AAA Michigan Urges Veto of Helmet Repeal
Jun 22, 2006
AAA race car driver Mark Martin favors helmet use DEARBORN, Mich., June 22 -- AAA Michigan today (June 22) urged Governor Jennifer Granholm to veto legislation that would repeal Michigan's 37-year-old mandatory motorcycle helmet law, saying that the new law would recklessly endanger Michigan citizens. During an 11 a.m. ... Continue reading
Heads First Coalition Appeals to Governor to Keep Michigan's Motorcycle Helmet Law in Place
Jun 22, 2006
LANSING, Mich., June 22 -- A broad coalition of law enforcement agencies, health care practitioners, municipal leaders, students, insurance companies and motorcycle riders is urging Governor Jennifer Granholm to veto legislation that would repeal Michigan's 37-year-old mandatory motorcycle helmet law. The Heads First C ... Continue reading
AAA: July/August Are Deadliest Months for Teen Drivers
Jun 22, 2006
AAA's interactive Driver-ZED(TM) DVD helps teens manage risks AURORA, Ill., June 22 -- A study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concludes that July and August are the deadliest months of the year for 16- and 17-year-old drivers, but properly enforced driving restrictions for teens can lower the d ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2006
WASHINGTON--June 22, 2006-- July and August are Deadliest Months for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers, According to AAA Fatality and injury crash rates for 16-year-old drivers were 20 percent lower in a state with nighttime and passenger restrictions than in a comparison jurisdiction that lacked these building blocks of saf ... Continue reading
2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition June 27 in Dearborn
Jun 22, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich.--June 22, 2006--AAA/Ford: 50 Two-Man Teams from across the U.S. Will Race against the Clock to Get the Deliberately Installed "Bugs" out of 2006 Mustangs and Win $6 Million Worth of Scholarships and Prizes WHEN: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:15 a.m. -- Starting gun Instructed to "start your engines, if you c ... Continue reading
Expert Panel on Teen Driver Safety
Jun 22, 2006
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia releases an evidence-based roadmap to guide development of effective programs to reduce teen-driver-related crash and injury risk PHILADELPHIA, June 21 -- Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Injury Research and Prevention are optimistic that there ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2006
MIAMI--June 21, 2006--The makers of JOHNNIE WALKER(R) this week launched "Winners Always Stay in Control," an unprecedented campaign on the importance of making responsible decisions about drinking. The U.S. Hispanic effort features one of the best drivers in racing: world-famous Team McLaren Mercedes Formula One drive ... Continue reading
Families Who Play Together Stay Together: ATV Hot Spots for Summer Getaways
Jun 21, 2006
BREA, Calif., June 21 -- It's a favorite family pastime -- riding ATVs. Whether exploring the natural beauty of forests, deserts, mountains or canyons, there's nothing quite like a summer getaway to enjoy the great outdoors and a little family bonding. Now, more than ever, families are hitting the trails to take in the ... Continue reading
Volvo Names Greatest Pirates of All Time - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 21, 2006
Volvo Holds Treasure Hunt for Buried XC90 V8 as Tie-in to Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 21 -- Ten days into its global, multi-media treasure hunt for a Volvo XC90 V8 that has been buried somewhere in the world, Volvo Cars Corporation today named the greatest pirates of all ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2006
HYUNDAI ACCENT A Cute Little Thing By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Automotively speaking the Japanese began eating our lunch 30 years ago by producing economical, dependable practical cars â better than US products at the time. Now the Koreans, in the US market for about 20 years, are beginning to ... Continue reading
Long Commutes Cause Drivers to Look at More Than a Vehicle's Price Tag - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 21, 2006
DETROIT - June 21, 2006: Since the average commute in the U.S. is estimated at one hour everyday, transportation officials advise commuters to look at more than just a vehicleâs price tag . To help ensure a personâs paycheck is not primarily allotted to their commute, drivers should factor in a carâs dur ... Continue reading
From Devil's Tower to the Center of the World 'Weird U.S.' Online Road Trip Contest
Jun 21, 2006
$80,000 More in Prize Money Still Available PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 21 -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced the first winners of its online contest at http://www.upyourbudget.com/ featuring the creators of "Weird U.S.," a travel guide to unique and mysterious places not often found on state maps or tourist ... Continue reading
A Host of New Protections for California Car Buyers Starts July 1
Jun 21, 2006
Last Year's Landmark Car Buyer's Bill of Rights to be Implemented SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 21 -- Starting July 1, 2006, consumers shopping for new and used cars in California will benefit from the first in the nation "Car Buyer's Bill of Rights." The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) joined a broad array ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2006
HOUSTON--June 21, 2006--A recent National Retail Federation survey found that 37 percent of consumers plan to cut back on their travel plans because of the high cost of fuel. With experts expecting gas prices to remain high this summer, even resilient vacationers may need to cut back in other areas to make up for the i ... Continue reading
Top Fuel points leader Troxel concentrates on job at hand in St. Louis
Jun 21, 2006
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 12 of 23 O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals Gateway International Raceway Madison, Ill. Race Date: June 23-25, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net POINTS LEADER TROXEL CONCENTRATES ON JOB ... Continue reading
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