Sep 30, 2006
* State Police Program Uses GEMs and "Drink Busters" Goggles to Show What It's Like Behind the Wheel After Drinking * Demonstration at Oakland County Traffic Safety Meeting What: Demonstration of Michigan State Police EPIC program (Education & Prevention of Impaired Crashes), which uses DaimlerChrysler's GEM electric v ... Continue reading
Oh Deer! - Caught in the Headlights
Sep 30, 2006
WARWICK, R.I.--The first hints of frost may call to mind comforting thoughts about the upcoming winter holiday season, but experts warn that it also marks the start of âdeer seasonâ across the country. October through December are the months where male deer activity dramatically increases, resulting in a sign ... Continue reading
NADA's Automotive Career Month Kicks Off Next Week
Sep 30, 2006
Students to Explore Auto Careers in New Car & Truck Dealerships Nationwide MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 29 -- Students across the U.S. will learn about the wide variety of career opportunities available in automobile and truck dealerships during Automotive Career Month in October -- an initiative sponsored by the National Automo ... Continue reading
Industry Donors Support Upcoming YES! Expo in Detroit
Sep 30, 2006
HOUGHTON, Mich., Sept. 29 -- Corporate sponsors are stepping up to the plate in support of the YES! Expo, which aims to interest Michigan youth in science and engineering. A total of 20,000 students in grades 8-12, primarily from southeast Michigan, are expected to attend the Expo, set for Nov. 2 at Detroit's Ford Fiel ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid Review
Sep 29, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD Five or six years ago, gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles were novelties driven by high-tech early-adopters as much for making a statement about technology and environmentalism as for any practical purpose. But for hybrids to become the mainstream of pers ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Engine: 4.0-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 239 hp @ 5200 rpm/278 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 105.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 183.9 x 74.6 x 71.6 in. Tires: P265/70R17 Cargo volume: 66.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2007 Model Year Hybrids Qualify For Federal Hybrid Tax Credit Amounts
Sep 29, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that the model year 2007 Toyota Prius, Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h vehicles have received Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approval and qualify for the same credit amounts as the model year 2006 versions of these vehicles. Both ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Dodge Charger R/T Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 340 hp @ 5000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with lockup torque converter Wheelbase: 120.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 200.1 x 74.5 x 58.2 in. Tires: P235/55R18 Cargo volume: 16 ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Dodge Caliber SE Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 148 hp @ 6500 rpm/125 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 103.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 173.8 x 68.8 x 60.4 in. Tires: 205/70R15 Cargo volume: 48.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Special Edition package for the 2007 FJ Cruiser sport utility vehicle (SUV) and 2007 Camry Hybrid. The TRD Special Edition package adds several exte ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota to Introduce Eco Drive Indicator; New Feature Aims to Encourage Environmentally Considerate Driving Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 29, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that, beginning in October, new Japanese-market vehicle models with automa ... Continue reading
Study Shows Women List Car Alarms That Cut Ignition as Top 5 Auto Accessory
Sep 29, 2006
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and automedia.com released the results of a survey to gauge the impact of women on vehicle and accessory purchases. The results were published 9/28/06 on AOLâs homepage in an article entitled, âPimp My Minivan.â The most notable findin ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Game Commission Advises Motorists to Watch for Deer
Sep 29, 2006
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today advised motorists to slow down after sundown and before sunrise to reduce their risk of having a close encounter with a white-tailed deer. Deer collisions are an annual occurrence that will continue through Thanksgiving week ... Continue reading
All-New 2007 Honda CR-V Goes on Sale
Sep 28, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 28 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced the all-new 2007 Honda CR-V is debuting today at dealerships nationwide. Prices for the 2007 Honda CR-V range from $20,600 for the CR-V LX model to $26,000 for the CR-V 4-WD EX-L model. Honda's Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognit ... Continue reading
Ford Intro's New F-Series Super Duty in Texas
Sep 28, 2006
DALLAS, September 28, 2006 â The all-new 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty, the industryâs leading heavy-duty work truck and a mainstay of businesses throughout America, was unveiled today on the eve of the 2006 State Fair of Texas. The fair, which routinely attracts approximately 3 million visitors during a 24 d ... Continue reading
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