Car Maker Names America's Top Hometown Heroes
Mar 14, 2005
Three Category Winners Announced in Third Annual Volvo for life Awards; Celebrity Judges to Honor Winners at March 24 Volvo for life Awards Ceremony in Times Square; One Hero Will Receive a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, March 14 -- An Oregon domestic abuse survivor helping American women escape abusive relationships whi ... Continue reading
AAA and Parents Magazine Announce the 15 ''Best Cars For Families''
Mar 14, 2005
NEW YORK--March 14, 2005--From kid-friendly sedans and economy cars to minivans, wagons and SUVs that expertly combine safety, convenience and practicality, Parents magazine and AAA today named their fourth annual list of "Best Cars for Families," featured in the April issue of Parents, (on newsstands March 15 - April ... Continue reading
The New Volkswagen Polo Unveiled
Mar 12, 2005
In time for its 30th birthday, the new Polo appears optically more dynamic and fresher than ever before. The new front end with its V-shaped radiator grille, in particular, lends the Polo a significantly more striking look. Pre-sale will start on March 14; despite improved equipment, the vehicle's prices will remain at ... Continue reading
Opel Corsa Edition Standard With TomTom GO Navigation System
Mar 11, 2005
First Volume Model Equipped With Portable Car Navigator As Standard Ruesselsheim. Martch 10, 2005; The Opel Corsa family has an attractive new feature: beginning in April, as part of a pan-European campaign, the Corsa Edition special model will be the first volume car fitted with a portable GPS navigation system as sta ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Safety Innovations
Mar 11, 2005
<p> Mercedes-Benz Safety Innovations<br> By Carey Russ (c) 2005 Have you ever wondered where various features found in your car came from? Chances are they were originally Mercedes-Benz innovations. I suppose this shouldn't be too surprising, as the automobile as we know it could also be considered an innovation create ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volvo, a style leader? Not long ago, that would have been the theme for a Swedish comedy routine. Volvos looked like the boxes they came in. And the only thing less likely than a stylish Volvo would have been a sporty Volvo. Sure, Volvo has been making turbocharged models since the ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2005
By Steve Purdy Shunpiker Productions You’ve seen the ads. The new Ford Five Hundred smoothly navigates its way down a city street, eerily lit by spotty streetlights, dodging other cars sliding all around. Stability is the message – with tag line something about “the road ahead.” In one context s ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2005
WIXOM, Mich. March11, 2005; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. plans to lay off about 200 employees, or 11 percent of the work force, at its Wixom Assembly Plant when it stops making the Ford Thunderbird this summer, a company spokeswoman said Friday. Anne Marie Gattari said the affected workers will be offered jobs a ... Continue reading
Auto Club Group Launches New AAA Member Publication
Mar 11, 2005
AURORA, Ill., March 11 -- AAA members in the eight Midwest states served by The Auto Club Group (ACG) will receive a new and improved travel and lifestyle publication as part of their regular membership benefit, beginning with the March/April edition. Called AAA Living, the new publication will combine a contemporary l ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
Mar 11, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 11 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 341,095 units, down 6.1 percent from the 363,333 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 3,342,5 ... Continue reading
Car Maker Names Their America's Top Hometown Heroes
Mar 11, 2005
Three Category Winners Announced in Third Annual Volvo for Life Awards; Celebrity Judges to Honor Winners at March 24 Volvo for Life Awards Ceremony in Times Square; One Hero Will Receive a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, March 11 -- An Oregon domestic abuse survivor helping American women escape abusive relationships whi ... Continue reading
Grammer to Show Child-Booster Seat at Lifesavers 2005
Mar 11, 2005
TROY, Mich., March 11 -- Grammer AG-Automotive will feature its patented Integrated Child-Booster Seat (ICBS) at the Lifesavers 2005 conference, March 13-15, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Booster seats are now mandated by law in 28 states and the District of Columbia to properly position youngsters between 40 and 80 po ... Continue reading
Automotive Hall of Fame Calling for the Best and Brightest of Young Automotive Leaders
Mar 11, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., March 11 -- The Automotive Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its Young Leadership and Excellence Awards. Winners will be honored at the Automotive Hall of Fame's annual awards ceremony in October. Since 1980, the Automotive Hall of Fame has honored a select group of just 57 men and women who have ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue Upward Path
Mar 11, 2005
LOS ANGELES--March 11, 2005--Gasoline prices continued rising throughout Southern California last week by at least 5 cents a gallon in most regions, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The turnaround process at the state's refineries is complete, but volatility in crude oil mark ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Ten Cents Increase at the Pumps
Mar 11, 2005
IRVING, Texas--March 11, 2005--Motorists are feeling the pain at the pumps as gasoline prices rise more than ten cents a gallon in some Texas cities, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline jumped 8.9 cents to $1.902 from $1.813 in only a week. ... Continue reading
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