News By Topic: Women And Cars

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

37% Of Car Sales by 2007 in the United States Will Be a Result of the Internet, as It Offers Consumers the Power to Become More Educated in the Process of Buying a Car

Nov 3, 2005

DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 3, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26595 ) has announced the addition of Automobile Purchase Process in the United States to their offering. Given that the purchase of a car is a major financial outlay, trends in personal disposable income and consumer expend ... Continue reading

Elizabethtown” Brings Road Tripping into the 21st Century

Nov 3, 2005

October 27, 2005 -- How cool is this? You are driving down the highway listening to custom CD’s with “road-appropriate” music and information about what to see. “This movie really showcases the technology that is available to completely customize your trips” says Carol White, author of Liv ... Continue reading

Seven Ways to Fuel Savings Tactics to Offset High Gas Prices

Nov 3, 2005

ATLANTA--Nov. 3, 2005--With fuel prices continuing to rise, NAPA AUTO PARTS recommends that consumers strategically invest in seven short-term maintenance tactics to achieve long-term savings from improved engine efficiency and fuel mileage. Specifically, replacing air filters, fuel filters, oxygen sensors and spark pl ... Continue reading

Toyota Stages U.S. Debut of All-New 2006 RAV4 SUV and 2007 Yaris Liftback at the 2005 SEMA Show

Nov 2, 2005

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new third-generation RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and the all-new Yaris three-door liftback at a press conference today at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Featuring vastly improved performance, overall ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Announces Pontiac Solstice as Most Significant Vehicle for 2006 at SEMA Show

Nov 2, 2005

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the Internet's premier resource for consumer automotive information, today named the Pontiac Solstice as its Most Significant Vehicle for 2006 during the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LA ... Continue reading

Free Car Washes for Veterans on Veterans' Day, November 11, 2005

Nov 2, 2005

MALDEN, Mass.--Nov. 2, 2005--In recognition of all the Veterans who have served our country, Wash Depot Holdings, Inc., is offering free car washes to all war-and-peacetime Veterans (and active military personnel) on Veterans' Day, Friday November 11, 2005. All a Veteran or active military person has to do to receive a ... Continue reading

Manpower Survey Finds 40% of U.S. Employees Reconsider Job Options Due to Rising Fuel Costs

Nov 2, 2005

Employers Face Retention Challenges in the Wake of Record Gas Prices MILWAUKEE, Nov. 2 -- The pinch at the pump is taking its toll on the American worker, according to a recent survey by Manpower. Among the 1,300 participants in an online survey conducted in September and October, more than two thirds indicated that ri ... Continue reading

First Rescue Tools Designed for Improved Safety in Hybrid Vehicle Rescues are Introduced by Hurst Centaur

Nov 2, 2005

SHELBY, N.C.--Nov. 2, 2005--Responding to the need to protect rescue workers from electical dangers when extricating victims from hybrid electric vehicles, Hurst has introduced a new specialized rescue tool. Similar in power and construction to other popular Jaws of Life hydraulic spreaders and cutters the new Cen SC14 ... Continue reading

PEMCO Launches New Teen Driving Initiative

Nov 1, 2005

Web Site Targets Parents and Teens to Foster Safer Roads SEATTLE, Nov. 1 -- PEMCO Insurance, provider of auto, home, boat, life, and umbrella insurance to Washington state residents, announced today the launch of its new teen drivers Web site designed to educate parents, teachers, and teens about the dangers young driv ... Continue reading

SEMA Prevails on Motor Vehicle Lighting Rule; NHTSA Alters Interpretation on Enhanced Replacement Headlamp Systems

Nov 1, 2005

WASHINGTON--Nov. 1, 2005--Following a challenge by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has withdrawn a controversial interpretation of the federal lighting standard. SEMA disputed NHTSA's constitutional and statutory authority to prohibit vehicle ... Continue reading

New Survey Pinpoints Drivers' Worst Fears of Driving at Night

Nov 1, 2005

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 1, 2005--Seven out of 10 drivers in the United States fear driving at night for reasons related to visibility, according to a national survey released today at the Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX). Nearly 40 percent of drivers polled fear hitting a person or animal, 23 percent fear not being ... Continue reading

Mercedes SL65 AMG Named "The Fantasy Convertible"

Nov 1, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 1, 2005 at 4:30 PM CST Everybody's favorite roadster has added yet another award to its prestigious repertoire - the SL65 AMG was recently voted "The Fantasty Convertible" by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). The award was given after NEMPA members, consisting ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Automotive Sales up 10 Percent Through October; Newly Introduced 2006 Grand Vitara Sales Continue to Impress

Nov 1, 2005

BREA, Calif.--Nov. 1, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) announced a 10 percent increase in sales through the first 10 months of the year. ASMC's impressive year-to-date showing is paced by the top-selling Forenza family, which sold 3,306 units in October - a strong 48 percent increase over October 2004 - and sta ... Continue reading

Road Safe America Seeks National Observance of 'Drive Safer Sunday' Annually

Nov 1, 2005

'Drive Safer Sunday' to be Sunday after Thanksgiving every year ATLANTA, Nov. 1 -- Seeking to call attention to the need for everyone on America's roads to drive more safely, Road Safe America today announced an initiative to have the nation observe the Sunday after Thanksgiving every year as Drive Safer Sunday. "The d ... Continue reading