News By Topic: Women And Cars

Department of Energy Selects DaimlerChrysler for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee

Jul 13, 2006

* Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman appoints Mark Chernoby, Vice President - Advanced Vehicle Engineering, DaimlerChrysler, for hydrogen technology advice * DaimlerChrysler provides valuable data for Hydrogen Learning Demonstration Program * DaimlerChrysler has the largest fleet of fuel cell vehicles in the world -- ... Continue reading

DriversEd.com Gives High School Students a Head Start

Jul 13, 2006

OAKLAND, Calif., July 13 -- Millions of teens start the school year with expectations of becoming licensed drivers under state mandated Gradual Driver Licensing (GDL) guidelines look to http://www.driversed.com/ for help. DriversEd.com "click. learn. drive." allows students more time for behind-the-wheel driver's train ... Continue reading

Foundation Grants Show Diversity of Aftermarket Educational Endeavors

Jul 13, 2006

Please cut and paste the folowing URL link into your Web browser: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=12 875346&message_id=201417&user_id=AutoAfterM For Immediate Release July 13, 2006 Media Contacts: David Caracci, Chairman 419-656-2766 caracci@nextel.blackberry.net or Barbara Cunningh ... Continue reading

National Safety Summit Participants Set Future Legislative Agenda, Unveil New Technologies, Commit to Comprehensive Community-Based Campaigns for Motor Vehicle Occupant Safety

Jul 13, 2006

WASHINGTON--July 13, 2006-- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Former Secretary of Transportation Among Those Who Collaborate with National Safety Advocates and Researchers After four and one half years of groundbreakin ... Continue reading

Calendar Listing - AltWheels Alternative Transportation Festival

Jul 13, 2006

Calendar/Event Listing AltWheels Alternative Transportation Festival Dates/Locations: Friday & Saturday, September 22-23, 2006, City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA Sunday, September 24, 2006, Larz Anderson Museum of Transportation, Brookline, MA The largest Alternative Transportation Festival in the Northeast! One stop to see ... Continue reading

Autobytel's CarTV Announces Programming Lineup

Jul 13, 2006

IRVINE, Calif.--July 13, 2006--Two years ago Autobytel's CarTV set out to transform online car shopping from a somber "reading and research" process into a compelling, sensory media experience - in short, to put shoppers "behind the wheel" and in a position to "kick the tires" as they compare brands and models online. ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Unveils Car Safety Guide; Provides Consumers with Vehicle Safety Ratings, Important Advice and Recalls

Jul 13, 2006

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--July 13, 2006--Motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause of death of people between the ages of four and 34 in the United States and more than 43,000 deaths occurred on American roadways in 2005, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In an effort to promote ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago's July Fuel Report Shows Record High Prices in Illinois

Jul 13, 2006

AURORA, Ill., July 12 -- 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 19 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.13 per ... Continue reading

2007 SRX: Cadillac Adds Hand-Crafted Elegance To Its Luxury Crossover

Jul 12, 2006

DETROIT -- The Cadillac SRX crossover, critically acclaimed for its innovative design in one of the industry’s hottest new segments, now borrows a page from Cadillac’s rich and elegant past. The 2007 SRX, launching in August, debuts a redesigned, hand-crafted luxury interior, bringing elegant Cadillac traditi ... Continue reading

2007 GMC Acadia Crossover SUV Revealed

Jul 12, 2006

GMC’s first crossover SUV Built on new body-frame integral vehicle architecture Seating for up to eight with agile ride and handling Sophisticated 3.6L V-6 with variable valve timing Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission GM’s exclusive Smart Slide® second-row feature for easier access to the th ... Continue reading

Average Gas Price Reaches Highest Level This Year, AAA Says

Jul 12, 2006

BURNSVILLE, Minn.--July 12, 2006--Rising global tension has pushed gasoline prices in the United States to their highest level of the year, and near their all-time high reached in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina last September. The nation's largest organization for motorists said today's nationwide average price for ... Continue reading

MapInfo Uncovers Where High Gas Prices are Driving Americans Into the Red

Jul 12, 2006

TROY, N.Y.--July 12, 2006--MapInfo Corporation , the leading global provider of location intelligence solutions, today released top ten lists of cities with the biggest gas guzzlers and the most fuel efficient cars. Researching data, including automotive statistics supplied by R. L. Polk & Co, MapInfo demographers dete ... Continue reading

Luxury Institute Survey: Ultra-High Net Worth Consumers Rate Rolls Royce, Maybach and Bentley Top Ultra-Luxury Autos in 2006

Jul 12, 2006

NEW YORK--July 12, 2006--When you spend over $100K on a car, it better deliver a great deal more than luxurious transportation. In the latest Luxury Brand Status Index survey from the Luxury Institute (www.LuxuryInstitute.com), Rolls Royce turned the tables on Maybach in 2006 to become the top-rated ultra-luxury automo ... Continue reading

More Ohio Riders, Fatalities Underscore Need for Motorcycle Education, Training

Jul 12, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com MORE OHIO RIDERS, FATALITIES UNDERSCORE NEED FOR MOTORCYCLE EDUCATION, TRAINING DUBLIN, Ohio (July 12, 2006) - Motorcycle ownership and ridership are on the rise in Ohio, as are motorcycle-related traffic fatalities. Together they demons ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Survey Reveals Strong Consumer Interest in Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

Jul 12, 2006

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--July 12, 2006--A new survey from Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, shows that consumers are extremely interested in purchasing certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles when shopping for a new or used car. Almost 85 percent of respondents said they have considered or wo ... Continue reading