China Car Importer Bricklin Tells GM CEO Rick Wagoner, 'Not To Worry!
Jan 13, 2005
NEW YORK, Jan. 13 -- WHO: Malcolm Bricklin Founder and CEO of Visionary Vehicles has responded to published reports that GM CEO Rick Wagoner will try to block any attempt by Visionary Vehicles to bring the hotly contested Chery QQ into the United States. WHAT: Bricklin said, "Tell Rick not to worry about a thing! All o ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Woman Less Likly To Research Used Car Prices
Jan 13, 2005
Study finds women also more likely to accept unnecessary dealer extras; CR Auto Price Service launches interactive Used Car Buying Kit to offer comprehensive online information package YONKERS, NY January 13, 2005; Women are much less likely than men to thoroughly research pricing information before buying a used car, ... Continue reading
Thanks Dieter! Chrysler Firehouse Gives Back To Detroit
Jan 13, 2005
Detroit - January 10, 2005 - Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche rings the fire bell signaling another donation for the city of Detroit at the Chrysler Firehouse during press days at the North American International Auto Show. Detroit Police and Fire Departments received $25,000 checks and a smart vehicle f ... Continue reading
'Jackets for Jobs' Offers Free Detroit Auto Show Admission
Jan 13, 2005
* Free admission to the North American International Auto Show on Jan. 19 with donation of a clean, gently-used suit to benefit 'Jackets for Jobs, Inc.' * DaimlerChrysler's Women's Forum takes active role in 'Education Day' at 2005 North American International Auto Show WHAT: DaimlerChrysler's Women's Forum will sponso ... Continue reading
Women's Economic Club Poll Shows Professional Women Favor Music and Humor in Auto Ads
Jan 13, 2005
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- There's good news for Mazda and its advertising agency: Professional women in the Motor City love its "zoom, zoom, zoom" television ads, according to a recent instapoll of members of the Women's Economic Club (WEC). Cadillac's ads also drew strong praise for doing "a great job in showcasing and maki ... Continue reading
Good Housekeeping: What Women Want In Autos-2004
Jan 13, 2005
NEW YORK--Jan. 13, 2005--Women are much more satisfied than their male partners...when it comes to their vehicles, according to the 2004 "What Women Want" Automotive Satisfaction Study, conducted for the sixth consecutive year by the Good Housekeeping Institute and J.D. Power and Associates. The latest study is based o ... Continue reading
Getting To And From The North American International Auto Show
Jan 13, 2005
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- Attendees to Public Days of the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at COBO Conference/Exhibition Center will find convenient and accessible parking and transportation downtown. "Our goal is to make getting downtown and getting to the NAIAS as easy as possible," said NAIAS 2005 Senio ... Continue reading
Get Your Vehicle's Tires Checked at an Auto Club Approved Auto Repair Facility
Jan 13, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 13, 2005--The ability of tire tread to perform in rain and snow is diminished as tires wear. With 2/32" tread depth, the legally required minimum tread, resistance to hydroplaning at highway speeds is significantly reduced, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The need for proper t ... Continue reading
Start Strong All Winter Long With Battery Tips From AutoZone
Jan 13, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 12 -- Nothing can ruin your day like a dead battery. Dead batteries are all too common this time of year, and automotive batteries aren't designed to last forever. In most cases, a battery only lasts about four years. Do you know when your battery was last replaced? If not, you're gambling with you ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: 2006 Cadillac STS -V: Supercharged Elegance
Jan 12, 2005
* New 440-horsepower Supercharged Northstar V-8 Engine * New Hydra-Matic Six-Speed Automatic Transmission * Chassis Tuned for the Track or Autobahn * Exterior Design Combines Elegance, Performance, Functionality * Leather-Wrapped, Performance-Refined Interior DETROIT – The 2006 Cadillac STS-V is General Motors ... Continue reading
Michigan High School Students Embark on 2005 FIRST Robotics Competition
Jan 12, 2005
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 12 -- At a regional kickoff event for the 2005 FIRST Robotics competition at Northville High School on Saturday, high school students from across Michigan learned the details of this year's robotic challenge during a national simulcast from NASA. In the next six weeks, and with the guidance of v ... Continue reading
Inaugural SAE Leadership Development Program Selects 25 Student Participants
Jan 12, 2005
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 12 -- Twenty-five SAE student leaders were selected to participate in the inaugural Leadership Development Program. This program is the first of many new offerings to the Society's younger members under the SAE Power Track. Power Track is a career pathway that is designed to help accelerate an individu ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS BMW AT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW
Jan 12, 2005
5 Series all-wheel drive models makes world debut, M5 makes North American debuts and H2R Hydrogen Record Car to be presented Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 12, 2005... The BMW 5 Series continues to go from strength to strength with both world and US introductions at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ... Continue reading
Automakers Offer Base Models of Small Cars The Affordable Way to Get Behind the Wheel
Jan 12, 2005
DETROIT January 12, 2005; David Runk writing for the AP reported that even though they're sometimes hard to spot amid the sumptuous luxury sedans, rugged trucks and dreamy sportscars, tucked away in the displays at the North American International Auto Show, in the shadow of pricey models or eye-catching concepts, are ... Continue reading
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