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
NHTSA Maintains Frontal Crash Test System
Dec 20, 2005
Washington DC December 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has decided to maintain the current system used for frontal crash tests amid government recommendations for an upgrade. Announcing its decision, NHTSA says it will keep the current 35 mph test for fron ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces 2006 DRIVE YOUR FUTURE Scholarship Program
Dec 20, 2005
$1.5 Million In Awards Available to First Generation College-Bound Students MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 20 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that it will make $1.5 million in scholarship funding available to students who are the first generation in their families to attend college. DRIVE YOUR FUTURE: The Mercedes-B ... Continue reading
GM Recalls Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna
Dec 20, 2005
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2003-2006 GMC / SAVANA 2003-2006 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V558000 Mfg's Report Date : DEC 12, 2005 Component: SEAT BELTS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 425593 Summary: ON CERTAIN FULL-SIZE PASSENGER, CARGO, OR CUTAWAY V ... Continue reading
AIC Quarterly QuickView Lists Top Winter Weather Models
Dec 20, 2005
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 20, 2005--Autobytel Inc.'s Automotive Information Center (AIC) division today released data from its upcoming research report, the Q4 2005 AIC Quarterly QuickView(1), which features updated industry statistics on vehicle equipment and new vehicle models. As much of the United States braces for a to ... Continue reading
Honda Ridgeline Named 2006 MOTOR TREND Truck of the Year
Dec 20, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 20, 2005--MOTOR TREND magazine, the world's automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the selection of the Honda Ridgeline as the 2006 MOTOR TREND Truck of the Year. "The Honda Ridgeline has taken the traditional understanding of a truck and completely re ... Continue reading
SA Auto Customer Satisfaction Report
Dec 20, 2005
LONDON, December 20 -- Two Audi and two Volkswagen models rank highest in satisfying owners, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/CAR Magazine 2005 South Africa Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study(SM) released today. The four awards -- which are the most received by any manufacturer in the study -- are for th ... Continue reading
Who's Winning among African American Customers?, Asks Strategic Vision
Dec 20, 2005
SAN DIEGO--Dec. 19, 2005--Are certain new vehicles addressing cultural distinctions, and why are Nissan product ratings high among African American new car buyers? Pride and individuality are key aspects. Certainly building well designed, capable and quality vehicles--at the most discounted price--sells, but it doesn't ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Offers Tips to Help Motorists Drive Safely This Winter
Dec 19, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 19, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be ready for the winter season, which officially begins on December 21. Because winter driving conditions can take a toll on your car, affecting performance and safe ... Continue reading
New Data Shows Low Seat Belt Use Plagues States With Weak Belt Laws
Dec 19, 2005
Millions in Incentive Funds Available if States Passes Stronger Primary Law WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- In response to new state seat belt use data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign called on states with weak seat belt laws to pass a stronger law which wi ... Continue reading
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