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
KB Racing: Hillary Will featured in January issue of Car and Driver
Dec 22, 2005
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *DECEMBER 21, 2005 * *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 featured ... Continue reading
January's Motorcycle SUPERSHOW
Dec 22, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Motorcycle Racing Star Jason Pridmore Featured at the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2006 Wednesday, December 21, 2005 (Toronto) - As motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the continent gear up for SUPERSHOW 2006, North America's largest and most comprehensive motorcycle show, ... Continue reading
Metro Networks Presents 'The Top Ten Worst Traffic Incidents of 2005'
Dec 21, 2005
- The Experts at the Nation's Largest Traffic Gathering Organization Unveils the Ten Worst Traffic Incidents of 2005 from Across the Nation - NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Metro Networks, a Westwood One company and the largest traffic gathering and reporting operation in America, unveiled today the list of The Top Ten Worst Tra ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Phaeton Lounge Revealed in Dubai(Where Else But Dubai?)
Dec 21, 2005
Volkswagen introduced a one-off stretched Phaeton, called the Phaeton Lounge at the Dubai Motorshow last week. Volkswagen Individual created the 6.8 meter long limousine out of three Phaeton bodies. The donor has been lengthened by 1.78 meters. It is powered by a 420 hp W12 engine. Max speed is limited to 180 km/h. In ... Continue reading
LA Consumers Will Gain Immediate Access to Car-Key Replacements with Auto Club-Sponsored Bill
Dec 21, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 21, 2005--Motorists will have 24-hour access to the information needed to replace lost or stolen high-tech electronic vehicle keys under a bill sponsored by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Assembly Bill 714 by Assembly Member Mark Ridley-Thomas, D-Los Angeles, will have its first committee ... Continue reading
Mercedes Car Group To See Record Operating Profit By 2008?
Dec 21, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 20, 2005 at 1:30 PM CST Everywhere I look I've been seeing this story today, so I thought I'd take a second and reiterate an article we brought you back in November, just in case you missed it. According to insider sources, DaimlerChrysler is expecting to boost operating prof ... Continue reading
Mercedes To Recall 61,000 C-Class Models
Dec 21, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 21, 2005 at 11:30 AM CST Here's some news C-Class owners won't be too excited to hear. Today, Mercedes-Benz USA has announced that 61,000 Mercedes C-Class are being recalled, due to irregularities involving the driver’s side air bag which were discovered during governme ... Continue reading
Dec 21, 2005
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 20 -- ALG's annual Residual Value Awards honor those vehicles in each automotive segment predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price. For the third consecutive year, American Honda Motor Company, Inc. heads the list with the Honda Brand winning the Industry Brand Resid ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue Free-Fall
Dec 21, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 20, 2005--The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Southern California fell nearly 35 cents in the past month as reduced demand, hefty inventories and increased production added downward pressure on oil prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Th ... Continue reading
California Highway Patrol Hero Helps Brighten Holiday Season for Charity Serving Homeless
Dec 21, 2005
-- Chrysler Group donates all-new 2006 Jeep Commander to Sacramento Loaves and Fishes on behalf of officer named Jeep Hero in nationwide program -- Charity also receives $10,000 from DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 20 -- Sacramento Loaves and Fishes, an organization that feeds, transports and ... Continue reading
Ford Says Replacement Parts Used in Recall of Trucks, SUVs Won't Be Available Until February
Dec 20, 2005
WASHINGTON December 20, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday that replacement parts used in its recall of 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles would not be available until February because of production delays. In September, the automaker recalled 1994-2002 model ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2005
ORLANDO, Fla.--Dec. 20, 2005--AAA members have embraced a solution that the motor club now offers for a common roadside emergency. Nearly one million AAA members who experienced starting trouble or complete battery failure have been greeted by a mobile battery service technician trained to solve the problem on the spot ... Continue reading
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