What Woman REALLY Want In A Car Goy - Or So They Say
May 10, 2005
David Neumann of Valley Mills, Texas, wins a 2005 Dodge Dakota and an ultimate sports day with friends AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 10 -- The votes are in. After a nationwide search, David Neumann, Valley Mills, Texas, has been named the "Dodge Dakota Ultimate Guy." Neumann was chosen from hundreds of entries as the person ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Re-Launches High-Mileage Award and Introduces 'Birth Certificate' For All Models
May 10, 2005
MONTVALE, N.J., May 10 -- The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center, the first of its kind to be established by an auto manufacturer in the U.S., has re-launched the brand's popular High Mileage Award to recognize Mercedes owners' brand loyalty and their cars' durability. Mercedes-Benz cars have been known to routinely travel h ... Continue reading
RepairOne(R) Expands Marketing Effort to Reach Greater African American, Hispanic Audience
May 10, 2005
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 10 -- RepairOne(R) Automotive Repair and Service Centers in Central Florida has expanded its award-winning advertising effort to more effectively reach African American and Hispanic residents in Volusia County. The expanded "Car Trouble? RepairOne We Fix Everything!" advertising campaign includ ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Announces Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicle Awards for 2005
May 10, 2005
Ford Mustang Named Consumers' Choice for Most Significant Vehicle of the Year; Domestic Cars Win, Place and Show SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 10 -- Edmunds.com, the Internet's premiere resource for consumer automotive information, today announced the winners of the fourth annual Consumers' Most Wanted vehicle awards. (Log ... Continue reading
May 10, 2005
More than 40 Percent Report Pressure to Drink and Drive, or Ride with Someone Who Has Been Drinking AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 10 -- A new survey finds that many teens report pressure to engage in unsafe activities on prom and graduation nights, like drinking and driving and driving carelessly (such as speeding). These a ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Ridgeline is First Ever Four-Door Truck to Earn Top Government Crash Test Rating
May 9, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., May 9 -- The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has earned a 5-Star safety rating for both frontal and side impact crash test performance from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), American Honda Motor Co., announced today. The Ridgeline, Honda's first truck, is the first ever 4-door pi ... Continue reading
Good Sam VIP: Sharing Knowledge to Ensure Safety
May 9, 2005
VENTURA, Calif., May 9 -- The open road can be a wonderful adventure -- but it can also be a challenging one, especially for apprehensive RV owners. The Good Sam VIP RV Safety Rally, set in Tampa, Florida, May 9-13, is designed to provide even the most seasoned drivers with helpful knowledge and numerous ways to ensure ... Continue reading
May 9, 2005
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9 -- Just in time for the upcoming summer travel season, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced the launch of its online construction map designed to help travelers pinpoint potential trouble spots for delays on interstates and other major routes throughout the stat ... Continue reading
AAA Helps Mature Drivers Find Their Perfect Fit
May 9, 2005
What: The launch of CarFit, the first program to offer older adults the opportunity to check how their personal cars "fit" them. Developed through collaboration among AAA, the American Society on Aging, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, CarFit could make a lifesaving difference for older drivers a ... Continue reading
Nickelodeon Secures Multi-Million Advertising Deal with Chevrolet
May 9, 2005
Multiplatform Agreement Highlights Chevrolet Uplander on Nickelodeon Television, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Magazines and Nickjr.com NEW YORK, May 9 -- Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has partnered with Chevrolet in a multi-million advertising and promotional multiplatform deal. The agreement wa ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Follow Our Route 66 80th Anniversary Map Research Trip Online
May 9, 2005
LOS ANGELES--May 9, 2005--The Automobile Club of Southern California has created a special Web page so members and the public can follow an Auto Club travel writer and Auto Club photographer on an 80th anniversary of Route 66 map research trip that will take 22 days to complete. The route's unique roadside eateries, hi ... Continue reading
NECK-PRO: crash-responsive head restraints standard in four Mercedes model series
May 8, 2005
Stuttgart, May 07, 2005; With the new NECK-PRO head restraints, Mercedes-Benz is making a further important contribution to occupant safety. The crash-responsive head restraints are part of standard specification in the C-Class, CLK-Class, CLS-Class and E-Class. The NECK-PRO head restraints are linked to an electronic ... Continue reading
May 6, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 -- The Texas Office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is asking the Texas Senate to reject Senate Bill 1266 by John Whitmire (D-Houston) because, the group says, the bill makes drunk driving offenders, including repeat DWI offenders as well as intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter offen ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson and the Armed Forces: An American Legend and American Heroes Ride Together
May 6, 2005
Company offers extended warranty program for vets; Receives award from U.S. Secretary of Defense MILWAUKEE, May 6 -- Harley-Davidson motorcycles and the U.S. Armed Forces have had a long, intertwined relationship dating back to World War I when half of Harley's motorcycle production went to the U.S. military. During Wo ... Continue reading
Lexus RX 400h Luxury Hybrid Vehicle Is Eligible for Up to $2,000 Tax Deduction
May 6, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., May 6 -- Lexus announced today that it had received official notification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that the 2006 model year RX 400h is certified for a clean-burning fuel deduction. This certification means that taxpayers who purchase a new RX 400h during calendar year 2005 may claim a t ... Continue reading
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