Fast Ashleys Is Wheeling and Dealing on MTV's Fast, Inc.
Jun 19, 2006
LOS ANGELES, June 19 -- Fast Ashleys' Christian, Todd and Tater have found a new home on MTV. These three unique characters play themselves on MTV's hot new reality show Fast, Inc. They use connections, craftiness and charisma to field classic and muscle car requests from celebrities, models and eccentric millionaires. ... Continue reading
Zipcar Survey Indicates Permanent Transportation Behavior Changes Caused By High Gas Prices
Jun 19, 2006
Survey by North America's Largest Car Sharing Company Shows 'Pain at the Pump' to be $3.60 Per Gallon CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 19 -- Americans are now walking, biking and seeking alternatives to driving as a result of skyrocketing gas prices. Even if gas prices were to lower significantly, this change in transportation b ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Record First Quarter Results
Jun 19, 2006
RICHMOND, Va., June 19 -- CarMax, Inc. today reported record results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2006. -- Total sales increased 19% to $1.89 billion from $1.58 billion in the first quarter of last year. -- Comparable store used unit sales rose 6% for the quarter. -- Total used unit sales grew 14% in the first q ... Continue reading
It can be 'Elk' Out There Driving in Europe
Jun 19, 2006
FOREST ROW, England, June 19 -- The foreign holiday season is getting into full swing and road safety champion, GEM Motoring Assist, (GEM) believes that many British motorists will be ignorantly breaking the law as they cross the channel and start driving on continental roads. "We may consider road regulations in the U ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Most Visited Auto Site Eight Years in a Row
Jun 19, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., June 19 -- For the eighth consecutive year, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com holds the impressive record of being the most-visited automotive Web site among used-vehicle shoppers in J.D. Power and Associates' 2006 Used AutoShopper.com study. The recently released study finds 59 percent of all Automotive Inter ... Continue reading
IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Results: Impala, Avalon Top Large Car Performers - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 19, 2006
ARLINGTON, VA June 18, 2006; The redesigned Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon, both equipped with standard side airbags, earn top ratings of good in side crash tests that simulate an impact from an SUV or pickup truck. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted side tests of eight large family cars. ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2006
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. ââ Three days after launching its global, multi-media treasure hunt for a Volvo XC90 V8 that has been buried somewhere in the world, Volvo Cars Corporation today unveiled a variety of locations in which it did not secretly bury its SUV. The treasure hunt is part of Volvo Carsâ official ... Continue reading
Small Cars and Commercial Vehicles Spur May 2006 Sales Ford Europe Sales
Jun 19, 2006
COLOGNE, June 16, 2006 â Spurred by double-digit gains in small cars and commercial vehicles, European sales of Ford brand vehicles in May jumped 11 per cent from a year ago to 157,200 units. "Ford sales regained momentum in May, especially in key markets such as Great Britain and Italy. We expect that strong pace ... Continue reading
Winners of The AutoLab's NYC Automotive High School Essay Contest Announced
Jun 17, 2006
The Shelly and Donald Rubin Foundation has provided $10,000 to fund a writing contest for students at New York Cityâs Automotive High School. ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--June 16, 2006--Even when fuel prices are sky-high, some drivers need the power and capability of a heavy-duty truck. Inside Line, Edmunds' high-speed online car magazine, has chosen the Chevy Silverado 3500 as the winner of its 2006 Heavy-Duty Truck Comparison Test. The Edmunds editorial team comp ... Continue reading
Dodge Answers the "Call of the Wild" During Zoo Adventure Tour at Oregon Zoo
Jun 16, 2006
Twelve-city tour to showcase Dodge vehicles and their family-friendly features visits Oregon Zoo on June 17-18, 2006 Each two-day event includes six Dodge Zoo Adventure activity areas, featuring animal-themed Dodge Vehicles The zoo adventure includes puzzles and prizes for patrons at each Dodge exhibit Portland, OR - J ... Continue reading
All-new 2007 Jeep(R) Compass Conquers New Territory and Attracts New Buyers to the Brand
Jun 16, 2006
* Jeep(R) Compass combines packaging and functionality of a sport-utility vehicle (SUV) with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car or small pickup * Modern Jeep styling appeals to nontraditional Jeep buyers * Compass spearheads Jeep brand's expansion AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 16 -- The all- ... Continue reading
Lincoln to Launch Four New Models with 'American Dream' Marketing Initiative
Jun 16, 2006
* Lincoln's new 'Dreams' marketing platform prepares the way for four new models launching this year. * Lincoln 2006 retail sales up 8 percent through May on strength of new Lincoln Mark LT and Lincoln Zephyr. * Four new 2007 models launching this year - Lincoln MKX, MKZ, Navigator and Navigator L - to fuel growth. DEA ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Appoints Deborah Henderson Vice President and General Manager of Door Systems Business
Jun 16, 2006
TROY, Mich., June 15 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that Deborah deBoer Henderson has been named vice president and general manager of the company's Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) global Door Systems business. This new appointment distinguishes Henderson as the first female to hold the role of business unit vice pr ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Offers Free Video Downloads Through iTunes
Jun 16, 2006
ROANOKE, Va.--June 15, 2006--Advance Auto Parts announced today that it is offering free downloads of its video clinics showing instructional car repair information through Apple's video iPod technology. The partnership with Apple makes downloads available by logging on to www.AdvanceAutoParts.com, clicking the Know-Ho ... Continue reading
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