Jul 16, 2005
July 15, 2005 -- Greensboro, NC -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. announced a $300,000 gift to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University that will provide scholarship opportunities for its College of Engineering. Toyota will provide the University $300,000 over the next three years to f ... Continue reading
2005 Jaguar XJS Supercharged V8 Review
Jul 15, 2005
By Gareth Wardell Contributing Editor Is there a better saloon on the road? I doubt it, certainly not for the money. It is hard to find fault with it. In such circumstances car journalists are apt to talk about poor rear seat space, or limited boot space, or the satellite navigation system was a pain to understand or u ... Continue reading
Chrysler: 'Wild Wheels at Work'
Jul 15, 2005
Chrysler Group Employees Share Untamed Passion for 'Wild' Vehicles Have you ever seen 230 hot dogs grilled at once? WHAT: Hundreds of Chrysler Group employees share their passion for hot rods, classic cars, muscle cars and motorcycles with an estimated 6,000 co- workers at "Wild Wheels at Work." WHO: Over 300 Chrysler ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2005
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--July 15, 2005-- Annual Event Raises Funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Allstate will host the 2005 Chicagoland Ride for Kids(R) to raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) on Sunday, July 17. More than 2,500 motorcyclists from across the Chicagoland region are expected t ... Continue reading
Inventor Seeks Patent for Children's Protective Automobile Helmet
Jul 15, 2005
The new child safety device links to video, music and game systems to encourage use. HOUSTON, July 15 -- Amateur inventor of a children's lightweight automobile helmet, Michael P. Fleming has filed a formal patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for his new child safety device. "The time ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2005
WHAT: Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Detroit Uncorked, the region's largest wine event, presented by Ford Motor Company and organized by Detroit Wine Organization (DWO). Detroit Uncorked will feature 800 wines, light hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, a silent auction and wine educational opportunities. Last ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2005
OLATHE, Kan., July 15 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , unveiled four new innovative automotive GPS navigators today that offer consumers exciting new choices and further solidify Garmin's leadership in the automotive industry. From the smallest, most affordable car navigator, the StreetPilot i3 and ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2005
LOS ANGELES--July 15, 2005--Oil and gasoline traders sent prices higher this week on fears that interruptions in gas production caused by Hurricane Dennis will be repeated by Hurricane Emily, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. But forecasters now say Emily's path may miss the U ... Continue reading
Volvo Releases Official Photos of the All-New Volvo C70
Jul 15, 2005
World Unveil to Take Place at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show IRVINE, Calif., July 15 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today released the first official photos of the all-new Volvo C70. With its innovative three-piece retractable hardtop, the second generation C70 is a car that offers the best of both worlds. W ... Continue reading
Safety Advocates Hail Outgoing National Highway Administrator's Achievements
Jul 15, 2005
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Following is a statement by Phil Haseltine, Executive Director of The Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign of The National Safety Council and President of the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety on today's announcement of NHTSA Administrator Jeffrey Runge's pending appointment to the Homeland ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler and UCLA Combine Fuel Cell Technology and Education
Jul 14, 2005
- University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) utilizes two DaimlerChrysler F-Cells for education and aspiring students in fuel cell technology - Eleven DaimlerChrysler fuel cell vehicles operated by customers in California - No manufacturer has more fuel cell vehicles on the road worldwide than DaimlerChrysler - more t ... Continue reading
DUI Laws Sponsors Drunk Driving Tip Site at LifeTips.com
Jul 14, 2005
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., July 14 -- Leading online DUI lawyer services DUI Laws(R) (http://www.1800duilaws.com/) has signed on to sponsor a Drunk Driving Tip Site published at LifeTips.com (http://www.lifetips.com/), one of the largest online publishers of free tips and advice. The new Drunk Driving Tip Site (http://dui ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Delivers a Fuel Cell Vehicle to Michigan
Jul 14, 2005
- The first fuel cell vehicle (FCV) delivered to Michigan since the Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Learning Demonstration Project kickoff - Inergy Automotive Systems will refuel the F-Cell at the DTE Energy Hydrogen Technology Park in Southfield, Michigan - DaimlerChrysler works with federal and state demonstratio ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2005
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--July 12, 2005--Drivers who use cellular phones while operating their vehicles are at an increased risk of crashing, according to a recent study commissioned by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The fourfold increase in crash likelihood was consistent among drivers, with male and ... Continue reading
Student Drivers: Do Your Homework Before Buying a Car
Jul 14, 2005
ATLANTA, July 14 -- Need a car for a college driver? Looking for a safe, reliable and reasonably priced car? Want to find a good deal on a luxury car? (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031021/AUTOLOGO ) Automotive sites, such as AutoTrader.com, contain useful tools and information to help you figure out exac ... Continue reading
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