Universal Technical Institute Begins Training at Norwood Facility
Jun 29, 2005
PHOENIX, June 29 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today announced that the first class of approximately 65 students began training on June 27, 2005 at the Norwood facility. Additionally, the school received its license to operate from the State of Massachusetts on May ... Continue reading
Chrysler May Also Give Family and Friends Discount
Jun 29, 2005
FRANKFURT, June 29, 2005; Reuters reported that the Detroit News said that DaimlerChrysler is ready to match General Motors' offer giving all U.S. car buyers the same discounts its staff get if GM extends the promotion beyond next week. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Chrysler had told its national dealer coun ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2005
State Farm Helps Deliver Timely Safety Message to Mark MADD's 25th Anniversary IRVING, Texas, June 29 -- To commemorate its silver anniversary, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is celebrating the more than 300,000 lives it has helped to save since its inception in 1980. In honor of the milestone, MADD and long-time ... Continue reading
Extinct Mastodon Discovered in New York Comes to Life on the Open Road
Jun 29, 2005
ITHACA, N.Y., June 28 -- Phoenix-based U-Haul International, Inc. , in partnership with the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) in Ithaca, N.Y., announced today the release of 600 new 26-foot moving trucks with the vibrant image of the Hyde Park, N.Y., mastodon promoting the state of New York and this exceptiona ... Continue reading
Police Warn Not to Drink and Drive Over Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
Jun 29, 2005
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 28 -- Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller today urged motorists to avoid drinking and driving during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. "Alcohol is often part of picnics or parties during the summer holidays," Miller said. "Motorists need to keep in mind that alcohol and driv ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2005
Concept car that gave life to all-new 2006 production Eclipse snags Industrial Design Society of America's prestigious award June 28, 2005 -- CYPRESS, CALIF -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced today its E-boost concept vehicle was awarded the 2005 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Gold Award in ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Sponsors 2005 Global Summit of Women in Mexico City
Jun 28, 2005
* Official automotive sponsor Chrysler Group leads discussion of global challenges and opportunities for women MEXICO CITY, June 28 -- Christine A. MacKenzie, Chrysler Group Vice President - Corporate Research and Reporting, addressed attendees of the 15th annual Global Summit of Women 2005 Opening Ceremony held in Mex ... Continue reading
AAA Forecasts July 4 Travel to Be Busiest Holiday Weekend Ever
Jun 28, 2005
MINNEAPOLIS, June 28 -- More Americans will travel this Fourth of July holiday than have ever traveled for a holiday weekend. AAA estimates that 40.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 2.8 percent increase from the 39.2 million who traveled last year. Approximately 33.9 million tra ... Continue reading
Highway Safety Leaders Demo Measures for Safe July 4th Travel
Jun 28, 2005
National Share the Road Safety Tour Visits Des Moines to Save Lives on Iowa Highways On a Typical Day as Many as 124,000 Vehicles Travel I-235 through Des Moines; Most Automobile Drivers Are Not Aware of What They Can Do to Avoid an Accident With a Tractor-Trailer Who: The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the Iowa ... Continue reading
Honda to Provide New Consumer Safety Information on All Cars and Trucks
Jun 28, 2005
2006 Honda and Acura Vehicles Will Display NHTSA Crash Test Safety Ratings on Window Stickers WASHINGTON, June 28 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today a new voluntary program to provide important safety information to consumers. Monroney labels (window stickers) on all 2006 model year Honda and Acura cars ... Continue reading
National Campground Survey Predicts Busy July Fourth Holiday
Jun 28, 2005
Late Reservations and Walk-Ins Expected to Boost Occupancy More Than 80 Percent VENTURA, Calif., June 28 -- The Woodall's/ARVC RV Park and Campground Survey estimates occupancy at privately operated campgrounds nationwide this Fourth of July holiday will be 75 percent on July 1, 83 percent on July 2 and 80 percent on J ... Continue reading
Patriotic RVers Keep Rolling This July Fourth Weekend
Jun 28, 2005
Annual Survey Also Suggests Campgrounds Will See Heavy RV Traffic MINNEAPOLIS, June 28 -- Thousands of RVers will hit the road to celebrate our nation's birthday this Independence Day weekend and chances are they'll be displaying America's colors to show their patriotism. According to a recent survey by Funroads.com, m ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2005
44 Hybrid and 26 Diesel Models Anticipated in U.S. Market by 2012 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 28 -- New vehicles powered by hybrid electric or clean diesel engines are expected to garner 11 percent of U.S. sales by 2012 -- up from 4.8 percent in 2005 -- according to a report by J.D. Power-LMC Automotive Forecasting ... Continue reading
As Busy Summer Travel Season Arrives, Americans Focus on Safety
Jun 28, 2005
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- As Americans plan a record number of auto-related trips this summer, they are turning their attention to car safety. And a new survey focusing on car features finds that Americans rate seat belts, steel frames, airbags and steel side-impact beams as the most effective in protecting people in a cr ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2005
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Analysis of crash data from a road demonstration program in Michigan found that low-cost intersection improvements had a significantly greater safety benefit for drivers 65 and older than for drivers 25 to 64, AAA announced today. According to the nation's largest organization for motorists, AAA ... Continue reading
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