comes to vehicle personalization, not all cars are created equal. "In order for customization to be successful, you have to start out with a vehicle that looks good and performs well," said Beau Boeckmann, vice president of Galpin Motors in California, the largest Ford dealership in the wor ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Winners of FY2006 Environmental Activities Grant Program
Nov 15, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Nov 13, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today the 25 winners of the FY2006 Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program, who will each receive a total of 170 million yen. In the seven years between FY2000 and FY2006, the cumulative total of grants given by the Toyota Environmen ... Continue reading
Toyota Kicks Off 4-Day Safe-driving Event in Guangzhou, China
Nov 15, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Nov 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Cororation marked the start today of a four-day Toyota Driver Communication (TDC) safe-driving event at the former Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, China. More than 100 people attended the ceremony, including officials from the Guangzhou Pub ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2006
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 14 -- Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) today announced its annual Residual Value Awards, which honor those vehicles in each automotive segment predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price. This year's awards are based on 2007 model year vehicles. For the fifth year, ALG has ... Continue reading
Gas Price Nearly Unchanged from One Month Ago, AAA Fuel Gauge Report Shows
Nov 14, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--The nationwide average price of self-service regular gasoline is just 0.3 cent per gallon lower since the middle of last month at $2.229 per gallon, according to AAAâs daily, on-line Fuel Gauge Report (www.aaafuelgaugereport.com). The national average price briefly fell below $2.20 cents per gal ... Continue reading
More Than 30 Percent of Holiday Travelers Will Take Their Pet on the Road
Nov 14, 2006
Cars.com Offers Advice on Best Car Options for Pets and Information on Keeping Pets Safe on the Road CHICAGO, Nov. 14 -- According to a recent survey conducted by Cars.com, more than 30 percent of holiday travelers will take their pet on the road with them this year. Roughly a quarter of all pet owners travel with thei ... Continue reading
Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Traffic Headaches
Nov 14, 2006
Initiative offers ideas for commuters across the country RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 14 -- Looking for a way to curb traffic congestion, reduce air pollution and save money? Faced with unpredictable gas prices, an influx of new residents and worsening traffic jams, the Triangle region of North Carolina (Raleigh/ ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2006
Drive Sensibly Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money. Fuel Economy Benefit: 5-33% Equivalent Gasoline Sav ... Continue reading
Ford's New Boss to Follow Lead of Toyota to Streamline Automaker
Nov 13, 2006
Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that during an hour-long interview with the Detroit News, Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally said Friday that he plans to weld Ford's disparate regional divisions and brands into a single global operation capable of competing with Toyota, the company he mo ... Continue reading
Executives Tout Efficiency of Smart Fortwo, Headed to U.S. Dealerships in 2008
Nov 13, 2006
Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that DaimlerChrysler AG unveiled a revamped version of its tiny two-seat Smart fortwo car, which will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2008 as part of a broader industry push to take advantage of higher gas prices and rising consumer interest in small, fuel- ... Continue reading
Enders runs in season finale despite illness
Nov 13, 2006
Enders runs in season finale despite illness POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 12) -- An ailing Erica Enders made the call for her first-round elimination run at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA finals Sunday despite being diagnosed with flu-like symptoms only one day earlier. Enders awoke Saturday with a fever and n ... Continue reading
Things you need to know about the new tire pressure-monitoring systems on 2007 vehicles
Nov 13, 2006
Dearborn November 13, 2006; Customers who purchase any 2007 light truck or car in North America will find a new feature courtesy of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act. As required by the TREAD Act, any ve ... Continue reading
Toyota to open truck plant in Texas
Nov 13, 2006
Monday, November 13, 2006 at 07:31 EST DETROIT â Toyota Motor Corp will this week open its new truck plant in Texas. The Japanese auto giant will officially dedicate the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas plant outside San Antonio, Texas, on Friday. The dedication of new plant also mark the start of production for t ... Continue reading
Special "Edition 10" model: an SLK-Class for the very discerning
Nov 13, 2006
Stuttgart, Nov 10, 2006 The "Edition 10" showcar with which Mercedes-Benz marked ten years of the SLK-Class at the Paris Motor Show is available to customers from January 2007. This special model is distinguished by a unique paint finish and choice of interior materials. The SLK-Class was introduced into the market exa ... Continue reading
Troxel is runner-up to champion Schumacher in Pomona
Nov 13, 2006
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Nov. 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL IS RUNNER-UP TO CHAMPI ... Continue reading
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