New Report Highlights Impact of Hidden Practice of Auto Finance Markup on New Jersey Consumers
Feb 23, 2005
New Jersey Citizen Action Calls Upon State Attorney General to Investigate Practice That Has Led to Consumer Gouging, Discrimination Against African-Americans and Hispanics TRENTON, N.J., Feb. 23 -- New Jersey car buyers have been charged tens of millions of dollars in undisclosed "finance markup charges" when they hav ... Continue reading
Denise Morrison Elected to Goodyear Board
Feb 23, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Denise M. Morrison, president, Global Sales and Chief Customer Officer for Campbell Soup Company, has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company . (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "Denise Morrison is a customer-focused leader with ext ... Continue reading
Ready, Set, Eat! NASCAR Race Day Recipes to Jump Start Fans
Feb 23, 2005
Mary Evernham, wife of NASCAR Team Owner Ray Evernham, Introduces Eight New Recipes to Mark New NASCAR Season DAYTONA, Fla., Feb. 23 -- Somebody's cooking up a storm this NASCAR season. Hot Rod Hot Wings, Racin'namon Buns and Spicy Speedway Fries are just some of the new recipes debuting at the track at the 46th annual ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity Unveils 250 Mile Per Gallon Vehicle Program at Girvan Meeting
Feb 23, 2005
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2005-- NASA, DOT programs help launch new drive train initiative expected to slash driving costs, cut emissions and reduce dependence on foreign oil Privately-held AFS Trinity Power Corporation unveiled a flywheel-based technology at a Girvan Institute meeting today that the company expect ... Continue reading
Michelin Announces First 'Michelin Guide New York City'
Feb 23, 2005
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- Michelin will launch its first-ever Michelin Guide in North America, the Michelin Guide New York City 2006, hitting stores in November 2005. The announcement was made today by Edouard Michelin, CEO of The Michelin Group. The Michelin Guide, whose prestigious rating system is internationally recogni ... Continue reading
Porsche to Introduce Cayman Sports Car to Boost Vehicle Sales
Feb 23, 2005
Feb. 23, 2005; Jeremy Van Loon writing for Bloomberg reported that Porsche AG, the world's most profitable carmaker, will introduce a new sports car called the Cayman to reach a goal of selling 100,000 vehicles a year by 2008. The Cayman, based on the Boxster model series and powered by a 295-horsepower engine, will be ... Continue reading
OnStar's Calling Service Exceeding Seven Million Calls A Month
Feb 23, 2005
Detroit, Mich. - OnStar by GM is widely recognized for its safety, security, peace of mind service and also offers hands-free voice-activated calling service for OnStar subscribers. The OnStar Personal Calling system is embedded in the vehicle, and is available just in case your cell phone is lost, forgotten or has a l ... Continue reading
California Motorcyclist Safety Program Posts 26% Gain in Student Training for 2004
Feb 23, 2005
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 22, 2005-- Combined California Student Tuition Savings and CMSP Budget Savings Total More Than $1 Million The California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) recently marked the end of its first year of administration by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), a not-for-profit safety and training org ... Continue reading
Feb 22, 2005
By Carey Russ PALM SPRINGS, CA: Seven years since the debut of the Lexus RX300? My, how time flies. The RX was one of the most significant vehicles in recent automotive history, as it created the now-burgeoning luxury crossover-SUV category. It quickly became the Lexus sales leader, and its successor, the Lexus RX330, ... Continue reading
Feb 22, 2005
Global Green USA's 'Red Carpet -- Green Cars' Campaign Promotes Energy Independence, Fuel Efficiency LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 -- Joining the ranks of celebrities choosing to bring an environmental conscience to the Oscars, Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, Robin Williams, Orlando Bloom, Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, Morgan ... Continue reading
2005 Ford Freestyle AWD SEL Review
Feb 22, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Ford Freestyle AWD SEL A generation ago, the new Ford Freestyle wouldn't have existed. Instead, its place would have been taken by a Five Hundred wagon. For the Freestyle is built on the same platform as the Five Hundred and so could logically be thought of as the Five Hundred ... Continue reading
General Motors Vice President Elected Chair of World Environment Center
Feb 22, 2005
DETROIT - The World Environment Center (WEC) has named Elizabeth A. Lowery, GM vice president of Environment and Energy, as chairperson of its board of directors for a two year term beginning in January 2005. Lowery previously served as a member of the board at the Center, which strives to build bridges and share best ... Continue reading
Ford Vehicles Among the Greenest, Best in Class in 2005 Consumer Magazine
Feb 22, 2005
By: Cheryl Eberwein | Ford Communications Network The Ford Escape Hybrid is the first SUV to be named to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's list of most environmentally responsible vehicles on the market. DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2005 -- According to a recent ranking of 2005 model cars and trucks f ... Continue reading
9-7X, Saab's First SUV, Stars In "ten" Fashion Show
Feb 21, 2005
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - The all-new Saab 9-7X takes to the runway this week as part of the fourth annual "ten" fashion show. The 9-7X joins several other GM products at what has become a must-attend event for Hollywood's entertainment industry luminaries. The charity-driven event will showcase top celebrities wearing the l ... Continue reading
Feb 21, 2005
YOKOSUKA, Japan February 21, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that a car that swerves back into lanes on its own and a video system that makes parking a breeze were part of technological features on display by the Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. The technology that reporters tried out in test drives ... Continue reading
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