AAA Chicago Says Fuel Prices Rise Sharply Since Mid-June
Jul 21, 2005
AURORA, Ill., July 21 -- The statewide average for gasoline in Illinois and Northern Indiana has gone up since this time last month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that for July 2005, Illinois motorists will pay an average of $2.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That's up 22 cents from ... Continue reading
"Maryland Law Enforcement Crack Down on Aggressive Driving
Jul 21, 2005
; Campaign Continues to Highlight Dangers of Driving Aggressively in the Summer Months SYKESVILLE, Md., July 21 -- With temperatures rising and summer now in full force, law enforcement officials with the Smooth Operator program continue their commitment to combating aggressive driving during the summer months. In conj ... Continue reading
Cadillac Named 'Official Vehicle of Phipps Plaza'
Jul 21, 2005
Deal Positions Mall as Major Marketing Platform for Luxury Auto Brand INDIANAPOLIS, July 21 -- Simon Property Group , the nation's largest owner, developer, manager and marketer of retail real estate, announced today a strategic alliance between Phipps Plaza, Atlanta's premier upscale shopping destination, and General ... Continue reading
Power Information Network Reports: Employee Discounts Creating Desired Results for Big Three
Jul 21, 2005
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--July 21, 2005--Offering employee discounts to all consumers appears to be paying off for the Big Three in the form of increased sales and market share, according to actual retail transaction data from more than 6,200 automotive franchises compiled by the Power Information Network (PIN). Both F ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2005
* Free, two-day driving event lets consumers see how Chrysler vehicles handle real world challenges on specially designed test tracks * Opportunity to drive two of the hottest Chrysler vehicles, the Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 and the Chrysler 300C SRT8 * Drag racing, golf simulations, food and wine tasting demonstrations, ... Continue reading
Toyota Sorta-Kinda Recalls Selected Sienna Vans and Tundra Pickups
Jul 20, 2005
Torrance, CA 07/20/2005; Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Special Service Campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The campaign involves Sienna vans in the U.S. In certain 2004 and 2005 model year Sienna vans, there is a possibility that the shoulder porti ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2005
Creating Strong Relationships With Customers Helps Reduce Post-Warranty Defection to Independent Service Providers WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 20 -- With a CSI score of 915 (on a 1,000-point scale), Lincoln ranks highest in customer satisfaction with dealer service, receiving a record-setting high CSI score for the ... Continue reading
After $Billion Q2 Loss Ford Employees Brace for Further Cutbacks - So Is This A Surprise?
Jul 20, 2005
Washington DC July 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that after a promising June, Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday reported second quarter losses nearing $1 billion dollars and announced plans to continue with further cost-cutting measures in order to deal with overcapacity at its manufacturing facilities, reports The D ... Continue reading
Lawmakers Reject Bid to Increase CAFE Standards, Consider Amendment to Extend Daylight-Savings
Jul 20, 2005
Washington DC July 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that on Tuesday, House and Senate Democratic conferees unsuccessfully offered an amendment to increase federal fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks by 1 mile per gallon a year in each of the next 10 years, reports Reuters. An option to increase C ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2005
Third Annual American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Ball in Detroit Slated for September 10 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 19 -- As Detroit auto barons prepare once again for the 2005 American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Ball Saturday, September 10, at the Michigan State Fairgrounds, one lucky bidder can take home an incred ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2005
LOS ANGELES--July 19, 2005--Southern California's average price for regular gasoline rose nearly 22 cents during the past month to come within 5 cents of the all-time record monthly average, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California July average price for ... Continue reading
The Mystery of the RSV Safety Vehicle - What Happened?
Jul 19, 2005
Snide's Rekmarks; In the mid 1970's the U.S. government invested 30 million dollars in the design an creation of an "ultra-safe" and fuel efficient(32 mpg) car for the masses...it was built and worked well. But in the early 1990's the 30 or so that were built and tested were shreded...and today none exist. Here are two ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago, Disney 'Celebration' Targets Mouseketeering Cubs Fans
Jul 19, 2005
AURORA, Ill., July 19 -- AAA Chicago is betting that a host of loyal Chicago Cubs fans will trade in their team baseball caps for a set of mouse ears this December. Dubbed the "Walt Disney World Happiest Celebration on Earth Vacation for Cubs Players & Fans," AAA Travel, the official travel arm of AAA Chicago, will fea ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2005
The 2005 Honda Odyssey is a Minivan with Maxi Comfort. By Bruce Hidaka-Gordon The Honda Odyssey used for this test was the Touring Edition equipped with all the bells and whistles. Exterior: Not much can be said about the exterior of the Odyssey. I don’t particularly like the styling of minivans and the Odyssey w ... Continue reading
Baltimore and Maryland-Wide crackdown on Aggressive Driving
Jul 19, 2005
Ride-along and Experience Aggressive Driving Behaviors First-Hand What: The Smooth Operator Program, in participation with the Maryland Public Safety Driver Training Facility, is hosting a media event, giving reporters an opportunity to see aggressive driving behaviors in action. Experience what it feels like to be in ... Continue reading
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