Study Reveals Americans Spend More Time a Year Commuting Than on Vacation
Nov 17, 2005
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Nov. 16, 2005--The Telework Exchange(SM), an online community focused on eliminating telework gridlock in the Federal government, today announced the results of its telework awareness study - Telework Exchange "No Free Ride." The study shows that Federal employees spend an average of 233 hours of their ... Continue reading
VW initiates first light-duty diesel vehicle use of advanced Corning filters
Nov 16, 2005
CORNING, N.Y.--Nov. 16, 2005--Corning Incorporated announced today that Volkswagen AG is equipping selected European-market diesel passenger cars with a new, advanced diesel particulate filter from Corning Incorporated. This represents the first application of the new Corning DuraTrap(R) AT filter announced earlier thi ... Continue reading
Today's 'Fuel Choices' Bill Could Curb U.S. Oil Habit Says Alliance to Save Energy
Nov 16, 2005
WASHINGTON--Nov. 16, 2005--The "Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005" could significantly reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil - but only if it were fully funded and implemented by Congress and the administration, the Alliance to Save Energy said today. "The bill introduced today by Sens. Evan Ba ... Continue reading
Research Company Says Jaguar Sales Process Ranks Highest in Satisfying New-Vehicle Buyers
Nov 16, 2005
Overall Satisfaction With the Sales Process Declines When Customer Expectations are Not Met with Regards to New-Vehicle Features WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 16 -- Jaguar ranks highest in overall sales satisfaction for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Sales Satisfaction Index ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co. Recalls 220,000 Vehicles From 2005 Model Year
Nov 16, 2005
WASHINGTON November 16, 2005; Ken Thomas writinfg for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. recalled 220,000 vehicles from the 2005 model year Wednesday amid fire worries from a battery cable rubbing against the frame and concern that a fuel tank strap could separate after tens of thousands of miles. The recall linked to ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Motorists Tips on How to Prevent Lockouts This Holiday Season
Nov 16, 2005
HEATHROW, Fla.--Nov. 16, 2005--Calls for vehicle lockout assistance have increased significantly since the 1980's creating frustration for millions of vehicle owners and potentially dangerous situations for small children and pets, the nation's largest motor club announced today. This past year alone, AAA responded to ... Continue reading
1.1 Million Michiganians Plan Thanksgiving Trip - Fewer Will Travel By Air
Nov 16, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 16 -- An estimated 1.1 million Michiganians -- 10 percent more than last year -- said they will travel during the 2005 Thanksgiving holiday period, says AAA Michigan. The vast majority (83 percent) will visit relatives. Cars, trucks and vans represent the most popular form of Thanksgiving transpor ... Continue reading
SafeGuard Child Seat Earns ''Hot'' Distinction in Prestigious iParenting Awards
Nov 16, 2005
WESTFIELD, Ind.--Nov. 16, 2005--SafeGuard, a division of IMMI, announced that the newly launched SafeGuard Child Seat has earned the "Best of the Best -- Hot" product distinction in the prestigious iParenting Awards. This revolution in car seat safety and design was recognized for its advanced safety features, ease-of- ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2005
IRVING, Texas--Nov. 16, 2005--The statewide monthly average price for gasoline has dropped 54 cents since last month -- from $2.70 a gallon to $2.16. However, the current average is still the highest ever recorded average for the month of November. The national average price of $2.292 is now 76 cents lower than on Sept ... Continue reading
AutoPacific's VehicleVoice Research - Consumer Reaction to Continuing High Fuel Prices
Nov 16, 2005
TUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 16 -- As the price of gasoline in the United States remains high, the October 2005 Fuel Price Impact Survey conducted by AutoPacific's Vehicle Voice confirms that many consumers intend to shift the type of vehicle they drive, though not quite to the extent they indicated only one month ago. The Fue ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Falling, Further Declines Expected
Nov 16, 2005
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Nov. 15 -- The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline has dropped approximately 48 cents per gallon since the middle of October, but still is about 32 cents higher than one year ago. "Crude oil finally is trading below $60 per barrel, a price point that has been surpassed since last ... Continue reading
AAA Reports National Average Gas Prices Continuing to Fall
Nov 16, 2005
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 15 -- The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline has dropped approximately 48 cents per gallon since the middle of October, but still is about 32 cents higher than one year ago. "Crude oil finally is trading below $60 per barrel, a price point that has been surpassed since last July, ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue Plunge
Nov 16, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 15, 2005--The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Southern California fell about 30 cents in the past month as reduced demand, increased production and forecasts for a mild East Coast winter caused a drop in oil prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge ... Continue reading
Holiday Blues Hit Hard During the Travel Season; Consumers Identify Top Five Holiday Annoyances
Nov 16, 2005
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Nov. 15, 2005--Long airport delays and getting lost on road trips topped the list of consumers' holiday season annoyances, according to an online poll conducted by TeleNav. In a survey of 432 consumers, TeleNav identified the top five reasons the holidays aren't always so jolly. In order from highest ... Continue reading
Home Is Where The Car is: 61% of Americans Plan to Stay at Home this Thanksgiving
Nov 16, 2005
EMBARGOED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2005 **MEDIA ALERT** HOME IS WHERE THE CAR IS: 61 PERCENT OF AMERICANS PLAN TO STAY AT HOME THIS THANKSGIVING THE AIG AUTO INSURANCE THANKSGIVING SURVEY REVEALS THAT MORE THAN HALF OF AMERICAN ADULTS WILL AVOID THANKSGIVING TRAVEL; 31 PERCENT WILL DRIVE, WHILE ONLY 3 PERCENT WILL ... Continue reading
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