Volvo Cars of North America- July 2006 Sales Report
Aug 1, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports July sales of 10,338 units in the United States*, down 10 percent compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 11,307 units were sold. For the month, sales were down 12.2 perc ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2006
Expands LoJack's Education Initiative; Adds Teen Focus to Company's Online Knowledge Center for Vehicle Security WESTWOOD, Mass., Aug. 1 -- LoJack Corporation today unveiled the newest addition to its education initiative, "Teen Smarts," a quick-read guide designed to provide new drivers with important information to k ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., July 31 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2007 Corolla Matrix. Corolla Matrix will be a carryover for the 2007 model year and will arrive at dealerships in August. Also arriving in August is the new 2007 special edition Mat ... Continue reading
Scion Successfully Keeping Owners in Toyota Family
Jul 31, 2006
Washington DC July 31, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that more than half of Scion owners trading in their cars for new vehicles stay under the Toyota umbrella, nearly double the rate of any other feeder brand's loyalty to an automaker, reports Automotive News. During the April-June period, 50.3 percent of Scion t ... Continue reading
Great Opportunities Wait For Automotive Technicians
Jul 31, 2006
By Les Jackson AIADA Contributing Editor You hear it all the time, "Itâs getting harder and harder to get a vehicle repaired quickly, correctly and inexpensively." Millions of owners around the country echo this complaint while dealerships and independent shops try to accommodate the increasing demands on their ab ... Continue reading
"Million Gallon Giveaway" Promotion to Award Free Gasoline to More Than 200,000 Drivers
Jul 31, 2006
HOUSTON--July 31, 2006--Drivers nationwide who stop by their local Shell stations now have a chance to win free gasoline for life through the Shell "Million Gallon Giveaway." Starting today and continuing through October 1, Shell will give away more than $2 million in free fuel and instant-win prizes - including six gr ... Continue reading
Electronic Stability Control: The Next Great Safety Advance
Jul 31, 2006
By Les Jackson AIADA Contributing EditorThe seat belt â a simple, inexpensive piece of equipment â has saved huge numbers of lives and limited serious injuries in crashes since they were mandated in all passenger vehicles in the mid-60s. Since 1975, when only about 20% of people used them, seat belts have bee ... Continue reading
NatWest Offers Free Motoring Assistance
Jul 31, 2006
LONDON, July 31 -- NatWest (LSE: NWBD) is adding 12 months free breakdown cover to all new car insurance policies purchased before 3 September 2006. The offer, which can be taken by calling NatWest on 0800-051-0468 for motor insurance, is available to new customers and will be provided by roadside rescue and recovery s ... Continue reading
Focus on Driving Program Teaches Teens Importance of Attentive Driving
Jul 31, 2006
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--July 31, 2006--Drivers face many distractions when they get behind the wheel of a car, such as eating, drinking, applying makeup, adjusting the radio, and using a cell phone. But teen drivers are especially susceptible to the dangers of distracted driving. To help teens in the Detroit metropoli ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Sedan Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Jul 30, 2006
With The Auto Channel's New Car Buyers Guide Rank by Specs you can view and rank all 2006 Honda Sedans by Combined Miles per gallon. ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Range Rover Sport HSE ENGINE: 4.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5500 rpm/315 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shift mode WHEELBASE: 108.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.5 x 85.4 x 71.5 in. TIRES: P225/50YR19 CARGO VOLUME: 71.0 cu. ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Hyundai Azera SE Engine: 3.8-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 263 hp @ 6000 rpm/255 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with Shiftronic Wheelbase: 109.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 192.7 x 72.8 x 58.7 in. Tires: 225/60HR16 Cargo volume: 16.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda5 Touring It could be confusing. There a Mazda MX-5, and there is a Mazda5. But place the two side by side, and confusion evaporates. The MX-5, also known as the Miata, is the best-selling two-seat roadster in history. The Mazda5 is a... ??? Taxonomy fails at times like t ... Continue reading
AutoWeek and American Le Mans Series Announce Insider Dream Giveaway
Jul 28, 2006
PORTLAND, Ore., July 28 -- Officials of the American Le Mans Series and AutoWeek Magazine today announced a contest that every fan of sports car racing will want to win. The American Le Mans Series / AutoWeek Insider Dream Giveaway features prizes like a VIP trip to the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans, a Panoz Racing School e ... Continue reading
President Bush Touts Plug-in Hybrids, R&D Tax Credit
Jul 28, 2006
Washington DC July 28, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Bush said in a speech yesterday that the U.S. is making good progress on plug-in hybrid battery technology that would allow drivers to travel 40 miles without using any gasoline. Experts and auto manufacturers say high sales of plug-ins are likel ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
