MADD Celebrates 25 Years of Saving Lives and Preventing Injuries
Oct 14, 2005
Nissan Teams With MADD as National Sponsor and Encourages Public Support ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 14 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will launch its signature 5K Strides for Change walk at the Albuquerque Academy on Saturday, October 15, 2005, at 8:40 a.m. to rally financial and community support for the prevent ... Continue reading
Retail New-Vehicle Sales Drop Dramatically in Early October
Oct 14, 2005
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Oct. 14, 2005--Retail new-vehicle sales in the first nine days of October were down 33 percent versus the same period a year ago, and down 44 percent versus the first nine days of September, according to the Power Information Network (PIN), the industry's premier source for real-time automotiv ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Pump Prices Fall as Motorists Cut Back
Oct 14, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 14, 2005--The state's retail gasoline market continues to demonstrate see-saw volatility in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, with prices declining through the region this week after rising the prior week. The current price drop is attributed to a decline in demand caused by high prices si ... Continue reading
Despite Wonderful Weather, Concern of Higher Gas Prices Clouds Travel Season
Oct 14, 2005
Tourism Industry Reports '05 Warm Weather Season Results LANSING, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Concerns about Michigan's rising gas prices and the economy were among the reasons that led to a soft travel season this past summer, Memorial Day to Labor Day. "Michigan's tourism industry has had to endure a couple of tough years. Thi ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
Hybrids, Diesels Dominate EPA Economy List
Oct 14, 2005
WASHINGTON Oct 13, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s Corolla was the sole gasoline-only car to make a U.S. government list issued on Wednesday of the ten most fuel-efficient 2006 model vehicles. The Corolla's 32 miles per gallon in the city and 41 miles per gallon on the highway earned it last place on t ... Continue reading
IIHS Frontal Crash Tests Results - SUV's
Oct 14, 2005
ARLINGTON, VA — Ford's Freestyle, a midsize SUV introduced for the 2005 model year, earned the highest rating of good in a 40 mph frontal offset test recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Freestyle also earned the "best pick" designation for frontal crash test performance. This bri ... Continue reading
2006 Ford Freestyle Earns IIHS 'Best Pick' Rating for Frontal Crash Test Performance
Oct 13, 2005
-- The 2006 Ford Freestyle crossover has earned the highest available rating and a "best pick" designation in frontal offset crash test performance by the IIHS. -- Freestyle recently was recognized as the top performer in its category in the government's 2005 NCAP rollover stability test. -- IIHS also recognized Ford's ... Continue reading
Clean Diesels Receive Top Ranking in Government's Annual Guide to Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Oct 13, 2005
EPA/DOE Report Touts Diesel's Improved Environmental Performance WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- American consumers looking to reduce energy consumption and save themselves money at the pump should consider purchasing a diesel vehicle, according to a new government report. Advanced technology diesel cars captured four of the to ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Encourages Student Creativity Regarding Energy Conservation
Oct 13, 2005
Winners of competition win educational trip to Hawaii, chance to present to national leaders MILWAUKEE, Oct. 13 -- Johnson Controls and the National Energy Foundation have announced the fifth Igniting Creative Energy Challenge, an educational competition that encourages students to learn more about energy and the envir ... Continue reading
AAA and Fire Protection Experts Issue Advisory to Help Prevent Quarter Million Vehicle Fires
Oct 13, 2005
HIALEAH, Fla.--Oct. 13, 2005--AAA, 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, U.S. public fire departments respon ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Fuel Consumers to Change Driving and Purchasing Behavior
Oct 13, 2005
Maritz' Surveys Reveal Gas Price Thresholds TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 13 -- A series of surveys by Maritz Research's Automotive Research Group (ARG) has revealed that hikes in gas prices are impacting all aspects of consumers' behavior as it relates to their vehicles, including changing driving habits and vehicle purchase/mai ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 12, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus announced today that it plans to display its "Flagship Sedan Concept Car" and two other new concept vehicles; the GS450h, a premium sedan fitted with a newly developed hybrid system, and the LF-A, a premium, two-seater sports car, at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. The sho ... Continue reading
Two Heads Are Better Than One, When It Comes To The All-New 2006 Buick Lucerne
Oct 12, 2005
New Buick Luxury Sedan Literally "Tuned by Ear" to Achieve Refined Acoustic Character Milford, Mich. - Not unlike a finely crafted musical instrument, the 2006 Buick Lucerne - the nameplate's most premium model - was literally "tuned by ear" using advanced acoustic measurement and analytical technologies. Throughout Lu ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan Murano SL AWD Review
Oct 12, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Nissan Murano SL AWD ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 245 hp @ 5800 rpm/246 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) WHEELBASE: 111.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.6 x 74.0 x 66.5 in. TIRES: 235/65R18 CARGO CAPACITY: 81.6 ... Continue reading
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