Nissan Launches Incentive Program; May Build Another Plant in North America
Aug 25, 2006
Washington DC August 25, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan is launching an aggressive incentive program today which allows customers to buy a car now and not make a payment until 2007, reports The Detroit News. The offer, which ends October 2, allows customers in every state but Michigan, Maine and Pennsy ... Continue reading
Stolen Corvette Returned After 37 Years, Restored and Ready for New Life
Aug 25, 2006
Fully Restored 'Vette Unveiled at Corvette Show in Carlisle, PA CARLISLE, Pa., Aug. 25 -- In January of 2006, Alan Poster was stunned when authorities notified him that his stolen Corvette had been recovered ... 37 years after it disappeared from a parking garage in New York City. On August 25, 2006, Poster unveiled hi ... Continue reading
Electric Car ZAPs Bay Area Events This Weekend
Aug 25, 2006
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--Aug. 25, 2006--A new electric car called the ZAP XEBRA from Bay Area automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) will be on display this weekend at events in South San Francisco and Pleasanton. Starting Friday the new ZAP XEBRA PK will be showcased as part of the Goodguys / Texaco Havoline 20th A ... Continue reading
Toyota May Delay Releases of New Models
Aug 25, 2006
Washington DC August 25, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is considering whether to delay the introduction of some new models by up to six months, according to The Wall Street Journal. The automaker has been accelerating its world wide growth, and said this past May that capital expenditures in the curre ... Continue reading
'Dodge Nitro Hot Shots Melt-Off' at Chicago's North Avenue Beach
Aug 25, 2006
* Dodge to cool off hot new Nitro inside a giant ice cube on last day of summer * Two teams to melt the ice for the chance to win a 24-month lease on an all-new 2007 Dodge Nitro * Consumers can enter to participate online at http://www.DodgeNitroMeltOff.com AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Even after enduring record-bre ... Continue reading
Older Drivers Take Safety Course Without Leaving Their Driveway - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Aug 25, 2006
August 25, 2006: Driver safety is an ongoing concern worldwide, particularly for teenagers and older individuals. There are an estimated 75 million licensed drivers over the age of 50, according to the Federal Highway Administration. To encourage these drivers to evaluate their driving skills and to keep up with changi ... Continue reading
Aug 25, 2006
Al & Ed's Autosound Teams Up With Cadbury Schweppes and Ralphs Grocery Company to Raise Awareness of Backover Safety With Community Events and the Chance to Win One of 50 Prize Packages VAN NUYS, Calif., Aug. 24 -- Following the success of last year's "Back-Up To School Safely" program Al & Ed's Autosound is again team ... Continue reading
Actor Erik Estrada to Help Deliver Safety Message at Child Seat Safety Inspection Fair in Cincinnati
Aug 25, 2006
CINCINNATI--Aug. 24, 2006--As part of a statewide partnership designed to reduce the leading cause of death among children, the Governor's Highway Safety Office, Ohio Department of Public Safety and 21st Century Insurance will bring their consumer safety program and the company's spokesperson Erik Estrada to Cincinnati ... Continue reading
IRL IndyCar Danica Patrick Transcipt
Aug 25, 2006
Danica Patrick Transcipt IRL IndyCar(r) Series driver Danica Patrick (Rahal Letterman Racing) participated in a press conference Thursday in advance of this weekend's Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma at Infineon Raceway (Aug. 25-27). Below is a transcript of the press conference: **** With your move to Andretti Green Racing, ... Continue reading
Aug 23, 2006
CADILLAC ESCALADE A Truck with Elegance and Bling By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau It was a rough morning near the end of a busy week. With a lunchtime appointment to meet the owner at the Corvette racing shops of Pratt & Miller, followed by an afternoon swap of this Escalade for a little Saturn Sky on ... Continue reading
CR Cautions: Blind Spot Behind your Vehicle Danger Zone for Children
Aug 23, 2006
YONKERS, NY August 23, 2006; Consumer Reportsâ latest examination of vehicle blind zonesâthe area behind a car or truck thatâs hidden from the driverâs viewâshows that the 2006 Jeep Commander Limited ranks as the worst vehicle overall. Consumer Reports measured the blind zone behind the Command ... Continue reading
SUV Fatality Rate Down 8.7%; Greatest Decline of All Vehicle Types According to Latest Fatality Data
Aug 23, 2006
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- SUV Owners of America points out important news found in the latest highway fatality data just released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) -- a number of key safety indicators show that SUV safety has dramatically improved (page numbers from the report are indicated): * ... Continue reading
MADD and DaimlerChrysler Present After the Crash: 10 Lives Shattered by Teen Drinking and Driving
Aug 23, 2006
* Unveil photo exhibit featuring stirring images of lives changed forever * National education campaign traveling to 10 cities across the country this fall * Media briefing scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at DaimlerChrysler Tech Center WHAT: Did you know traffic crashes are the number one killer of teens and near ... Continue reading
Video of Vehicles That Run On Water - Seeing is Believing
Aug 23, 2006
Here are some Very good options for fuel economy and cleaner environment ( WATER AS FUEL ) Please check out these short vids from this Website . Let us use it as soon as we can . Cheers Will H. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4N6E2rDmig&mode=related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMWd6T_hbhQ&NR http://www.youtu ... Continue reading
Aug 23, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 22, 2006--In response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration release of its 2005 Annual Assessment of Motor Vehicle Crashes, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (www.msf-usa.org) renewed its call for riders and motorists to work together in reducing the number of motorcycle crashes on A ... Continue reading
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