Edmunds.com Says Average New Car Incentives Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly Three Years
Nov 1, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that based on preliminary data, the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,066 per vehicle sold in October 2005, down $589, or 22 percent from October 2004, and down $278, or 12 perc ... Continue reading
U.S. Gay and Lesbian Automotive Consumers Favor Import and Luxury Brands, Hybrid Demand Strong
Oct 31, 2005
Harris Interactive AutoGLBT study details media consumption, vehicle and brand use and purchase consideration by U.S. GLBT market ROCHESTER, N.Y., and DETROIT, Oct. 31 -- Representing over $600 billion in buying power*, U.S. gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) automotive consumers favor luxury and import bran ... Continue reading
NADA Offers '8 Simple Steps' to Lower Gas Costs
Oct 31, 2005
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 31 -- Millions of Americans are feeling the pinch of higher prices at the pump and looking for ways to cut costs. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has developed a new downloadable fact sheet with fuel-efficiency tips for consumers, 8 Simple Steps to Lower Fuel Costs. "Dealers are con ... Continue reading
Angela Coletti, Megan Liefer Join Nissan Regional Communications Team
Oct 31, 2005
GARDENA, Calif.--Oct. 31, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced today that Angela Coletti has joined NNA as Corporate Communications Manager-Midwest Region, based in Farmington Hills, Mich. Angela replaces Katherine Zachary, who has assumed the role of Manager, Corporate Communications, NNA. Angela joins Nis ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan Xterra OR-V6 4X4 Review
Oct 31, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Nissan Xterra OR-V6 4X4 ENGINE: 4.0-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 265 hp @ 5600 rpm/284 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.7 x 72.8 x 74.9 in. TIRES: P265/75R16 CARGO VOLUME: 65.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Rising Energy Costs Cause Change in Consumer Behavior
Oct 31, 2005
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--Oct. 31, 2005--Overview of Bay State Poll Results: Rising Energy Costs For Gas and Home Heating Are Major Concerns 56.8% have cut back on driving due to rising gas costs 40.0% say rising gas costs have caused financial hardship 55.3% are concerned (somewhat/very) about paying their winter heating ... Continue reading
Hydrogen: The Uphill Climb to Green Technology
Oct 30, 2005
Washington DC October 27, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that amid rising energy costs and concerns regarding global climate change, hydrogen power has been deemed the “Holy Grail” of alternative energy sources, if only it could clear the mounting scientific and engineering hurdles prohibiting it from ... Continue reading
Hundreds of Lives Saved by Daytime Running Lamps
Oct 29, 2005
DETROIT – An estimated 423 U.S. traffic deaths have been avoided in the last decade because daytime running lamps are standard on virtually all General Motors’ vehicles. If all new vehicles from model year 1996 on had been equipped with this technology, some 1,236 lives could have been saved, according to a ... Continue reading
GM Recalls SUV's For Latch Problem
Oct 29, 2005
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / TRAILBLAZER EXT 2002-2003 GMC / ENVOY XL 2002-2003 ISUZU / ASCENDER 2003 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V494000 Mfg's Report Date : OCT 26, 2005 Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Potential Number Of Units Affected : 98007 Summa ... Continue reading
Sears to Provide Free Flat Tire Repair to Customers in South Florida Following Hurricane Wilma
Oct 29, 2005
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 28 -- Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation , today announced that Sears will be providing free flat-tire repair at Sears Auto Centers at select locations in South Florida impacted by Hurricane Wilma. "Sears is providing this service as a courtesy to ... Continue reading
Ford's Head of Hybrid Programs to Leave
Oct 28, 2005
DETROIT October 28, 2005; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co.'s high-profile head of hybrid programs is leaving the auto maker, at a time when Ford is relying heavily on its gas-electric hybrid-vehicle program to help turn around its struggling automotive operations. Mary Ann Wright, Ford's director of hybrid programs ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Offers Halloween Safety Tips
Oct 28, 2005
HOUSTON--Oct. 28, 2005--For children and parents, Halloween is one of the most fun and exciting times of the year, but because of the high number of trick-or-treaters walking the street, it can also be one of the most dangerous. AAA Texas is encouraging motorists to watch out for children on Halloween. Statistics show ... Continue reading
Oct 28, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 28, 2005--Children aged 12 and under are more than twice as likely to suffer death or injury from being hit by a car on Halloween than on other comparable days in October and November, according to an analysis by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Auto Club warns motorists and pedestrians ... Continue reading
MADD Kicks Off 2005 Strides for Change 5K Walk October 29 at Milam Park
Oct 28, 2005
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 28 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has announced its signature walk, Strides for Change, in San Antonio. A 5K, non-competitive walk, Strides for Change will be an opportunity for corporations and individuals to team up with MADD in its mission to "keep our communities safe." "Texas has the lar ... Continue reading
The USO and GM Racing Bring National Hot Rod Association Drivers to Visit Troops in Germany
Oct 28, 2005
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The USO and GM Racing, in partnership with the 435th Services Squadron, will send National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drivers to "meet and greet" wounded service members recuperating from injuries at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany Nov. 13-18. The drivers also will hand out 1,000 GM ... Continue reading
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