News By Topic: Women And Cars

National Study Shows Most Small Cars Are No Match for SUVs in Crash Situations

Mar 7, 2005

Safeco Comments on Results of New Crash-Test Study SEATTLE, March 7 -- After reviewing a new study confirming small cars are no match for larger sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), Safeco today urged SUV drivers to understand their risks and take additional precautions to keep themselves and others safe on the road. (Logo: ... Continue reading

Ford Continues Support of Jackie Robinson Foundation

Mar 7, 2005

Ford Continues Support of Jackie Robinson Foundation Ford is key awards dinner sponsor and host for the Althea Gibson/JRF Scholar NEW YORK, March 7 – Ford Motor Company Fund, a committed supporter of educational programs designed to help youth of all ethnicities achieve their academic potential, renewed its suppo ... Continue reading

Scion to Unveil All-New Concept Vehicle at 2005 New York International Auto Show

Mar 7, 2005

TORRANCE, Calif., March 7 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will unveil an all-new concept vehicle at a press conference at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. This all-new concept, known as t2B, reflects Scion's key product philosophies of style, versatility and surprise. It encompasses bol ... Continue reading

Delphi's New Energy Absorbing Steering Column Technology Further Enhances Driver Safety

Mar 7, 2005

Recent NHTSA Report* Shows Traditional Energy-Absorbing Steering Columns Saved 53,000 lives; Second Only to Seat Belts TROY, Mich., March 7 -- A recent report from NHTSA cites that energy absorbing steering columns are second, only to safety belts, as an effective safety device for vehicle drivers. Now Delphi Corp.'s n ... Continue reading

Daytona Public Awareness Campaign Urges Drivers and Riders to Take It Easy During Bike Week

Mar 7, 2005

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--March 7, 2005--The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), in partnership with the Daytona Chamber of Commerce, joins numerous industry sponsors and local businesses to urge both drivers and riders to Take It Easy and be extra careful on the highways during Bike Week. This year's program, the fifth ann ... Continue reading

Future Will Be Cheaper, Greener For Trucks, Buses and Other Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Mar 7, 2005

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--March 7, 2005-- New study predicts significant increase in cleaner engines, hybrid technology and self-shifting transmission by 2020 TIAX, a leading collaborative product and technology development firm, and Global Insight, the world's foremost industry forecasting firm, today released a study predict ... Continue reading

GM China Cuts Car Prices Amid Accelerating Price War

Mar 7, 2005

BEIJING, March. 7, 2005; GENERAL Motors (GM), the world's top automaker, had slashed prices of two Buick models in China by up to 15 percent to counter a move by Japanese rival Honda Motor, car dealers said Friday. General Motors Corp.'s main China venture said retail prices on its Buick Regal and Excelle sedans would ... Continue reading

IIHS: RESULTS OF SIDE IMPACT CRASH TESTS:

Mar 7, 2005

March 6, 2005 <a href="http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/summaries/small_ overall_c.htm">Summary of results for all small cars tested by the Institute</a><p> 14 OF 16 SMALL CARS ARE RATED POOR IN TEST THAT SIMULATES CRASH WITH SUV; NONE OF THE 16 IS GOOD ARLINGTON, VA &#8212; Most small car designs earned poo ... Continue reading

Dodge Neon, Ford Focus and VW New Beetle Among Small Cars Getting Lowest Side-Impact Rating

Mar 6, 2005

DETROIT March 6, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that the Dodge Neon, Ford Focus and Volkswagen New Beetle are among the small cars that got the lowest safety rating in new side-impact crash tests performed by the insurance industry, according to results released Sunday. Eleven of the 13 cars tested ea ... Continue reading

Flashing brake lights: effective against rear-end collisions

Mar 6, 2005

Stuttgart, March 2005; Future Mercedes-Benz will make a further contribution towards a reduction in rear-end collisions by means of flashing brake lights. The EU licensing authority has recently approved this technology, and it will now enter series production in the S-Class for the first time. Research by Mercedes eng ... Continue reading

2005 Geneva Motor Show: World Debut for Funky Citroën C1

Mar 5, 2005

The fun and funky Citroën C1 city car is making its world debut at this year&#8217;s Geneva Motor Show (1-13 March). The baby of Citroën&#8217;s supermini range, the C1 comes with three or five doors and offers economical, in-town motoring for up to four passengers with all the necessary style, comfort and practicali ... Continue reading

2005 Geneva Motor Show: Seat Presents Leon Prototype

Mar 4, 2005

Geneva 1 March 2005; The 2005 Geneva Motor Show was the venue for SEAT to reveal the Prototype of one of its most important cars to come, the new Leon. The Leon Prototype gives a clear indication of the look and image of the future Leon, which will build on the sporty character and reputation of the current car. The Pr ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Pricing for 2006 Camry Solara Coupe and Convertible

Mar 4, 2005

TORRANCE, Calif., March 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2006 Camry Solara Coupe and Convertible. The 2006 Coupe and Convertible will begin arriving at Toyota dealerships next week. For 2006, value is enhanced with additional standard equ ... Continue reading

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Price Decrease Trend Reverses

Mar 4, 2005

IRVING, Texas--March 4, 2005--Retail gasoline prices rose or were flat compared to the prior week, reflecting a continued rise in crude oil prices, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for regular self-serve gasoline rose two cents to $1.813. Beaumont edged out Corpus Christi for the l ... Continue reading

Auto Club: Gas Prices Follow Crude Prices Upward

Mar 4, 2005

LOS ANGELES--March 4, 2005--Gasoline prices continued to follow crude oil prices in an upward arc last week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Crude oil futures nipped at $54 per barrel on Thursday and the Los Angeles-Long Beach area average price for regular rose another 4 ce ... Continue reading