LA Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Peak and Inch Lower
Apr 22, 2005
LOS ANGELES--April 22, 2005--Gasoline prices, after peaking and then hovering near record highs, have begun inching lower in most areas, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. However, the average declines are so small that they hardly can be noticed. The average price of self-serv ... Continue reading
Apr 22, 2005
IRVINE, Calif.--April 21, 2005--In response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration early estimates of motor vehicle crashes released today ("Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Fatalities and Injuries - 2004 Projections"), the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (www.msf-usa.org) urged riders and motorists to take step ... Continue reading
Continental's Vision of Total Vehicle Safety
Apr 22, 2005
Applying proactive integrated technology can reduce crashes and mitigate injuries TROY, Mich., April 21 -- In a presentation at the WWJ Business Breakfast today, Continental Automotive Systems, North America, President and CEO Bill Kozyra said that the auto industry is in the midst of a safety revolution and presented ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Showcase Performance at Charlotte Event
Apr 22, 2005
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 21 -- While prospective Dunlop "treadheads" line up for a chance to win free tires, and booming hip-hop music shakes the walls of Charlotte's Merchandise Mart on Saturday, Dunlop and Saturn will push the limits of performance outdoors. General Motors' Supercharged Test Drives - featuring the 205- ... Continue reading
Nissan Displays Full Lineup at Auto Shanghai 2005
Apr 21, 2005
Shanghai, China, Apr 21, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 7201; NASDAQ: NSANY), is displaying a full lineup of vehicles at the 11th Shanghai International Auto Show, a demonstration of the company's commitment to the growing Chinese automobile market. The lineup includes the new TIIDA compact vehi ... Continue reading
Apr 21, 2005
Washington D.C. April 21, 2005; U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today called the problem of highway traffic deaths a "national epidemic" and encouraged Americans to view wearing safety belts as a form of preventative medicine. Mineta directed attention to his concern for traffic safety as he announced mi ... Continue reading
Revolutionary Design for Electric Cars Developed by SaVi Media
Apr 21, 2005
ANAHEIM, Calif.--April 21, 2005--SaVi Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SVMI) today announced that the Company has recently developed technology for an Electro-Magnetic True Positioning Coil (EMTCP) engineered to power an electric or hybrid car. This EMTCP design, when fully completed, is set to power a car that runs solely on ... Continue reading
Apr 21, 2005
- Home-refueling appliance liberates drivers from the gas pump - Civic GX is cleanest, most economical car you can drive - Drivers benefit from HOV lane access and tax benefits TORRANCE, Calif., April 21 -- Offering some California consumers the opportunity to say "goodbye" to gasoline, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., ... Continue reading
Walter P. Chrysler Museum's 'Dodge Legends' Exhibit Celebrates the All-New Charger's Bold Heritage
Apr 21, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 21 -- The bold automotive heritage that was launched with the Dodge Brothers first touring car in 1915, and lives on in the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger, is showcased in "Dodge Legends," a special exhibition running May 24 - Aug. 21 at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich. Celebr ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Research and Design America Invites the Public to MOD '05
Apr 21, 2005
Mitsubishi Owners Day (MOD) 2005 Highlights New, Classic and Never-Before-Seen Mitsubishi Models For Saturday, April 23, 2005, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event: Mitsubishi Research and Design America (MRDA) presents MOD '05 in appreciation of all loyal Mitsubishi enthusiasts and owners. Come check out the latest and greatest M ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Employees Transfer Financial Knowledge to Pontiac Students
Apr 21, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 20 -- DaimlerChrysler Services, the financing unit of DaimlerChrysler, has partnered with the Pontiac School District to institute a unique Financial Health Workshop for 11th and 12th grade Pontiac students to strengthen financial literacy. To reach young people at a critical age -- prior ... Continue reading
Potholes and Other Road Hazards Can Damage Shocks and Struts
Apr 20, 2005
Severe Impacts to Ride Control and Other Undercar Parts Can Affect Vehicle Steering, Stopping and Stability Performance MONROE, Mich., April 20 -- That seemingly bottomless pothole stands ready to deliver a bone-jarring impact not only to you and your passengers, but also to key vehicle components that help provide saf ... Continue reading
Bricklin Reveals Hardtop Convertible For Under $19K
Apr 20, 2005
The new Chery/Visionary Vehicles retractable hardtop convertible with senior executives from Chery Automobile, Pinninfarina, and Visionary Vehicles in Turin, Italy. Executives in the picture (from left to right) are: Ken Okuyama Creative Director, Pininfarina S.p.A. Yin Tongyao President, Chery Automobile Co. Andrea Pi ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Monthly Gasoline Price Data Reveals Steady Climb
Apr 20, 2005
AURORA, Ill., April 20 -- Month-to-month, the statewide average for gasoline in Illinois and Northern Indiana continues to rise. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that for the month of April 2005, Illinois motorists will pay an average of $2.31 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That's up 23 ... Continue reading
Nissan Provides $100,000 in Scholarships for Local High School Seniors
Apr 20, 2005
GARDENA, Calif.--April 19, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) are currently seeking applicants for its NISSAN-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge Scholarship Program. The NISSAN-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge scholarship was created in 2004 to recognize the academic achievement and leadership ... Continue reading
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