California Girls Valet Parking Opens in Beverly Hills
Jun 3, 2005
The All-Female Valet Service Costumes Its Drivers in Camisoles, Bikinis and Lingerie BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 3 -- Take 50 of LA's beautiful and sexy ladies. Add a rigorous training program in safety. Add guest service administered by a former hotel manager. Add a city that loves sex appeal. Viola ... you have Calif ... Continue reading
Vincentric Launches Online Automotive Cost-of-Ownership Tool
Jun 3, 2005
Vincentric Launches Online Automotive Cost-of-Ownership Tool for Clients, Media BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - June 2, 2005 - Vincentric, a leading automotive data compilation and analysis firm, is now offering clients and media online access to VinbaseT, its data warehouse containing over 5,000,000 automotive ownership ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Sued for Defective Switch Causing Mississippi House Fire
Jun 3, 2005
OXFORD, Miss., June 3 -- A lawsuit filed in Federal Court in Oxford, Mississippi, by attorneys Smith, Phillips, Mitchell & Scott, charges Ford Motor Company with responsibility for a fire that destroyed the home of Olive Branch, Mississippi residents Gary and Teresa McRoberts, according to attorney Robert Morris of the ... Continue reading
Laura Thompson Named Vice President of Business Development for Goodyear
Jun 3, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, June 3 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appointed Laura Thompson vice president of business development reporting to Darren Wells, senior vice president of business development and treasurer. The move was effective June 1. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "In her new ro ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2005
Washington DC June 3, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that vehicle “black boxes” are receiving support from a growing number of highway traffic safety advocates, but awareness of the high-tech recording devices is slow to reach members of the general public, according to a report in USA Today. As part o ... Continue reading
Volvo Honors Local Hero With a New Car Every Three Years for Life
Jun 3, 2005
SALT LAKE CITY, June 3 -- A local hero from West Jordan, Utah, yesterday received a "thank you" to last a lifetime: a complimentary new Volvo car every three years for the rest of her life. Earlier this year, celebrity judges named Hope Bevilhymer, 27, "America's Greatest Hometown Hero" in the third annual Volvo for li ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., June 3 -- When it comes to your vehicle's safety, brakes top the list of systems that need regular checking. The Car Care Council advises motorists to be aware of the warning signals when brakes need maintenance or replacement. In recognition of June being National Safety Month, the Car Care Council is o ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: What is the Future of Diesel in the US Passenger Vehicle Segment?
Jun 3, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 3 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18563) has announced the addition of A Global Market Review of Diesel Technology And Markets, With Manufacturer Forecasts To 2010 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH) It is no accident ... Continue reading
2005 Honda Insight CVT Hybrid Review
Jun 3, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Honda Insight CVT With the recent turmoil in the world's oil markets, and consequent rising gasoline prices, gasoline-electric hybrids are more popular than ever. They've gone from being the province of techie early-adopters to become trendy statements by people who could affo ... Continue reading
NHTSA Looks Into Possible Prius Software Glitch
Jun 3, 2005
Washingrton DC June 3, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it looking into reports of a possible software glitch that would force Toyota’s popular Prius hybrid sedan to stall when traveling at highway speeds, reports The Detroit News. ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Lower Gas Prices for Seventh Straight Week
Jun 3, 2005
LOS ANGELES--June 3, 2005--Despite a record number of Southern California drivers making Memorial Day weekend getaways, which often drives up gas prices, motorists were paying less at the pump for the seventh consecutive week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average pric ... Continue reading
A 100-member DENSO Team Joins Rouge Rescue 2005
Jun 3, 2005
Employees to Help Restore Southfield Sections of Rouge River WHEN: Saturday, June 4. 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come any time between 8 a.m. and noon. WHO: Working with the City of Southfield Forestry Division, a team of 100 DENSO employees and their families will be participating in the 35th Annual Rouge River Cleanup. 1 ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2005
VIENNA, Va.--June 2, 2005--KFWB (http://www.kfwb.com), Los Angeles' station for news, traffic and weather, The Mobile Media Company (www.mobilemedia.com), Westwood One and 3United Mobile Solutions (www.3united.com), today announced the launch of the KFWB Traffic On Demand service that will help listeners dodge the infa ... Continue reading
NHTSA Opens Toyota Prius Probe
Jun 2, 2005
WASHINGTON/TOKYO June 2, 2005; Reuters reported that the NHTSA is investigating Toyota Motor Corp.'s popular Prius gasoline-electric hybrid sedan over complaints about sudden engine stalling, safety regulators said on Wednesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary evaluation this wee ... Continue reading
Tips to Tame Top-Down Tresses From America's Convertible Company
Jun 2, 2005
-- Chrysler Group, America's Convertible Company, welcomes the top-down driving season -- Stylist to the stars, Ken Paves, gives tips for flawless convertible hair AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2 -- As convertible vehicle sales reached record levels last year*, the official 2005 convertible season has arrived and fun-lovin ... Continue reading
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