Leaving Child Unattended in Vehicle Punishable by Law
Jul 10, 2006
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 10 -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed legislation, amending the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, to improve the safety of motorists and protect the commonwealth's youngest citizens. "Leaving a child in a vehicle unattended is unacceptable," said Governor Rendell. "Anything could happen within a ... Continue reading
Leading Auto Insurer Offers Safety Tips for 2006 Summer Driving Season
Jul 10, 2006
CLEVELAND, July 10 -- Insurance.com, the nation's largest online auto insurance agency, is helping drivers get ready for the summer driving season with some helpful driving tips. These tips will provide motorists the essentials they need to stay safe on the busy summer roads. Summertime is one of the most popular times ... Continue reading
Celebrity Car Magazine Summer Issue out July 11
Jul 10, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Guthrie/Stephanie Rice JMPR, Inc. (818) 992-4353 jguthrie@jmprpublicrelations.com MTV VJ LALA AND HER PINK RANGE ROVER HEADLINE CELEBRITY CAR MAGAZINE'S SUMMER ISSUE Auto Lifestyle Magazine also Opens the Palatial Garage of Saudi Arabia's Prince Khaled and Los Lonely Boys' "Texican Ch ... Continue reading
Put the Top Down and Go For a Ride
Jul 10, 2006
NADAguides Editors Pick Their Favorite 'Fun in the Sun Vehicles' of 2006 COSTA MESA, Calif., July 10 -- The editors at NADAguides (www.NADAguides.com), a leading vehicle information website, today announced their favorite 'Fun in the Sun Vehicles' of 2006 -- rides sure to thrill on the open highway or in the open water ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com's Best New Car Deals for July Shows Little Impact From U.S. Automaker Incentives
Jul 10, 2006
CAMPBELL, Calif.--July 10, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for July 2006. The new list shows that despite the renewed onslaught of incentives from U.S. manufacturers, they have yet to make a dent in th ... Continue reading
What's Out There in the World of Tires
Jul 10, 2006
By Les Jackson AIADA Contributing Editor Without doubt, the most important â and by far the most ignored - safety component of any vehicle is its tires. Four contact patches, the surface areas where the tires are in contact with the pavement, control how well the car handles, stops and accelerates because they pro ... Continue reading
Delphi Helps Answer Fuel Questions With E85-Compatible Technology
Jul 10, 2006
Company has supplied ethanol-friendly components to more than 2 million vehicles TROY, Mich., July 10 -- With the U.S. automotive industry facing calls to develop environmentally friendly vehicles that decrease dependency on foreign oil, Delphi Corp. is continuing its commitment to alternative fuels with its family of ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Rise Up In Last 2 Weeks
Jul 10, 2006
CAMARILLO, Calif. July 9, 2006; The AP reported that U.S. gas prices jumped nearly 11 cents per gallon in the past two weeks with the national average for self-serve regular just shy of $3 a gallon, according to a survey released Sunday. The average price for the grade was $2.995 per gallon Friday, up 10.73 cents in tw ... Continue reading
SkinzWraps, Inc. Redesigns and Wraps 20 Vehicles for CBS Radio
Jul 7, 2006
DALLAS--July 7, 2006--SkinzWraps, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SKZW), a full-service vehicle wrapping company, announced today that it has completed the re-design and wrapping of 20 vehicles for CBS Radio's family of stations in the Dallas market and is slated to complete another nine vehicles for that market over the next 75 day ... Continue reading
Jul 7, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Volkswagen GTI The Volkswagen GTI has always had character, but that character has changed over the years since its 1983 American debut. Back then it emphasized performance at a low price, offering nearly the abilities of some big-name German sports sedans at a substantial dis ... Continue reading
Certified Pre-Owned Programs Gain in Popularity
Jul 7, 2006
Washington DC July 7, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Certified pre-owned (CPO) programs have become so popular among consumers that they accounted for 41 percent of all used-car sales in 2005, according to a recent study by J.D. Power & Associates. CPO programs were created by auto manufacturers to resell veh ... Continue reading
24 Portland Residents in Area's First-Ever "Low-Car Diet"
Jul 7, 2006
PORTLAND, Ore.--July 6, 2006--Portland Mayor Tom Potter was on hand at a special event today to direct two dozen Portlanders as they literally gave up their car by dropping their car keys in a lockbox as part of the first-ever Portland Low-Car Diet. The event was sponsored by TriMet, Oregon Department of Environmental ... Continue reading
Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak Speaking at Upcoming Motor Press Guild Meeting
Jul 7, 2006
Lajdziak to Discuss Saturn's Revitalization Strategy and Ongoing Product Expansion At the July 11 Motor Press Guild (MPG) luncheon, Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak will speak about the company's revitalization and ongoing product expansion lineup. In addition, Lajdziak will discuss the company's marketing strategy ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports - How You Can Maximize Your Used Car's Value
Jul 6, 2006
CONSUMER REPORTSâOFFERS âNEED-TO-KNOWâ TIPS TO MAXIMIZE USED-CAR VALUE BEFORE TRADE-IN OR SALE Consumer Reports New Car Buying Guide 2006-2007 on sale now, Complete reviews on 260 new cars, trucks, and SUVs YONKERS, NYâ Properly preparing a used car before a sale or trade in can make a dramatic diff ... Continue reading
Kroger to Offer Ohio Motorists E85 Ethanol Fuel
Jul 6, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 6 -- The Kroger Co. today announced it will begin selling E85 ethanol fuel at stations in central Ohio beginning in August. Kroger's rollout of dispensers that sell E85 fuel will provide convenient access for Ohio motorists. "Kroger is excited to offer this innovative fuel to Ohio customers. We bel ... Continue reading
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