Lincoln Mark LT Chopper Up for Bid on eBay to Benefit Habitat for Humanity(R) Hurricane Relief
Sep 29, 2005
- Lincoln will put up for bid a Mark LT Chopper - a custom motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers - during the Habitat for Humanity International(R) Charity Auction to be held on eBay Oct. 3-13. - Proceeds from the winning bid will benefit Habitat for Humanity International's(R) 'Operation Home Delivery' for Hurric ... Continue reading
Finds Women Eagerly Adopting New Environmentally Friendly Car Technologies
Sep 29, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Natural gas. Hybrid electric. Diesel. Women are at the vanguard of putting these new technologies through their everyday paces. ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2005
* Four of the 12 women are second-time honorees * Representation of women executives at Chrysler Group has increased by 75 percent since 1999 * Automotive News recognized 2005 honorees at a gala dinner in Detroit, Mich. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 29 -- Twelve DaimlerChrysler executives have been named to the list of 10 ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2005
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: New-Vehicle Buyers Using the Internet Reaches Record Levels WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 29 September 2005 —Product-related information has become the primary focus for new-vehicle shoppers who use the Internet to research models, significantly surpassing price information for the ... Continue reading
NHTSA Releases List of Model Year 2006 Vehicles For Crash and Rollover Testing
Sep 29, 2005
Click for NHTSA Contact Info (or call) 1-888-327-4236 Our mission: Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes About NHTSA | Multimedia | In the News | Calendar Search NHTSA Browse Topics Calendar Congressional Testimony NHTSA Now! Newsletter Presentations & Speeches Press Releases Press Events Traffic ... Continue reading
American Lung Association of Minnesota Hails New Biodiesel Requirement
Sep 29, 2005
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn., Sept. 28 -- The American Lung Association of Minnesota, a longtime promoter of cleaner-burning vehicles and fuels, today hailed the start of Minnesota's first-in-the-nation biodiesel mandate. Effective September 29, 2005, most diesel fuel sold in the state will be a "B2" biodiesel blend that con ... Continue reading
Southern California Commuters Urged to Crash Through the High Price of Gas and Conserve Fuel
Sep 29, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 28, 2005--In response to President Bush's call for Americans to conserve fuel because of the recent hurricanes, Southern California traffic reporters gathered at The Grove today to help launch the latest public service campaign promoting Rideshare Week, which begins Oct. 3, in an effort to reduce tra ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2005
A Genteel Luxury Cruiser<br> By Steve Purdy<br> Detroit Bureau<p> “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” goes the old adage. The A8 made a great first impression. We only get these test cars for about a week and must develop impressions rather hastily sometimes. This Audi was still impr ... Continue reading
As IRS Boosts Mileage Reimbursement Rate, HR.BLR.com Editors Remind Employers of Law's Requirements
Sep 28, 2005
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn.--Sept. 28, 2005--In reaction to soaring gas prices, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taken an unprecedented step: For the final four months of 2005, it has increased the optional standard mileage rate--the amount employers may deduct when they reimburse employees who use their own cars for com ... Continue reading
Pro Driver and Owner Talk to Teens About Driving
Sep 28, 2005
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 28 -- Pro Driver Chip Herr wants teenagers to focus. "Any form of car racing has its dangerous side. Couple that with some of the tricky sections of the Raceway at Laguna Seca and you have the ingredients of an interesting contest. The drivers have to pay attention to what they're doing every second," ... Continue reading
Beware of Damaged Cars from Katrina
Sep 28, 2005
Washington DC September 28, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that insurance companies have issued a warning to consumers to be on the look-out for flood-damaged cars from Hurricane Katrina, unlikely to be insured, that may end up on the used car market, reports USA Today. "Many times after a very wet storm, we have ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Research - Consumers React to Historically High Fuel Prices
Sep 28, 2005
TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 28 -- As the price of gasoline in the United States approaches the highest levels seen since the last gas crisis, the September 2005 Fuel Price Impact Survey conducted by AutoPacific shows that many consumers intend to shift the type of vehicle they drive. The Fuel Price Impact Survey is based on ... Continue reading
Design Focus Earns CCS Prestigious Membership
Sep 28, 2005
DETROIT, MI (Sept. 27, 2005) - The College for Creative Studies (CCS) has become the first art and design college to join the prestigious Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) consortium. The invitation to join – typically reserved for renowned university engineering programs ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Record High Monthly Production in North America and the U.S.
Sep 28, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 27, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, Japanese domestic sales, and export results for the month of August. Honda achieved a new monthly record for production in North America, and coupled with increased production in Asia and Europe, led to August records for o ... Continue reading
Two Johnson Controls Executives Honored as Top Female Leaders in the Automotive Industry
Sep 27, 2005
Automotive News Recognizes 100 Leading Women in North America PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Two Johnson Controls Vice Presidents, Susan Kampe and Carolyn Woznicki, were recognized on Automotive News' list of 100 Leading Women in the North American automotive industry. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/ ... Continue reading
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