Apr 5, 2006
DALLAS--April 5, 2006--More than 16,000 people died in automotive crashes involving alcohol in 2004. While this number has significantly decreased since the 1980s, it is still much too high. For this reason, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) are partnering again to host its Strid ... Continue reading
Club Revolutionizes How Car Enthusiasts Experience Driving the World's Most Desirable Automobiles
Apr 5, 2006
BOSTON--April 5, 2006--Scott Speed's Squadra Piloti is a national club that provides car enthusiasts with access to virtually any car that they want to drive. By connecting local car enthusiasts with each other, the club makes it convenient, affordable and hassle-free for its members to routinely drive a variety of exc ... Continue reading
Musicians Join Members of Congress to Highlight Efforts to Prevent Impaired Driving
Apr 5, 2006
Popular CA Based Singer/Songwriter Turns Her Personal Tragedy to Triumph WASHINGTON, April 5 -- As impaired drivers continue to kill more than 17,000 people in the U.S. each year, AWAKE Community (Artists Working for Awareness Knowledge and Education) is joining with more than 30 congressional members of the Stop DUI C ... Continue reading
The American Society of Appraisers Offers 10 Ways to Enhance the Value of Your Car
Apr 5, 2006
HERNDON, Va., April 4 -- Summer is right around the corner and Americans will begin planning their vacation road trips, dragging out the hoses, and breaking out a new can of wax. Now is a perfect time to learn new ways to keep your car in better shape, longer. The American Society of Appraisers highlights the top 10 st ... Continue reading
Chevy Tahoe's Online Ad contest - Angry Attack Ads Roll In - Duh?
Apr 4, 2006
<a href="/link.html?http://news.com.com/1606-2_3-6056633.html?tag=ne. vid">CLICK4VIDEOS (Sponsored by Microsoft)</a><p> News.Com RSS: Chevrolet's contest to get consumers to create ad content for its Tahoe SUV has attracted a lot of satire ads. The rules say any attempt to "undermine the legitimate operation of the con ... Continue reading
Europe by Car Offers 2006 Early-Booking Savings
Apr 4, 2006
Reserve in April for free rental upgrade and lease discount on certain models NEW YORK, April 4 -- Europe by Car, a leader for over 50 years in long-term tax-free leasing of Renault and Peugeot-Citroen automobiles for Americans traveling in Europe, is offering discounts - for use any time this year - on vehicle leasing ... Continue reading
Crown Royal and NASCAR's Jamie McMurray Promote Designated Driving with 'Safe Rides Home' Event
Apr 4, 2006
Fleet of No. 26 Ford Fusions Provide Patrons in Downtown Fort Worth with Free Rides Home from Area Hotspots FORT WORTH, Texas, April 4 -- NASCAR fans are accustomed to seeing Jamie McMurray race at speeds upwards of 180 mph whenever he visits Texas Motor Speedway. On Thursday, April 6, fans will have the opportunity to ... Continue reading
March Incentives Up With Japanese and European Automakers at Record Levels
Apr 4, 2006
Washington DC April 4, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the average incentive for manufacturers was up 7 percent from February and down 2 percent from March 2005, according to a study by Edmunds.com. Aggregate incentive spending in the industry was estimated at approximately $3.8 billion in March, up from almos ... Continue reading
Prom Season Means Teen Drinking and Driving Season
Apr 4, 2006
Take the Safe Road Home Quiz with Your Teen and Possibly Save Their Life; 'If more parents and their kids read this book, it would save lives. No doubt about it.' - Knoxville News Sentinel NEW YORK, April 4 -- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause o ... Continue reading
Fuel Economy Expert Available to Offer Consumers Tips to Combat Increasing Gas Prices
Apr 4, 2006
WHAT: Fuel prices! Where will they go this week? Of course, no one really knows, but it's no secret that the prices have soared in recent months, exceeding $2.50 per gallon as consumers suffer from international tensions and "anticipatory pricing." Last week, the government introduced new fuel economy rules in response ... Continue reading
Guinness World Record for Fuel Efficiency - Driving the Globe on 24.4 Tanks
Apr 4, 2006
John and Helen Taylor Complete 18,001-mile Journey, Achieve Average of 52.3 Miles per Gallon, and Teach Drivers How to Stretch Their Fuel LONDON, April 4 -- After 78 days and 18,001 miles, John and Helen Taylor have set a Guinness World Record for Fuel Efficiency after successfully driving around the globe using only 2 ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2006
TOYOTA SIENNA 06 This Is No “Mini” Van By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau In the beginning there were cargo vans. Built on light truck chassis they were big and mostly built to haul cargo. Some were dressed up to be luxurious people haulers with captain’s chairs, cup holders and shag car ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces March 2006 Best 911 Sales Month in U.S. History
Apr 3, 2006
Record March for U.S. Porsche Sales ATLANTA, April 3 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced its best-ever March sales in the United States. The company sold a total of 3,185 Porsches, an increase of 14 ... Continue reading
Free Vehicle Inspection and Child Passenger Safety Information Offered to Honda Owners
Apr 3, 2006
Free Vehicle Inspection and Child Passenger Safety Information Offered to Honda Owners in April TORRANCE, Calif., April 3 -- Honda dealerships nationwide are inviting owners to participate in Honda Car Care Days this April. In conjunction with the National Car Care Council's "National Car Care Month," participating dea ... Continue reading
Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Welcome Cruisers With All Makes and Models
Apr 3, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 3 -- Take one part exuberant enthusiasts, add the lovely landscape of an automotive gem and blend in summer's balmy breezes and it's Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills. The Museum is welcoming cruisers with all makes and models 6 - 9 p.m. Thursdays June 8 and 29, J ... Continue reading
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