Nearly 90 Percent of Americans Fail to Name Presidents on Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Nov 7, 2005
* Almost one-third of those surveyed did not know that four presidents are featured on Mount Rushmore National Memorial * The Jeep Commander in History contest reinforces teaching U.S. history to America's youth with essay questions about the commanders in chief featured on Mount Rushmore National Memorial * Grand priz ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2005
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7 -- In a national study of children in motor vehicle crashes, researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia report that traumatic stress can occur without injury. Looking at a wide range of crashes reported to State Farm Insurance Companies(R), researchers found that while most children did ... Continue reading
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander SE Review
Nov 6, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mitsubishi Outlander SE ENGINE: 2.4-liter DOHC I4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 160 hp @ 5750 rpm/162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with Sportronic WHEELBASE: 103.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 179.0 x 70.1 x 66.3 in. TIRES: P215/55R17 CARGO VOLUME: 60.3 cu. ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2005
NISSAN TITAN 4X4 SE A Truck for the Manly Man By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Another testament to the ability of Japanese automobile manufacturers to compete in segments formerly dominated by US makers is the Nissan Titan full-size pickup. Right out of the box Nissan was up to speed when the truck was introduced in Janu ... Continue reading
CarDomain Announces the Winners of the 2005 CarDomain People's Choice Awards
Nov 4, 2005
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4 -- On November 4, 2005, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, CarDomain announced the winners of the first annual CarDomain People's Choice Awards. The CarDomain People's Choice Awards give the auto enthusiast community a voice to select who they feel is the best in the automotive aftermarket and auto-relate ... Continue reading
New Cars Debut at South Florida International Auto Show
Nov 4, 2005
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 4 -- Major car manufacturers today unveiled their newest models at the South Florida International Auto Show presented by Progressive Direct as it opened its 35th anniversary exhibition on Miami Beach. The annual event is produced by the South Florida Auto/Truck Dealers Association, which compri ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz At The SEMA Show
Nov 4, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 3, 2005 at 4:00 PM CST As we promised earlier, we finally have pictures of Mercedes-Benz at the SEMA show. If you follow automotive news, you probably already know that many car companies use the SEMA show to debut new models, new concept cars, etc. Unfortunately, Mercedes is ... Continue reading
Nancy Everett Named President & CEO of GM Asset Management
Nov 4, 2005
DETROIT - Nancy Everett, chief investment officer of GM Asset Management Corp., will assume the additional responsibilities of president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2006. In her new role, Everett will have full responsibility for managing GM Asset Management, which handles more than $160 billion in p ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Price Declines Continue - Likely Will Last Through Thanksgiving
Nov 4, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 4, 2005--Motorists, who endured a high tide of gas prices that topped $3 per gallon in some areas, will continue to enjoy falling prices at the pump for the next few weeks, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Four Straight Weeks of Price Decreases
Nov 4, 2005
HOUSTON--Nov. 4, 2005--Within the past four weeks, retail gasoline prices in Texas have dropped 53 cents a gallon, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. In Texas, motorists saw a 15 cents weekly drop to an average of $2.381 a gallon for regular self-serve. The Galveston-Texas City area has the highest average pric ... Continue reading
Pam Wants Peta-Friendly Mercedes
Nov 3, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 3, 2005 at 10:20 AM CST In entertainment news, everyone's favorite Baywatch babe/Playboy Playmate/PETA activist Pamela Anderson has requested that DaimlerChrysler provide her with a leather-free Mercedes G55 AMG. In a letter released by PETA, Pamela states: "Animals used for ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen Passat V6 Review
Nov 3, 2005
Driving Down the Road With Carey Russ 2006 Volkswagen Passat V6 Volkswagen has long been known for its small cars, but up until 1998, few people even know that the VW made midsize sedans. Sales of the Dasher in the 1970s, the Quantum in the `80s, and the Passat in the `90s were virtually unnoticed in that most popular ... Continue reading
Zipcar Puts the Hammer Down on High Gas Prices and Car Ownership in the Bay Area
Nov 3, 2005
'Road Rage' for a Good Cause: Zipcar's 'Car Bash' Lets Residents Destroy Two Old Gas Guzzlers to Benefit Avon Walk for Breast Cancer SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3 -- Tired of looking for parking, paying three dollars per gallon for gas, expensive monthly car payments, and stratospheric insurance premiums? Zipcar, the nation's ... Continue reading
2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Review
Nov 3, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chrysler Crossfire Roadster ENGINE: 3.2-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 215 hp @ 5,700 rpm/229 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 94.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 159.8 x 69.5 x 51.8 in. TIRES: 225/40ZR18 (front)/ 255/35ZR19 (rear) CARGO VOLUME ... Continue reading
Midwestern States Among Most Dangerous for Vehicles Striking Deer
Nov 3, 2005
State Farm(R) Announces Top 10 States for Deer Collisions, Offers Advice on Avoiding Deadly Accidents During Peak Fall Season BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Nov. 3 -- The arrival of fall marks the beginning of a new football season, a new holiday season and the start of another deer season. The migrating and mating season for deer ... Continue reading
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