Aug 3, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Kia Sedona EX ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240 hp @ 6000 rpm/250 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 118.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 202.0 x 78.3 x 69.3 in. TIRES: P235/60R17 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 141.5 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Door Review
Aug 3, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Door What was to be the latest generation of the Golf hatchback was, for the American market, renamed to Rabbit at the last minute. The car was always knows as the Golf in the rest of the world, and in Europe and Asia it's Golf today. But it was Rabbit here ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 2 -- AAA Michigan has had an almost 20 increase in calls from motorists, compared to a week earlier for emergency road service assistance. Since Friday (July 28) record-high temperatures continue across the state and more than 16,000 motorists have needed assistance, up from some 13,000 during the ... Continue reading
Take Care of Your Vehicle Now to Get the Best Price for It Later
Aug 3, 2006
CarMax Experts Suggest the Top 10 Ways to Maintain the Value of Your Vehicle RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 2 -- The best way to maintain a car's value over time is to take good care of your vehicle from the moment you purchase it. CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, suggests even more ways to get the most ... Continue reading
Bikers Roar Into Sin City for Sixth Annual Las Vegas BikeFest(TM), September 14-17
Aug 3, 2006
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 2 -- More than 40,000 bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country are gearing up for the sixth annual Las Vegas BikeFest(TM), a national motorcycle rally and expo that returns to Sin City September 14 - 17, 2006. The four-day event attracts some of the world's most skilled custom motorcycl ... Continue reading
Jeep Recalls 830,000 Liberty's For Steering Problem
Aug 2, 2006
DETROIT, Aug 2, 2006; Reuters reported that Chrysler Group on Wednesday said it would recall an estimated 832,500 Jeep Liberty vehicles because of a potential steering problem. Chrysler, the U.S. operating unit of DaimlerChrysler AG, said that, in some of the vehicles, a ball joint in the the front suspension was prone ... Continue reading
"The Big Three" GM, Toyota and Honda? - Toyota, Honda Overtake Ford, Chrysler in July 2006
Aug 2, 2006
Washington DC August 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers released their July U.S. sales numbers yesterday, with Toyota posting an 11.7 percent year-over-year increase, which helped them surpass Ford as the overall No.2 best-selling automaker for the month. Meanwhile, Honda surpassed Chrysler in July ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2006
KIA SORENTO EX 4X4 Tepid and Trendy By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau It was 7 oâclock on a Sunday morning. I was at the gas pump in Williamston filling the 21-gallon tank on this Kia Sorento. We got home late the night before from a rush trip to Syracuse, NY and I needed gas, a newspaper and one li ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 2, 2006--Internet Brands, Inc., a leading operator of media and e-commerce sites for big-ticket consumer purchases, today announced the launch of Wikicars.org, the first major "wiki-powered" automotive web site. Wikicars.org is built on the principle that car shoppers often get their best information ... Continue reading
Implementation of Vehicle Safety Legislations to Support Greater Demand for Passive Safety Systems
Aug 2, 2006
LONDON, England, August 2 -- Growing customer awareness of the need for enhanced safety, the implementation of legislations, the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) protocol and technological advances are crucial factors fuelling the installation of emerging passive safety systems in vehicles. To this end, ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2006
Aug 2, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Announces Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2006; Operating Loss Cut in Half from Previous Period Last Year Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 02, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of ... Continue reading
Chrysler Employee Price Plus Extended
Aug 2, 2006
Auburn Hills MI August 1, 2006; Chrysler's Employee Pricing Plus program that was to expire on July 31st has been extended through August 31st. To refresh your memory, employee pricing is available to everyone. Plus, consumers have the choice of no-interest financing for 36 months or rebates that vary with each model. ... Continue reading
Greater Risk of Accidents in Young Adult Drivers with ADHD
Aug 2, 2006
Treatment with Medication May Significantly Improve Driving Safety Performance WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- A pilot study conducted by researchers at the Washington Neuropsychological Institute found that a small group of young adults (n=14) with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) improved their driving safety pe ... Continue reading
Tri-C Western Campus to Host Cops 'n Rodders Benefit Car Show and Safety Day Aug. 13
Aug 2, 2006
PARMA, Ohio -- Cuyahoga Community College's Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, will host the Fifth Annual Cops 'n Rodders benefit car show and safety day from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2006. The free family event, sponsored by the North Coast Cops 'n Rodders, the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police ... Continue reading
Power boost for MG Rover owners
Aug 2, 2006
PRESS RELEASE 1st August 2006 Power boost for MG Rover owners MG Rover owners can now give their cars a power boost thanks to a range of performance upgrades available through XPart's on-line accessories store (www.xpart-accessories.com). The enhancements include air filter upgrades and air induction kits which can inc ... Continue reading
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