AAA Travel High School Challenge Shows Need for Increased Study of Travel and Destinations
May 5, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 4, 2006--- Less than a year after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, La., and Biloxi, Miss., only 13 percent of American teenagers can identify the home states for both cities, according to a survey released today by AAA Travel. Commissioned on behalf of the AAA Travel High School Challenge, a ... Continue reading
All-Women Motorcyclists Ride Suzuki Cruisers across Country
May 5, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO--May 4, 2006-- The Purpose of the Ride from San Francisco to Athens, Ga. is to Attend the 2006 AMA/FIM International "Women & Motorcycling" Conference June 30-July 3, 2006 MAD (Motor Adventure Destinations) Maps, Inc., producers of uniquely informative regional and national scenic back road maps, announce ... Continue reading
May 5, 2006
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--May 4, 2006--Ecount (www.ecount.com), the prepaid experts, today announced the one millionth fuel transaction with an Ecount Prepaid Card. Also, in light of rising gas prices, Ecount issued a "Fuel Spending Trends" report which analyzes recent fuel spending trends from the millions of Ecount cardhold ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Review
May 4, 2006
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 by Annabelle Frankl Refined Roadster⦠Living in LA, thereâs no shortage of SL500s â or 55 AMGs for that matter â driving here and there on the busy streets and highways of this bustling city. Positively common, I tell you! But, after spending a week behind the wheel, I can s ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Aren't the Only Thing Annoying Drivers
May 4, 2006
Hagerty's Nationwide Survey Reveals America's 'Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves' TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 4 -- With more than 30 million Americans expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend the Hagerty Collector Network surveyed thousands of members nationwide to uncover America's "Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves." The res ... Continue reading
May 4, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--May 4, 2006--Autobytel Inc. , Scion tC (+75%), Hyundai Accent (+43%), Chevy Cobalt (+28%) and Aveo (+23%) -- Combined requests for Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Insight, Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Prius climb 32% Autobytel Inc. today released its first Consumer Choice report for 2006, revealing the buying ... Continue reading
University of Maryland Partners with Flexcar
May 4, 2006
COLLEGE PARK, Md.--May 4, 2006--C.D. Mote, Jr., President of the University of Maryland and Ralph Burns, General Manager of Flexcar today announced the launch of the Flexcar program on campus. Beginning today, four vehicles will be available for use by the hour. A special program enables qualifying staff and faculty to ... Continue reading
Expert Panel to Discuss Future of Light-Duty Diesels in the US
May 3, 2006
Luncheon to Feature Interactive Technology Demonstration WHAT: Attendees will have the opportunity to: * Test drive* advanced light-duty diesel vehicles * Enjoy lunch with a distinguished panel of experts discussing diesel's future in the US * Learn why more and more savvy American consumers are choosing diesel vehicle ... Continue reading
May 3, 2006
TUSTIN, Calif., May 3 -- The Fuel Price Impact Survey conducted monthly by AutoPacific's VehicleVoice indicates that the median fuel price paid by U.S. motorists increased from a September 2005 peak of $2.90 per gallon to a new peak of $2.94 a gallon in April 2006. This was up from $2.42 in March. April's spike is the ... Continue reading
May 3, 2006
BROADVIEW, Ill.--May 3, 2006--If gasoline at $3 a gallon has you eagerly searching for ways to improve your vehicle's fuel economy install fresh, premium spark plugs, according to a leading automotive supplier, Robert Bosch Corporation. Why 'fresh?' And why 'premium?' The spark plug ignites the air/fuel mixture to prod ... Continue reading
Come Meet Clean Diesel at EPA Headquarters
May 3, 2006
What Do You Get When You Cross a Clean Diesel Tailpipe with a White Handkerchief? WHAT: Join EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson in an opportunity to Meet Clean Diesel * View the new generation of trucks that meet stringent 2007 emissions standards * Witness white handkerchief tests demonstrating just how clean today's d ... Continue reading
Scion Launches Optomize: A New Accessories and Apparel Program
May 3, 2006
Torrance, CA - May 1, 2006: Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today the launch of its new aftermarket accessory program, Optomize. As Scion's second accessory program, Optomize focuses on bringing cutting-edge products and convenience to the customer at the dealership. Optomize will allow customers ... Continue reading
Nighthawk Systems Receives Order For Colorado Department of Transportation
May 3, 2006
SAN ANTONIO--May 3, 2006--Nighthawk Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: NIHK), a leading provider of intelligent wireless power control and emergency notification products, announced today that it has received an order for PT1000 intelligent remote control boards from Traffic Signal Controls, Inc. The units have been ordered for the ... Continue reading
GM Announces E85 Fuel Card Promotion On FlexFuel Vehicles
May 3, 2006
Automaker promotes 'clean' summer driving with $1,000 fuel card in Chicago and Minneapolis CHICAGO â General Motors Corp. today announced it will offer a $1,000 fuel card with the purchase of any new 2006 or 2007 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with FlexFuel technology in the Chicago-Rockford and Minneapolis-S ... Continue reading
May 2, 2006
NEW YORK, May 2 -- "The nation's consumption of gasoline can be reduced quickly and substantially through a series of economic incentives," according to Carl Person, a Green Party candidate for New York Attorney General. The incentives can be created by state action, but the results would be best if the economic incent ... Continue reading
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