2006 NHTSA's Child Seat Ease of Use Ratings
Jun 14, 2006
NHTSA Releases 2006 Child Safety Seat Ratings
Jun 14, 2006
Washington DC June 13, 2006; The newest models of child safety seats are easier to use than their predecessors, according to an annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey. NHTSA rated 99 child safety seats for ease of use from 14 different manufacturers for 2006. Of the 99 seats rated, 85 rece ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2006
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.--June 14, 2006--As children graduate from crawling to walking, from highchair to dining room chair, and from tricycle to bicycle, parents celebrate as each milestone is reached. However, in the case of vehicle safety milestones, parents may miss them, or graduate their children too soon. Early graduat ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2006
ATLANTA--June 14, 2006--Being "ideal" is the ultimate goal for many products, and according to a national survey conducted by AutoPacific, a California based automotive marketing and product-consulting firm, the Porsche 911 has attained this status in the minds of new-car owners. Second on this "ideal" list of sports c ... Continue reading
Mercedes Benz Sued for Failing to Fix World's Most Expensive 'Broken' Production Car
Jun 14, 2006
Grand Prix Motors of Los Angeles Seeks Refund for $1.7 million Mercedes AMG CLK-GTR Roadster; Luxury Car Died After First 'Test Drive' of 10 blocks; Auto Dealership Represented by Fulbright & Jaworski. LOS ANGELES, June 14 -- When Los Angeles car dealer Mark Johnston forked over $1.7 million to buy one of only five spe ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company to be Honored by Boy Scouts as Motorsports Company of the Year
Jun 14, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., June 14, 2006 â Ford Motor Company will be honored as the Motorsports Company of the Year by the Boy Scouts of Americaâs Cascade Pacific Council during the 17th annual Motorsports Breakfast on Thursday, June 15 in Portland, Ore. The breakfast takes place during festivities surrounding the Gra ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2006
HONDA CIVIC Si Hondaâs Boy/Girl Racer By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau More accolades for Honda. Civic has garnered praise and awards from all automotive quarters since its introduction late last year for innovative design, top-drawer engineering, unmatched performance and, of course, a reputation for ... Continue reading
Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 4
Jun 14, 2006
On the final day of Michelin Challenge Bibendum many of the 400-plus journalists from more than 40 countries have returned home. They miss an international forum devoted to sustainable transport issues. M. Michel Rollier, President of Michelin tire (upon the tragic death of Edouard Michelin just days ago) opens the for ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2006
Use MPG-CAPS(TM) as Part of Your Total Car Care Regimen ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., June 14 -- Everyone is looking to save money on their gasoline spending with the cost of commuting, running errands, or vacationing by car rising sharply with higher gasoline prices. With the summer driving season here, there are some easy ... Continue reading
Don't Get Screwed - Used Car Expert Offers Valuable Buying Tips For Consumers
Jun 14, 2006
Avoid making common mistakes when shopping for a used car by being aware of the following used car-buying myths June 14, 2006 -- Jerry Christopher of http://www.usedcarwise.com offers these valuable insights before starting your search of a used or pre owned automobile. Drawing from 26 years of automotive industry expe ... Continue reading
100 Auto Savvy Teens Battle for the Top Tech Crown in Henry Ford's Hometown
Jun 14, 2006
2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition June 27 in Dearborn 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 DEARBORN, Mich., June 14 -- WHEN: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:15 a.m. -- Star ... Continue reading
Flexcar Expands Fleet, Partners with City to Make It Easier to Commute to Bellevue
Jun 14, 2006
SEATTLE--June 13, 2006--Flexcar today announced it is expanding its fleet of cars in Bellevue through an innovative partnership with the City of Bellevue, King County Metro, Equity Office and Unico Properties. Now, even more downtown Bellevue employees will be able to ride transit or car/vanpool to work, knowing they c ... Continue reading
Vehicle Hobbyists Parade Classic Cars in Honor of West Virginia Collector Car Appreciation Day
Jun 14, 2006
CHARLESTON, W. Va., June 13 -- Classic car enthusiasts rolled into Charleston and lined the state Capitol sidewalks today for a news conference in support of recent pro-hobby laws that will boost the collector car hobby in West Virginia and extend the driving hours for classic car owners. Car admirers who attended the ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Names New Sales Leadership
Jun 13, 2006
* Landry to lead Sales and Field Operations * Manley to direct Sales Strategy and Dealer Operations * Dilts, Fisher to retire * DC Canada President to be announced in future; Landry will continue as Chairman of DC Canada * Monforton to be responsible for Product Strategy AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 13 -- DaimlerChrysler' ... Continue reading
AAA Says Average Gas Price Could Retreat with Cost of Other Commodities
Jun 13, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--June 13, 2006--Gasoline prices, which have so far resisted the broad decline in stock and commodity prices of recent weeks, could soon be moving a bit lower, AAA said today. The nation's largest organization for motorists said Tropical Storm Alberto may have propped gasoline prices up during the last ... Continue reading
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