Sep 14, 2006
Built For a Moonlit Summer Night By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau GMâs Saturn brand came to life in 1990 as a new kind of car company. Plain-Jane, white-bread sedans emerged from a fresh new factory in the mid-South where UAW members with an enlightened contract put the cars together. Dealers sold ... Continue reading
Hyundai Leads Pack in Standardizing ESC
Sep 14, 2006
Electronic Stability Control is a hot topic today with NHTSA recommending a phase-in of the technology by 2009. Hyundai leads the industry in the application of ESC with 73% STANDARD installation on the 2007 model line up. John Krafcik, vice president of strategic planning and product development, is a strong proponent ... Continue reading
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) From Continental Teves
Sep 14, 2006
Electronic Stability Control - ESC Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is a stability enhancement system designed to electronically detect and assist drivers in critical driving situations and under adverse conditions...automatically. See Demonstration During Understeer:In an understeer situation, the front end of the c ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 14 -- The following is a statement by WILLIAM KOZYRA, President and CEO, Continental Automotive Systems: Today marks one of the most important milestones in automotive safety. The proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require Electronic Stability Control (E ... Continue reading
Melanie Troxel featured in Race Divas Calendar
Sep 14, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 14, 2006 A RACE DIVA-A-DAY KEEPS THE OFF-SEASON BLUES AWAY Limited Edition Hostess® Race Divas 2007 Calendar Features Top Female Drivers Danica Patrick, Melanie Troxel and Leilani Münter Includes Hostess Race Divas Dessert Recipes and Coupons for Hostess Products Now the whole year can be ... Continue reading
IIHS: New side crash tests: performance of two Fords improves with side airbags
Sep 14, 2006
ARLINGTON, VA September 14, 2006; The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently tested four 2007 model vehicles with side airbags: Toyota FJ Cruiser and Ford Freestyle (midsize SUVs); Ford Fusion (midsize moderately priced car) and Ford Crown Victoria (large family car). The FJ Cruiser and Freestyle earn good rat ... Continue reading
Toyota FJ Cruiser, Ford Freestyle Earn Top Rating In Side Crash Tests
Sep 14, 2006
Washington DC September 14, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently tested four 2007 model vehicles with side airbags: the Toyota FJ Cruiser, Ford Freestyle SUVs, Ford Fusion sedan, and Ford Crown Victoria family car. The Toyota FJ Cruiser and Ford Freestyle b ... Continue reading
Government Proposal May Result in Most Auto Safety Benefits Ever
Sep 14, 2006
Leading Provider of Electronic Stability Control Technology Offers B-Roll and Interviews for Related Stories NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- On Thursday, September 14, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to propose requiring that all vehicles have electronic stability control (ESC) systems, whi ... Continue reading
NHTSA To Require Electronic Stability Control On All Vehicles
Sep 14, 2006
Washington DC September 14, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will announce a preliminary regulation requiring electronic stability control technology on all new vehicles, reports The Washington Post. The technology helps prevent vehicles from veering out of con ... Continue reading
ROI Targets Outdoor Lifestyle Enthusiasts
Sep 14, 2006
TORRANCE, CA Sep 14, 2006; Rhino Outdoor International, Inc., a business development company that acquires and consolidates outdoor activity-based companies, has focused their business development strategy on providing products and services that appeal to outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The company has recently acquired ... Continue reading
NHTSA: Make ESC Standard and Required
Sep 14, 2006
WASHINGTON, Sept 14, 2006; Reuters reported that the U.S. government proposed on Thursday that all new automobiles come with anti-roll technology as standard equipment beginning in 2009. More than half the vehicles most prone to tipping over already have the technology. Detroit automakers General Motors, Ford Motor Co. ... Continue reading
ESP(R) Stability Control to be Mandated for All Cars
Sep 14, 2006
Mercedes-Benz Safety Innovation Promises to Reduce Accidents Dramatically WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Federal government announced today that ESP(R) stability control, a safety system pioneered by Mercedes-Benz, will be required on all future cars. In making the announcement, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Adm ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Buick Lucerne CXS Engine: 4.6-liter âNorthstarâ DOHC V8 Horsepower/Torque: 275 hp @ 5200 rpm/292 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 115.6 in. Length x Width x Height: 203.2 x 73.8 x 58.0 in. Tires: P245/50R18 Cargo volume: 17.0 cu. ... Continue reading
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Art Auction Raises Funds for Museum
Sep 13, 2006
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 9/13/2006 CONTACT: Gran Roberts, For Immediate Release Marketing Director September 2006 (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Art Auction Raises Funds for Museum AUBURN - Auctioneers Dean and Daniel Kruse raised $21,950 for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum fourth annual art auction to be ... Continue reading
Michelin and Pirelli Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction With Original Equipment Tires
Sep 13, 2006
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 13 -- Michelin ranks highest in original equipment (OE) tire satisfaction in the luxury/sport, pickup/full-size van and SUV vehicle-based tire segments, and Pirelli ranks highest in the mass market/non-luxury segment, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Original Equipment Tir ... Continue reading
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