Chrome Rims -- Where The Real Bling Is At
Jun 2, 2005
Wahington DC June 2, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that a Washington Post report Thursday features the ever-expanding rim business -- the $3.1 billion powerhouse of the $31 billion after-market industry that caters to Americans’ desire for automobiles and glitz and glamour. "Rims are more of a fashion state ... Continue reading
Bids Soar to $95,000 on Stunt Car Found in Junk Yard
Jun 2, 2005
GRANTS PASS, Ore., June 2 -- The 1993 Toyota Supra that "starred" in both Fast and Furious movies is up for bid on OnlineAuction.com. "The Supra has a better on-screen persona than Vin Diesel; we guess that's why the bidding started at $80,000," said Walter J Keegan Jr. of Autoblog.com. In less than a week, bidding on ... Continue reading
Motoring News Bulletin - Speed Camera Ban
Jun 2, 2005
LONDON, June 2 -- The Ohio State House of Representatives has passed a bill effectively banning the use of unmanned speed cameras and red light cameras. New legislation will only allow the devices to be used when a police officer is present to witness the offence and issue the citation to the driver. There have been ma ... Continue reading
New National Survey Finds More Car Buyers Focused on Financials
Jun 2, 2005
As Prime Car-Buying Season Arrives, Study Shows More Consumers This Year Will Shop Around and Plan Ahead MCLEAN, Va., June 2 -- With interest rates on the rise and dealer purchase incentives declining, a new national survey from leading financial services provider Capital One reveals that today's car buyers are steerin ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2005
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--June 2, 2005--Patriot Motorcycle Corporation (Pink Sheets: PMCY) today announced the Yamoto by Patriot(TM) line of ATV's and Dirt Bikes has been awarded Green Sticker Certification by the Air Resource Board of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CARB). Standards for carbon monoxide and ... Continue reading
WUSA-TV Sponsors Teen Driver Training Program in Washington DC Area
Jun 2, 2005
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- WUSA TV, Channel 9 is sponsoring the nationally-acclaimed New Driver Car Control Clinic(R) in the Washington DC area beginning June 17. The Clinic is a hands-on, behind-the-wheel accident avoidance and defensive driving program for teens and their parents available in ten states. "Cars kill more t ... Continue reading
GM Statement Regarding Tire Aging
Jun 2, 2005
Attributable to Alan Adler, Product Safety Communications General Motors engineers work with suppliers to develop tires specific to each GM vehicle’s needs and specifications. All tires must pass an extensive battery of qualifications that make up GM’s “Tire Performance Criteria.” This involves ... Continue reading
May 2005 U.S. Auto Sales Score Card
Jun 2, 2005
June 1, 2005; The AP reported May 2005 car and light truck sales in the United States by the major automakers. Industry totals include 22 automakers. The table compares sales in May 2005 with sales in May 2004 and year-to-date totals for the two years. Light trucks include pickups, vans, minivans and sport utility vehi ... Continue reading
The Which Report Predicts Future for Child Car Seat Safety
Jun 2, 2005
ANDOVER, Hampshire, June 2 -- The Which report on child car seats published today (2nd June) highlights that the future of children travelling more safely in cars is linked to the ISOFIX system. Which believes that 'Isofix seats are safer' and recommends two seats to take children from birth right through to 18kg (arou ... Continue reading
Kia Motors overseas sales rise 23.4% in May
Jun 2, 2005
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Motors overseas sales rise 23.4% in May - - May Europe sales post 52.9% growth - - Carnival (Sedona) MPV best-selling m ... Continue reading
PHILANTHROPIST JOSEPHINE FORD, ONLY GRANDDAUGHTER OF HENRY FORD, DIES AT 81
Jun 1, 2005
J DEARBORN, Mich., June 1, 2005 – Josephine Ford, the only granddaughter of company founder Henry Ford and one of the most significant philanthropists in metropolitan Detroit history, died Wednesday. She was 81 and lived in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Josephine Ford, known as "Dody" to friends and family, prov ... Continue reading
Autoextremist.com Marks Its Sixth Anniversary
Jun 1, 2005
DETROIT, June 1 -- Autoextremist.com, the auto industry's most respected and influential source for online commentary and editorial opinion, marks its sixth anniversary today with the release of the Autoextremist Auto Industry Leadership Index(TM) and the formation of DeLorenzo Image Management. "Building on the succes ... Continue reading
GM Reports 393,197 Deliveries in May 2005
Jun 1, 2005
FOR RELEASE: 2005-06-01 CONTACTS GM Reports 393,197 Deliveries in May Cadillac Deliveries Up 12 Percent, Paced by 51 Percent Increase in Car Sales - Chevrolet Car Sales Up 12 Percent, Led by Record Cobalt Sales DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the U.S. sold 393,197 new cars and trucks in May, down 5 percent on a sel ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 -- Record May sales of 18,685 vehicles gave Acura its third best sales month ever and surpassed the previous May record set in 2004 by 9.1 percent based on daily selling rate, the division announced today. It is the 19th consecutive record setting month for Acura. Year-to-date Acura sales rose ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Strong May 2005 Sales Up 7.8%
Jun 1, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May sales of 201,493 vehicles, an increase of 7.8 percent over May 2004. It marks the third consecutive month and sixth time Toyota has recorded at least 200,000 sales in a single month. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 919,195 u ... Continue reading
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