Nissan Debuts AZEAL Coupe Concept; Displays 2005 Lineup of Trucks and SUVs at the 2005 NAIAS
Jan 10, 2005
DETROIT--Jan. 10, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled the dynamic AZEAL Coupe Concept, which is designed to be an affordable, performance-oriented entry-level coupe with the style and personality to match the lifestyles of its young, active target buyers. Also sharing the stage was the 2005 lineup of ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos
Jan 10, 2005
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the North American International Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleaner ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: Mercedes-Benz Vision R Concept Makes North American Debut
Jan 9, 2005
Grand Sports Tourer Showcases New Luxury Vehicle Concept DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- Mercedes-Benz is holding the North American debut of its Grand Sports Tourer Vision R concept car during news media activities preceding the North American International Auto Show, open to the public January 15-23 at Detroit's Cobo Center. With ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2005
DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- Forty-eight automotive journalists from the United States and Canada have selected the Chrysler 300/300c as the North American Car of the Year. The Ford Escape Hybrid was chosen as the North American Truck of the Year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041025/NAIASLOGO ) The winners were a ... Continue reading
Ford Escape Hybrid Named 2005 North American Truck of The Year
Jan 9, 2005
* Critically acclaimed 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid adds 2005 North American Truck of the Year to its growing list of recognitions and accolades. * Escape Hybrid is the cleanest SUV on the road and tops the EPA's 2005 Fuel Economy Guide as the most fuel-efficient light truck or SUV. * Ford Motor Company is expanding its hyb ... Continue reading
General Motors, Ford Motor Co. to Show Off New Hybrid Vehicles at Int'l Auto Show in Detroit
Jan 9, 2005
DETROIT January 8, 2005; John Porretto and Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Ford and General Motors are expected to unveil several new hybrid vehicle models at this month's North American International Auto Show in a bid to catch up to their Japanese rivals.Ford Motor Co., the nation's second-largest aut ... Continue reading
There's More to the Auto Show Than Concept Cars as CHP and 21st Provide Car Seat Safety Tips
Jan 8, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 7, 2005-- New California Law: All Children under 6 Years Old or 60 Pounds Must Ride in Back Seat According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 70% of child safety seats are improperly installed and are a potential source of injury for children. Motor vehicle crashe ... Continue reading
Recent Epidemic of Young Driver Deaths Prompts Group to Host Free Safety/Car Care Educational Clinic
Jan 7, 2005
Experts Provide Young Women Drivers With Essential Driving Tips, Auto Care Basics SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 7 -- Fatality data show that young drivers continue to be over-represented in fatal crashes. In the Washington, DC area alone, more than twenty young people have been killed on the roads in recent months. For youn ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: Saturn Sky Roadster Debuts in Detroit
Jan 7, 2005
DETROIT – With its dynamic design and quick and agile performance, the Sky roadster delivers a bold message about the next generation of vehicles from Saturn. The Sky, introduced at the North American International Auto Show and slated for production in 2006, is the first vehicle to feature a new look that will i ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: Ford Shows Synus Concept
Jan 7, 2005
Detroit January 6, 2005: Americans may be restless, but they are not rootless. They always know where they are going. A century ago, population was moving from the farm to the city. Fifty years ago, the shift was to the suburbs. Today, the trend is back to big cities. ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Dip below $2 Per Gallon
Jan 7, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 7, 2005--For the first time in almost 11 months, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area dipped below $2 per gallon, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Today's price is $1.999 per gallon. On Feb. 23, 2004, a gallon ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2005
IRVING, Texas--Jan. 7, 2005--For the tenth consecutive week, Texas motorists have enjoyed falling gasoline prices, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline dropped almost two cents to 1.664. The cheapest on the list is Corpus Christi at $1.576 a gallon ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi designers and "Dr. Evo" craft solution for "Ultimate L.A. Machine Design Challenge"
Jan 7, 2005
January 5, 2005 -- Los Angeles -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today unveiled a futuristic design concept at the L.A. Auto Show that is the perfect Los Angeles-area vehicle. Portrayed in the form of a special two-dimensional "Ultimate L.A. Machine" sketch, the design concept is entered as part of the sh ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2005
WASHINGTON--Jan. 6, 2005--AAA WHAT: AAA will release a first-of-its-kind, scientifically validated tool that identifies declines in functional abilities that increase crash risk in older drivers and provides them with the remedies to reduce that crash risk. This driver screening tool can be used in the privacy of one's ... Continue reading
2005 LA Auto Show: 2006 LIMITED EDITION JAGUAR XK 'VICTORY' Unveiled
Jan 7, 2005
At-A-Glance Highlights * Only 1,050 'Victory' limited edition models available in the U.S. beginning June 2005 * Celebration of Jaguar's four championship wins in the North American Trans-Am road racing series * Available in all four derivatives –XK8 and XKR Coupes and Convertibles * Four limited edition exterior ... Continue reading
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