Feb 16, 2005
NEWTON, Mass.--Feb. 15, 2005--The new lane departure warning (LDW) system, aimed at reducing a major cause of vehicle rollover, is ready for deployment in automobiles, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics, a leading Massachusetts-based research firm. LDW, common in the heavy commercial vehicle market, is b ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Monthly Average Gas Price Climbs 14 Cents
Feb 15, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 15, 2005--Southern California's average price for regular gasoline rose about 14 cents during the past month, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Prices are about 19 cents higher than February 2004. The Southern California February average price for regul ... Continue reading
All-new Saab 9-3 SportCombi: Power and versatility, Saab style
Feb 15, 2005
The all-new Saab 9-3 SportCombi, announced today, takes Saab into the premium, mid-size wagon segment for the first time by combining distinctive design, sporty driving dynamics and five-door functionality Its strong, compact proportions are a bold reaffirmation of a Saab tradition for designing cars that are sporty in ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalling Tacoma Pickups
Feb 15, 2005
DETROIT February 15, 2005; The AP reported that Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 22,228 Tacoma pickups because the parking brake may not work, the automaker and federal safety regulators said Tuesday. Tacomas from the 2005 model year with automatic transmissions are involved in the recall. Toyota spokesman John Hanson sai ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 15 -- Edmunds.com, (www.edmunds.com) the premier online resource for automotive information, kicked off National Child Passenger Safety Week (February 13-19) by publishing a list of the top 10 cars for kids in car seats. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) When s ... Continue reading
Automotive Coalition Announces New Target for Traffic Safety: Tweens
Feb 15, 2005
Fatalities and Serious Injuries Hold Stubbornly Steady for Age Group Despite Gains Elsewhere ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 15 -- The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) is opening a new front in the battle to get children buckled up: a focus on "tweens," the one age group in which traffic fatalities and serious injur ... Continue reading
National Average Gas Price Up 8 Cents Since Mid-January, AAA Fuel Gauge Report Shows
Feb 15, 2005
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 15, 2005--The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is $1.89 per gallon, up 7.8 cents since mid-January, AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (www.fuelgaugereport.com) shows. Gasoline prices have remained at high levels as crude oil has traded between $45 and $50 since early January ... Continue reading
AAA Launches Booster Seat Story for Young Children
Feb 15, 2005
Books to Be Donated to Elementary Schools Statewide for Teacher Use BURNSVILLE, Minn., Feb. 14 -- In a collaborative effort designed to appeal directly to young children, AAA and the University of Michigan Program for Injury Research and Education (UMPIRE) have authored a color storybook and a coloring book that promot ... Continue reading
American Honda Announces Price Increase
Feb 15, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 14 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced plans to raise prices on 2005 model year Honda and Acura vehicles an average of $150 or 0.58% on a sales weighted basis. This increase comes as a result of increased operating costs, such as rising costs of steel, and currency exchange rate fac ... Continue reading
Teens Embark on Media Campaigns to Address the Top Killer Of Youths -- Automobile Accidents
Feb 15, 2005
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Feb. 14 -- Teenagers from across the country are helping their peers become safer drivers through Project Ignition, a creative service-learning program. Through Project Ignition, high school classes create peer-focused media campaigns addressing teen driving habits and choices. Participants use a wid ... Continue reading
Motorola Technology Can Provide European Drivers With a Lifeline to Help During an Emergency
Feb 15, 2005
Critical Accident Data Can be Sent to a Public Emergency Call Centre Within Seconds CANNES, France, February 14 -- Motorola, Inc. , a supporter of The European Commission's European Directive for Mobile Communication (E112) e-Call initiative, is showcasing how its technology can transmit important accident data - such ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Still Gradually Improving Fourth Quarter 2004, Reports Comerica Bank
Feb 15, 2005
DETROIT, Feb. 14 -- The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle during the fourth quarter of 2004 took 20.6 weeks of median family income, before taxes, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. This is 0.2 weeks more affordable than third quarter's 20.8 weeks. Total cost, in ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 14, 2005--As National Child Passenger Safety Week begins, the Automobile Club of Southern California is reminding parents that a new law requires children up to 6 years or 60 pounds to ride only in the back seat. This new law, which took effect Jan. 1 and was supported by the Auto Club, augments previ ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Motorists Asked to Join Grass-Roots Effort Urging Congress to Act
Feb 14, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 14, 2005--The Automobile Club of Southern California and the national office of AAA today urged Congress to pass the federal transportation funding reauthorization bill soon so that key traffic bottlenecks -- including the I-710 and the 101-405 interchange in Los Angeles -- can be fixed. The federal t ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Chrysler Group Participates in Women's Day
Feb 14, 2005
Women Take Note - Learn How to Maintain Your Vehicle in All Seasons WHAT: The Chrysler Group recognized that recent estimates show women make or influence 80 percent of automotive purchases. But what happens after the purchase? Chrysler wants to help educate women on one of the most important aspects of owning a vehicl ... Continue reading
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