Automobile Magazine Celebrates 20 Years in Automotive Journalism
Mar 31, 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--March 31, 2006-- April Anniversary Issue Designates the Most Significant Cars, Events, People and Places of the Last 20 Years PRIMEDIA Inc.'s AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE marks its 20th Anniversary as America's leading automotive lifestyle publication by reaffirming the philosophy that has earned it more edito ... Continue reading
IIHS Makes Major Change in Crashworthiness Evaluations Of Frontal Crash Tests - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 31, 2006
view PDF format, including a color ratings chart of Institute audit and verification test results Status Report, Vol. 41, No. 3 — Special issue: frontal crash test verifications Video: frontal crash test verification Go to our Vehicle Ratings section for full test results on all vehicles covered by this news rele ... Continue reading
Safety Institute Revises Front Crash Test Procedure
Mar 31, 2006
Washington DC March 31, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that frontal offset crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is undergoing a major change. The Institute is initiating a new approach involving evaluations based on manufacturers' own frontal tests of vehicles meeting requirements es ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Travel up Slowly
Mar 31, 2006
LOS ANGELES--March 31, 2006--Southern California gas prices climbed at a snail's pace this week, but are expected to continue an upward trek well into next month, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach a ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Did You Miss That? Gas Prices Take Brief Breather, But Now Head Up
Mar 31, 2006
HOUSTON--March 31, 2006--Drivers got an ever-so-brief respite from climbing gasoline prices this week in Texas, but most area prices have turned upward again after a few days of decline, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.477, less than ha ... Continue reading
The 2006 Jeep Commander Earns Top Government Safety Rating from NHTSA - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Mar 30, 2006
Jeep Commander Is the 11th Vehicle in the All-new Chrysler Group Lineup to Receive Five Stars for Frontal Crash Protection Auburn Hills, MI - March 30, 2006: The 2006 Jeep Commander has received the government's highest rating for frontal-impact crash protection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2006
Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry and MADD Team Up to Save Lives by Stopping Drunk Driving and Preventing Underage Drinking Miss America's Platform is a First in Pageant History PHILADELPHIA, March 30 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and The Miss America Organization launched today the national partnership betwee ... Continue reading
Texans to Import AC Roadsters from Britain's Oldest Car Maker
Mar 30, 2006
DALLAS--March 30, 2006--An agreement between Texas-based Unique Performance and AC Cars Ltd. will officially return genuine sports cars from the historic British marque to North America. As the exclusive distributor of the carbon fiber bodied AC MkV component roadster, Unique Performance will offer a limited number of ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2006
LONDON, March 29 -- Rising fatalities and injuries caused by road accidents are evoking concern among member states of the European Union (EU). This has resulted in increased efforts by the European Commission (EC), to introduce and implement various road safety regulations and legislations. "The automotive industry, E ... Continue reading
U.S. Sets New Fuel Economy Rules for SUVs
Mar 30, 2006
BALTIMORE Mar 29, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the government set tighter gas mileage rules Wednesday for pickups and sport utility vehicles, including bulky SUVs like the Hummer H2 and Chevrolet Suburban, responding to rising concern about the supply and cost of energy from abroad. The new fuel ec ... Continue reading
450HP Small Block Chevy V8 to Be Sold to Benefit Darrell Gwynn Foundation
Mar 29, 2006
PALM BEACH, Fla.--March 29, 2006--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will auction a 450 horsepower small block Chevy 383 stroker V8 donated for charity by the Engine Factory during the fourth annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Event. The engine will be sold at No Reserve at approximately 2:45 p.m. EST on ... Continue reading
Mar 29, 2006
Full Mitsubishi Model Lineup Also on Display Including the U.S. Debut of the Concept-X and the Groundbreaking Concept-CT MIEV CYPRESS, Calif., March 29 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) will reshape the image of a sporty crossover SUV at the 2006 New York International Auto Show with the introduction of t ... Continue reading
As Gas Prices Rise, So Does Consumer Concern On Fuel Economy
Mar 28, 2006
Washington DC March 28, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the recent rise in gas prices has made car buyers more attentive to fuel economy. However, automakers are speculating how this ultimately affects purchase decisions, reports Auto Remarketing. The semimonthly Lundberg Survey of 7,000 U.S. gas stations indi ... Continue reading
WOW!!!! Annual AAA Study Shows Driving Costs Average 52.2 Cents Per Mile
Mar 28, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 28, 2006--Savvy consumers determined to know how much they are paying to drive their vehicle can look to AAA for assistance. The 2006 edition of AAA's Your Driving Costs study shows the overall average cost of owning and operating a passenger vehicle is 52.2 cents per mile, which equals $7,834 per ... Continue reading
Toyota Prices Camry Hybrid $5,000 below Honda model
Mar 28, 2006
TOKYO, March 28, 2006; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. has priced its new Camry hybrid -- a gasoline-electric version of America's most popular car -- at $25,900, around $5,000 cheaper than rival Honda Motor Co.'s (7267.T: Quote, Profile, Research) Accord hybrid. A direct comparison is difficult because the ca ... Continue reading
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