Vincentric Says GM Buyers Save $1100 per Vehicle
Jul 5, 2005
GM Employee Pricing Saves Buyers Over $1100 per Vehicle in Ownership Costs BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - July 5, 2005 - Vincentric, a leading automotive data compilation and analysis firm, released findings today showing that the General Motors Employee Discount For Everyone promotion provides buyers average savings of ... Continue reading
Safety Experts Issue New ATV Guidelines
Jul 5, 2005
Safe Kids Worldwide Urges: No Children Under 16 on ATVs WASHINGTON, July 5 -- All-terrain vehicles are involved in approximately 38,000 injuries and 100 deaths to children ages 16 and under each year. While wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injuries, there are no safety devices that adequately protect agains ... Continue reading
Great Drives: In Search Of Cajun Music
Jul 4, 2005
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June 2005 US Auto Sales Wrap-up
Jul 3, 2005
DETROIT July 3, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s sales soared 41 percent in June to their highest monthly total in nearly 19 years thanks to a heavily promoted discount that allowed customers to buy cars and trucks at the employee rate, new sales figures showed Friday. In res ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports June 2005 U.S. Sales
Jul 1, 2005
CYPRESS, Calif., July 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported total June 2005 U.S. sales of 10,621 units. Retail sales are up 2 percent from the same month last year. Led by the outstanding sales performance of the all-new 2006 Eclipse in a very competitive market, this is the first time in al ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports 2005 Record June Sales
Jul 1, 2005
CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported best-ever June sales totaling 17,946 units, showing an increase of 11 percent for the month, over the same period last year. Total sales are up six percent year-to-date. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) "Subaru continu ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports June 2005 Monthly and Q2 Sales Rise
Jul 1, 2005
- Highest Second Quarter Sales Since 2000 for Chrysler Group - Chrysler Brand Sales Continue Strong Performance, Posting 16 Percent Increase; Quarterly Sales Achieve New Record of nearly 190,000 units - Quarterly Jeep Brand Sales Increase 33 Percent; Best Second Quarter Performance Since 2000 - Dodge Charger Sales Acce ... Continue reading
New Display Warns Parents, Caregivers on Heat Dangers
Jul 1, 2005
DETROIT July 1, 2005; The increasingly busy lifestyles of parents and caregivers and the oven-like temperatures inside a closed vehicle are again proving to be a deadly combination as summer temperatures rise. Media reports show that through June 23 this year, eight children in eight different states died from hyperthe ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Strong June Sales
Jul 1, 2005
Sets Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales Records TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best-ever first-half sales in 48 years of business in the U.S. with calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales of 1,114,070. June sales of 194,875, an increase of 10.0 percent over last June, ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports June Sales Records
Jul 1, 2005
* American Honda sets new June records for total vehicles and light trucks * Honda Division breaks the 100,000-unit barrier for first time in June * Acura Division posts 20th consecutive monthly sales record TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- Record June sales of Honda and Acura vehicles boosted American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ... Continue reading
Florida Third State to Become 'RV Friendly'
Jul 1, 2005
RIVERVIEW, Fla., July 1 -- With a stroke of a pen on June 8, Florida's Governor Jeb Bush officially declared Florida to be a part of the "RV Friendly" highway sign program. The law is designed to help recreation vehicle (RV) travelers more easily locate establishments that cater to their needs. Florida joins Louisiana ... Continue reading
July 9 is Child Passenger Safety Day in Michigan
Jul 1, 2005
AAA Strollerthon will raise funds to give free child safety seats to needy DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 -- In an effort to increase awareness of the proper use and installation of child safety seats and booster seats, state legislators have designated July 9, 2005 as Child Passenger Safety Day in Michigan. The date coincide ... Continue reading
Connecticut Fuel Tax to Increase Cost of Gasoline on July 1
Jun 30, 2005
HARTFORD, Conn., June 30 -- Effective July 1st the Connecticut General Assembly passed a transportation bill that include provisions for raising the state's tax on gross earnings derived from the sale of petroleum products. The first increase will take effect July 1 and will cost consumers roughly an extra penny per ga ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2005
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Convertible Review
Jun 30, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz SLK350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2,400-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual WHEELBASE: 95.7 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 160.7 x 70.4 x 51.1 in. TIRES: 225/45ZR17 Front; 245/40 ZR17 Rear CARGO: 9.8 cu. ... Continue reading
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