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
First American CREDCO Announces Free Fraud Alerts on Credit Reports to Automotive Dealers
Apr 20, 2005
- Company Declares April as 'Auto Fraud Awareness Month' - POWAY, Calif., April 19 -- First American CREDCO, the leading provider of specialty credit reports to the automotive, mortgage and consumer finance industries and a member of The First American Corporation family of companies, launched plans to protect their ne ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2005
Adults at Risk of Losing Driving Privileges; Advocates Applaud New Penalties ALBANY, N.Y., April 19 -- Senator George Maziarz (R-C, North Tonawanda), and Assemblymember Sam Hoyt (D-Buffalo, Grand Island) announced new legislation today (S 3211/A 6200) that will help fight the battle to stop underage drinking by holding ... Continue reading
ZAP Announces Smart Car Receives Final Regulatory Approval for U.S. Sale
Apr 19, 2005
SANTA ANA, Calif,--April 19, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced that the Smart Car Americanized by ZAP has cleared the final regulatory hurdles for sale in the United States. ZAP also announced that it has in-hand over three-quarters of a ... Continue reading
New 2006 Hyundai Sonata Pricing Announced
Apr 19, 2005
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 19 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the all-new 2006 Sonata, Hyundai's best-selling model. The first 2006 Sonata rolled off the production line in March at Hyundai's all-new manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Ala. The 2006 Hyundai Sonata is an all-new vehicle featuring r ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2005
AURORA, Ill., April 19 -- The 2005 Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas on March 19 will go down in history as having opened new doors for women everywhere. In front of 37,000 fans at Sam Boyd Stadium, Debrah Miceli, better known by her fans as Madusa, became the first woman ever to earn the esteemed Monster Jam World ... Continue reading
AORC Applauds Congressional Effort to Increase Use of Seat Belts in Vehicles
Apr 19, 2005
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC) today commended the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for including a provision in reauthorization legislation for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which would incentivize the use of seat belts by dri ... Continue reading
Rage Gauge: New Study Shows Drivers Less Angry, More Alert When Scent Is Added to Car Environment
Apr 19, 2005
80 percent of survey respondents "feel better" when their cars smell good LEXINGTON, Ky., April 19 -- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 100,000 automobile accidents are caused each year by drivers falling asleep at the wheel, resulting in thousands of injuries and deaths. AAA reports that ... Continue reading
Lost Drive-In Resurrected With 18-Title Deal with Warner Bros.
Apr 19, 2005
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--April 19, 2005--SPEED Channel VP of Programming Robert Ecker announced today that SPEED Channel will revive its signature movie block, Lost Drive-In(R), signing an 18-movie deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution. "The original Lost Drive-In franchise was launched in 1996, so as the 10th ann ... Continue reading
First Quarter 2005 Revenues Show Sustained Growth for Sanef
Apr 19, 2005
PARIS--April 19, 2005--First table, Subscriptions & Telematic Services under Q1-2005 should read: 6.1 (sted 7.7). The corrected release reads: FIRST QUARTER 2005 REVENUES SHOW SUSTAINED GROWTH FOR SANEF Sanef group revenues of 254 Million EUR for the first quarter of 2005 (Q1 2005) showed an increase of 9.1% over Q1 20 ... Continue reading
AutoZone Offers Money-Saving Gas Mileage Tips During National Car Care Month
Apr 19, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 19 -- With record-high gas prices, AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, says this is a great time to make sure consumers are getting the most out of every tank. And, with April being National Car Care Month, it is a great time for a spring tune-up to help you do just that. These mo ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Beetle Owners Prepare for Annual Pilgrimage to Roswell2K
Apr 19, 2005
ROSWELL, N.M., April 18 -- Owning a New Volkswagen Beetle is novel for some and hinges on a spiritual experience for others. No matter what a person's level of devotion to the car, one thing is for certain: The 6th Annual Roswell2K gathering on June 17-19 is the place for New Beetle owners and enthusiasts to show off t ... Continue reading
Subaru Continues Support of National Car Care Month
Apr 19, 2005
-- April Kicks Off Nationwide Focus on Vehicle Maintenance -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 18 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its continued support of National Car Care Month (NCCM), a nationwide effort by businesses, civic groups, government, media and the Car Care Council focusing motorists' attention on the n ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Offers Free Tips at L.A. Festival of Books
Apr 19, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 18 -- Car-crazed Californians looking to get the upper hand in their next automotive transaction should cruise by the Edmunds.com booth at the Festival of Books at UCLA this weekend. Phil Reed and Mike Hudson, Edmunds.com consumer advice editors and co-authors of "Strategies for Smart Car Bu ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2005
SEATTLE--April 18, 2005--Flexcar, the nation's largest provider of car-sharing services, today announced that Stephen Campbell has joined the company's board of directors and marketing veteran Mark Nassutti has joined as director of special projects. Flexcar's innovative program provides members with access to a fleet ... Continue reading
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