AAA Chicago Reminds Motorists to Be on Alert as Schools Open
Aug 21, 2006
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 21 -- As students return to school, AAA Chicago reminds motorists to slow down and watch out for school-age pedestrians. "Children get caught up in the excitement of 'back-to-school' season and forget to look out for cars," said Beth Mosher, spokesperson for AAA Chicago. "Many youngsters have trouble ... Continue reading
US Energy Weekly Fuel Report Week Ending August 19, 2006; Dual-Fuel Gallon Saves 35% over Diesel
Aug 21, 2006
TAMPA, Fla.--Aug. 21, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation ("US Energy" or the "Company") (OTCBB:USEI) issued the Company's Weekly Fuel Price Report for the week ending August 19, 2006. US Energy is an ISO9001-2000 manufacturer of a patent, dual-fuel, diesel to natural gas conversion system. The Weekly Fuel Price Re ... Continue reading
FORD FOCUS FUEL CELL VEHICLE STARS AT WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE
Aug 21, 2006
Onlookers test the water vapor only exhaust from Ford's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle at Detroit's "Dream Cruise" The Ford Focus Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle is one of the stars of this year's Woodward Dream Cruise in Birmingham, Mich.--on the road and on display at the Ford exhibit in Birmingham's Shain Park. Because of th ... Continue reading
Troxel grabs No. 4 in Memphis qualifying
Aug 19, 2006
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS Memphis (Tenn.) Motorsports Park Race Date: Aug. 18-20, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL GRABS NO. 4 IN MEMPHIS QUALIFYING MEMPHIS, ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2006
Also catch spy shots of Mercedes S-Class convertible, test drive the Yukon Denali and the Dodge Challenger Concept - and more, this week DETROIT, Aug. 18 -- Call it the million-man cruise. It might seem like everyone in Detroit turns out for the annual Woodward Dream Cruise -- and that's not far from the truth. At leas ... Continue reading
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review
Aug 18, 2006
2006 Corvette Z06 Redux (c) 2006 by Carey Russ The phone rang. It was the scheduler from the press fleet delivery service. There was a problem with the car I was supposed to get for this week, but they had a replacement in mind. It's not particularly unusual in my business for a scheduled test car to become unavailable ... Continue reading
VW EOS Highway 1 Debuts at Pebble Beach
Aug 18, 2006
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif August 18, 2006; The Eos Highway 1 design study will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance during the weekend of August 18-20. It will be showcased on the Concept Lawn in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach, an ideal setting to emphasize Eos Highway 1âs seductive blend of elegance a ... Continue reading
Putting the Tire Screech Back in Panic Stops Could Save Lives
Aug 18, 2006
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Aug. 18, 2006--A positive invention, ABS brakes, have one major flaw. They kill! The screeching tire sound emitted when non-ABS brakes are engaged is lost in an ABS system. Fortunately a new device is looking to correct that. This invention artificially replaces the blood-curdling screech of tires in ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago's August Fuel Report Shows Prices Remain High
Aug 18, 2006
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 17 -- Statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and northern Indiana have increased since last month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois regular unleaded gasoline has increased 2 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.15 per g ... Continue reading
California New Vehicle Registrations Decline 5.5% First Half of Year
Aug 18, 2006
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 17 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) announced that new light vehicle registrations in California declined 5.5% during the first half of this year versus a year earlier. Consistent with these results, the outlook for the state's new vehicle market this year is somewhat clo ... Continue reading
Fresh Automotive Web Site Takes Enthusiasts Inside Performance
Aug 18, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 17 -- On the streets and in seductive ads you can see and hear America's passion for automotive performance. We're obsessed with horsepower, with looks, and with making our own personal statement. Consumers and performance retailers alike are hungry for deep, accurate performance information. Now they ... Continue reading
Vogue and Lexus Open Fall Fashion Season
Aug 18, 2006
The Leading Luxury Automaker and the Venerated Arbiter of Fashion Come Together to Usher in This Fall's Fashion Season at the Elegant Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 17 -- Celebrating its mutual passion for beautiful design, Lexus and Vogue for the first time will present the "The Lexus Fash ... Continue reading
The Barrett-Jackson Experience Arrives for Pebble Beach Concours and Woodward Dream Cruise
Aug 18, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Aug. 17, 2006--The third issue of The Barrett-Jackson Experience hit newsstands on Aug. 15, 2006, nationwide, including expanded distribution in major retail stores. The highly anticipated third issue from the Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. will debut for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the Woo ... Continue reading
Mazda Denies Report They Will Scrap Incentives in U.S.
Aug 17, 2006
Washington DC August 17, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mazda denied a report that it plans to end all sales incentives for new models in the U.S. The report, published yesterday in Japan's Nihon Keizai newspaper, claimed the automaker planned to cut "margin-eroding sales incentives for new models in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2006
Sales of 1,000 Exclusively-Appointed Vehicles to Generate $1 Million for EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 17 -- The stunning Sienna Black 2007 E350 sedan appointed with luxurious Sahara Beige interior and Black Birdseye Maple Wood Trim makes its debut this fall at Mercedes-Benz dealerships nation ... Continue reading
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