Next Mercedes-Benz S-Class to Debut PRE-SAFE Radar
Jun 16, 2005
First Accident Avoidance System Reduces Rear Collisions by 75 Percent MONTVALE, N.J., June 16 -- When the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class goes on sale in Europe this fall, the flagship sedan will be the first to feature a new version of PRE-SAFE, a revolutionary new safety system that can reduce rear collisions b ... Continue reading
NASCAR Legend, Auto Club Offer Tips for Summer Driving
Jun 16, 2005
NORWALK, Conn., June 16 -- As the summer driving season shifts into high gear and millions of Americans take to the road, it is important to get your vehicle in top condition to prevent your trip from grinding to a halt. Legendary racing champion Bobby Hamilton and AutoVantage are teaming up to offer car-care tips to h ... Continue reading
ZAP Begins Auction of U.S.-Compliant Smart Car on eBay
Jun 16, 2005
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--June 15, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, has announced that a live auction is now underway on eBay for a Smart Car Americanized via ZAP, marking the first time a U.S.-compliant model would be available for purchase by the gen ... Continue reading
Lawsuit Claims Faulty Cruise Control Switch Led to Fatal Fire in Ford F-150 Pickup
Jun 16, 2005
Iowa Woman May Be First to Die Due to Ford Problem HOUSTON, June 15 -- Attorneys in Houston have filed suit on behalf of an Iowa woman claiming her death in a fire last month was the direct result of a problem with the family's Ford F-150 pickup truck. Darletta Mohlis of Westgate, Iowa, died in a fire at her home on Ma ... Continue reading
Ford Encourages EcoDriving to Make the Most of Vacation Budgets
Jun 16, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., June 15, 2005 -- Summer has arrived and families are gearing up for much anticipated vacation getaways. According to the Travel Industry Association of America, Americans will take 328 million leisure trips during June, July and August 2005, a 2.3 percent increase from 2004. This shows that even though ... Continue reading
The Life and Times of One 1936 Lincoln Zephyr
Jun 16, 2005
The Life and Times of One 1936 Lincoln Zephyr Featured Stories Press Releases By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network Lincoln recently purchased this pristine 1936 Zephyr Coupe Sedan to help promote the launch of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. DEARBORN, June 15, 2005 -- A verse in "Zephyr Song" by the popular rock group ... Continue reading
Jun 15, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 Third time's charmed, as the old saying goes. For Cadillac, this applies especially to small cars. The company's first, the Cimmaron from the early Eighties, is best forgotten, being the result of a ``get it out quick and dirty'' edict from above, and brought ... Continue reading
Jun 15, 2005
WORLD'S FIRST BMW Z8 CLUB FOUNDED IN MUNICH 06/13/2005 Z8 fans around the globe are already hailing a future classic Munich. On Saturday, 11th June 2005, 130 Z8 devotees from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Holland and the USA met in Munich to set up the world's first BMW Z8 Club. 68 of these fascinating 400 bh ... Continue reading
Auto Club Joins with the Santa Monica Police Department to Launch 'CarFit' to Save Seniors' Lives
Jun 15, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--June 15, 2005--Senior citizens are getting "fit" to drive safely as part of a program being launched by the Automobile Club of Southern California called CarFit. The pilot program helps seniors find out how the effects of aging change the way they fit in their vehicle and how that can affect their ... Continue reading
Mustang Convertible is New and Improved
Jun 15, 2005
By: Kristopher Spencer | Ford Communications Network Automotive journalists are saying that the 2005 Ford Mustang convertible is more than just a pretty chassis. Find out more about the Ford Mustang convertible at fordvehicles.com. DEARBORN, June 10, 2005 -- When automotive journalists gush about the 2005 Mustang Conve ... Continue reading
General Motors Awards $750,000 to World's Foremost Scientists for Cancer Research Breakthroughs
Jun 15, 2005
Researchers from the University of Maryland, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University Receive Honors DETROIT, June 15, 2005; -- Three world-renowned scientists have been recognized by the General Motors Cancer Research Awards (GMCRA) program for their seminal contributions to cancer research. T ... Continue reading
Toyota Family Literacy Program Expands Nationally
Jun 15, 2005
$2.97 Million Grant Will Fund Expansion Into Five Additional Cities, Serving More Immigrant Families LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 15 -- The National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) announces the expansion of its groundbreaking Toyota Family Literacy Program. This expansion is made possible through the incredible generosity ... Continue reading
Experienced Technology Executive Appointed to Broaden DriveCam Markets, Products and Services
Jun 15, 2005
SAN DIEGO--June 15, 2005--DriveCam, Inc., the leader in knowledge-based systems that improve driving behavior, today announced that Doron Lurie has been named vice president, marketing and business development. Lurie is responsible for developing new markets, products and services, and building sales channels and allia ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Down 16 Cents in One Month; While Lower, June Average Still a Record
Jun 15, 2005
LOS ANGELES--June 14, 2005--Southern California's average price for regular gasoline declined 16 cents during the past month, marking the second month that prices have dropped, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California June average price for regular self- ... Continue reading
Safety is No. 1 Concern for Women at the Wheel
Jun 15, 2005
Four in ten female drivers feel unsafe while driving alone; The number increases when children are on board Detroit - According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the miles women are driving to work and carpooling kids are steadily increasing, in fact, women are driving more than men. This rise in tr ... Continue reading
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