Winners of SBN Athena and Woman of the Year Awards Recognized at the 2006 SEMA Show
Nov 3, 2006
Businesswomen's Network Honors Outstanding Contributions to Women in the Specialty Equipment Industry LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) presented the SBN Athena Award to Mike Eaton, president of Eaton Detroit Springs, and the SBN Woman of the Year Award to Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO o ... Continue reading
Allstate Claims Experts Offer Tips for Avoiding a Run in with Our Forest Friends
Nov 3, 2006
IRVING, Texas--November 4th marks the start of deer season in Texas, and according to Allstate Insurance Company that means more chance of having a run-in with nature. According to Allstate claim experts, accidents involving animals increase dramatically this time of year. âDuring the fall, deer are more abundant ... Continue reading
PennFuture Applauds Passage of Clean Car Rules by IRRC
Nov 2, 2006
HARRISBURG, Pa.--Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) today praised the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) for voting 4 - 1 to approve new regulations requiring cars sold in the Commonwealth to meet more protective pollution standards beginning with the 2008 model year. The regulati ... Continue reading
Toyota May Turn Prius Into Basis Line
Nov 2, 2006
Washinton DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota seeking to triple its annual U.S. hybrid sales, Toyota may move to develop a new line of vehicles based on its widely popular hybrid Prius, reports Bloomberg. Jim Lentz, the automaker's executive vice president of U.S. sales, said the U.S. will ac ... Continue reading
NHTSA Proposes To Keep Some Vehicle Safety Data Secret
Nov 2, 2006
Washington DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration yesterday proposed to keep confidential some vehicle safety data covering consumer complaints, warranty claims, and information on vehicles involved in deaths and injuries, reports The Associated Press. ... Continue reading
Volvo Looks to Aid Ford Turnaround with Several Model Launches
Nov 2, 2006
Washington DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the success of Ford's attempt to turnaround the company may be contingent on its Volvo unit, which is seeking a revival of its own with the launch of seven new models and redesigned versions of current models over the next four years â the most int ... Continue reading
Total U.S. Auto Sales Up in October 2006
Nov 2, 2006
Washington DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that U.S. auto sales in October rose 6.1 percent from a year ago to 1,217,689 units, led by gains from Toyota, Nissan, GM, and Ford. With two months remaining in the year, auto sales are off pace from 2005 by 2.9 percent. Of the top six automakers, only Toyo ... Continue reading
Ford Shelby GT 500 Wins Vehicle Design Award
Nov 2, 2006
SEMA's Awards Program Spotlighting Accessory Friendly Vehicles Chooses the Ford Shelby GT 500 in Best Car Category LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- The high-performance Ford Shelby GT 500 was recognized as the most accessory friendly car at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, capturing one of four SEMA Vehicle Design Awards and joini ... Continue reading
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 Review
Nov 1, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 Jeep is finding a new direction with the 2007 Compass. The pun is irresistible, and also true. The Compass is something new for Jeep, an urban/suburban-oriented crossover vehicle. It's meant to bring in new customers, people who previously wouldn't hav ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces October 2006 Sales
Nov 1, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 75,095 units in October, an increase of 8.1 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 9.6 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales decrease of -1.8 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS October sa ... Continue reading
Consumers Digest Magazine Names 2007 Automotive Best Buys
Nov 1, 2006
DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 1 -- Thirty-two vehicles and six companion models out of 253 total 2007 models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span eight categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Trucks, Vans, Compact/Midsiz ... Continue reading
Hot Wheels: Do You Know Where Your Car Is?
Nov 1, 2006
Every 25.5 Seconds a Vehicle is Stolen in the U.S. DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 1 -- Hot Wheels, the National Insurance Crime Bureau's companion study to its annual Hot Spots auto theft report examines data reported to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, and model year most r ... Continue reading
Honda Announces 2007 Civic Si Sedan Pricing
Nov 1, 2006
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced pricing for the all-new 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The Civic Si Sedan officially goes on sale on November 1st with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $21,290, plus $595 for destination ... Continue reading
IIHS Wants NHTSA To Speed Up ESC Rule
Oct 31, 2006
Washington DC October 31, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has asked federal regulators of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to speed up a new safety rule that would mandate electronic stability control in all cars and trucks, reports The Detroi ... Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Wins 4-Wheel & Off-Road's 2007 4x4 of the Year Competition
Oct 31, 2006
LOS ANGELES--4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine has named the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon the winner of its coveted 4x4 of the Year award. This is the 25th year of the enthusiast magazineâs in-depth competition of new vehicles, and the eleventh time that a Jeep product has taken home the award. âThis award is the ult ... Continue reading
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