News By Topic: Women And Cars

Toyota Announces Special Service (Recall) Campaign on Selected Echo and Prius Vehicles

Jul 18, 2006

TORRANCE, Calif., July 18 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Special Service Campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to replace the crankshaft position sensor on certain 2001 through early 2002 model year Echo and Prius vehicles. The connector for the cra ... Continue reading

Informed Buying Decisions Mitigate Gas Crisis

Jul 18, 2006

The Auto Channel's Compar-A-Graphs Help Consumers Make the Right Choice; TheAutoChannel.com Continues to Outdraw Brand-Name Websites LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 18 -- Gasoline may be $3-plus per gallon, on the way to $4, but North Americans still need cars and want the freedom to go where they want, when they want. So, the b ... Continue reading

'Hybrid-It' Over to Your Favorite Renaissance Hotel or Resort

Jul 18, 2006

60 Renaissance Hotels & Resorts in North America Offer Free Parking to Guests Driving Hybrid Cars WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Renaissance Hotels & Resorts is making it easier for travelers to be "green" and save some green, by offering complimentary parking to all guests who drive hybrid cars. Current hybrid cars can get up ... Continue reading

All-Wheel-Drive Porsche 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S to Go on Sale in November

Jul 18, 2006

ATLANTA--July 17, 2006--Porsche today announced that the new 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S will go on sale in November, 2006. For the first time, the Targa models will be available exclusively with permanent all-wheel drive and a rear body profile that is 44 millimeters (1.73 in.) wider than the standard 911 Carrera(R). ... Continue reading

Volo Auto Museum Shows Dean Martin's Sex Wagon

Jul 17, 2006

VOLO, Ill., July 17 -- After 39 years of hibernation, the 1966 Mercury Station Wagon that served as a love nest for Dean Martin and Stella Stevens in the 1966 movie "The Silencers" is now on permanent display at the Volo Auto Museum. A stylish, sexy adventure in the tradition of James Bond, "The Silencers" was a big hi ... Continue reading

Automotive Industry to Gain Significant Benefits From Advances in Fuel Cell Technology

Jul 17, 2006

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 17 -- Growing regulatory pressures from government authorities such as the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are stimulating the adoption of fuel cell technologies in order to ensure reduced emissions and effective fuel conversion. Initiatives such ... Continue reading

Toyota Financial Services Launches 'Scion Solutions'

Jul 17, 2006

Tool Aims to Educate Whyville Users About Financing as They Purchase Virtual Scion Vehicles LOS ANGELES, July 17 -- Whyville.net and Toyota Financial Services announced the launch of "Scion Solutions" this month within Whyville.net, the popular virtual world for children and young teens (8-15). Sponsored by Toyota's Sc ... Continue reading

Troxel ousted in Denver first round, relinquishes points lead

Jul 16, 2006

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. Race Date: July 14-16, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL OUSTED IN DENVER FIRST ROUND, RELINQUISHES ... Continue reading

War Profiteer "Big Oil" Benefits From Mideast Suffering

Jul 15, 2006

NEW YORK July 14, 2006; Reuters reported that oil surged to record highs above $78 on Friday on fears the conflict between Israel and Hizbollah guerrillas could escalate and spread to more Middle East countries. Iran's nuclear standoff with the West, fears over oil supply in Nigeria due to militant attacks, an influx o ... Continue reading

New Engine, Four New Models From Harley-Davidson

Jul 14, 2006

More Powerful Twin Cam 96 and 6-Speed Transmission for 2007 Big Twin Models MILWAUKEE, July 14 -- Harley-Davidson will launch the Twin Cam 96, an all-new Big Twin engine, as it introduces its 2007 line of motorcycles. The Twin Cam 96 will power all models in the Harley-Davidson Dyna, Softail and Touring product familie ... Continue reading

Kids in Cars Organization Unhappy With Scenes in Talladega Nights

Jul 13, 2006

Children nationwide are in danger! On August 4, 2006, Sony Pictures is releasing a motion picture titled 'Talladega Nights, the ballad of Ricky Bobby.' www.rickybobby.com Thru this website, please view the listed trailers. There are 2 specific previews that concern Kids In Cars. One preview is being shown at local thea ... Continue reading

2007 Chrysler Pacifica: Lower Prices, More Content, Performance and Standard Safety Features

Jul 13, 2006

* New Pacifica models offer consumers $2,700 better value than predecessor at a lower Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) * New 4.0-liter V-6 aluminum engine with 255 hp and 265 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission results in an inspired driving experience * New standard safety equ ... Continue reading

Auto Dealers to Promote Child Passenger Safety in September

Jul 13, 2006

MCLEAN, Va., July 13 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has designated this September as Child Passenger Safety Month. New car dealers across the country will host child safety seat inspections at their dealerships, as part of NADA's national "Boost for Safety" campaign, a program developed in partne ... Continue reading

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible Review

Jul 13, 2006

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible General Motors has been criticized for many things in recent years, but its Pontiac division has scored big with the G6 Convertible, released just in time for summer. Not only is it a four-seat convertible, a rarity in this day, it's a reasonably-pri ... Continue reading

Dunlop, Bavarian Tuner MTM Create Fastest Bentley Ever

Jul 13, 2006

AKRON, Ohio, July 13 -- Bavarian tuning specialist MTM has created the fastest Bentley ever with a 205-mph performance kit of engine upgrades and 21-inch Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ultra-performance tires. Motoren Technik Mayer GmbH announced that its MTM Bentley Continental GT retains the elegant appearance of the stock veh ... Continue reading