LA Auto Club: Motorists Unwrap Lower Gas Prices as a Holiday Present -- but How Long Can They Last?
Dec 24, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 24, 2004--Southern California motorists continue to enjoy steadily declining prices at the pump, but 2004 will still set the record for the highest Christmas gasoline prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline i ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Holiday Brings Lower Gas Prices
Dec 24, 2004
IRVING, Texas--Dec. 24, 2004--Texas motorists continue to enjoy declining prices at the pump, but 2004 will still set the record for the highest Christmas gasoline prices, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline fell four cents to $1.698. Last year, t ... Continue reading
ACDelco 2004 EFFORTS WIN ACCOLADES FROM MEDIA, INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS
Dec 24, 2004
GRAND BLANC, Mich. December 24, 2004; ACDelco's receipt of numerous awards from several industry media and organizations for its 2004 endeavors - including the "Real Car Guys Know. ACDelco" advertising campaign - validates ACDelco's brand leadership in the aftermarket. The awards recognize not only the campaign, which ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Reports Heavy Call Volume From Stranded Motorists
Dec 24, 2004
Dearborn, Mich., Dec. 23 -- As expected, heavy snow this morning and its aftermath have kept AAA Michigan's Emergency Road Service operations unusually busy today. From midnight through 5:30 p.m., the Auto Club received 3,919 calls for assistance from motorists statewide. The average call volume the club receives on a ... Continue reading
General Motors Recalling More Than 700,000 Minivans Because of Defective Power Sliding Doors
Dec 23, 2004
WASHINGTON December 23, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling 717,302 minivans because passengers could injure their wrists or arms on the power sliding door, the automaker and federal government said Thursday. The vehicles affected are 1997-2005 model Chevrolet Venture, 1997-1999 Pontiac Transpo ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Ford 500 Sedan
Dec 23, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Ford Five Hundred SEL ENGINE: 3.0-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 203 hp @ 5,750 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: ZF-Batavia Continuously Variable WHEELBASE: 112.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.7 x 74.5 x 61.5 in. TIRES: 215/60R17 ECONOMY: 19.0 mpg test PRICE: ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Dec 23, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Corvette coupe ENGINE: 6.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 400 hp @ 6,000 rpm/400 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 175.0 x 73.0 x 49.0 in. TIRES: P245/40ZR18 (F), P285/35ZR19 (R) ECONOMY: 18 mpg cit ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Reports Christmas-New Year's Travel to Set a New Record
Dec 23, 2004
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 23 -- Consumers' faith in the economy and their confidence in American security are expected to drive what AAA projects will be a record year for travel during the Christmas-New Year's holidays. Some 62.7 million Americans say they will take a trip 50 miles or more from home for either Christmas and/ ... Continue reading
CNN Picks ZAP Among Top 'Green' Gifts
Dec 23, 2004
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec. 23 -- CNN last week reported that 'Green' gifts were a holiday favorite for 2004 and named transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) in an online buyer's guide alongside such well-known companies as Honda, Toyota, Ford and Lexus. CNN's December 17 article talks about the popular 2005 mo ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Brand Asks Americans to Nominate Their Hero
Dec 23, 2004
Jeep Brand to Recognize and Reward Heroes with Opportunity to Receive New Jeep Grand Cherokee AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 23 -- During the season when individuals are taking the time to remember those that mean the most to them, the Jeep(R) brand is launching an initiative to recognize everyday heroes. The "Jeep Heroes N ... Continue reading
2004 Toyota Environmental Report Shows 'Continuous Improvement'
Dec 23, 2004
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- Toyota's newly published 2004 North American Environmental Report, available today, describes the company's continued improvements in its environmental performance in the 2004 Fiscal Year. Building on the success of the second-generation gasoline-electric Prius, Toyota made progress managing enviro ... Continue reading
Toyota devises safer auto body via crash tests at highest speeds
Dec 23, 2004
NAGOYA December 23, 2004; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp said Wednesday it has developed an automobile body with higher safety through all-directional collision tests conducted at the highest-ever speeds in the world. The collision tests were conducted at 55 kilometers per hour, 5 km faster than before, re ... Continue reading
Kettering University's AIM Program Wins State Award
Dec 23, 2004
FLINT, Mich.--Dec. 22, 2004--The Academically Interested Minorities (AIM) program at Kettering University in Flint received the 2004 "Outstanding Program" award from the Michigan Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO). The program was recognized for its dedication to the development and care ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Ranks Erie Insurance Highest in Collision Repair Satisfaction
Dec 23, 2004
ERIE, Pa., Dec. 22 -- Erie Insurance Group earned the highest ranking in the J.D. Power and Associates Collision Repair Satisfaction Study of consumers who file an auto insurance claim. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041112/ERIELOGO ) The 2004 Collision Repair Satisfaction Study is based on responses from ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2004
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--Dec. 22, 2004--This holiday season is expected to be among the busiest ever on California's roads. As Californians rush to check-off last-minute shopping lists, attend holiday parties and plan family trips, 21st Century Insurance is urging motorists to remember the dangers of driving under the i ... Continue reading
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