Feb 12, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo XC90 AWD ENGINE: 4.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 311 hp @ 5850 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.6 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.9 x 74.7 x 70.2 in. TIRES: 235/60R18 CARGO VOLUME: 85.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 Kia Sedona Minivan Preview
Feb 12, 2006
First Review: 2006 Kia Sedona Minivan By Carey Russ Which of the following words or phrases doesn't come to mind when thinking about a minivan? a) practical b) useful c) spacious d) convenient e) fun to drive. For most minivans, the correct answer is likely e. And, in truth, this is not a problem for minivan buyers. Th ... Continue reading
2006 Jeep Commander Limited Review
Feb 12, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jeep Commander Limited What was the first sport-utility vehicle as we now understand the genre? Any answer is bound to be controversial, but the Willys-Overland, produced from 1946 through 1962, and the Jeep Wagoneer, its successor from 1963 through 1991, stand out as some of ... Continue reading
Melanie Troxel qualifies No. 9 in Pomona NHRA season opener
Feb 12, 2006
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY RACE DATE: FEB 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MELANIE TROXEL QUALIFIES NO. 9 IN SEASON OPENER AT POM ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2006
Denny's to Provide Free Educational Child Passenger Growth Charts in All Florida Restaurants Through Continuing Partnership With the Florida Department of Health MIAMI, Feb. 11 -- Denny's and the Florida Department of Health via the SAFE KIDS Florida Coalition today launched the second phase of their yearlong "Kid's Sa ... Continue reading
Vincentric Announces On-Line Dealer Tool; Helps Dealers Respond to Buyers Focused on Price
Feb 10, 2006
ORLANDO, Florida – February 10, 2006 – Vincentric announced the launch of Vinbase Online for Dealers™ today at the National Association of Automobile Dealers (NADA) conference. Vinbase Online for Dealers™ is a new web-based tool that uses automotive cost-of-ownership data to help dealers profita ... Continue reading
AAA Texas and Babies 'R' Us Join for Child Passenger Safety Week
Feb 10, 2006
HOUSTON--Feb. 10, 2006--To help keep Texas children safe while they ride in vehicles, AAA Texas and Babies "R" Us today announced a partnership to provide discounts to help parents replace old, possibly unsafe child safety seats with new seats, according to AAA Texas. "Next week is National Child Passenger Safety Week ... Continue reading
Ford Internet Sales Increase 15 Percent
Feb 10, 2006
Sales from FordDirect Internet Leads Top 250,000 Vehicles and Represent 10 Percent of Ford Division Sales ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 10 -- As automobile dealers across the country gather at the National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) annual convention Feb. 11 - 14, they will find one of the main themes is Internet so ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Slightly Higher This Week, but Pause May Not Last Long
Feb 10, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 10, 2006--Gas prices largely held steady throughout Southern California this week but still inched up slightly to mark the sixth consecutive week of increases, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angel ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces Winners of Inaugural Chicago Auto Show Awards
Feb 10, 2006
Lexus ES 350 & Toyota Tundra Named Most Significant New Car and Truck CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Consumer Guide Automotive, the definitive source for new and used car reviews, today announced the first recipients of its Most Significant New Introduction Awards. The Lexus ES 350 and Toyota Tundra won the honors, which were awar ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars Enter Service at Los Angeles Airport
Feb 9, 2006
LOS ANGELES, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 9, 2006 -- WHAT: Keys to five hydrogen fuel-cell powered cars from DaimlerChrysler will be presented to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). These zero-emission cars will be used for general transportation over a two-year period to f ... Continue reading
Subaru to Offer XM Satellite Radio
Feb 9, 2006
Subaru to Offer XM Exclusively for Three Top-Selling 2007 Model Vehicles CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that three 2007 models, including the company's top-selling Legacy and Outback, will offer XM Satellite Radio exclusively when they debut later this year. The third XM-Ready model, the pro ... Continue reading
Survey Reveals Many Consumers Don't Research Financing Options Before Going Car or Truck Shopping
Feb 9, 2006
National Consumer Education Campaign Aims to Reverse This Trend WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- A new survey reveals that more than 7 out of 10 consumers do not check their personal credit score (76 %) or compare financing options from dealers (71 %) and credit unions / banks (72 %) before heading to the showroom. This is despit ... Continue reading
Special Edition Models Mark 65 Years of Jeep Heritage and Capability
Feb 9, 2006
* Freedom, Adventure, Mastery and Authenticity are the hallmarks of the Jeep brand * 65th Anniversary Edition Jeep vehicles include popular and unique options * A new color - Jeep Green - is offered for the first time * Limited production vehicles can be ordered now AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- The Jeep(R) brand is c ... Continue reading
Carfax to Make Database Available to Orlando Consumers During Industry Conference
Feb 9, 2006
FAIRFAX, Va.--Feb. 9, 2006--From Feb. 11-14, the city of Orlando will play host to the largest gathering of auto dealers and industry experts in history. More than 20,000 auto retailers, manufacturers, consumer advocates and suppliers will gather for the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Exp ... Continue reading
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