Feb 6, 2006
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 6 -- H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) responded today to statistics released by the Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) that indicate a decrease in auto theft in metro Detroit and across the state in 2004. "After the increase in 2003, Michigan residents became aware of the need to assist lo ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2006
- Shell Customers Benefit From Specially Priced Tickets - CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The largest Auto Show in North America. Multiple world and North American vehicle introductions. Complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles, experimental and concept cars. In total, nearly 1,000 d ... Continue reading
Shell to Give Away $10,000 in Free Gasoline at the Chicago Auto Show
Feb 6, 2006
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Where would you go if you had $10,000 in free gas? On Friday, February 17, one lucky Chicago-area winner will be happily answering that very question. As heard on the popular "Eric & Kathy Morning Show" on WTMX-FM (101.9), the duo will make an appearance to serve as masters of ceremony for the drawin ... Continue reading
LA Show Observations, Infiniti M35, BMW Diesel and More in February 2006 Letter From Europe
Feb 5, 2006
Letter from Europe<br> Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief<p> I love auto shows, consequently LA was fun as always. Apart from the less than friendly security staff a good time was had by all. <p>There were some amusing moments as well I would like to share with you. Captains of industry are bright people who know what ... Continue reading
Consumer Searches Hit Record High on cars.com in January
Feb 3, 2006
CHICAGO, Feb. 3 -- Car searches on cars.com hit a record high in January, with the number of unique visitors exceeding 7.4 million*, according to the most recent Consumer Search Index report. Third-party online automotive websites like cars.com saw a lull in number of searches and online traffic after manufacturers' em ... Continue reading
Cleveland Auto Dealers Brighten Winter With a 'Night of Lights' Gala
Feb 3, 2006
Auto Show preview benefits three local charities CLEVELAND, Feb. 3 -- The seventh annual "Night of Lights" gala, to benefit three local charities, will feature lavish hors d'oeuvres, a sumptuous dinner, three silent auctions and a sneak peek at the dazzling cars and hard-working trucks that star in the 2006 Greater Cle ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2006
RALLY NIRVANA BULLRUN 2005 Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor Automobile rallies have been with us almost from the day Carl Benz and Gottleib Daimler created the ‘modern’ car. Rallies brought together like-minded individuals who enjoyed the sport of driving, congregating and generally messing with all things mec ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2006
Washington DC February 3, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that more cars are being customized to specification of car buyers who order particular parts in advance and are willing to wait, reports USA Today. With cars like MINI and Rolls Royce already well established in the customized auto market, several other aut ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; State Prices Edge Lower
Feb 3, 2006
HOUSTON--Feb. 3, 2006--Prices as the gas pump dipped slightly across the state this week foreshadowing what could be 2-3 weeks of lower prices, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.272 a gallon - down 1.1 cents since last week. Dallas has th ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Speculators Send Local Gas Prices Higher for the Fifth Straight Week
Feb 3, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 3, 2006--The expectation that gasoline prices will be higher this spring has sent speculators on a buying spree, bidding up prices, and motorists are feeling the increase at the pump for the fifth consecutive week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The averag ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 2, 2006--An analysis of Super Bowl Sunday motor vehicle crashes from 1992-2005 indicates that the day of the championship game is particularly dangerous in terms of drinking and driving. But in recent years, 2003-2005, the problem has declined sharply, according to the Automobile Club of Southern Cali ... Continue reading
MotorCities National Heritage Area Now Accepting Applications for 5th Annual Grants Program
Feb 3, 2006
DETROIT, Feb. 2 -- MotorCities National Heritage Area (MotorCities), a Congressionally designated organization promoting and protecting Michigan's automotive heritage, is currently accepting applications for its 5th Annual 2006 Grants Program, offering a total of $50,000 this year, $35,000 in Grants and $15,000 in Mini ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan to Broadcast Super Bowl Travel Advisories
Feb 2, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Traffic conditions in downtown Detroit will likely be congested during Super Bowl XL and other related events, including the Motown Winter Blast and the NFL Experience, AAA Michigan reported today (February 2). Super Bowl XL fans who want to avoid gridlock on their way to the gridiron may wan ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Says Best Value and Best Luxury SUV is Cadillac SRX
Feb 2, 2006
DETROIT February 2, 2006 Cadillac SRX was selected as Car & Driver’s Best Luxury SUV for the third consecutive year in the magazine’s March 2006 “5 Best Trucks,” issue, now on newsstands. At the same time that SRX achieves this unprecedented honor, Cadillac has also made SRX an unprecedented val ... Continue reading
San Diegans Participate in First-Ever 'Low-Car Diet'
Feb 2, 2006
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 1, 2006--County Supervisor Ron Roberts was on hand at a special event today to direct more than a dozen San Diegans as they literally gave up their car by dropping their car keys in a lockbox as part of the first-ever San Diego Low-Car Diet. Sponsored by Flexcar, Metropolitan Transit System, Amtrak, Air ... Continue reading
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