News By Topic: Women And Cars

Diesel, Hybrids Are Only Short-Term Trends As Car Makers Seek Fuel Shortage Solution

Mar 3, 2005

GENEVA March 2, 2005; Erica Bulman writing for the AP reported that diesel is still sweeping Europe. Hybrids are catching on in North America and Japan. But these trends are only short-term, as the industry prepares for the day the world's fuel reserves dry up, some auto engineers said Wednesday. Nearly every automaker ... Continue reading

Nissan Canada Receives Award for Deployment of Lane Departure Warning Technology

Mar 3, 2005

ANAHEIM, Calif.--March 2, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technology that enhances driver safety, today announced that its Lane Departure Warning technology, jointly developed for Nissan with Valeo, a global automotive equipment supplier, was recognized as a significant contrib ... Continue reading

2005 Lowrider Magazine Tour Rolls into Phoenix this Sunday!

Mar 3, 2005

***** MEDIA ALERT***** MEDIA ALERT***** MEDIA ALERT ***** THE LOWRIDER MAGAZINE 2005 TOUR ROLLS INTO PHOENIX THIS SUNDAY Thousands Convene at the Arizona State Fairgrounds to Celebrate Lowriding with a Car Show, Hydraulics Competition, $10,000 in Prize Money and Concert with N.O.R.E. and Local Phoenix Performers NB Rid ... Continue reading

Internet Car Buying Approaches 30 Percent of Market

Mar 2, 2005

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 2 -- Soon nearly 30 percent of new cars will be purchased through car dealerships' Internet departments, and that number is expected to continue to grow as consumers become more savvy about the convenience and savings available. "Strategies for Smart Car Buyers," second edition, explains how ... Continue reading

Calls For Emergency Road Service 42 Percent Above Normal, Says AAA Michigan

Mar 1, 2005

DEARBORN, Mich., March 1 -- Winter weather has caused AAA call center volumes to increase 42 percent, AAA Michigan reported today. As of 10:30 a.m. today, the Auto Club assisted more than 1,862 motorists. The major problems experienced by AAA members were spinouts, minor crashes, dead batteries and ignition issues. To ... Continue reading

California New Car Dealers Oppose AB 68 (Montanez)

Mar 1, 2005

Urge Legislators To Check Under The Hood Before Casting Their Votes SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 1 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) urges legislators to read the fine print in AB 68 and vote "NO" on the flawed bill that would impose limitations on both consumers and dealers. "We strongly encourage m ... Continue reading

Autobytel Integrates Kelley Blue Book's Used Vehicle Values Into Consumer Sites

Mar 1, 2005

Car Shoppers Can Directly Compare Listed Prices Versus Trusted Industry Standard IRVINE, Calif., March 1 -- Autobytel Inc. , a leading online automotive car buying and research destination, has kicked off a strategic relationship with Kelley Blue Book, the trusted resource for automotive pricing and information, to fea ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for March 2005

Mar 1, 2005

CAMPBELL, Calif.--March 1, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for March, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 25 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the Mon ... Continue reading

Rural/Metro's Southwest Ambulance Wins New 911 Contract in New Mexico

Mar 1, 2005

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 1 -- Rural/Metro Corporation announced today that its Southwest Ambulance subsidiary has won a new contract to become the exclusive provider of emergency medical transportation services in San Miguel County and the City of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The contract was awarded following a competitive ... Continue reading

Castrol Scholarship Program for Young Car Lovers

Mar 1, 2005

2005 Program Expands to Award Participants Chance to Flex their Skills and Earn Apprenticeship With Radio and TV Personality Funkmaster Flex WAYNE, N.J., March 1 -- Americans have a lasting love affair with the automobile -- from 1950s hot rodding and James Dean to the "French Connection" chase scene, "Bullitt" and Ste ... Continue reading

CPSC Posts Recall to Its Web Site

Mar 1, 2005

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Q ... Continue reading

Power Information Network Reports: New-Vehicle Leasing Makes A Comeback

Mar 1, 2005

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2005--After a nearly two-year lull, new-vehicle leasing is regaining popularity as 18.2 percent of all new-vehicle deliveries in January were leases -- up from just 13.3 percent in January 2004, according to transaction data from the Power Information Network. January marked the third ... Continue reading

AMA 'MembersTour2005' to Visit Daytona Bike Week

Mar 1, 2005

-- Motorcycling organization will highlight 'Ride Straight,' other programs -- PICKERINGTON, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that "MembersTour2005" will visit Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida, from Sunday, March 6 through Saturday, March 12. The MembersTour2005 trac ... Continue reading

Kawasaki Named National Sponsor of March of Dimes Ride

Mar 1, 2005

IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2005--Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. announced today that the company has been named national sponsor of the March of Dimes(R) RIDE program, which is entering its 14th year of raising funds to combat threats to infant health, particularly premature birth. The RIDE events, held throughout the cou ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Inside Line Rates Ford Mustang Top Sport Coupe of 2005

Mar 1, 2005

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 28 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced that the 2005 Ford Mustang GT won its Sports Coupe Comparison Test. The test is described in full on Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed on-screen car magazine, at http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do ... Continue reading