Basing Auto Insurance on Exact Odometer Readings
Feb 27, 2006
DES MOINES, Iowa--Feb. 27, 2006-- The Progressive Direct Group of Insurance Companies Continues to Advance the Science of Auto Insurance Pricing; Announces Driving Discount Program in Iowa Many auto insurance companies ask customers to estimate their annual mileage when applying for a new policy; these up-front estimat ... Continue reading
New Leasing Offers are On the Rise
Feb 27, 2006
By Frank Giovinazzi Contributing Editor, AIADA Washington DC February 27, 2006; After a few relatively lean years in lease programs, consumers are once again being offered the opportunity to get into International nameplate vehicles with the convenience that leasing provides. While leasing isn’t for everyone, one ... Continue reading
Where Are Motorcycles Stolen or Crashed Least or Most?
Feb 27, 2006
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Feb. 27, 2006--If you think you'd be more likely to have your motorcycle stolen if you lived in Chicago versus Wichita, who could blame you? After all, it's a much bigger city. The same goes for crashes; no one could fault you for assuming that the bigger the city, the more the traffic congestio ... Continue reading
Hella Supports Student Auto Technician Skills Competition
Feb 27, 2006
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 27 -- Hella's support of the national Student Auto Skills Competition will continue in 2006, according to Steve Hubble, president of Hella Electronics Corporation. Since 1991, Hella has donated more than 10,000 automotive components worth more than $15,000 to the competition, which is co-sponsored ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Launches CarSpace, Automotive Lifestyle Social Networking Site
Feb 27, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Feb. 27, 2006--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announces the launch of CarSpace (http://www.carspace.com), an automotive lifestyle social networking Web site for anyone with an interest in automobiles. At CarSpace, each member can express an automotive id ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2006
Scrooge McDuck and Tintin met Daimler Stuttgart - February 27, 2006: The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Actros and “Fintail” models have all made a name for themselves as fictional heroes as well as top performers in real life. Over recent decades, comic-books have offered a fascinating slant on the history of the M ... Continue reading
Who's Driving When A Fatal Accident Occurs?
Feb 27, 2006
New Study Underscores Need for Teen Driving Safety Initiatives Parents are cautious when their teens hit the roads as new drivers, and for good reason. In a report published in January, AAA Foundation found that between 1995 and 2004, 15-17-year-olds were at fault for 68 percent of fatal crashes in the United States. T ... Continue reading
2006 Subaru Forester XT Review
Feb 24, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Subaru Forester XT There have been two dominant traits in Subaru's lineup over the years. The company first came to notice long ago as the maker of small all-wheel drive wagons with excellent all-weather capability. And then, starting in 2001 in the U.S. (and much earlier in E ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2006
For Immediate Release: San Jose, CA - SpeedInfo Inc., a private company based in San Jose, Calif., has deployed 40 DVSS-100 lightweight, solar powered radar sensors to measure traffic speeds on North Carolina highways. Working closely with North Carolina DOT and their consultant, PBS&J, SpeedInfo's real-time traffic sp ... Continue reading
IIHS Safety Video For Teen Drivers Preview
Feb 24, 2006
Crash rates for young beginning drivers are much higher than for older drivers. This videotape listens to 16 year-olds tell why they want their driver's licenses and what driving means to them. Parents of teenagers who died in crashes tell how the tragedies happened and how their families have been affected. The focus ... Continue reading
Ownersite Technologies Maximizes IRS Deductions for Small Business and Corporate Travelers
Feb 23, 2006
ROSWELL, Ga.--Feb. 23, 2006--Ownersite Technologies reminds drivers who are preparing their 2005 tax returns that certain vehicle expenses can be deducted if the vehicle was used for business purposes. According to the Internal Revenue Service, expenses can include gas, repairs, oil changes, tires, lease payments, regi ... Continue reading
Call on Minnesota Legislators to Pass an Enhanced Child Restraint Law
Feb 23, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Feb. 23, 2006--Randy Williams, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa, and the Child Passenger Safety Coalition, held a press conference today with nationally renowned child passenger safety experts. The press conference, featuring representatives from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the SafeKid ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts February Auto Sales: Industry Up Ten Percent Compared to January
Feb 23, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2006--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.26 million units, a one percent increase from February 2005 and a 10.7 percent increase from January 2006, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This amounts to a ... Continue reading
Highway Safety Leaders Demo Measures to Save Lives on Florida Highways
Feb 23, 2006
National Share the Road Safety Tour Visits Ft. Myers to Save Lives on Florida Highways On a typical day as many as 82,000 vehicles travel I-75 through Ft. Myers. Most automobile drivers are not aware of what they can do to avoid crashes with tractor-trailers. Who: The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the Florida M ... Continue reading
Top Ten Finalists Announced in 2006 World Car of the Year Competition
Feb 23, 2006
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- The final countdown has begun! From an initial entry list of twenty-seven (27) eligible new vehicles, from all over the world, a short list of ten finalists for the inaugural World Car of the Year award was released today. The 2006 World Car of the Year will be selected from the following finalists ... Continue reading
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