Traditional Media Nearly Obsolete Among First-Time Vehicle Buyers - RIP
Jan 31, 2006
* Internet rated 'most important' informational tool more than radio, television, magazines and newspapers combined * Mobile media to spawn new marketing opportunities, predicts Polk SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 31, 2006; Traditional mass media has been rendered nearly obsolete among first-time vehicle buyers, according to ... Continue reading
Toyota Japan Launches Completely Redesigned Camry
Jan 30, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 30, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today the nationwide sales launch in Japan of the completely redesigned Camry (Camry G "Dignis Edition"(*1)) through "Toyota Corolla" dealers. The new Camry was developed with a theme of "creating a new global standard for mid-size s ... Continue reading
Honda to Market Riding Trainer through Authorized Honda Motorcycle Dealers and to Corporations
Jan 30, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 30, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its decision to market the Riding Trainer to authorized Honda motorcycle dealers1 and other corporations1 in Japan. Designed to teach motorcycle safety effectively, the Riding Trainer will be available by early February 2006. Developed with a ... Continue reading
2007 Volvo C70 Convertible Review
Jan 30, 2006
Roadtest: Volvo C70 By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau Chief Let me start with a disclaimer. I drive an awful lot of cars but own only one and it is a Volvo. An S70 to be precise which resides in England and has given us a great deal of pleasure over the years. Consequently I am somewhat biased . However, I will do my bes ... Continue reading
New Mercedes S Class - Reclaiming It's Heritage?
Jan 30, 2006
MERCEDES STAKES ITS GROUND WITH LAUNCH OF NEW S-CLASS New Marketing Initiative Touts Heritage, High-Style and Industry-Leading Technology Montvale, N.J. (January 30, 2005) – As Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) prepares to deliver its new technological tour-de-force, the 2007 S-Class, to dealer showrooms across the count ... Continue reading
Brown: Driving Privilege is Not a Sacrifice Many Americans are Ready to Make
Jan 30, 2006
Washington DC January 30, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Warren Brown’s “On Wheels” column in Sunday’s Washington Post argues that despite the conventional wisdom that consumers are thinking more about fuel economy when purchasing a vehicle, the opposite appears to be true. Moderator f ... Continue reading
Jan 30, 2006
HYBRIDS IN THE NEWS Return to Newsletter Ford's Escape Hybrid E85 research vehicle is the world's first hybrid capable of operating on 85 percent ethanol. "Hybridmania" continues to build momentum, with fuel prices still in flux and more auto manufacturers rolling out hybrid vehicle offerings. Here's a capsule report o ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang Pedal Car Makes Return
Jan 30, 2006
Dearborn MI January 30, 2006; It wasn't long after Henry Ford began mass-producing Model T's at the turn of the 20th century that kids took to sidewalks in miniature pedal cars. The steel-covered toys remained high on children's wish lists until the 1970's when the manufacturer ceased production. Just as the 1965 Musta ... Continue reading
Ford Offers 10 Good Tips on Keep Children Safe While Driving
Jan 30, 2006
10 TIPS FOR CHILD CAR SAFETY Return to Newsletter Here are the 10 tips for increasing the safety of child car seats, from the Partners for Child Passenger Safety's Fact and Trend Report, published by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance. ... Continue reading
A Legend's "Good Right Arm" Passes
Jan 29, 2006
Barbara Parks passed away on Wednesday, January 25, after a long fight against cancer. A nice article about her can be found at www.NHRA.com <http://www.NHRA.com>. Barbara was instrumental in helping to form and guide the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). She presided over the ICCA (International Car Club Associatio ... Continue reading
Great Road Trips From Donna Vissing - Mystic Connecticut
Jan 29, 2006
When you say “Mystic”, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s the 1988 film Mystic Pizza; and when the world was introduced to Julia Roberts? The restaurant that is the namesake of the film still proudly sits in the middle of this enchanting, yet historical town. For those of you who d ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Potenza RFT First Run Flat Fitment On A Mazda Vehicle
Jan 29, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 26, 2006) – Bridgestone® brand Potenza™ RE050A™ RFT performance tires will be optionally available as original equipment on the completely redesigned 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Bridgestone Corporation will supply the stylish roadster with the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT Run-F ... Continue reading
KB Racing: Hillary Will on Speedfreaks
Jan 28, 2006
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 27, 2006 KB RACING NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER – CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Hillary Will on Sunday’s SpeedF ... Continue reading
Jan 27, 2006
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas--Jan. 27, 2006-- First Firestone Tire/Explorer Legal Case to Ever be Successfully Tried to Verdict Since Firestone Tire Recalls in 1999 A landmark decision was handed down today by a jury in the 117th District Court, Cause No. 03-3353-B, Rose Marie Munoz vs. Ford Motor Company, et al, Nueces Count ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Special Service Campaign (Recall?) on Certain RX 330 Vehicles
Jan 27, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 27 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced today that it will launch a voluntary special service campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The campaign involves approximately 3,900 early 2004 model year Lexus RX 330 vehicles in the U.S. In certain earl ... Continue reading
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