Dec 8, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will stage the world premier of the all-new 2007 Camry mid-size sedan and the much-anticipated Camry Hybrid at a press conference at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Toyota Camry has been the best-selling car in America fo ... Continue reading
Nominate Your Community Heroes For Life Awards Heroes
Dec 8, 2005
Nominate Your Community Heroes at www.volvoforlifeawards.com Through Jan. 15, 2006; Charitable Contributions Total $1 Million NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Want to make a positive impact on your community, but don't know where to begin? This holiday season, let these tips from everyday heroes and past nominees in the Volvo for l ... Continue reading
New Survey in California Finds Owners Put Neighborhood Electric Vehicles to Good Use
Dec 8, 2005
- Owners Cut Their Ozone-Forming Emissions by One-Third - With 15,000 Vehicles in Use, California is Nation's Leading State for NEVs - DaimlerChrysler GEM Leads Market with 80 Percent Share VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 7 -- Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) users in California are eliminating one-third of ozone- ... Continue reading
Car Toys for Small Boys (and Girls)
Dec 7, 2005
THE RETURN OF THE MUSTANG PEDAL CAR Model of the 1955 Lincoln Futrura Concept By Michael Collins, FCN It wasn't long after Henry Ford began mass-producing Model T's at the turn of the century that kids took to sidewalks in miniature pedal cars. The steel covered toys remained high on children's wish-lists until the 70' ... Continue reading
Mazda Recalls 2001-2002 Miatas for Emissions Fix
Dec 7, 2005
*News Briefs *If you need more information on these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, December 7, 2005) * (1) EPA Nanotechnology Draft White Paper (2) Comments Sought on Proposed Permit for Stormwater Discharges (3) Mazda Recalls 2001-2002 Miatas for Emissions Fix (4) ... Continue reading
Trafficmaster Plc: See What's Ahead On Your Mobile
Dec 7, 2005
CRANFIELD, England, December 7 -- With over 3 million days a year spent sitting in traffic jams in the UK, most motorists will probably have at some point, wished they'd had access to a crystal ball before setting out. Well now they can as mxData, the provider of award winning Traffic TV, the map based traffic informat ... Continue reading
Winter Weather Tips from NASCAR's ''Performance Pit Crew Chief''
Dec 7, 2005
FAIRFAX, Va.--Dec. 7, 2005--"NASCAR(R) drivers have it easy when it comes to driving conditions," says Mark Salem, NASCAR's "Performance Pit Crew Chief." "They only race in warm weather. But regular folks like you and me don't have that luxury. We often have to get our vehicles started in very cold temperatures, and we ... Continue reading
Get the Biggest Bang Donating or Selling a Car Even With New IRS Rules
Dec 7, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Dec. 7, 2005--Do you have an older vehicle that costs too much to repair or just sits in your driveway? Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the premier online resource for automotive information, has suggestions for owners looking to get rid of their car, including a way to still deduct full mar ... Continue reading
Dec 7, 2005
LONDON, December 7 -- In the most concerted drive to raise standards of technical competence in the retail motor industry, the UK's first national voluntary assessment system for car technicians, Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA), has seen over 1,000 technicians register since launching in June 2005. Developed ... Continue reading
National Maximum Speed Limit Repeal: Ten Years Later
Dec 6, 2005
Increasing Speeds Have Limited Highway Safety Progress WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- On December 8, 1995, the repeal of the National Maximum Speed Limit (NMSL) went into effect. The repeal ended the federal requirement that states keep speed limits at a maximum of 65 miles per hour (mph) in rural areas and 55 mph in urban area ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2005
Report From Quality Planning Corp. Highlights the Risks of Living Near Restaurants, Medical Buildings and Grocery Stores SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6 -- If you live within a mile of a church, you're far less likely to have a car accident than drivers who live more than a mile from a church. But if you live within one mile of ... Continue reading
Autobytel's CarTV Served 45,000 Hours of Online Automotive Content in October
Dec 6, 2005
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 6, 2005-- User-Initiated Video Views up 2,278% Since January More and more online car shoppers are tuning in to CarTV to shape their buying decisions. The Internet broadcast division of Autobytel Inc. reports that it served over 293,047 hours of online video programming from January to October 2005 ... Continue reading
"Top Pick" Honor for Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan in New US Safety Report
Dec 6, 2005
The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is a Gold Award winner in the first-ever Top Safety Pick award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This finding confirms the high level of occupant protection provided by the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, which also received an industry-best five-star rating in EuroNCAP's front- and side-imp ... Continue reading
Range Rover Sport Named Suv Of The Year At 2005 Top Gear Awards
Dec 6, 2005
For more information go to landrover.com. December 5 2005- Land Rover's Range Rover Sport has been crowned 'SUV of the Year' by BBC Top Gear at the magazine's annual awards celebration hosted by Jeremy Clarkson. On sale since May this year, the Range Rover Sport is enjoying a very successful start, with over 20,000 sal ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports tests Mazda5 Against Three Other Tall Wagons
Dec 5, 2005
YONKERS, NY — The Mazda5 is Consumer Reports’ new top-rated vehicle among wagons and hatchbacks, following tests of four “tall wagons” for the January 2006 issue. The Ford Focus wagon had previously been CR’s top-rated vehicle in that category. New for 2006, the Mazda5 earned an “Exc ... Continue reading
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