News By Topic: Women And Cars

Danica Patrick The Real Deal - First Woman to Lead Indy 500 Lap

May 30, 2005

INDIANAPOLIS May 29, 2005; Paul Newberry writing for the AP reported that Danica Patrick knew she could hang with the boys. She nearly beat them at the Indianapolis 500. Patrick overcame a couple of rookie mistakes to finish fourth Sunday, the strongest showing for a woman in the race's 89-year history and a thrilling ... Continue reading

Attention Southern Californians!: Ferrari Memorial Day Event: MAY 28 & 29

May 27, 2005

Reminder!!! Saturday, May 28, 2005: FCA-SW members-only Paramount Ranch Driving Tour. Sunday, May 29, 2005: FCA-SW will host the Exclusive Ferrari Concours event featuring over 100 rare Ferraris on display, including the new F430. Judging will take place using 10 classes of Ferraris, including early Ferraris (some with ... Continue reading

Fastest Street Mercedes in the US, maybe the World

May 27, 2005

Hello. I live in Tallahassee, FL and have a 2005 MB E55 that I have done several things to. It is the fastest street Mercedes in the US running the 1/4 mile in 11.25 @ 129.45 mph. It's something a bit different and didn't know if it might be of interest to you. ... Continue reading

BestWeek: Will Hybrid Cars Attract Preferred Insureds?

May 27, 2005

OLDWICK, N.J.--May 27, 2005--As automakers report waiting lists of car buyers eager to get behind the wheel of their new hybrids, insurers are evaluating their underwriting criteria for cars powered by both gasoline and electric motors. Their initial findings may surprise you. The May 30 edition of BestWeek provides an ... Continue reading

Memorial Day Launches Official 'Tow and Cargo Season' on America's Highways

May 27, 2005

Get Ready, Get Set, Go Tow and Cargo With Tips From Master Lock MILWAUKEE, May 27 -- Ah, the signs of summertime. Wobbly trailers with bass boats, the family mini-van piled high with luggage, the homemade hauler overloaded with lawn equipment and the brand new camper, swaying in the breeze. With the Memorial Day weeken ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago Offers Race Fans Chance to Win Free Gas at Navy Pier Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2005

What: AAA Chicago offers the chance to feel the adrenaline rush of speeding around a racetrack when it brings a NEXTEL Cup racecar simulator to Navy Pier this weekend. A racecar simulator is an actual vehicle with a special computer system to reproduce the environment and action of a race at Daytona International Speed ... Continue reading

Auto Club: Lower Gas Prices for the Beginning of the Summer Driving Season

May 27, 2005

LOS ANGELES--May 27, 2005--Gasoline prices continued lower for the sixth consecutive week and motorists should see lower prices throughout Southern California for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoli ... Continue reading

DC Area Police Lay Down Region-Wide Safety Belt Dragnet

May 26, 2005

Night Time Is the Right Time: 81% of Night Time Fatalities Are Unbelted WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Joining forces with the nationwide Click It or Ticket mobilization, running from May 23 to June 5, the Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia, in partnership with the District Department of Transportation, today ... Continue reading

Hot Rod Power Tour Hits the Road June 4 - June 11, 2005

May 26, 2005

NEW YORK--May 26, 2005--PRIMEDIA Inc. , the country's leading targeted media company, today announced the 11th Annual Hot Rod Power Tour(TM), presented by Hot Rod Magazine and General Motors' Performance Division. As PRIMEDIA's longest running event series, the Hot Rod Power Tour is revered as the world's largest gathe ... Continue reading

State Police Offer Tips for Safe Holiday Driving

May 26, 2005

14 Died in Crashes Investigated by PSP During Last Year's Memorial Day Period HARRISBURG, Pa., May 26 -- State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller today urged motorists to drive with care during the Memorial Day holiday driving period. "Pennsylvanians are taking to the highways for the traditional start of the summer ... Continue reading

Drive Safer America! Offers Tips for Summer Driving Safety

May 26, 2005

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 26 -- Continental Automotive Systems today offered motorists reminders for safer and more enjoyable driving during the heavily traveled summer months, with safety belt use number one on the list. Speaking on behalf of the company's Drive Safer America! educational campaign, Product Line Directo ... Continue reading

25 Percent American Adults Changing Their Plans Due to Higher Gas Costs

May 26, 2005

MARBLEHEAD, Mass.--May 26, 2005-- Introducing Children to the Outdoors is Important to Majority of American Families, But For Some, Cost May Be An Issue As Americans plan to hit the road for their summer vacations, many are headed for the great outdoors, but higher gas prices are influencing the plans of one out of eve ... Continue reading

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Sedan Review

May 26, 2005

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Cobalt LT Sedan ENGINE: 2.2-liter DOHC L4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 140 hp @ 5,600 rpm/150 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 103.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 180.5 x 67.9 x 5701 in. TIRES P205/55R16 CARGO: 13.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2006 Honda Ridgeline RT Review

May 26, 2005

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Honda Ridgeline RT Think of Honda, and what comes to mind? Economical yet energetic small cars? Yes. Comfortable and commodious mid-size cars? Yes again. High-performance motorcycles? Absolutely. Small and mid-size crossover SUVs? Indeed. And lawnmowers and portable generators ... Continue reading

Alliance to Save Energy Helps Motorists Get Better Mileage, 'Fill 'Er Up' Less Often

May 26, 2005

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- It's the start of the summer driving season - and gasoline prices, despite a recent downturn, are at a record level heading into any Memorial Day holiday weekend. But with vehicle maintenance and driving tips from the Alliance to Save Energy, motorists can get better mileage and make fewer trips t ... Continue reading