All-New Ford Sport Trac Earns NHTSA'S Highest Crash Test Ratings
Mar 17, 2006
• <p>Ford's all-new 2007 Ford Sport Trac earns five-stars in both frontal and side crash ratings for drivers and passengers; The current 2006 Ford Explorer also earned five-stars in both frontal and side crash ratings for drivers and passengers. • The 2007 Sport Trac offers a suite of 10 advanced safety tec ... Continue reading
Spring Car Care: It May Be A Good Time To Inspect Your Shocks And Struts
Mar 17, 2006
GRAND BLANC, MI — March 17, 2006: Most owners know their vehicles require routine maintenance, including periodic inspection of their batteries, spark plugs, tires, windshield wipers, filters and fluids. But often the parts drivers can’t see — such as shock absorbers and struts, located under the vehi ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago's Monthly Fuel Report Shows Gas Prices Increase Sharply
Mar 16, 2006
AURORA, Ill., March 16 -- Statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and northern Indiana have decreased since last month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois regular unleaded gasoline has increased 14 cents over the past month, forecasting an average cost of $2.44 per g ... Continue reading
Germany Pumps Millions of Euros Into Hydrogen-Powered Tech
Mar 16, 2006
Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: The "Necar 5" hydrogen-powered car Germany said Tuesday it would invest 500 million euros ($600 million) over the next decade in developing vehicles powered by hydrogen, which is considered one of the energy hopes of the future. "We will increase our commitment and our ... Continue reading
HUMMER, GM Foundation Mark American Red Cross Month With Thanks, Vehicle Donations
Mar 16, 2006
DETROIT – In recognition of March as American Red Cross Month and the partnership with the American Red Cross, HUMMER and the GM Foundation announce the delivery of 10 more HUMMERs to Red Cross chapters across the U.S. Red Cross chapters in Atlanta ; Detroit ; Los Angeles ; New York ; Norfolk , Va. ; Philadelphia ... Continue reading
Mar 16, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Mar 15, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - The Honda Foundation (HOF: Hiromori Kawashima president, Soichiro Honda founder) will launch a new grant program named the Honda Young Engineer and Scientists Award ("YES Award") for select Southeast Asian university students in science and technology, initially in Vietnam ... Continue reading
Mar 16, 2006
CORINTH, Texas, March 15 -- The North Texas chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be hosting the first Riding For A Reason Charity Ride on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at American Eagle Harley- Davidson/Buell in Corinth, Texas. NASCAR fans will enjoy the thrill of viewing the Nextel Cup #10 Stanley Race Car, drive ... Continue reading
Ford Targets Women With Unique Promotional Campaign
Mar 16, 2006
Dearborn, MI – March 16,2006: "Women drive close to 75 percent of durable goods purchases at the household level," said Michael Silverstein, principal at Boston Consulting Group and author of "Trading Up: The New American Luxury." "They are both the contributors to income growth and the definitive allocators of s ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Event to Auction World-Class Selection of Corvettes
Mar 15, 2006
PALM BEACH, Fla.--March 15, 2006--A total of 70 collector Corvettes will be auctioned at No Reserve during the Fourth Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach "World's Greatest Car Collector Event" at the South Florida Expo Center. Models ranging from 1950s NCRS Top Flight-winning convertibles to contemporary Corvette pace ca ... Continue reading
AIADA Report: New Production Models Unveiled in Geneva
Mar 15, 2006
By Michelle KrebsAIADA contributing Editor GENEVA, Switzerland --- International automakers used the stage of the Geneva Motor Show like a spring fashion runway to introduce upcoming production models. Luxury and performance were the predominate style. After showing the concept version, BMW finally showed the productio ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2006
ARLINGTON, VA — Taking over from longtime president Brian O'Neill, Adrian Lund now is president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute. Before becoming president in January 2006, Dr. Lund held numerous positions at the Institutes. "Many people already are aware of ... Continue reading
Top Fuel points leader Troxel faces new challenges in Gainesville
Mar 15, 2006
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 ACDelco NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (FLA.) RACEWAY Race Date: March 17-19, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TOP FUEL POINTS LEADER MELANIE TROXEL FACES NEW CHALLENGES IN ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Auction Exclusive Rolling Stones R-Class for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mar 14, 2006
Interested Bidders Must Pre-Register Online Beginning March 14 MONTVALE, N.J., March 14 -- Adding momentum to its support of the Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang tour, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will auction off an exclusive Rolling Stones Edition R-Class and Fender Telecaster guitar, both signed by each member of the Rolli ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Rise to Four-Month High
Mar 14, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn., March 14 -- Gasoline prices are at their highest levels since last November 9, with the current nationwide average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline at $2.363 per gallon. This is more than 6 cents higher than last month and more than 33 cents higher than a year ago. "The jump in price oc ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices at Highest Level Since Last November
Mar 14, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS, March 14 -- Gasoline prices are at their highest levels since last November 9, with the current nationwide average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline at $2.363 per gallon. This is more than 6 cents higher than last month and more than 33 cents higher than a year ago. "The jump in price occurred ... Continue reading
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