News By Topic: Women And Cars

Four Drivers Vie for Goodyear North America Highway Hero

Mar 9, 2005

AKRON, Ohio, March 9 -- Four professional truck drivers from Fayetteville, N.C.; Quaker City, Ohio; Diana, Texas; and La Grande, Ore., have been selected as finalists for the Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award, the trucking industry's most prestigious award for heroism. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh ... Continue reading

You Are What You Ride: Survey Finds Differences Between Harley and Sport Bike Riders Go Beyond Bike Type

Mar 9, 2005

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--March 9, 2005-- Both Dig Body Art But Harley Riders More Likely to Wear What They Ride, Says America's Top Motorcycle Insurer What can you tell about a person by the kind of motorcycle they ride? Plenty, according to a recent countrywide online survey conducted by The Progressive Group of Insura ... Continue reading

Automotive News to Recognize Top Female Talent With 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry

Mar 9, 2005

Nomination deadline Apr. 4 DETROIT, March 9 -- Automotive News is accepting nominations for its list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry through Monday, April 4. Nominees can own or be employed by automakers, suppliers, dealerships and allied businesses working in executive management, manufacturin ... Continue reading

Danger Ahead: High-End Cars, Low-Price Insurance

Mar 9, 2005

Atlantic Mutual Offers Drivers Questions to Ask About Auto Coverage and Claims Service NEW YORK, March 9 -- With a few insurance companies heavily advertising low prices and the ability to get quotes over the Internet, many people have become more price-conscious when purchasing auto insurance. But choosing the lowest ... Continue reading

Forbes To Launch Site For The Luxury Automotive Market-TACH May Publish TACHMoney.com. "Help for the Over Paid Executive", Stay Tuned

Mar 8, 2005

NEW YORK--March 8, 2005--Forbes.com today announced plans to launch ForbesAutos.com (www.forbesautos.com), a new site geared to the luxury automotive market. ForbesAutos.com will offer luxury automotive buyers unsurpassed information and site functionality to enhance and improve the automotive decision-making and purch ... Continue reading

Consumer Vehicle Lease Volume Up 5% in 2004

Mar 8, 2005

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 8 -- New lease volume for the largest national lessors increased 5% from 2003 to 2004 according to a survey conducted by The Association of Consumer Vehicle Lessors (ACVL). The results, announced today, showed member lessors purchased 1.69 million leases in 2004 compared to 1.62 million in 2003. ... Continue reading

New Mini Smart Spair Tire Repair & Inflation Kit Minimizes the Hassle of Fixing Flat Tires

Mar 8, 2005

GROVER BEACH, Calif.--March 8, 2005-- No more pushing motorcycles or ATVs with a flat tire; mini kit provides Fix-on-the-fly repair sealing punctures and inflating tires quickly Accessories Marketing Inc., creators and manufacturers of SLiME(R) tire sealant products, today announced a miniature Smart Spair tire repair ... Continue reading

Michelin Debuts New Wheel & Tire Care Program

Mar 8, 2005

Formulated to benefit all brands of tires and wheels GREENVILLE, S.C., March 8 -- Michelin has introduced the first wheel and tire care products on the market to be developed for and approved by a leading tire manufacturer. This is the first time Michelin has recommended the use of such products on its tires. Debuting ... Continue reading

Jeep(R) Brand Sponsors Initiative to Help Re-Teach Americans the National Anthem

Mar 8, 2005

* Three-year initiative focuses attention on the "The Star-Spangled Banner" * National Presenting Sponsor role harmonious fit with Jeep brand heritage * Mrs. Laura Bush to serve as Honorary Chairperson AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 8 -- Building upon its 60-year heritage and role in U.S. history, the Jeep(R) brand signs o ... Continue reading

Dunlop Sponsors Amelia Island, Fla., Concours d'Elegance

Mar 8, 2005

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 8 -- Dunlop Tires, one of the world's leading high-performance tire brands, announced today that it is the sole tire sponsor for the 10th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance on March 11-13. Warren Croyle, marketing manager for Dunlop consumer tires, will present The Dunlop Award for the m ... Continue reading

Dummy Makes Vehicles Smart About Safety

Mar 8, 2005

By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network Ford researchers from around the world joined to develop WorldSID (World Side Impact Dummy), the world's most advanced crash test dummy. DEARBORN, Mich., Mar. 7, 2005 -- It took hundreds of very smart people from across the globe to make a dummy. Ford researchers joined the ... Continue reading

HUMMER Enhances Warranty Coverage On 2006 Models

Mar 8, 2005

Four-Year, 50,000-Mile Coverage Takes Customer Care To The Next Level Detroit, Mich. - GM's HUMMER brand announced today that it is enhancing the warranty on all of its 2006 model year vehicles to a four years or 50,000 miles. HUMMER products previously were covered by GM's standard three-year/36,000-mile warranty plan ... Continue reading

Suzuki to Exhibit Concept SUV at 2005 New York International Auto Show

Mar 8, 2005

Tokyo March 6, 2005;(JCNN) - American Suzuki Motor Corporation will announce the world premier of a new compact SUV concept named Concept-X2 at the New York International Auto Show press conference March 24. The show will be held from March 25 to April 3. The Concept-X2 is the second SUV from Suzuki this year, followin ... Continue reading

Price Not a Big Factor in Selecting Vehicle Service Provider

Mar 7, 2005

AAIA Study Reveals Consumer Insights BETHESDA, Md., March 7 -- Quality and trust were the top two criteria for consumers when selecting a service provider for their vehicle, according to a recent study on the DIY and DIFM aftermarket by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Cost of service ranked seve ... Continue reading

Farmers Files for Lower Auto Rates for Colorado Customers

Mar 7, 2005

DENVER--March 7, 2005--Farmers Insurance Group of Companies announced today it will lower rates for its auto customers in the state of Colorado. Effective April 1, 2005, Farmers' customers in Colorado will see a rate decrease that will average 3.2% percent. Actual savings may be as high as 20% and will vary depending o ... Continue reading