Shelby Automobiles Begins Production on New Shelby GT-H at its Las Vegas Facility
Apr 18, 2006
Special Edition Performance Mustang Rental Draws Excitement After Recent Debut at New York International Auto Show LAS VEGAS, April 17 -- On the 42nd birthday of the Ford Mustang (introduced on April 17, 1964), Carroll Shelby International, Inc's wholly owned subsidiary Shelby Automobiles, Inc. announced today the star ... Continue reading
Vacation Costs Up 5 Percent, AAA Survey Shows; Energy Costs, Salaries Impact Vacationers' Budgets
Apr 17, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 17, 2006--Travelers will not see any relief in their wallet this year with the overall cost of taking a vacation increasing by 5.4 percent from last year, according to AAA's Annual Vacation Costs survey. "Rate increases for lodgings are mostly a result of supply and demand, especially in major mark ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Ridgeline RT Review
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Honda Ridgeline RT<br> ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 244 hp @ 5750 rpm/240 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 122.0 in. <br> LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 206.8 x 87.3 x 70.3 in. <br> TIRES: P245/65R17 all-season<br ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda5 ENGINE: 2.3-liter DOHC I-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 15 hp @ 6500 rpm/148 lb. ft. @ 3500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 108.3 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 181.5 x 69.1 x 64.2 in. TIRES: 205/50R17 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 11.3 cu. ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Review
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz CLS500 ENGINE: 5.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm/339 lb.-ft. @ 2,700-4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.4 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 193.3 x 73.7 x 55.2 in. TIRES: 245/40R18 (front)/ 275/35R18 (rear) CARGO VOLUME: 15.8 ... Continue reading
Tire Stores Invite Customers To Get 'Nitro-Nized' With Nitrogen Tire Inflation
Apr 17, 2006
ALLEN PARK, Mich., April 17 -- Starting today at Belle Tire stores in Michigan and Ohio, drivers can get better, safer, longer-lasting and more consistent performance from their tires by Nitro-Nizing them. Belle Tire Nitro-Nizes tires with their state-of-the-art system that inflates tires with nitrogen rather than comp ... Continue reading
Vacation Costs Up 5 Percent, AAA Survey Shows; Energy Costs, Salaries Impact Vacationers' Budgets
Apr 17, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--April 17, 2006--Travelers will not see any relief in their wallet this year with the overall cost of taking a vacation increasing by 5.4 percent from last year, according to AAA's Annual Vacation Costs survey. "Rate increases for lodgings are mostly a result of supply and demand, especially in major ... Continue reading
Michigan Student Auto Technicians Prepare to 'Start Their Engines'
Apr 17, 2006
WHAT: Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Michigan Competition WHEN: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Macomb Community College Expo Center 14500 East Twelve Mile Road Warren, Mich. WHO: Teams of two students each from 10 Michigan high schools will compete to be first to diagnose and fix electrical and mech ... Continue reading
DOE/Alliance to Save Energy Powerful $avings Campaign Offers Tips for Getting Best Mileage
Apr 17, 2006
http://www.ase.org/powerfulsavings WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The traditional heavy summer driving season has not yet arrived, yet gasoline prices nationwide have already averaged nearly $2.60 a gallon, up some 40 cents from a year ago and could see more price volatility as the driving season progresses. To help motorists ... Continue reading
Crash Tests Show Benefit of Side Air Bags
Apr 17, 2006
WASHINGTON April 15, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that for motorists seeking greater protection in crashes, test results released Sunday by the insurance industry show the benefits of paying for optional side air bags. Versions of the 2006 Toyota Prius and six minivans made by DaimlerChrysler AG and Gen ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2006
Crash tests of small cars & minivans: 2 earn the Institute's TOP SAFETY PICK award; 1st Institute test results for Prius hybrid ARLINGTON, VA â The Kia Sedona and Subaru Impreza are the best performers in a group of minivans and small cars recently evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Sedon ... Continue reading
2006 BMW M3 Convertible Review
Apr 16, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 BMW M3 Convertible Is the BMW M3 convertible a kinder, gentler M car? Yes it is, but only relative to the serious, take-no-prisoners M3 coupe. The convertible is still an extremely capable sports car, with first-class chassis dynamics and engine performance. If its drop-top, a ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2006
2006 INFINITI M35x A Remarkable Machine By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau We were just back from a substantial road trip in the Nissan Maxima (see our Tennessee road trip report) - a car we liked very much. I was just finishing my notes on the Maxima when the good folks from Nissan brought us a new Infiniti ... Continue reading
All-New Natural Gas-Powered 2006 Civic GX Introduced at 2006 NY Auto Show
Apr 15, 2006
All-New Natural Gas-Powered 2006 Civic GX to be Introduced to NY Consumers Owners to benefit from tax incentives, lower cost fuel and optional 'Phill' home refueling appliance Downloads ascii April 13, 2006 -- NEW YORK -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that it will begin retailing its all-new compresse ... Continue reading
Kentucky Governor to Sign Bill that Enforces Harsher Penalties Through Driver's License Revocation
Apr 15, 2006
Kentucky Legislature Passes Bill Cracking Down on Underage Drinking NORWALK, Conn., April 14 -- Diageo, the world's leading spirits, wine and beer company, and an industry leader in promoting responsible drinking, applauded the Kentucky legislature on the passage of HB 129 which will revoke the drivers license of anyon ... Continue reading
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