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
2006 Toyota Solara Coupe Review
Jan 27, 2006
By Gareth Wardell I wish the Camry Solara Coupe was around when first I began to buy cars. I was born and educated in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, famous for many things like its grand castle, a loyal Cairn terrier called Grayfriar’s Bobby, and Sean Connery. In my youth we were exhorted to be patriotic, t ... Continue reading
Auto Advertising in Newspapers on the Decline
Jan 27, 2006
Washington DC January 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that in a reflection of a major shift in media and advertising strategies this decade, auto-classified revenue in newspapers dropped significantly last month, and has steadily declined since 2004. According to the Wall Street Journal, a combination of web co ... Continue reading
2006 Jaguar S-Type VDP Edition Review
Jan 27, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jaguar S-Type VDP Edition If introduction of the Jaguar XK in 1996 showed that the venerable British automaker was truly alive and well after some turbulent years, it was the debut of the S-Type in model year 2000 that emphasized Jaguar's vitality. The XK, after all, was a pre ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Prices Edge Higher
Jan 27, 2006
HOUSTON--Jan. 27, 2006--Pump prices pushed upward as last week's decreases proved to be short lived, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.280 a gallon - up a penny since last week. Dallas has the highest average on the list at $2.303 a gallo ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Rise Past $2.50 Per Gallon in the Fourth Week of Increases
Jan 27, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 27, 2006--Gasoline prices in most of the region rose past the $2.50 per gallon mark as motorists endured the fourth consecutive week of increases at the gas pump, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Since the beginning of 2006 the average price in the L.A. metr ... Continue reading
Mid-Ohio Adds Motorcycle Instruction
Jan 27, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Scott Reisz, (614) 793-4600, truesports.pr@midohio.com TRUESPORTS EXPANDS MOTORCYCLE ACTIVITIES WITH LAUNCH OF THE MID-OHIO MOTORCYCLE RIDING SCHOOL SCHOOL TO DEBUT AT MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE THIS SPRING DUBLIN, Ohio (January 26, 2006) – The Mid-Ohio School, the high-performance ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts January Auto Sales: Domestics Suffer Decline as Compacts Thrive
Jan 26, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Jan. 26, 2006--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.07 million units, a two percent increase from January 2005 and a 27.3 percent decrease from December 2005, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The combined month ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line at Portland International Auto Show
Jan 26, 2006
With a Wide-Ranging 2006 Line of Value-Packed Cars and SUVs Backed by America's #1 Warranty, American Suzuki is a Must-See for Show Goers BREA, Calif., Jan. 26 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Portland International Auto Show at a unique time in its history selling cars and SUVs in the Un ... Continue reading
Quantum Delivers First Vehicles of Hydrogen Hybrid Fleet to Santa Ana
Jan 26, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced the delivery of five hydrogen-fueled Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles to the City of Santa Ana, California. This is part of a larger South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) program to develop and demonstrate 30 hydrogen ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Austin Crossley (713) 287-3409 acrossley@grandprixofhouston.com http://www.grandprixofhouston.com HOUSTON AUTO SHOW VISITORS HAVE CHANCE TO WIN GRAND PRIX OF HOUSTON TICKETS Grand Prix of Houston booth at Houston Auto Show will give fans an exciting preview of upcoming event HOUSTON, Jan. ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 25, 2006--The strong demand for collector cars broke numerous world records and pushed total sales to more than $100 million at the Barrett-Jackson Auction, which was held from Tuesday, Jan. 17 - Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at WestWorld in Scottsdale. With record attendance inside the largest tent in ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2006
FLEMINGTON, N.J.--Jan. 25, 2006--A new national survey of 1,000 Americans revealed that Americans are more fearful of car accidents, natural disasters and terrorist attacks than they are of the Avian Bird flu. The national survey was conducted by HCD Research during January 24-25, in response to recent reports that the ... Continue reading
Luxury Consumption Index Reaches 104.8 Points as Luxury Consumers Express Confidence in Economy
Jan 25, 2006
STEVENS, Pa.--Jan. 25, 2006--Luxury consumers' confidence rose 10.4 points to reach an all time high at the end of fourth quarter 2005, according to Unity Marketing's exclusive Luxury Consumption Index. This comes after it dropped to 94.4, its lowest point ever, at the end of the third quarter 2005. The index measures ... Continue reading
Nissan & Columbia Sportswear Join Forces to Deliver Consumer Package in 2006
Jan 25, 2006
Limited-Production Vehicles Come With Columbia Selkirk(TM) Parka PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 25 -- Columbia Sportswear Company and Nissan Europe SAS announced today a joint branding effort aimed at building brand awareness throughout Europe. The two companies have joined forces to launch the Nissan X-TRAIL Columbia Edition. A ... Continue reading
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