AAA Texas and the Dallas County Sheriff's Office Highlight Senior Driving Safety
Nov 15, 2005
DALLAS--Nov. 14, 2005-- Who: AAA Texas and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department What: News conference and demonstration of the AAA Four Stages of Safe Senior Motoring. Activities will include hands-on demonstrations: -- CarFit(R)- Use of adaptive devices and techniques to improve evaluate physical compatibility withi ... Continue reading
Travel Tips for a Busy Thanksgiving Weekend.on TheCarConnection.
Nov 15, 2005
DETROIT, Nov. 14 -- More Americans are expected to take to the road this year for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. What that means is that some families accustomed to the convenience of air travel may decide to instead endure a long drive this time. With the right type of vehicle and proper planning, it's not as ba ... Continue reading
BMW Selects GSD&M As Its New Advertising Agency
Nov 14, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14 -- BMW North America announced today that it has selected GSD&M, Austin as its new US advertising agency. GSD&M was selected from a group of 4 finalists. The search for a new national ad agency began in July 2005 and was spearheaded by Select Resources International. GSD&M will work with BMW to c ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Elects Sarah Nielsen Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Nov 14, 2005
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Nov. 14, 2005--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , announced that the Board of Directors elected Sarah Nielsen to the position of Vice President - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective November 14, 2005. Nielsen, a certified public accountant, joined Winnebago Industries in August 2005 and has served as D ... Continue reading
Merc ML500; Nissan 350Z; BMW 7 Series; Liz Taylor and More In This Month's Letter From Europe
Nov 14, 2005
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I have been bashing away at various typewriters and computers on behalf of The Auto Channel for 10 years now, initially not quite understanding what the internet was all about. Now of course, one only has to go to the nearest Apple Store to see 6 year olds e mailin ... Continue reading
Getting Your Car Ready for Resale
Nov 14, 2005
By Frank Giovinazzi, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA If you’re thinking about selling your used vehicle – either as a trade-in, through private party sale or to an independent used car lot – obviously you’ve got to make sure it looks and drives as good as it can. But beyond the tangible look, so ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Beverly Hills ``Revs Up'' Support for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Nov 14, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 14, 2005-- A Blue Lamborghini Races in to Join "A Season of Wishes(TM)" And Grants a Heartfelt Wish for a Child With a Life-Threatening Medical Condition The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles welcomes Lamborghini Beverly Hills as a partner in "A Season of Wishes(TM)," the holiday campaign ... Continue reading
GM Launches 'Red Tag' Incentive Program for Cars and Light Trucks Through Jan. 3
Nov 14, 2005
DETROIT November 14, 2005; David N. Goodman writing fotr the AP reported that hoping to boost sales, General Motors Corp. on Monday announced a new incentives program of "Red Tag" prices on cars and light trucks through Jan. 3. The announcement comes at a time when GM has been suffering billion-dollar losses and a decl ... Continue reading
THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE REPORT
Nov 13, 2005
All About Alternative Fuel Cars This is a background and introduction to alternative fuel cars. If you are considering buying one, not sure if it is a good idea, and curious about what technologies you might see on the market in a year or two or ten, this report is for you. I have worked as a consultant to industry and ... Continue reading
Are You Worried about The Decline of the U.S. Auto Industry ?
Nov 13, 2005
Are You Worried about The Decline of the U.S. Auto Industry ? What will be the effect of an ailing American car industry on the next car you buy? Are you wondering whether you should buy American or not? Here, below, are some of the reasons the US auto industry has been failing in recent years, reasons other than produ ... Continue reading
Buying A Car ? - Nine Very Good Tips for Car Buyers
Nov 13, 2005
Americans like to buy a car at the dealership in one afternoon, and the dealerships try very hard to make you think that is possible and even smart. But it’s not. Realize how big a purchase a car is. And it is complicated. Buying a car is the second-largest purchase most people make after buying a home. ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jaguar XKR Coupe, The 2007 Jaguar XK has been announced, and prototypes have been displayed at auto shows. So why could there still be interest in the 2006 XK, a design that is now pushing 10 years old? Because it's gorgeous, still. Because it's one of the most important Jagua ... Continue reading
Nov 11, 2005
* All U.S. Chrysler, Jeep(R), and Dodge Dealers will donate $1 for every car sold from November 2005 through December 2006, Chrysler Group to match funds raised * November is National Diabetes Month AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and BOSTON, Nov. 11 -- Chrysler Group and the Iacocca Foundation announced details today for a new di ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Price Freefall Continues
Nov 11, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 11, 2005--Gasoline prices tumbled this week as ample supply and low seasonal demand combined to relieve motorists who endured record high prices just two months ago, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Five Weeks & Counting
Nov 11, 2005
HOUSTON--Nov. 11, 2005--Texas motorists are continuing to enjoy falling pump prices for the fifth consecutive week, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.273 a gallon - a weekly decrease of 11 cents. This week, Beaumont has the highest average on ... Continue reading
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