General Motors Ends Employee Discount Program; Ford, DaimlerChrysler to End Theirs Monday
Sep 30, 2005
DETROIT September 30, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp., the world's biggest automaker, is ending its popular discount program that let buyers pay the same price its employees pay for vehicles throughout the summer. The promotion was scheduled to end Friday at the close of busin ... Continue reading
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
Sep 30, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Toyota Highlander Hybrid ENGINE: 3.3-liter DOHC V6 with Hybrid Synergy Drive HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 230 hp @ 5,600 rpm/242 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously Variable Transmission WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 184.6 x 71.9 x 66.1 in. TIRES: P225 ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
Torrance, Calif. September 29, 2005; Honda's "Safety for Everyone" initiative applies an increasingly comprehensive and industry-leading approach to vehicle safety by providing enhanced levels of occupant protection to Honda and Acura vehicles regardless of size or price, along with improved safety for pedestrians. A t ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport For many young enthusiasts, ``affordable sports car'' is virtually synonymous with ``Mazda MX-5 Miata.'' When the Miata debuted in 1989, it was the first small, simple, affordably-priced two-seat roadster since the demise of the pop ... Continue reading
Mercedes to Recall 50,000 Cars to Fix Potential Windshield Wiper Problem
Sep 30, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany September 30, 2005; The AP reportred that DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday that its Mercedes Car Group was recalling some 50,000 cars because of a potential problem with the windshield wipers. The recall, which will affect mostly buyers in the German market, includes Vaneo models built between April 20 ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Local Gas Prices Trickle Lower
Sep 30, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 30, 2005--Hurricane Rita's effect on Southern California gas prices has been negligible and gasoline prices continue their slow downward march. More rapid price declines are expected in the coming weeks, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gasoline Prices on Upswing after Hurricane Rita
Sep 30, 2005
HOUSTON--Sept. 30, 2005--Gasoline prices have reversed course and are now on the upswing following Hurricane Rita, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The Texas average price for regular self-serve jumped ten cents to $2.774 a gallon -- that's nearly a dollar higher than last year's record high of $1.823 a gallo ... Continue reading
First-Ever TV PSA to Promote Booster Seat Awareness
Sep 30, 2005
Expansive TV, Outdoor, Radio and Online Campaign Lends Walt Disney's Original 'Cinderella' Classic to Life-Saving PSAs WASHINGTON and BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Advertising Council (AdCouncil) today announced ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Sept. 29, 2005--This Saturday, Oct. 1, Mattel will roll out its 2006 Hot Wheels(R) basic car assortment at retailers nationwide, featuring a series of Faster Than Ever(TM) cars. Identified by the orange-colored stamping on their five-spoke wheels, Faster Than Ever(TM) cars will feature special nicke ... Continue reading
Carfax Responds to Water-Damaged Cars Soon Flooding Used Car Market
Sep 30, 2005
FAIRFAX, Va.--Sept. 29, 2005--Free Carfax Flood Checks (www.carfax.com/flood) are now available to help prevent consumers from unknowingly buying a flood-damaged car. "Anyone buying or selling a used car needs to be aware of potential problems that may exist," says Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. "We' ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2005
TRACY, Calif.--Sept. 29, 2005--"Drivers who ordinarily use the standard mileage rate to calculate automobile business expenses can offset the soaring costs of gasoline by switching to deductible automobile expenses," said Eric Hayes, Senior Tax Analyst for Petz Enterprises, Inc, whose on-line tax preparation brand TaxB ... Continue reading
New Hampshire Autocare Specialist Named 2006 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year
Sep 29, 2005
ATLANTA--Sept. 29, 2005--NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Michael Lavoie, of Haverhill, New Hampshire, the 2006 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year. Presented annually by NAPA AUTO PARTS and ASE, the award is given to a technician that exemplifies excellence and ... Continue reading
Vehicle Maintenance Are Keys to Reducing Gas Bills
Sep 29, 2005
ROANOKE, Va.--Sept. 29, 2005--With the high cost of gas, drivers can use planning and common sense to squeeze a few more miles out of a gallon of gas, and reduce the flow of money going from their wallet to the gas pump. It begins with taking care of your vehicle. A simple tune up can increase fuel mileage significantl ... Continue reading
2006 Hyundai Sonata and Tucson Achieve Highest Government Crash Test Rating
Sep 29, 2005
Five-Star Safety Crash Performance Joins Segment-Leading Standard Safety Technology FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced that the 2006 Hyundai Sonata and Tucson have received the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) top five-star crash test rating for front ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to Partner with NextEnergy, Inc., in Detroit on Biodiesel Research and Development
Sep 29, 2005
- Research Will Advance Nation's Rapidly-Growing Biodiesel Industry, Promote Use of Clean, Renewable Fuel Made from U.S. Farm Products - Biodiesel Industries, Nation's Largest Biodiesel Refiner, to Join Partnership with New Detroit Facility - DaimlerChrysler 'Brownfield' Sites to Produce Feedstock for Research Programs ... Continue reading
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