Politicians Finally Ask For Gasoline Price Gouging and Profiteering Probe
Apr 24, 2006
Washington DC April 24, 2006; Mark Preston writing for CNN reported that Congressional GOP leaders on Monday formally called on President Bush to launch an investigation into possible price gouging by oil companies, after gas prices shot up nearly 25 cents a gallon in two weeks. "Anyone who is trying to take advantage ... Continue reading
US Hybrid Sales Flat, In Spite of Overpriced Gas Dollars Don't Work Out
Apr 24, 2006
DETROIT, April 24, 2006; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that U.S. gas prices have risen nearly a third over the past year without touching off a boom in sales of fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles, some of which are sitting on dealer lots for as long as three months. Many U.S. consumers are concluding that wha ... Continue reading
New Automotive Youth Program Addresses School-to-Work Initiative
Apr 24, 2006
Helps Meet Shortage of Qualified Auto Technicians; State Auto Dealers Pump Over $225,000 Into Scholarship Foundation SACRAMENTO, Calif., Monday, April 24 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES) program at Ontario High ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Continues Mapping of Eastern Europe
Apr 24, 2006
Maps Available for Albania, Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia & Montenegro CHICAGO, April 24 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced the availability of digital map data in Eastern Europe for the following countries: Albania, Macedon ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2006
- Top reasons for considering an alternative-fueled vehicle include the effect on the environment and lower fuel costs - Annual Percentage Rate (APR) seen as the most important financial factor when financing or leasing a new vehicle ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 24 -- A recent Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive Pe ... Continue reading
Bosch Maintains Commitment to Electronic Stability Control Education
Apr 24, 2006
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 24 -- Robert Bosch Corporation today announced the launch of a new Web site, http://www.bosch-escential.com/ , designed to educate the public on the safety benefits of electronic stability control (ESC). The site consists of basic and technical information about ESC as well as games, anim ... Continue reading
Luxury Institute Survey Rates Porsche as Most Exclusive and Unique Luxury Marque
Apr 24, 2006
ATLANTA--April 24, 2006--In the results of an independent, nation-wide survey just released by the New York-based Luxury Institute, America's premium income earners rated Porsche(R) the most prestigious luxury automobile for 2006. Porsche topped an impressive field of thirteen luxury automobile brands including Acura, ... Continue reading
CarMax Technicians Provide Expert Advice for Spring Car Care
Apr 24, 2006
How to Help Your Car Shake the Winter Blues RICHMOND, Va., April 24 -- Spring has sprung and it's time to help your car shake those winter blues. To help you out, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has expert advice on how you can spruce up your car for spring. "The low winter temperatures can p ... Continue reading
CEA Reminds Drivers to Watch the Road and Drive Smart With the Help of In-Car Technologies
Apr 24, 2006
ARLINGTON, Va.--April 24, 2006--As the busy summer driving season nears, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)) is reminding drivers that mobile electronics can help them watch the road while keeping passengers entertained. Fiddling with items such as maps and dealing with unruly children are known driver distra ... Continue reading
One in Five Drivers Do Not Properly Check Tire Pressure
Apr 24, 2006
Regular Tire Care Can Improve Gas Mileage and Maximize Vehicle Safety WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that about one in every three cars has a significantly under inflated tire and that 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year as a result of ... Continue reading
Virtual Defensive Driver Course at RIMS 2006 Honolulu Conference
Apr 24, 2006
HONOLULU--April 24, 2006--Virtual Driver Interactive (VDI), provider of driver improvement simulation systems for corporations and communities, today announced the availability of the Virtual Defensive Driver Course (Virtual DDC), an interactive driver improvement course designed to address driving deficiencies, includ ... Continue reading
"Beat the Traffic" With Cutting Edge Technology
Apr 24, 2006
PHOENIX, April 24 -- 12 News, The Arizona Republic and their joint website, azcentral.com, will soon debut the most innovative traffic system in the state. Beat the Traffic is cutting edge 3-D traffic displays that offer the viewer a look at traffic from a completely different angle. One of the most exciting things Bea ... Continue reading
AAA School Safety Patrollers Learn Lifelong Lessons in Pedestrian Safety
Apr 24, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 24, 2006--Imagine that you are crossing a street and just as you're about halfway across, a vehicle runs a red light and is speeding right toward you. What would you do? Now, imagine that you're only six. That is the situation that a six-year-old from Bridgeport, WV, found himself in on his way hom ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2006
LOS ANGELES--April 24, 2006--Motorists can get maximum fuel economy by making sure their tires are in good working condition, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The need for proper tire maintenance is so important that National Tire Safety Week, the week of April 23, was launched to help drivers u ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe Review
Apr 23, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe Nissan is not resting on its laurels. The latest version of the its 350Z was a star debutant for the 2003 model year, and of all generations, the closest to the original 240Z in purposeful design and performance for the dollar value. But three years is ... Continue reading
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