IntelliChoice.com Taps Carfax as Vehicle History Provider
Dec 13, 2005
FAIRFAX, Va.--Dec. 13, 2005--IntelliChoice.com, the leading consumer automotive data resource, has selected Carfax as the provider of choice for vehicle history information. Visitors to IntelliChoice.com who search for used vehicle data can now instantly access valuable Carfax Vehicle History Reports directly from all ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Back Above $2 Per Gallon in Forty-Nine States, AAA Reports
Dec 13, 2005
ORLANDO, Fla.--Dec. 13, 2005--After weeks of declining gas prices, Americans are again paying more at the pump with retailers charging an average of more than $2 per gallon in all but one state, AAA said today. The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline had dropped to a season low of $2.122 per gallon ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2005
CHICAGO, Dec. 13 -- More than 70 percent of consumers said it would take gasoline prices in excess of $3 a gallon before they would be motivated to replace their current vehicle with a more fuel-efficient alternative, according to a recent cars.com survey that targeted the future effect of gas prices on consumer buying ... Continue reading
CarMax Says Online Searches for Larger Vehicles on the Rise
Dec 13, 2005
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 13 -- With the decrease in gas prices and arrival of colder weather, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, says online searches for sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks are on the rise. Examples include the Toyota 4Runner, Ford F150, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Chevrolet Tahoe, ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2005
ORLANDO, Fla.--Dec. 13, 2005--With more than 63 million people projected to travel by car during the upcoming Christmas-New Year's holidays, it is reasonable to expect that more than a few of them will get lost. The good news for those wayward trekkers is new research from AAA suggests that, contrary to popular belief, ... Continue reading
The Developer of the Hutchens Device Has Developed a New Series of Safety Solutions for All Racers
Dec 13, 2005
December 13, 2005 -- Safety Solutions, Inc. a Mooresville, NC Corporation has released a new Head and Neck restraint system for the Racing Industry. The developer of the Hutchens device, and the only strap Head and Neck Safety System used in Nascar has developed a new series of Safety Solutions for all Racers. Mr. Trev ... Continue reading
2007 Mazda CX-7: A High-Styled Crossover SUV With the Soul of a Sportscar
Dec 13, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced details of its much-anticipated upcoming 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The company also confirmed that the car will make its public debut at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show here, and the North American Int ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Dec 13, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today debuted a new ASIMO humanoid robot which features the ability to pursue key tasks in a real-life environment such as an office and an advanced level of physical capabilities. Compared to the previous model, the new ASIMO achieves the enhanced abi ... Continue reading
MADD Media Awards Call for Entries
Dec 13, 2005
Winners of Fourth Annual MADD Media Awards Contest to be Honored at MADD National Conference WHAT: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announces the 2006 MADD Media Awards with a "call for entries." The 4th annual MADD Media Awards program recognizes media professionals and organizations for outstanding coverage of is ... Continue reading
V-8 that powers the Mustang GT has been named a "10 Best Engine" by Ward's Auto World.
Dec 13, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 12, 2005 – For the second consecutive year, the 4.6-liter 3-valve V-8 that powers the Mustang GT has been named a "10 Best Engine" by Ward's Auto World. Ward's testers again praised Ford for creating a refined V-8 that produces 300 hp at an affordable price and called it “a convincing ... Continue reading
Used Car Buying Process Gets an Extreme Makeover
Dec 12, 2005
auto2auto.com Takes Used Car Sales Completely Online NAPLES, Fla., Dec. 12 -- Last year over one-half of the 43 million used cars purchased were located through Internet research. Although this has impacted how consumers find a vehicle, it has not changed the actual purchasing process or the car buying experience. With ... Continue reading
Subaru Breaks Ground For “Antenna” Dealership in Texas
Dec 12, 2005
Washington DC December 12, 2005; Subaru of America will break ground today on the future site of new dealership Subaru of Plano in Plano, Texas. The dealership will be built and owned by Subaru of America and leased to David Thomas, managing partner at Subaru of Dallas. It will serve as one of many strategically locate ... Continue reading
Occupational Therapists Demonstrate Proper 'Fit' of Automobile
Dec 12, 2005
CarFit Program Highlights Safety for Senior Drivers at White House Conference on Aging WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Occupational Therapists attending the White House Conference on Aging demonstrated proper methods for ensuring the personal fit of an automobile to Transportation Secretary Norman Minetta today. The program is ... Continue reading
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 EX 4WD Review
Dec 11, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 EX 4WD ENGINE: 2.7-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm/184 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 110.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.4 x 70.1 x 68.5 in. TIRES: P235/60R16 ECONOMY: 17 mpg city/22 mpg highwa ... Continue reading
UAW and Ford Reach Tentative Agreement on Health Care
Dec 10, 2005
DETROIT, Dec. 10 -- UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and Vice President Gerald Bantom, who directs the UAW National Ford Department, today announced that the UAW and Ford Motor Company have reached a tentative agreement on health care. The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by UAW-Ford active members and cour ... Continue reading
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