2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL Review
Apr 9, 2006
TO THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU A Tennessee Road Trip By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Weâve cooked up a plan to do a really thorough road test of the sixth-generation Maxima, Nissanâs flagship sedan. Weâre gonna take her south, run her hard, put her away wet and see how she performs. Iâve ... Continue reading
Top Fuel points leader Troxel qualifies No. 4 in Vegas
Apr 9, 2006
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 5 of 23 NHRA Summitracing.com Nationals THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY Race Date: April 7-9, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TOP FUEL POINTS LEADER TROXEL PUTS TOGETHER CONS ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2006
For Immediate Release Luxury Automobile Dealerships Must Change Sales Approach in Future To Protect Market Share, says Leadpile Luxury Automobile Dealership's Future May Depend on a Different Sales Approach to Reach Online Luxury Auto Buyer. Phoenix, AZ April 9, 2006 -- Automobile Dealerships of the future must serve t ... Continue reading
Big Brother In Japan: Horiba Itech to release new in-vehicle recorder for accidents
Apr 8, 2006
TOKYO April 7, 2006; Japan Today reported that Horiba Itech Co said the system engineering company will release Monday a type of in-vehicle equipment that automatically captures a video recording of the scene when the car is involved in an accident. The recorder, priced at about 50,000 yen, is attached with a small cam ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Partners with Local Law Enforcement and Crime Stoppers of Michigan to Announce Reward
Apr 7, 2006
Vehicle theft ring targeted AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7 -- Chrysler Group announced today that it would offer a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects involved in the theft of employee-owned vehicles from parking lots at the Company's Jefferson North (Detroit) and Warren Truck Assembly Plants. ... Continue reading
NASCAR NEXTEL Driver Kyle Busch to Tell Teens: ''Focus on Driving''
Apr 7, 2006
--Sprint Nextel will join with the Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, local educators, and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Cup driver Kyle Busch to announce the Virginia kickoff of Focus on Driving, Sprint Nextel's attentive driving education program. As part of the announcement, Sprint Nextel will ... Continue reading
Scania Prioritised Safe Driver Behaviour at the WHO Conference
Apr 7, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 7, 2006--As part of Scania's partnership with World Health Organisation (WHO), Scania participated in the 8th WHO World Conference on Injury Prevention & Safety Promotion in Durban, South Africa. Scania is pursuing the demand for increased safety on the world's roads on many different levels. O ... Continue reading
Toyota Moves Science Education Forward With $550,000 in Grants
Apr 7, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif., April 7 -- Toyota TAPESTRY, the nation's largest science teacher grant program, awarded nearly $550,000 in grants to 76 K-12 U.S. teachers who submitted creative science project proposals. Fifty received up to $10,000 each and 26 received mini-grants of up to $2,500 each. Large grant winners accepted t ... Continue reading
A 'Bettah!' Way: New Web 'Toon Touts Benefits of 100MPG Plug-In Hybrid Cars
Apr 7, 2006
Americans for Energy Independence Teams with CalCars.org for Online Animation LOS ANGELES, April 7 -- Fed up with high prices at the gas pump? Sick of contributing to Global Warming? Ready for an alternative to your gas-guzzler, but worried how it will impact your ability to get from here to there? Worry no more, there ... Continue reading
Actor Erik Estrada to Help Deliver Child Safety Warning at April 8 Sacramento Safety Fair
Apr 7, 2006
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--April 7, 2006--This Saturday, the California Highway Patrol and 21st Century Insurance are working overtime to ensure Sacramento children ride safely. As part of a statewide partnership to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, the CHP and 21st will bring their consumer child safety ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Sharp Increase in Gas Price; $3 Per Gallon Gas within Sight
Apr 7, 2006
LOS ANGELES--April 7, 2006--Gasoline prices rose sharply this week, and the combination of seasonal increases and uncertainties about gas supply could push the average price near $3 per gallon by the end of April, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-ser ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2006
HOUSTON--April 7, 2006--Gasoline prices rose sharply this week and the combination of seasonal increases and uncertainties about gas supply could continue pushing prices higher, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.59, which is 11 cents higher t ... Continue reading
Ferrari Freedom: Italy From Behind the Wheel of the World's Most Famous Sports Car
Apr 7, 2006
Select Italy offers unique tours of Italy from behind the wheel of the most famous sports cars in the world - Ferraris! These tours are custom tailored for every request. They are perfect for romantic getaways, incentive trips, special occasions and bachelor parties. Chicago, IL April 7, 2006; Travel agency and tour op ... Continue reading
Drive 'n' Theater: Coming to a GM Backseat Near You
Apr 7, 2006
DETROIT - April 7, 2006: "Are we there yet?" Remember family vacations as a kid? Long trips in the car playing the license plate game, "I Spy", and longing for the next rest stop so you could get out and stretch your legs? Today, General Motors offers a variety of vehicles that promise your next multi-hour driving trip ... Continue reading
Shopping for Your First Set of Wheels? Take This Pop Quiz to Learn if You're Ready
Apr 6, 2006
Vehicle Financing Education Group Offers Help During National Financial Literacy for Youth Month in April WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Young adult first-time car or truck buyers often don't know where to begin when making what is likely the first major purchase of their lives, according to AWARE (Americans Well-informed on A ... Continue reading
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