NHTSA Pontiac Granfd Prix Recall
Dec 27, 2005
NHTSA Action Number : DP05010 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make / Models : Model/Build Years: PONTIAC / GRAND PRIX 2004 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Component : EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Date Investigation Opened : December 21, 2005 Date Investigation Closed : Open Summary: ODI HAS RECEIVED A PETITION R ... Continue reading
Car For Kids Program Conducting 24-Hour Telephone Marathon
Dec 27, 2005
DALLAS--Dec. 26, 2005--Texans Can! announced today the beginning of a 24-hour telephone marathon through which individuals can donate their vehicles to help support the organization and receive a 2005 tax write off. The marathon, where phone banks will be operated 24 hours a day, will run through midnight December 31. ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Bottoming Out
Dec 23, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 23, 2005--The 12-week-long trend of lower gasoline prices may be ending for Southern California motorists as most areas in the region experience only small decreases at the pump this week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regu ... Continue reading
VW Passat Offers Integrated Child Seats
Dec 23, 2005
Wolfsburg, 19 December 2005 - Volkswagen now offers new integrated child seats in the Passat and Passat Estate. The seats for children between three and twelve years old (weight class II to III) offer excellent protection for frontal, rear and side-on crashes. They are operated with minimum effort and are fully collaps ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2005
http://www.laautoshow.com/2006/debuts.aspx New Model Conference Schedule Announced for January 4 and 5, 2006 More than 30 World or North American premieres will help give the final January LA Auto Show a big send-off on media days, Jan. 4 and 5, 2006, before the show moves to its new dates in November 2006. With the LA ... Continue reading
Clear and Vibrant - 2007 FJ Cruiser Exemplifies Toyota's Design Philosophy
Dec 23, 2005
Torrance, CA December 22, 2005; A home run or a dream, come true? To its designers, the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is both those things, and more. To Kevin Hunter, vice president of Calty Design Research, the California-based Toyota design studio in which the FJ Cruiser concept vehicle was born, it's a home run. For Jin Ki ... Continue reading
Nissan Develops and Shows "Kids in the Area" Warning System - Will Save Kids Lives
Dec 23, 2005
Expanded IC Tag Child Protection Service Developed -- New service alerts drivers to presence of children in vicinity -- TOKYO (Nov. 2005) -- NTT DATA Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., its communications Inc., Tokyu Security Co., Ltd., and TRENDY Corporation today announced that they have developed an expanded IC tag ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gasoline Prices Continue Upward
Dec 23, 2005
HOUSTON--Dec. 23, 2005--The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Texas continued its upward march for the third straight week, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.161 a gallon - a weekly increase of nearly two cents. Dallas takes the le ... Continue reading
California Seniors Assail Insurance Commissioner on Proposed Changes to Auto Insurance Regulations
Dec 23, 2005
Say Misguided Regulatory Changes Will Raise Auto Insurance Rates for Seniors and Drivers in Rural Areas SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 22 -- John Kehoe, policy chair for the California Senior Advocates League, issued the following statement today in response to the new auto insurance regulations proposed by California Insura ... Continue reading
Book Review - James Dean: At Speed By Lee Raskin
Dec 23, 2005
James Dean: At Speed By Lee Raskin 11”x11”, 144 pages, 200+ photographs, $29.95 The newest offering from the always-in-top-gear David Bull Publishing celebrates the life and times of one of the most enduring pop icons in American history, James Dean. This book vibrates with the ghosts and goings on of 50 ye ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2005
Erie Insurance Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Collision Repair Process for a Second Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 22 -- Maintaining a comprehensive and consistent dialog with the consumer throughout the claims process is critical for insurance providers in achieving customer satisfact ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2005
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 22 -- Statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois have decreased a modest amount since last month, but Northern Indiana residents have seen a minimal increase since November. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 9 ... Continue reading
2006 Mercury Milan Premier Review
Dec 22, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mercury Milan Premier Mercury, like all automakers, would like to attract new and younger customers. And that's a challenge. Many of the young, upscale potential Mercury customers are people who have grown up with imports, and have never considered an American-brand car. And m ... Continue reading
Hybrid Buyers Hold off Purchase Until 06 to Claim Tax Break
Dec 22, 2005
Washington DC December 22, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that buyers of the Toyota Prius are telling dealers they will wait until next month to pick up their cars due to a hefty tax break on hybrids that kicks in January 1. Tax credits for hybrid car buyers next year could lower their income tax up to $3,150, rep ... Continue reading
Southern California Edison Joins Plug-In Hybrid Consortium
Dec 22, 2005
PROVO, Utah--Dec. 22, 2005--The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium (the "Consortium") announced that Southern California Edison ("SCE") has joined them as a founding member. The Consortium is made up of a growing number of automotive suppliers, manufacturers and other organizations working together to accelerate the ... Continue reading
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