Web Site Clears Air About Hybrids' Bridge Tolls, Carpool Lane Access
Aug 12, 2005
Step-by-Step Instructions at www.511.org OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Drivers looking to steer clear of confusion about hybrid gasoline/electric vehicles' eligibility for travel in the carpool lanes on Bay Area freeways and at toll bridge toll plazas can now find their way on the Web. Just visit www.511.org, a free serv ... Continue reading
California Allows Only Certain Hybrids in the Fast Lanes
Aug 12, 2005
Washington DC August 12, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the state of California will only allow drivers of three out of the seven hybrid car models to drive alone in carpool or HOV lanes. According to the LA Times, The three models allowed will be the Honda Civic, Honda Insight, and Toyota Prius. Despite the ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Record-Breaking Crude
Aug 12, 2005
HOUSTON--Aug. 12, 2005--Crude oil prices rallied to a new all-time high Thursday forcing pump prices to their highest levels ever, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The Texas average price for regular self-serve set new price records every day this week. The current record of $2.316 is 11 cents above last week ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 12, 2005--Gasoline prices reached record-high levels this week fueled by high summertime demand, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area is $2.693, which is 8.9 cents higher than la ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Drivers Can Now Cruise in California's Carpool Lanes
Aug 12, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- Toyota Prius drivers can now apply for Clean Air Vehicle stickers from the Department of Motor Vehicles that allow them to drive with only one occupant in California's High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. "This is truly a validation of hybrid technology and its benefits," said Jim Press, Toy ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Offers Tips to Ease the Pain of Record-High Fuel Prices
Aug 12, 2005
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 11 -- The price of gasoline has reached record highs locally and across the country. Crude oil prices, refinery problems and high demand all contribute to the price increase. AAA reports the average price of regular unleaded nationwide at $2.397 per gallon. In Illinois the average price is $2.485, In ... Continue reading
Volvo Builds Gravity Car With Safety and Beauty in Mind!
Aug 12, 2005
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- When looking at Volvo as a brand, people think safety. Volvo has become known as the innovator in safety technology. Whether it is a SUV, convertible, or even a Volvo gravity vehicle, safety is always a top priority. This year's Volvo gravity car hits the track with some key safety features t ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Begins Production of the All-New 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab in Saltillo Plant
Aug 11, 2005
-- Largest pickup cab has room for six adults -- Tom LaSorda salutes Saltillo Assembly Plant's flexibility -- Joseph Chamasrour lauds cooperation with labor, government -- Saltillo Engine Plant produces one millionth HEMI(R) AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Chrysler Group began building the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega C ... Continue reading
Record Gas Prices Call for Smarter Tire Care
Aug 11, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Now that gasoline prices in the U.S. have again reached record levels, there appear to be two options for on-the-go American drivers. One is to complain loudly about the increased pain at the gas pump, but continue driving. The other option is to keep driving, but begin implementing some easy ve ... Continue reading
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Review
Aug 11, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Being last to market is not necessarily bad. It allows one to learn from the competition. Some SUVs emphasize urban luxury, and have the off-road and cargo-carrying abilities of a luxury car. Others are true backwoods workhorses, with the same comfort lev ... Continue reading
Michigan Court Issues Verdict in Ford Explorer Rollover Death
Aug 11, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 11 -- A Michigan Court found Ford Motor Co. liable for the death of a woman in a 2000 rollover accident in a Ford Explorer, but in an unusual move determined Ford did not have an alternative to its defective roof design, creating an inconsistent verdict. The Aug. 2, 2005 verdict by Bay County Ci ... Continue reading
More Florida Motorcycle Riders Killed Since Repeal of Helmet Law
Aug 11, 2005
Number 306 download PDF version August 2005 FLORIDA’S MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAW REPEAL On July 1, 2000, Florida repealed the legal requirement that all motorcyclists wear protective helmets. State law now requires helmet use only by riders under the age of 21, and by older riders who do not have a minimum of $10,000 ... Continue reading
California DMV Ready to Distribute Stickers Allowing Hybrid Vehicle Owners to Drive in HOV Lanes
Aug 11, 2005
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2005--With the signing of the federal transportation bill (H.R. 3) this morning by Pres. George Bush, legislation allowing the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue special stickers to owners of hybrid vehicles that will allow them to drive without penalty in High Occupancy Vehicle (H ... Continue reading
Amicus and Cadbury Trebor Bassett Team Up to Offer Former MG Rover Apprentices a Future
Aug 11, 2005
LONDON, August 11 -- Amicus and Cadbury Trebor Bassett have joined forces to give a former MG Rover worker the opportunity to finish his apprenticeship at the company's manufacturing plant in Bournville. Former MG Rover apprentice, 23 year-old Jamie Bright, has been selected by Cadbury's to complete his training at Bou ... Continue reading
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) - Northern Virginia
Aug 10, 2005
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Northern Virginia would like to extend an invitation to you and your staff to participate in the 3rd Annual MADD NoVA Golf Classic on September 13, 2005 at the Bull Run Golf Club in Haymarket, Virginia. Join some of the Washington Redskins, Hogettees, and other public officials f ... Continue reading
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