AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; The Price of Crude Pushes Gas Prices Higher
Jun 24, 2005
HOUSTON--June 24, 2005--Retail gasoline prices skyrocketed this week as crude oil prices jumped to record levels, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The Texas average price for regular self-serve increased four cents to $2.101 a gallon -- seven cents shy of the all-time record high of $2.175 a gallon. Motorists ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2005
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--June 24, 2005--Did you know that the Hollywood Bowl, one of Southern California's cultural icons, helped to shape transportation in the region? In a new exhibition produced by the Automobile Club of Southern California in cooperation with The Edmund D. Edelman Hollywood Bowl Museum, the design of Hig ... Continue reading
Land Rover to Open Third Driving School in North America
Jun 23, 2005
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif., June 23 -- Following the success of its Land Rover Experience Driving Schools, the company today announced it will open its third in North America at Quail Lodge in August 2005. The latest venue will join already-established Land Rover Driving Schools at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Caroli ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Automotive Sensor Hears Accidents for Quicker Safety System Reaction
Jun 23, 2005
TROY, Mich.--June 23, 2005--Siemens VDO Automotive has developed a sensor at its Regensburg, Germany world headquarters that monitors noise vibrations in a vehicle's chassis, improving the accident recognition and reaction time of vehicle safety systems. This "hearing" sensor, called a Crash Impact Sound Sensor (CISS), ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Subaru WRX STi Not long ago, Subaru was best known as the maker of small all-wheel drive wagons and sedans. They weren't very quick, but they filled people's needs, particularly in parts of the country where snow wasn't just a pretty picture on a Christmas card. Then came the ... Continue reading
Nissan Publishes 2005 Sustainability Report
Jun 23, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, June 21, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. , issued its second annual Sustainability Report at its Annual General Shareholders Meeting, held today in Yokohama, Japan. The report provides details of Nissan activities around the world and how they relate to areas of stakeholder interest such as ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2005
Continental Automotive Systems is delighted to see the latest announcement from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and its evaluation that Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is adding to the increased safety of vehicles. As ESC becomes more available we expect these results will get even better. ESC ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler donates $100,000 to sponsor Art Tatum Jazz Festival
Jun 23, 2005
Automotive and musical ties with Toledo enrich community TOLEDO, Ohio, June 22 -- The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund and DaimlerChrysler Corp. jointly sponsored the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival in Toledo, Ohio last weekend. "The Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival is an opportunity for DaimlerChrysler to share in th ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2005
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Marianne Fey to Oversee Buick National and Retail Ad Accounts at McCann in Detroit
Jun 22, 2005
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., June 22 -- Mirroring General Motors' efforts to further connect brand and retail messaging in driving sales, McCann Erickson's Detroit office has promoted Executive Vice President, Group Account Director Marianne Fey to oversee both Buick national and retail advertising accounts at the agency. The an ... Continue reading
2005 Audi A6 3.2 quattro AT6 Review
Jun 22, 2005
2005 Audi A6 3.2 quattro AT6 Where: Interstate I-95, New York City, Historic Philadelphia When: Summer Weather: Sun and Showers, Windy Miles Driven: 435 MSRP: $48,770 Sound Byte: The Audi A6 3.2 quattro delivers on it’s billing as a German Luxury Car This past weekend I was fortunate to be testing a car that comp ... Continue reading
NHTSA 2005 SUV Crash, Rollover Ratings
Jun 22, 2005
Model year 2005 Acura MDX, Ford Freestyle, and Jeep Grand Cherokee earned the top rating of 5-stars for all available seating positions in frontal and side crash tests announced the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in their SUV Crash Test Summary. All resu ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2005
NEW YORK--June 22, 2005--With legislation requiring drivers to use hands-free devices while talking on the phone, drivers will be scrambling to find the best hands-free accessories before October when legislation is expected to take effect. Parrot, a world leader in development of Bluetooth(R) car kits, offers several ... Continue reading
Zipcar Hosts First Annual 'Innovation in Transportation' Fair
Jun 22, 2005
Public and Private Transportation Organizations from Around Metro Washington Showcase Alternatives to Car-Ownership WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Zipcar, the nation's largest provider of self-service cars for use by the hour or day, is bringing together public and private transportation organizations from around Metro Washing ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Hits the Road with Summer Travel Tips
Jun 22, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 22 -- Approximately 91 percent of all summer trips are made by car*. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, encourages road-trippers to ensure their car is ready to rack up the miles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) "A safe and f ... Continue reading
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