2006 Big Year for Small Cars in USA
Sep 27, 2006
Washington DC September 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that sales in the small car segment this year will near 2.5 million, the highest total since 2001, reports USA Today. The segment has enjoyed a huge sales boost this year amid high gasoline prices, added safety features, and more vehicle choices. Small car ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2006
Washington DC September 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Wall Street Journal today reports that GM, Ford and Chrysler may be moving away from high manufacturer incentives and rebates and looking towards value pricing and production cuts in order to get more in line with actual transaction prices and spu ... Continue reading
Passengers and Nighttime Conditions Are Top Risk Factors for Teen Drivers - VIDEO STORY
Sep 27, 2006
DETROIT - September 27, 2006: Since automobile accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers, safety officials advise parents to create a family plan to better ensure their child's safety. Experts from General Motors recommend parents prohibit their teenager from driving at night and driving with passengers ... Continue reading
Best Fall Color a Week Away in Upper Peninsula, Says AAA
Sep 27, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Peak fall color viewing conditions are about a week away in the state's Upper Peninsula, with many of the state parks in the region reporting color development currently at 50-65 percent, reports AAA Michigan. According to observers at F.J. McClain State Park in Calumet, the best viewing ca ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2006
CHICAGO, Sept. 27 -- Are yelling, horn-honking and creative hand gestures a regular part of your commute? You're not alone. Fifty-nine percent of workers surveyed by CareerBuilder.com admit to experiencing road rage while traveling to and from work. One-in-ten report they usually or always experience road rage during t ... Continue reading
October is 'Michigan Car-Deer Crash Safety Awareness Month'
Sep 27, 2006
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 26 -- October and November are two of the most dangerous months in Michigan, especially for the state's 1.75 million white-tailed deer and the motorists who crash into them each year. Car-deer crashes in Michigan cause at least $130 million in damage annually, with an average of $2,000 per ve ... Continue reading
World Debut of 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid at Orange County Auto Show Oct. 4
Sep 26, 2006
New Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Makes First Auto Show Debut ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 26 -- WHAT: Prior to the opening of the 2007-Model Orange County Auto Show to the public, select manufacturers and industry experts will announce new developments in the automotive world. Highlights include a J.D. Power and Associates r ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Says Redesigned Website Creates "Ultimate Online Car Shopping Experience"
Sep 26, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the unveiling of its newly redesigned www.mitsubishicars.com. This highly engaging, visually rich website marks a dramatic leap forward in terms of Mitsubishi's online consumer experience. The new site is replete with strong styling a ... Continue reading
Car Buyers Indicate They Want Vehicle Return Option - Duh!
Sep 26, 2006
Poll Says Majority of Car Buyers Have Wanted Option to Return a Vehicle RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 26 -- A recent CarMax, Inc. poll of more than 28,000 car shoppers on carmax.com showed that 78 percent of car purchasers have, at one time or another, wished they could return a car within the first few days of buying it. Just ... Continue reading
Auto Buyers Should Plan Ahead to Get Right Vehicle, Best Loan, Says AAA
Sep 26, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--That shiny new vehicle on the dealer's lot can be enticing, but with interest rates creeping up many would-be buyers turn to the only other way they know to get into a new car: extend the length of the loan, thereby lowering the monthly payment. Long-term loans are gaining traction with consumers hit har ... Continue reading
Nissan Exec : GM Must Confront Toyota With Urgency Says Report
Sep 26, 2006
PARIS, Sept 26, 2006; Reuters reported that a key Renault executive indicated in quotes cited by newspapers on Tuesday that U.S. carmaker General Motors did not share the same sense of urgency as do Renault and Nissan to fight rival Toyota. The Wall Street Journal's online edition quoted Patrick Pelata, head of Renault ... Continue reading
House Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Disclose Totaled and Flooded Vehicles to Public
Sep 26, 2006
Support Growing for Effort as Legislation Gets New Backers WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Senior lawmakers, led by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection, recently introduced the Damaged Vehicle Information Act, H.R. 6093, to ensure that total ... Continue reading
Introducing the Inno, GrabMax Ski Rack
Sep 26, 2006
The Most Innovative Rooftop Rack for Snowboarders and Skiers TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 25 -- The Inno(TM) GrabMax Ski Rack(TM) (Model# INA940) is an all-new vehicle rooftop rack that is expressly designed to safely transport a snowboarder's or skier's favorite gear. Six pairs of skis or four snowboards (or combinations o ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Intends to Offer BLUETEC for 50 US-States in 2008
Sep 25, 2006
Diesel M-, R- and GL-Class SUVs First to Meet Stringent BIN5 Certification MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 25 -- Mercedes-Benz today announced that it intends to offer BLUETEC diesel-powered versions of its popular M-, R- and GL-Class sport-utility vehicles in the United States beginning in CY 2008. Delivering a perfect balance ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2006
By Carey Russ (c) 2006 Volkswagen has a new convertible, the Eos. Why would VW want another convertible when it already has the New Beetle Convertible? There's plenty of room in the VW lineup for both the Eos and New Beetle Convertible. They don't even compete for the same niche. The Eos is larger, and more likely to a ... Continue reading
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