2006 Isuzu Pickups Offer Longest Powertrain Limited Warranty of Any Pickup Trucks on U.S. Market
Aug 25, 2005
Seven-Year Coverage Beats Every Other Pickup in America, Any Brand, Any Size CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 25 -- According to a survey of manufacturer websites, third-party automotive specification sources and consumer brochures, the all-new Isuzu i-280 and i-350 Pickups offer the longest powertrain limited warranty on any pi ... Continue reading
Strategy : Leave the Car at Home but Still Have One When You Get to the Office
Aug 25, 2005
SEATTLE--Aug. 25, 2005--As gas prices near $3.00 per gallon in many parts of the country, consumers are looking for ways to save money. Many overlook (or avoid) an obvious choice: leaving their car at home and riding the bus or train to the office. At current prices, a 20-mile one-way commute costs individuals close to ... Continue reading
MMI Warns Gas Prices Can Fuel Financial Problems
Aug 25, 2005
HOUSTON--Aug. 25, 2005--According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the current average price for gas is $2.58 a gallon, significantly higher than last year's average - $1.86 a gallon. The government's Energy Information Administration says this has been the largest increase in gas prices in decades. Every ... Continue reading
Selling or Buying a Used Car This Fall? - Some Advice
Aug 25, 2005
FAIRFAX, Va.--Aug. 25, 2005--If you're planning to sell or trade-in your car this fall you may be in for a shock. There's a glut of used cars on the market today, thanks in large part to those employee price plans being offered on new cars by manufacturers. This new car spending spree is driving down prices in the used ... Continue reading
R is For Roady - Mercedes-Benz R to Roll With The Stones - Well Mick Is a Senior Now Isn't He?
Aug 25, 2005
Montvale, N.J. – At Mercedes-Benz USA, the “R” in the new R-Class could stand for “Rock-and-Roll” as the company’s newest vehicle introduces a new sports tourer segment by going on tour with the Rolling Stones. As the official automobile partner of the Rolling Stones’ A Bigger ... Continue reading
NEW 2006 VW GLI INFUSES PURE ENTHUSIAST PLEASURE INTO JETTA LINE-UP
Aug 24, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. 23 August 2005; The 2006 GLI is Volkswagen’s answer to drivers who seek the sporty attitude, style and driving dynamics of an Autobahn-bred performance sedan with the everyday practicality of a large four-door compact, all at a solid Volkswagen value that offers a lot of car for the money. Bac ... Continue reading
Chicago Roads: Dan Ryan Ramp Openings to Provide More Skyway Access
Aug 24, 2005
CHICAGO, Aug. 24 -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announces the opening later this month of the 67th Street exit ramp and 71st Street entrance ramp on the northbound Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94). Pushed back a week due to weather conditions, the opening of the exit ramp at 67th Street is significant ... Continue reading
Continental Lauds Outgoing NHTSA Chief for Safety Legacy in Preventing Crashes
Aug 24, 2005
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Continental Automotive Systems NA today praised outgoing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Dr. Jeffrey Runge for his "legacy contribution to motor vehicle safety by shifting agency priorities to put crash prevention and protection of occupants after a crash on e ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger - The Neighbourhood Mechanic
Aug 24, 2005
Dave is a licensed auto mechanic with over 40 years in the trade. For the past 24 years he has operated Dr. H. Honda Specialists in Etobcoke Toronto). Dave the neighborhood mechanic can be heard answering his neighbors car questions on AM740 radio each Saturday at 9 AM. Some of these conversations will also be publishe ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Parents Can Help Novice Drivers Improve Their Skills with a Teen Driving Evaluation
Aug 24, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 24, 2005--The first two years of driving are the riskiest for teen drivers, according to Kathy Downing, the Auto Club's driving school manager, noting that teenagers 16-20 have the highest crash rates of all drivers. To help parents improve their novice teen driver's driving skills, the Auto Club is o ... Continue reading
Nissan at 2005 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 24, 2005
With the debut of NOTE, an innovative new small family car, the Micra C+C, a chic coupe/convertible and the new sporting Micra 160SR, Nissan is using the Frankfurt Motor Show to showcase its strengthened range of small cars. At a glance: # European debut of NOTE # Distinctive styling - practical yet dynamic # The famil ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2005
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- We applaud the Administration for moving to advance the goals of greater fuel economy and energy security for the nation with the new CAFE rule issued today. The proposed reforms will provide an opportunity to improve the effectiveness of the CAFE program while protecting the economic health of t ... Continue reading
U.S. Secretary Mineta Unveils Plan Requiring Better Gas Mileage from SUVs, Pickups and Mini-vans
Aug 24, 2005
August 23, 2005; A proposed new fuel economy plan for light trucks will save motorists money on fill-ups while improving safety and protecting the economy, Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta announced today in Atlanta and Los Angeles. The plan to reform the government’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE ... Continue reading
Aug 23, 2005
First Official Photographs of the 2007 S600 Reveal Exclusive Signature Edition Flagship Mercedes-Benz MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 23 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) to offer the first 20 all-new 2007 S600 flagship sedans as an exclusive Signature Edition model that will be available only through the Saks Fifth Avenue annual "The ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Won't Cause Decrease in Labor Day Travel
Aug 23, 2005
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 23 -- Despite national record-high gas prices averaging more than $2.61 per gallon, AAA expects no let up in travel for the Labor Day holiday weekend. An estimated 34.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 0.9 percent increase from the 34.2 million who traveled last ... Continue reading
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