News By Topic: Women And Cars

California Repeats as the Nation's Auto Theft Hot Spot

Aug 23, 2005

Nationally, Auto Theft Declines 2.6% PALOS HILLS, Ill., Aug. 23 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported today that for calendar year 2004, California has once again set the pace for auto theft. Seven of the nation's top ten areas with the highest vehicle theft rates are in California. The communities of ... Continue reading

SUVOA Comment on Landmark Proposed Changes in Federal Fuel Economy Rules

Aug 23, 2005

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Against a backdrop of gas prices exceeding $2.50 a gallon, Sport Utility Vehicle Owners of America (SUVOA) is available to comment on landmark changes in federal fuel economy standards rules to be unveiled today. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will announce fuel econom ... Continue reading

Grants Targeting Illegal Street Racing Announced by California Office of Traffic Safety

Aug 23, 2005

ONTARIO, Calif.--Aug. 23, 2005--Police departments and other local law enforcement agencies in Ontario, Irwindale, and Riverside will share $1.2 million in local traffic safety grants in connection with a major education and enforcement campaign targeting illegal street racing. The grants are part of a $5 million state ... Continue reading

Branson, Missouri Takes Sting Out of Gas Prices

Aug 23, 2005

BRANSON, Mo., Aug. 23 -- Branson, Missouri is taking the sting out of rising gas prices by offering visitors Gas Buster Discount Cards worth up to $50 off show and attraction tickets, lodging, meals and retail purchases when they spend just $20 on gas during their trips to town through October 31, 2005. Log on to http: ... Continue reading

New Automatic High Beams Illuminate Age-Old Safety Concern

Aug 23, 2005

ZEELAND, Mich., Aug. 23 -- Admit it, you've done it too. At one time or another, you've accidentally left your high beams "on," only to blind another driver and find yourself "flashed" as you pass the oncoming vehicle. The experience is enough to make you hesitant to use your high beams the next time you drive at night ... Continue reading

Car Shoppers Need to Know Signs of Vehicle Accident Damage, Survey Finds

Aug 23, 2005

CarMax's Car-Buying Experts Give Tips to Spot Hidden Damage Indicators RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 23 -- Most people do not know the biggest warning sign that a vehicle may have been in a major accident, according to a recent poll conducted by CarMax, Inc., the nation's largest retailer of used cars. More than 70 percent of re ... Continue reading

Record High Gas Prices to Cause No Drop off in Labor Day Holiday Travel, Says AAA; AAA Offers Tips To Keep Vacation Gas Costs Down

Aug 23, 2005

ORLANDO, Fla.--Aug. 23, 2005--Despite record gas prices averaging more than $2.61 per gallon, AAA expects no let up in travel for the Labor Day holiday weekend. AAA estimates that 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 y ... Continue reading

2006 Cadillac STS-V and XLR-V arrive in Europe

Aug 23, 2005

FOR RELEASE: 2005-08-22 CONTACTS 2006 Cadillac STS-V and XLR-V arrive in Europe European debut at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show Supercharged 4.4 liter Northstar V8 engine delivers 350 kW (469 hp*) in STS-V and 330 kW (443 hp*) in XLR-V Handcrafted leather wrapped interior Cadillac Vs provide alternatives to high-end per ... Continue reading

IDOT Announces Dan Ryan Construction Schedule Through 2006

Aug 23, 2005

CHICAGO, Aug. 22 -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today the upcoming construction schedule from September 2005 through Summer 2006 for the southern section of the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) from 71st Street to the I-57/I-94 interchange. IDOT's "Road Doctors" will reconstruct entrance and ... Continue reading

Pennsylvania Allows Motorcyclists to Ride Without Helmets

Aug 23, 2005

But Who Pays the Bills for Brain Injury When There is an Accident? PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22 -- The following is an op-ed or "Letters" statement from The Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania passed a law to allow motorcyclists to drive without wearing a helmet. But who pays the medical bills when a motorc ... Continue reading

Students to Explore Auto Careers in New Car & Truck Dealerships

Aug 23, 2005

NADA Sponsors National Automotive Career Week, October 24-29 MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 22 -- Students across the U.S. will learn about the wide variety of career opportunities available in automobile and truck dealerships during Automotive Career Week, October 24-29, 2005 -- a program sponsored by the National Automobile Deale ... Continue reading

Woodward Dream Cruise and Pebble Beach Concours on TheCarConnection.com.

Aug 22, 2005

DETROIT, Aug. 22 -- Torrential downpours came and went, but nothing could stop the 11th annual Woodward Dream Cruise, and TheCarConnection.com was there. Get exclusive coverage at http://www.thecarconnection.com/ . And don't miss TCC's complete coverage of the year's most exclusive classics weekend, centered around the ... Continue reading

U. S. Government Plans Momentous Change in Fuel Rules

Aug 22, 2005

For the first time in 30 years, changes will be made to fuel economy standards on light trucks. The Detroit News reports that the Bush administration will unveil the landmark changes this week that will cover pickups, SUVs, and minivans. This is the first major overhaul since 1975 when Congress mandated standards for a ... Continue reading

Study Finds Rising Gas Prices WILL CHANGE Consumers Buying and Driving

Aug 22, 2005

Consumers say they have had enough, vehicle purchase choices to change At current gas price levels: * 55 percent of respondents will change the type of vehicle they drive when they buy. * 59 percent will drive less. * 40 percent of respondents will delay their next vehicle purchase. SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 22 -- Consum ... Continue reading

Palm and Audi Launch Communications Tool for Improved Safety and Convenience on the Road

Aug 22, 2005

SUNNYVALE, Calif. & AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 22, 2005-- Companies Unveil Seamless Bluetooth Integration for Hands-free In-car Calling Palm, Inc. and Audi of America, Inc. today announced their collaboration in a new generation of communications solutions designed to improve safety and convenience for drivers: easy and ... Continue reading