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Want A Sak's Limited Edition S600? Too Bad

Want A Sak's Limited Edition S600? Too Bad

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 15, 2005 at 11:00 AM CST A long time ago in a land far, far away, we told you about a limited edition Mercedes S600 that was being sold exclusively by Saks Fifth Avenue through their holiday catalogue. For $145,000, a select few would be able to enjoy a custom S600 sporting a ... Continue reading

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Prices Move Higher

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Prices Move Higher

HOUSTON--Dec. 16, 2005--Retail gasoline prices in Texas have increased nearly a dime in the last two weeks, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.144 a gallon -- a weekly increase of about seven cents. Dallas takes the lead this week as the c ... Continue reading

Auto Club: Holiday Spirits High - Gas Prices Lower

Auto Club: Holiday Spirits High - Gas Prices Lower

LOS ANGELES--Dec. 16, 2005--As Southern Californians enter the final stretch of the holiday shopping season, their budgets are being stretched by lower gasoline prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long B ... Continue reading

Ford Stuck Between a Rock and a Gay Place

Ford Stuck Between a Rock and a Gay Place

DETROIT December 15, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that the conservative American Family Association said Thursday it will consider reinstating a boycott against Ford Motor Co. because the automaker plans to continue running advertisements in gay publications. Ford said last week it planned to stop a ... Continue reading

Emergency Road Service Calls Increase, Says AAA Michigan

Emergency Road Service Calls Increase, Says AAA Michigan

DETROIT, Dec. 15 -- Winter weather has caused AAA call center volumes to increase, AAA Michigan reported today. From midnight through 4 p.m. today, the Auto Club had received 2,978 calls for roadside assistance. That total is approximately 38% above the volume forecasted on the basis of historical data and expected wea ... Continue reading

Modine Promotes Margaret Kelsey to Corporate Treasurer

Modine Promotes Margaret Kelsey to Corporate Treasurer

RACINE, Wis.--Dec. 15, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in the innovative designs of heating and cooling solutions for the agriculture, automotive, truck, heavy-duty and industrial markets, announced today it has promoted Margaret "Peggy" Kelsey to the position of Corporate Treasurer and Assistant Se ... Continue reading

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS Review

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS General Motors is not normally thought of as a niche marketer, but times are not exactly normal at GM. And perhaps that is making the once-conservative corporation a little more adventuresome. If so, there is a silver lining to the cloud. Consider, as ... Continue reading

Autobytel Announces 2006 Editors' Choice Awards

Autobytel Announces 2006 Editors' Choice Awards

IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 15, 2005--Autobytel Inc. , which provides millions of car shoppers with in-depth, expert vehicle information on its popular auto research and buying sites, today announced its third annual Editors' Choice Awards, a listing of the best new vehicles on the market according to Autobytel's veteran team ... Continue reading

Volvo Take on The Safety Race: Everybody Wins

Volvo Take on The Safety Race: Everybody Wins

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15 -- The following letter from Clive Bengtsson, Volvo Crash Tester, was issued today by Volvo Cars of North America: As the end of the year approaches, so does the usual holiday revelry. It's a good time to look at how we drive and what that means for our friends and loved ones. Impaired driving, ... Continue reading

Car Company Looking for a Few Good Heroes: One Month Remains to Nominate Top Hometown Hero

Car Company Looking for a Few Good Heroes: One Month Remains to Nominate Top Hometown Hero

$1 Million in Financial Contributions Awarded in Fourth Annual Volvo for life Awards Nominations for Everyday Heroes Sought at www.volvoforlifeawards.com; Top Winner Receives a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Do you know a hero -- someone in your community seeking to improve the safety, quality of life and/or e ... Continue reading

Ford Models Back in the Car of The Year Hunt

Ford Models Back in the Car of The Year Hunt

2006 Ford Fusion Ford repeats car-and-truck-of-the-year finals recognition All-new Ford Fusion mid-size sedan brings unique American character to competitive mid-size sedan segment New Ford Explorer features advancements in capability, refinement and safety Fusion and Explorer to be followed by a new wave of models, in ... Continue reading

Ford Back to Its Old Gay Self

Ford Back to Its Old Gay Self

DEARBORN, Mich., December 14, 2005 – Monday, senior executives from Ford Motor Company met in Washington D.C. with the leadership of national gay and lesbian organizations. Following is the letter sent today to the leadership attending that meeting, reiterating Ford's commitment to inclusion. The company said tha ... Continue reading

With Strike Looming, Zipcar Offers Free Shuttle Service to All New Yorkers

With Strike Looming, Zipcar Offers Free Shuttle Service to All New Yorkers

NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- New Yorkers always come together during difficult times, and as the City braces for a possible transit strike this Friday, two companies, Zipcar and the city's beloved H&H Bagels, are joining forces to help keep New Yorkers moving. On Friday, December 16th from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Zipcar, the city' ... Continue reading

Consumer Product Safety Commission Post Recalls to Its Web Site

Consumer Product Safety Commission Post Recalls to Its Web Site

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alerts were posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Quantity Hazard Celebrate Mys ... Continue reading

Mercedes G-Wagons Likely Saved Soldier's Lives...Again

Mercedes G-Wagons Likely Saved Soldier's Lives...Again

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 13, 2005 at 2:05 PM CST A while back, we brought you a story about armored Mercedes G-Wagons being used by the Canadian military to replace their aging Iltis Jeeps. The armored G-Wagon recently made headlines again, this time likely saving the lives of three Canadian soldiers ... Continue reading

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