CONSUMER REPORTS: E85 Ethanol Cleaner But Less Efficient
Sep 1, 2006
E85 fuel is unlikely to fill more than a small percentage of U.S. energy needs YONKERS, NY â Tests and an investigation by Consumer Reports conclude that E85 ethanol will cost consumers more money than gasoline and that there are concerns about whether the governmentâs support of flexible fuel vehicles is rea ... Continue reading
"This New Car" explores Saving Fuel With Computers Sunday at 10 p.m. on WICN/90.5 FM and WICN.org
Sep 1, 2006
*This New Car* *Promoting Clean, Mean Driving Machines* <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **September 3 - Saving Fuel With Computers* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, September 3 at 10:00 p.m. (EST), WICN/90.5 FM, the NPR affiliate serving C ... Continue reading
PennDOT, State Police Urge Motorists to Travel Safely During Labor Day Holiday
Sep 1, 2006
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31 -- With the unofficial end of summer approaching, PennDOT is cautioning motorists to avoid drinking and driving and drive safely in work zones during the Labor Day weekend. "We want everyone to enjoy this last summer holiday weekend in a safe and responsible manner," said PennDOT Secretary Alle ... Continue reading
Porsche 911 Rated Top Ultra-Performance Car By Consumer Reports
Aug 31, 2006
CONSUMER REPORTS RATES PORSCHE 911 BEST IN TESTS OF EIGHT ULTRA-PERFORMANCE & LUXURY SPORTS CARS 911 squeaks past Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for top overall rating in group; Monthly group is most expensive ever purchased for testing by CR YONKERS, NY — In Consumer Reports’ first-ever tests of ultra-performanc ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Audi Q7 Didn't Audi hear the news? SUVs are dead, right? Well, no. True, the SUV market has flattened out, but it's still a significant portion of the American personal-transportation marketplace. The SUV segments are changing, and the vehicles themselves are diversifying. SUV ... Continue reading
CMT and Ryder Partner for Second Season of 'Trick My Truck'
Aug 31, 2006
-Ryder to Provide Reliable Replacement Trucks During the Customization Period- MIAMI, Aug. 31 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it has partnered with CMT, America's No. 1 country music network, as the preferred alternative truck solution for ... Continue reading
Counties Augmenting Roadside Checkpoints, Media Campaigns With 24/7 Monitoring to Curb Drunk Drivers
Aug 31, 2006
Communities Shift to Monitoring 24/7 for Alcohol Consumption, Not Just When Drinkers Are Behind the Wheel DENVER, Aug. 31 -- As the Labor Day Holiday Weekend marks the end of the 100 Deadly Days of Summer, communities across the US will deploy enhanced, localized enforcement in order to catch -- and deter -- drunk driv ... Continue reading
Many Benefits to Using a Local Car Insurance Agent Says Agents
Aug 31, 2006
It May be Easier to Buy Car Insurance Online, but the Benefits of Having a Local Agent are Numerous. One Website is Promoting Your Hometown Agent. READING, Pa., Aug. 31 -- Insurance agents are not sneaky, manipulative middlemen out to take all your hard-earned money, or intimidating bogeymen trying to scare you into bu ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 31, 2006--As the nation begins to enjoy the Labor Day holiday weekend, the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute would like to reinforce the importance of all-terrain vehicle safety. Summer marks a time when children have more free time to enjoy many activities, including riding ATVs. Parental super ... Continue reading
ALTWHEELS FESTIVAL Unites Broad Coalition
Aug 30, 2006
/ <http://www.altwheels.org/>/ *//* */For Immediate Release/* *Contacts: */Event Founder: /Alison Sander 617-868-1582 info@altwheels.org <mailto:info@altwheels.org> / Event Press:/ Janice Halpern 508-698-6810 classic.pr@verizon.net <file:///C:%5CLocal%20Settings%5CTemporary%20Internet%20Files%5COLKB 8%5Cclassic.pr@veri ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Interactive Fun to This Year's Detroit International Jazz Festival
Aug 30, 2006
DETROIT, Aug. 30 -- The 27th Annual Detroit International Jazz Fest, the largest free jazz festival in North America, will again gather jazz fans from around the globe to inhabit downtown Detroit from Hart Plaza to Campus Martius Park from September 1, through September 4, 2006. This year, the excitement of this three- ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires, Serengeti Eyewear Make Tire Buying Stylish
Aug 30, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- The tire industry isn't looking through rose-colored glasses as motorists delay their tire purchases. But at least one tire brand is looking to cut the glare and ease tire baldness at the same time. Through Sept. 23, Dunlop is giving away $140 Serengeti eyewear with four select tires. ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Provides Money-Saving Car Rental Tips
Aug 30, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Aug. 30, 2006--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today published a list of car rental tips that will help consumers save money. "The choices offered at the rental car counter can be overwhelming," said Philip Reed, Senior Consumer Advice Editor for Edmunds.com. " ... Continue reading
Automaker Technology To Make Driving Easier
Aug 30, 2006
Washington DC August 30, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers are developing ways to shift a lot of the driver's work onto the vehicle. BMW AG, DaimlerChrysler AG, and Toyota Motor Corp. are among the automakers starting to market cars that automate many parts of the driving experience: self-parking cars ... Continue reading
Drivers Need to Focus on Driving and Minimize Distractions
Aug 30, 2006
Hands-Free Phone Kits Help Reduce Cell Phone Distraction AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- It's August and the annual back-to- school migration has begun. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 75 million students of all ages will be heading to school in the next few weeks. Additionally, AAA estimates 35 million people will trav ... Continue reading
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