LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Fall - Further Declines Expected
Oct 21, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 21, 2005--Gasoline prices in Southern California declined for the second straight week led by lower demand, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area is $2.901, which is 5.6 cents low ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Falling Demand Sends Gasoline Prices Way Down
Oct 21, 2005
HOUSTON--Oct. 21, 2005--The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas fell by almost 14 cents a gallon within the past week as motorists reduced their consumption of gasoline at record levels, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. This week it is the cities of Galveston and Texas City that have the highest g ... Continue reading
OnStar Subscribers Quick to Sign-up for Exclusive Vehicle Diagnostic Service
Oct 21, 2005
Enrollment Surpasses 100,000 in First Month Following Announcement Detroit, Mich. – OnStar subscribers are responding enthusiastically to the opportunity to participate in the OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics program, another valued addition to OnStar’s popular array of safety, security and peace of mind services ... Continue reading
Take the Pledge to Slow Down Month; Free Reflective Halloween Bags Available
Oct 21, 2005
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 20, 2005--Autobytel Inc.'s Take the Pledge to Slow Down safe-driving campaign will sponsor the Safety Fair at MADD's LA/Orange County chapters' Strides for Change 5K walk, continuing the company's safe-driving push throughout October, national Take the Pledge to Slow Down Month. As part of its mont ... Continue reading
USAA Advises Southwest Florida Residents
Oct 20, 2005
SAN ANTONIO--Oct. 20, 2005--With the record-tying 12th named hurricane of the season heading toward the southern peninsula of Florida, homeowners should act now to help protect their family and belongings. USAA urges homeowners to consider the following: Batten down the hatches: -- Cover all large windows and patio doo ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Completes Comprehensive Testing of the Pedestrian Impact System
Oct 20, 2005
DRAPER, Utah--Oct. 20, 2005--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) today announced they have recently completed the current phase of internal testing of their Pedestrian Impact Detection System as requested by European and U.S. Automotive Suppliers. This fulfills a requirement and brings Flexpoint closer to consu ... Continue reading
Troxel could be heading toward her first Top Fuel win
Oct 20, 2005
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES No. 21 of 23 ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. Race Dates: Oct. 21-23, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL COULD BE HEADING TOWARD ... Continue reading
"Senior Safe Mobility Day" October 25
Oct 20, 2005
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--Oct. 20, 2005--In an unprecedented synchronization of schedules to spotlight the second annual 'Senior Safe Mobility Day' on October 25, all 14 California public broadcasting stations will air The Golden Road, a 30-minute documentary designed to help senior drivers and their families correctly a ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Seriously Impact Quality of Life
Oct 20, 2005
FAIRFIELD, Conn., Oct. 20 -- According to a national poll conducted by the Sacred Heart University Polling Institute, gas prices are seriously impacting the quality of life in America. * Over three-quarters of all respondents, 77.6%, indicated that recent gasoline price increases are very seriously (42.3%) or somewhat ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Kia Rio LX Is America ready for small cars? Gas is $3 a gallon and looks only to rise in the future, making the feeding of a 12 mile per gallon SUV for commuting or running most errands a major financial investment. On the other hand, subcompact cars can get great gas mileage, ... Continue reading
Data Finds Dealers Witnessed a Spike in New Vehicle Internet Sales Leads from Own Websites
Oct 20, 2005
Washington DC October 20, 2005; According to AIADA-NCM’s iDealer Data, the average international nameplate dealership website generated 78.0 leads in August compared to the year’s low of 14.4 in April. Dealers who have embraced the internet more fully have experienced an even better internet sales rate.  ... Continue reading
AAA and Fire Protection Experts Issue Advisory
Oct 20, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 20, 2005--The Automobile Club of Southern California, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and professional firefighters today issued a national consumer advisory requesting the public's help in preventing vehicle fires in the United States. According to recently completed research by NFPA ... Continue reading
Ecologically-Friendly Cars Grab Attention at Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 20, 2005
CHIBA, Japan October 29, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that the usually futuristic "concept cars" at the Tokyo auto show are taking on an all-too-real immediacy this year amid soaring oil prices, with ecologically-friendly autos grabbing the limelight. The overriding message at the Tokyo Motor Show, o ... Continue reading
DUI Group to Honor 28 Law Enforcement Officers
Oct 19, 2005
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 19 -- Fourteen Pennsylvania State Police troopers are among 28 law enforcement officers to be honored by a statewide association for their efforts to combat drinking and driving in Pennsylvania, State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller said today. The Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence As ... Continue reading
October 2005 Letter from Europe
Oct 19, 2005
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The annual automotive extravaganza at Pebble Beach is tiring but fun. There are tens of thousands of people and hundreds of truly exquisite automobiles. 2005 was the year of Alfa Romeo which was particularly apt as there is a Nuvolari film which may start shooting early next year ... Continue reading
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