News By Topic: Women And Cars

Thousands Get Chance to Put the New Ford Fusion Through Its Paces Nov. 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Nov 11, 2005

- Ford NASCAR Stars Kurt Busch and Terry Cook to Meet Fans as Ford Championship Weekend Kicks Off * Wednesday, Nov. 16: Thousands of race fans are expected to meet NASCAR superstars Kurt Busch and Terry Cook and live out their race-car fantasies by driving on the Homestead-Miami Speedway racetrack with the all-new 2006 ... Continue reading

NEW 2006 FIESTA AND FUSION GO ON SALE NEXT WEEKEND WITH SPECIAL PREVIEWS

Nov 11, 2005

The new Ford Fusion and the new Ford Fiesta Ford dealers across the country plan special Fiesta and Fusion previews New look exterior and new style interiors Exciting new colours inside and out "Big-car" features including Bluetooth® and voice control now available Prices start from £8,395 for Fiesta Studio and £10, ... Continue reading

HYBRID TAXIS HIT NYC STREETS: NEW YORKERS HAIL FUEL-EFFICIENT CAB OF THE FUTURE

Nov 11, 2005

Featured Stories Press Releases A Ford Escape Hybrid gas-electric taxi, introduced at a news conference in New York City on Thursday, November 10, 2005. New York, NY (Nov. 10, 2005)—The greening of the iconic New York yellow taxi officially begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday as New Yorkers meet the first mini-fleet of ... Continue reading

2007 Cadillac Escalade DataBank

Nov 10, 2005

2007 Escalade Overview Craftsmanship Design Equipment Interior Performance Specifications Technology For Release: Nov. 10, 2005 , 12:01 a.m. EST All-new distinctive exterior design All-new spacious interior with superior refinement Powerful 6.2L all-aluminum small-block V-8 with VVT rated at 403 hp (301 kw)* Efficient ... Continue reading

Cadillac Reveals Highly Anticipated 2007 Escalade at 'Escalade On Rodeo'

Nov 10, 2005

Hollywood's A-List Welcome New 2007 Cadillac Escalade Amongst the Worlds Most Luxurious Brands LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 -- The 2007 Cadillac Escalade made its worldwide premiere in Beverly Hills last night at the grand opening of "Escalade on Rodeo." The red carpet rolled out for the week-long celebration where Oscar-winne ... Continue reading

Innovation In Overdrive: Ford Develops Fuel-Efficient New Engine, 6-Speeds, Hybrids

Nov 10, 2005

* New 3.5-liter V-6 engine to power one in five Ford vehicles by the end of the decade - including the new Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator crossover utility vehicles next year * Ford leads the way with a new 6-speed automatic transaxle that saves fuel - up to 7 percent in highway driving and nearly two tanks of gas a yea ... Continue reading

HOT WHEELS: DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CAR IS?

Nov 10, 2005

Every 25.5 Seconds a Vehicle is Stolen in the U.S Palos Hills, IL - The nation's motor vehicle thieves continue to favor imports over domestic brands as their targets of opportunity. Hot Wheels, the National Insurance Crime Bureau's companion study to its annual Hot Spots auto theft report, examines data reported to th ... Continue reading

Gas Prices: The Tipping Point Toward Better Development?

Nov 9, 2005

ULI's Nationwide Survey Explores Consumer Attitudes WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Higher gas prices are causing Americans to alter their driving habits and to either use or consider using transit if the option is available, according to a consumer survey released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The survey results reinforce ... Continue reading

Massachusetts Lemon Law Attorney Offers Drivers Advice on Avoiding a Sour Car Buying Experience

Nov 9, 2005

NORWELL, Mass., Nov. 9 -- The winter is an ideal time to purchase a car, according to Lemon Law Attorney Craig Thor Kimmel. With an assortment of 2005 and 2006 models on the dealership lots and competitive pricing initiatives, consumers have plenty of opportunities to get behind the wheel of a shiny new car, truck or S ... Continue reading

Malibu, California-Based Automotive Legends, Porsche and Porsche Design Host Benefit November 11th

Nov 9, 2005

The Record-Setting $440,000.00 Porsche Driven by Jay Leno and David Donohue to be Auctioned Off at Christie's to be on Display MALIBU, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Celebrities including Jay Leno, Kevin Dillon (Drama on HBO's Entourage), Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy), Patrick Warburton (Less Than Perfect, Seinfe ... Continue reading

2006 Mazda Miata MX-5 Grand Touring Review

Nov 8, 2005

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda Miata MX-5 Grand Touring ENGINE: 2.0-liter DOHC I4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 166 hp @ 7600 rpm/140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 89.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 155.7 x 66.0 x 48.4 in. TIRES: P205/45R17 CARGO VOLUME: 5. ... Continue reading

American Chariots Provide Big Assist at the World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems

Nov 8, 2005

American Chariot Co. Donates Five Chariots for Transportation Needs Between SBC Park and the Moscone Center During 12th World Congress on ITS in San Francisco Nov. 6-10 SAN FRANCISCO, ITS WORLD CONGRESS, Nov. 8 -- American Chariot Company announced today that five of its personal transportation Chariots are in use this ... Continue reading

Consumers Race Online to Conduct Research for Car Purchases

Nov 8, 2005

58 Percent of Respondents Use the Internet to Gather Information or Shop for a Car REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 8 -- When it comes to the car buying process, the Internet is an important resource, according to independent research conducted by Feedback Research (www.feedbackresearch.com), a division of Claria Corporation ... Continue reading

'American Hot Rod' Welcomes Home USS Nimitz

Nov 8, 2005

SAN DIEGO, CA Nov 8, 2005; Ships and aircraft from Carrier Strike Group 11 and the Nimitz Strike Group to return to Naval Air Station North Island and Naval Station in San Diego today, November 8 after serving in the Arabian Gulf. Boyd Coddington and the rest of his team of the hit television series, "American Hot Rod, ... Continue reading

Kia Sportage wins best in class award from the Northwest Automotive Press Association

Nov 7, 2005

(SEOUL) November 8, 2005; The all-new Kia Sportage was recognized by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) for its outstanding combination of comfort, convenience, performance, and value by being named compact SUV “Best in Class (Under $25,000)” at the annual Northwest Sport-Utility Vehicle of ... Continue reading