2006 Dodge Charger Earns Top Government Safety Rating from NHTSA
May 12, 2005
* Dodge Charger 10th Vehicle in All-New Lineup to Receive Five Stars for Frontal Crash Protection AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 12 -- The 2006 Dodge Charger has received the government's highest rating for frontal-impact crash protection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Dodge Charger five ... Continue reading
2005 Suzuki XL-7 4WD EX 5-passenger SUV Review
May 12, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Suzuki XL-7 4WD EX 5-passenger SUV Sometimes the old way is best. Consider this in relation to small SUVs. All of the newer entries in that popular class are car-like ``crossover'' vehicles, with unibody construction and fully-independent suspension for comfort and car-like ha ... Continue reading
U.S. Students Awarded International Environmental Trophy
May 12, 2005
Rhode Island Students Finish in Top Three at Volvo Contest GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 12 -- Middle school students from Westerly, R.I., captured the third place award at the prestigious Volvo Adventure competition in Gothenburg, Sweden. The students submitted a prize-winning E-waste solutions project dealing with the prop ... Continue reading
AAA Hosts Auto Skills Competition May 13
May 12, 2005
What: Ten teams of two students from Illinois high schools will compete in the 2005 AAA Auto Skills hands-on competition on Friday, May 13. The students are competing for thousands of dollars in scholarship money. Students will race against the clock as they try to repair deliberately disabled 2005 Ford vehicles. The w ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Join Geocaching Treasure Hunt on Route 66
May 12, 2005
LOS ANGELES--May 12, 2005--During a cross-country map research trip this month and in June, the Automobile Club of Southern California will be hiding 12 caches for travelers to find at a variety of locations along Route 66 as part of a geocaching treasure hunt. Geocaching, a combination of "geo" for geography and "cach ... Continue reading
LA's Still #1 in Congestion with Commuters Spending 93 Hours in Rush-Hour Traffic
May 11, 2005
LOS ANGELES--May 11, 2005-- Drivers Can Save Seven Hours Per Month (84 Hours a Year) Commuting According to TrafficGauge Study of Users "Outsmarting" Traffic Right from the Driver's Seat Nothing New -- LA's #1 The Texas Transportation Institute released its 2005 Mobility Study this week and reports that while congestio ... Continue reading
Avoid Preventable Vehicle Breakdowns and Increase Your Car¹s Fuel Efficiency
May 11, 2005
I would like to submit the following article on behalf of Trisha Hessinger for The Auto Channel. Please contact Kirsten Berry at 512/432-1802 if you have any questions. Trisha Hessinger, an automotive education specialist and former race car driver, is currently the national spokesperson for Firestone Tire & Service Ce ... Continue reading
May 11, 2005
<a href="http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/GM/VideoAssets/AS F/GM_2688_20037.wmv">CLICK4VIDEO</a><p> VIDEO SCRIPT: SOT: Mark Warschauer, Father whose son died in car “Well I hadn't slept well the night before and I was up late working on a project and got up one or two times during the night to check on ... Continue reading
Senior Mobility Coalition Launches CarFit Pilot Program in Grand Rapids
May 11, 2005
WHAT: A first-of-its-kind program for older drivers developed through collaboration between the American Society on Aging, AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association. CarFit is designed to help drivers check how well their vehicle "fits" their physiology and their driving habits. The Grand Rapids pilot ... Continue reading
Student Race Team to Enter Tour De Sol Race with World's First Hybrid Super Car
May 11, 2005
The world's first hybrid super car, a 300-horsepower convertible that gets 60 miles per gallon and was built by a team of 10th to 12th grade students at West Philadelphia High School, will be leaving Philadelphia on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. to travel to Saratoga Springs, New York, to enter the 17th Annual To ... Continue reading
Supply of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Still Outpacing Demand
May 11, 2005
Luxury Brands Continue to Dominate Certified Pre-Owned Market WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 10 May 2005 — While certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles are gaining share of the used-vehicle market, many of the sales and marketing efforts may not be communicating the value of certification to consumers, according to the J. ... Continue reading
Cost of Fuel Weighs Heavily on Road Travelers This Summer
May 11, 2005
64 Percent of American Adults Say One of Their Least Favorite Aspects of Road Trips Is the Cost of Fuel SAN FRANCISCO, May 11 -- As Americans hit the roadways this summer and fuel prices rise, the cost of fuel is one of the least favorite aspects of long car trips for many adults, according to a recent survey released ... Continue reading
Williams Appointed to Leadership Post at GM de Mexico
May 11, 2005
Annette Clayton to Succeed Kevin Williams as GMNA Vice President of Quality DETROIT - Kevin Williams has been appointed assistant managing director and manufacturing manager of GM de Mexico, and Annette Clayton will succeed Williams as GM North America vice president of quality, GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announc ... Continue reading
FERRARI CLUB OF AMERICA SPONSORS CONCORSO FERRARI Memorial Weekend Event
May 11, 2005
Please confirm editorial deadline for this press release. Best, Jen Jen Eberhardt Davis PR 310.463.7393 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FERRARI CLUB OF AMERICA SPONSORS CONCORSO FERRARI Memorial Weekend Event to Feature Driving Tour and Rare Ferrari Display Proceeds Benefit The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation LOS ANGE ... Continue reading
SCCA Teams Up With MADD For "Get In Gear" Road Rally
May 10, 2005
For Immediate Release SCCA Teams Up With MADD For "Get In Gear" Road Rally TOPEKA, Kan. (May 10, 2004) - Sports Car Club of America is teaming up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for the "Get In Gear" Road Rally program, in support of MADD's mission to stop drunk driving, support victims and prevent underage d ... Continue reading
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