News By Topic: Women And Cars

Consumer Product Safety Commission Hearing Urged to Deny Petition to Ban Sale of Adult-Sized ATVs for Use by Children Under 16

Mar 23, 2005

BETHESDA, Md.--March 22, 2005-- Witnesses Testify that Parental Supervision, Education and State Legislation Key to Improving ATV Safety Representatives from the corporate, civic, nonprofit and other sectors -- including the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), the ATV Safety Institute (ASI), ATV dealerships, ... Continue reading

Valence and Phoenix Motorcars Join Forces to Achieve CARB Certification for Electric Vehicles

Mar 22, 2005

AUSTIN, Texas--March 22, 2005-- Only Car on Market to Receive CARB Type II Certification with Full Zero Emission Credits Valence Technology, Inc. , a leader in the development and commercialization of Saphion(R) technology, the only safe large format Lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology, played a pivotal role in ... Continue reading

BMW Ultimate Drive Travels to Tulsa on Friday, March 25; Benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Mar 22, 2005

Great Photo Opportunities! What: The BMW Ultimate Drive, which benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. As part of its nationwide breast health awareness campaign, BMW invites the public to test- drive one of its 19-car fleet du ... Continue reading

Orders Increase to more than $200 Million for High-Efficiency ZAP! SMARTCAR

Mar 22, 2005

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--March 22, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today that dealer purchase orders for its Smart Car high-gas-mileage vehicles has increased to more than $200 million as American demand for the unique microcar has spread. ... Continue reading

SVIA Reps to Testify at CPSC Public Meeting Concerning Petition Requesting Ban of All-Terrain Vehicles Sold for Use of Children under 16 Years Old

Mar 22, 2005

IRVINE, Calif.--March 21, 2005--Representatives of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America will be testifying today before the Consumer Product Safety Commission public meeting in Bethesda, Md., concerning the petition requesting ban of all-terrain vehicles sold for use of children under 16 years old. SVIA agrees wi ... Continue reading

California DMV Report Sparks Controversy Over Safety of Ignition Interlock Devices for DUI

Mar 22, 2005

Agency Explicitly States, 'No Evidence That Interlocks Are an Effective Traffic Safety Measure For First DUI Offenders' SANTA FE, N.M., March 21 -- Despite an attempt to back away from its own findings, the California Department of Motor Vehicles' (CA DMV) new report specifically states that ignition interlock devices ... Continue reading

Mazda Fuels Fire Safety Education Efforts on Nationwide 'Hot Streak' Tour

Mar 22, 2005

- Mazda Launches New MX-5 Miata Campaign, Aims to Raise More Than $100,000 for Local Fire Departments Across the Country - NEW YORK, March 22 -- With this week's international debut of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 3rd Generation Limited at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Mazda today announced the launch of i ... Continue reading

Mooresville High School Students Win National Contest for Communication Program that Spreads Message Against Risky Driving Habits

Mar 21, 2005

INDIANAPOLIS, March 21 -- Mooresville High School in Mooresville, Ind., is the winner of a $10,000 grant from State Farm(R) for its "Project Ignition" communication program the students developed to communicate the dangers of risky driving to their classmates and the community. Mooresville's project, called "In a Flash ... Continue reading

In Times of High Gas Prices Automotive Expert Provides 7 Tips for Maintaining Fuel Economy

Mar 21, 2005

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., March 21 -- With analysts predicting steep increases in gas prices in the coming weeks and into the summer, automotive expert Sam Memmolo advises that properly maintaining your vehicle is more critical than ever. Memmolo, co-host and writer of Two Guys Garage on Speed Channel and host of Sam's ... Continue reading

Polk Reports 2004 Record Year For Convertibles, Sebring Still Tops

Mar 21, 2005

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 21 -- Convertible registrations in the U.S. reached record levels in 2004, with a 6.3 percent increase over last year and total registrations reaching 315,306, according to R. L. Polk & Co., surpassing the 2001 record of 309,741. The Chrysler Sebring repeated as the top-selling convertible in 2 ... Continue reading

Land Rover Announces U.S. Pricing for the All-New Range Rover Sport

Mar 21, 2005

IRVINE, Calif., March 21 -- Land Rover North America today announced U.S. pricing for the all-new Range Rover Sport. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the HSE model will be $56,750. The supercharged model will retail for $69,750. A true performance vehicle, Range Rover Sport will feature a powerful V8 engin ... Continue reading

Despite Higher Gas Prices, 2005 Driving Costs Nearly Unchanged From 2004, AAA Says

Mar 21, 2005

ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2005--AAA's 2005 edition of Your Driving Costs shows the average cost of driving a passenger vehicle in the United States is nearly unchanged from one year ago; despite higher costs for gasoline. This year AAA estimates it will cost an average of 56.1 cents per mile or $8,410 per year to own an ... Continue reading

``Ride to Remember'' JMA, Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance Plans 1500-Mile Pilgrimage of Jewish Bikers Up and Down the East Coast to the Holocaust Memorial on May 6th

Mar 21, 2005

MIAMI--March 21, 2005-- What: International Ride of Jewish Motorcyclists to National Holocaust Memorial Museum Where: From Miami to Toronto, Jewish Bikers from across North America will meet at select cities to meet and ride to Washington, D.C., for an international gathering. When: Sunday, May 1st - Friday, May 6th / ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Challenges Teens to Generate a Positive Vibe for Seat Belt Use, Save Lives

Mar 21, 2005

Students Create PSAs for National High School Initiative, National Broadcast AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 21 -- Every year, over 5,000 teenagers die in automobile crashes. Nothing takes more young lives -- not drinking, not drugs, not suicide. Perhaps the greatest tragedy is that many of these deaths could be prevented; ... Continue reading

2005 Monaco 'Dynasty' Will Accompany Mae West's Famous 1931 'HouseCar' Across America During National 'Rolling RV Museum' Tour

Mar 21, 2005

National Tour Highlights America's RV Travels Past and Present COBURG, Ore., March 21 -- A 2005 Monaco Dynasty motorhome manufactured by Monaco Coach Corporation has been selected by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) for RV historian David Woodworth's 30 city, 6,500 mile National RV History Tour, which ... Continue reading