Chrysler Inspired Drives Puts the Pedal to the Metal in Dallas
Sep 19, 2005
* Chrysler brand eight-city tour stops in Dallas * Three exhilarating driving courses put consumers in the driver's seat * Golf swing analysis, cigar lounge and food tasting demonstrations offer individuals a taste of the finer things in life DALLAS, Sept. 19 -- The Chrysler Inspired Drives tour hits the road this summ ... Continue reading
japanese Car makers Rank Highest With Canadian Internet Users
Sep 19, 2005
TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2005; Results of a new report show that Canadian Internet savvy Car buyers have chosen Honda, Toyota and Mazda as their top selling vehicles in 2005. Results clearly show Japanese carmakers continue to gain market share at domestic's expense. Honda, including its luxury Acura division, ranked 1st at ... Continue reading
IIHS.Org: Only Ford Seat/Head Restraints Earn Top Rating In MiniVan Category
Sep 19, 2005
ARLINGTON, VA — Seat/head restraint combinations in the Ford Freestar and its twin Mercury Monterey earn good overall ratings. Those in some Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country models are rated acceptable, based on recent evaluations by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety [see Addendum 1 (PDF)]. Ho ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Inch Lower -- But Power Outage Could Send Them Higher
Sep 16, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 16, 2005--Gas prices throughout Southern California inched lower in recent days, but the widespread power outage this week in Los Angeles caused refineries to interrupt operations resulting in thin supplies. This is a situation that likely could send prices higher next week, according to the Automobi ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Signs of Relief at the Pumps
Sep 16, 2005
HOUSTON--Sept. 16, 2005--Motorists are finally getting some relief at the gas pumps as prices continue to retreat below $3 a gallon, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for regular self-serve dropped to $2.815 a gallon, down 12.4 cents after a 31-cent increase last week. The current a ... Continue reading
MercedesIntroduces Signature Edition R-Class to Help Fight Cancer
Sep 16, 2005
Mercedes Introduces Signature Edition R-Class To Help Fight Cancer Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 15, 2005 at 1:40 PM CST If you're thinking about purchasing a new R-Class, Mercedes has released a special "Signature Edition" to help support women's cancer research. The Signature Edition R-Class was built excl ... Continue reading
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana upgrades to ESPRIT for its educational CAM software
Sep 15, 2005
Camarillo, Calif.-Sept. 15, 2005- Ivy Tech Community College's Bloomington and Ft. Wayne, Indiana campuses recently implemented ESPRIT CAM, by DP Technology Corp., into both its Design Technology and Machine Tool Technology programs. ... Continue reading
Kim Crosby #26 - Letter From Slidell La.
Sep 15, 2005
Following is a short article by Kim Crosby concerning her life since Hurricane Katrina. Several photos that Kim took in Slidell are available at the end of article on the kcr site. http://www.keithcolemanracing.com In her own words: Crosby reflects on Katrina aftermath Slidell, La. – It has been three weeks since ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Resumes Operations at Four New Orleans-Area Dealerships
Sep 15, 2005
HOUSTON--Sept. 15, 2005--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced today that it has resumed operations at four of its six New Orleans-area dealerships, all of which have been closed since Hurricane Katrina hit the area in late August. The four re-opened dealerships are located on the West ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2005
--Long-standing safety challenges are now being addressed in ways that will bring about dramatic reductions in crashes, injuries and deaths-- FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 15 -- Continental's Automotive Systems division debuted its newest technologies that help protect the driver and passengers from injury and crashes duri ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 7-passenger ENGINE: 3.0-liter DOHC H6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 250 hp @ 6,600 rpm/219 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with Sportshift manual control WHEELBASE: 108.2 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 189.8 x 73.9 x 66.5 in. TIRES: 255/55 R18 ... Continue reading
Toyota and Honda Gaining U.S. Retail Market Share in Early September
Sep 15, 2005
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Sept. 15, 2005--Toyota Motor Sales USA, American Honda and Nissan North America are all gaining retail market share in early September, according to the Power Information Network (PIN). Through the first 11 days of September, the top six multi-franchise manufacturers in the United States are, ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Review
Sep 15, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm/258 lb-ft @ 2,400-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic with column shift and steering wheel shift buttons WHEELBASE: 114.8 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 188.2 x 75.2 x 71.5 in. TIRES: P ... Continue reading
Lexus to Donate Custom Paul McCartney-Themed RX Hybrid to Adopt-A-Minefield
Sep 15, 2005
Paul McCartney Signature Edition RX 400h Will Be Awarded by Adopt-A-Minefield to Winner of Online Fundraising Sweepstakes; Proceeds to Benefit Organization's Efforts to Resolve Global Landmine Crisis NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Adopt-A-Minefield(R) today announced the launch of an online sweepstakes to raise funds to be util ... Continue reading
Benito Mussolini's 1939 Lancia To Be Auctioned On eBay
Sep 15, 2005
TORONTO, September 15, 2005 -- Benito Mussolini’s 1939 Lancia Astura, will be available for worldwide auction on eBay Motors to benefit the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto Canada. This historical item, donated to SickKids Foundation by a private collector, will be auctioned beginning September 30, 2005 on e ... Continue reading
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