News By Topic: Women And Cars

Mechanics Veto Extending Oil Changes

Jul 12, 2006

Mechanics Veto Extending Oil Changes Bucking New Trend Lexington, Ky. (July 2006) - The nation's top mechanics are rejecting the recommendation by some in the auto field that cars can go 5,000 miles or more before oil is changed. The nation's top mechanics, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) cer ... Continue reading

July 14-16 2006 APBA Gold Cup Race Heats Up Fun for the Whole Family

Jul 12, 2006

Unlimited Hydroplanes Cover Football Field in Less Than One Second at More Than 200 MPH with 3,000 HP Engines DETROIT, July 12 -- On the heels of Super Bowl XL and last year's Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the heat is on in July with the 2006 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup Race. The Detroit Rive ... Continue reading

WOW! 'Remote Park Assist' by BMW Parks Cars at the Push of a Button - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

Jul 12, 2006

MUNICH - July 12, 2006: BMW has developed a system that parks a car in the garage at the push of a button on a remote control. The system will be available to BMW drivers within three years. Available video includes shots of the system in operation as well as soundbites with BMW officials. http://preview.thenewsmarket. ... Continue reading

Massachusetts Man Is First 'Vermont Fuels Your Vacation' Contest Winner

Jul 12, 2006

MONTPELIER, Vt., July 11 -- Vermont tourism officials have announced that an eastern Massachusetts man and former Vermont resident is the first winner of $100 in free gas in the new 'Vermont Fuels Your Vacation' Sweepstakes sponsored by the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing and Champlain Oil Company of Burlingt ... Continue reading

Average Gas Price Reaches Highest Level This Year, AAA Says

Jul 12, 2006

ORLANDO, Fla.--July 11, 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 sel ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz DRIVE YOUR FUTURE Design Awards LA Scholarship Awarded to New Hampshire Student

Jul 12, 2006

Program Supports Aspiring Fashion Designers Who Are First Generation in Their Families to Attend College MONTVALE, N.J., July 11 -- Becoming a successful fashion designer is a lifelong dream for many art and design students; a dream that requires hard work, commitment, passion, an eye for style and some good luck. Toda ... Continue reading

Zipcar, America's Largest Car Sharing Service, Launches Midwestern Hub in Chicago

Jul 12, 2006

Chicago Neighborhoods to Enjoy the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Car Sharing Through Cost-Effective Alternative to Car Ownership CHICAGO, July 11 -- As dozens of its new cars hit the street today, Zipcar, North America's largest provider of self-service cars for use by the hour, officially embraces the 'City o ... Continue reading

Manpower Survey Finds High Fuel Costs Impacting Work/Life Balance

Jul 12, 2006

From Summer Travel to Hobbies, Workers Are Cutting Back MILWAUKEE, July 11 -- Persistently high fuel costs are cutting into U.S. workers' leisure time activities and may also contribute to job turnover, based on a recent survey by Manpower Inc. According to 900 respondents in an online survey conducted in May and June, ... Continue reading

Gaywheels.com Top 10 Vehicles: GLBT Consumers Loyal to Gay-Friendly Auto Brands

Jul 11, 2006

The sporty new 2007 Saturn Sky two-seat convertible has generated the most interest among gay and lesbian car shoppers and enthusiasts, according to Gaywheels.com, the first automotive website specifically targeted to the GLBT community. Revealing for the first time specifically which vehicles the GLBT consumer is cons ... Continue reading

AK Solutions USA, LLC Introduces Breathalyzer with Exclusive World First Features

Jul 11, 2006

First Portable Breathalyzer to Market with Replaceable Sensor Modules PALISADES PARK, N.J., July 11 -- AK Solutions USA, LLC, an international distributor of breathalyzer products, announced today the release of the AlcoMate Prestige breathalyzer. The AlcoMate Prestige is the first product of its kind to feature patent ... Continue reading

Charity Motorcycle Day Planned for Infineon Raceway

Jul 11, 2006

Contact: Jenah Smith 707-933-3990 jsmith@infineonraceway.com Next 3J's Motorcycle Days Charity Event Set for August at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - If you've never traversed the twists and turns of Infineon Raceway's world-famous road course on a motorcycle, don't miss out on the next 3J's Moto ... Continue reading

Marcos Engineering Unveils New Production Ready TSO Supercars

Jul 11, 2006

New GTC Coupe and R/T Targa Deliver Reliable, Affordable Performance LONDON, July 11 -- Marcos Engineering today announced the world premier of its new TSO Supercars at London's exclusive Salon Prive private Luxury and Supercar Show. The TSO GTC is a classic British race-inspired 2-seat sports coupe that comes with rac ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Throws Block Party in Miami to Benefit South Florida Charities as Presenting Sponsor of the 10th Annual Zo's Summer Groove

Jul 11, 2006

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 11 -- On Sunday, July 16, 2006 Volkswagen will present the ZSG Block Party in conjunction with NBA All-Star and 2006 World Champion Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat and the 10th Annual Tyson Foods Zo's Summer Groove (ZSG). VW is the Official Vehicle of the event and will provide cars and driv ... Continue reading

If Only 20 Percent Of Cars Used Fuel Cells, the U.S.Can Reduce Oil Imports By 1.5 Million Barrels Everyday

Jul 11, 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland--July 11, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39348) has announced the addition of "Market for Fuel Cell Technology (2006-2007)" to their offering. The report "Market for Fuel Cell Technology (2006-2007)" provides objective analysis on Fuel cell vehicle technology that ... Continue reading

CANNONBALLERS 35 YEARS LATER - THIS WEEK END AT ROAD AMERICA

Jul 11, 2006

THESE GUYS ARE A GREAT DEAL OF FUN ... AND WE'VE GOT BROCK YATES' "CANNONBALL" ON THE SHELVES IF YOU MISSED ANY OF THE FUN ... From: Brad Niemcek 608-624-3409 (H) 309-678-1172 (M) PRDA Founders Appear Together for First Time In 35 Years at Road America This Weekend ELKHART LAKE, Wis. – More than 60 vintage Can-Am ... Continue reading