AutoMart Offers Instant Vehicle History Reports
Dec 7, 2004
FAIRFAX, Va.--Dec. 7, 2004--AutoMart.com, the Internet's largest automotive Web site featuring used car listings exclusively from dealers, has partnered with vehicle history provider Carfax. AutoMart adds a powerful sales tool to its online inventory by automatically linking vehicle listings to Carfax Reports run by de ... Continue reading
RepairOne(R) to Acquire Meineke Car Care Center in South Daytona
Dec 7, 2004
PORT ORANGE, Fla., Dec. 7 -- RepairOne(R) Automotive Concepts LLC announced today the creation of a purchase agreement to acquire the Meineke Car Care Center in South Daytona within the month. Once renovated, the Meineke building will serve as the second RepairOne(R) auto repair/service center in central Florida. (Logo ... Continue reading
NHTSA Opens VW Golf Defect Investigation
Dec 7, 2004
NHTSA Action Number : PE04079 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make : VOLKSWAGEN Model: GOLF Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Year : 1999 Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Date Investigation Opened : November 29, 2004 Date Investigation Closed : Open Summary: ODI HAS RECEIVED FIVE CONSUMER ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Offers 3.9% APR Customer Rate Incentive
Dec 7, 2004
Top-Selling Certified Brand Provides GMAC 3.9% APR Customer Financing on Select GM Certified Used Vehicles Models DETROIT - GM Certified Used Vehicles, the number-one selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, today announced a nationwide rate incentive program to increase consumer interest, generate traffic t ... Continue reading
NHTSA Opens Investigation of Hummer H2 Defect Complaints
Dec 6, 2004
DETROIT December 6, 2004; Reuters reported that U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into General Motors Corp.'s Hummer H2 after three consumers said a wheel came off the large sport utility vehicle after a steering part cracked. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it began a "prelimina ... Continue reading
Shopping Mall Parking Lots Are Filling up; Don't Become a Theft or Crash Victim, Says the Auto Club
Dec 6, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 6, 2004--Motorists mall-bound for holiday shopping need to stay alert, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California, to avoid fender benders, injuries or thefts that could make the holidays less than happy. And if last year is any indication of consumers' timing, it's just going to get more ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG <pre> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b> <b>MODEL:</b> Lexus ES330 <b>ENGINE:</b> 3.3-liter DOHC V6 <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE:</b> 225 hp @ 5,600 rpm/240 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm <b>TRANSMISSION:</b> 5-speed automatic <b>WHEELBASE:</b> 107.1 in. <b>LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT:</b> 191.1 x 71.3 x 57.3 in. <b>TIRES:</b ... Continue reading
Tiz the Season for Stupid Deer Tricks, $1.5 Billion Worth - Be Careful Out There
Dec 6, 2004
MANY DEATHS IN VEHICLE-ANIMAL COLLISIONS ARE AVOIDABLE MAJOR FACTOR IS FAILURE TO USE SAFETY BELTS AND MOTORCYCLE HELMETS; FATAL CRASHES JUMPED 27 PERCENT IN 2003 COMPARED WITH PREVIOUS YEAR ARLINGTON, VA -- Most of the motor vehicle crash deaths in collisions with animals such as deer occur in subsequent events when a ... Continue reading
Department of Labor Awards Grant to Help Address Critical Auto Dealership Workforce Shortage
Dec 6, 2004
Automotive Retailing Today to Gather Key Industry Data on Career Opportunities MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced a $150,000 grant to Automotive Retailing Today (ART) as part of the Administration's High Growth Job Training Initiative to build America' ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Create World's Largest Indoor Auto Show Test Drive Track at 2005 Chicago Auto Show
Dec 6, 2004
Chicago Auto Show attendees will have the opportunity to experience Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge products on a half-mile track at McCormick Place AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Chrysler Group is taking the auto show experience to new heights with the creation of a half- mile test drive track that will debut at the 2005 ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for December 2004
Dec 6, 2004
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Dec. 6, 2004--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for December, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 25 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the M ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2004
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--Dec. 6, 2004-- Bose Continues to Be Recognized by U.S. Consumers for Audio Brand Strength For the second consecutive year, Bose is recognized as having the strongest brand power in the United States among audio brands included in the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Global Automotive Component Branding ... Continue reading
2005 World Automotive Design Competition Sponsored by Alias'R'
Dec 6, 2004
TORONTO--Dec. 6, 2004-- The Future of Design Starts Here Twenty-six Design Schools Compete for US$145,000 Worth of Prizes Transportation design students from 26 distinguished schools around the world have been invited to design a World Car that visually identifies its cultural origins and, at the same time, has appeal, ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2004
HOUSTON, Dec. 6 -- While the majority of gasolines on the market today contain only the minimum amount of cleaning agents required by government standards, some companies say that isn't enough. According to Shell, gasoline meeting only minimum requirements can leave harmful deposits on engine parts. Additionally, four ... Continue reading
Porsche(R) Reveals New 911 Cabriolets for 2005
Dec 6, 2004
America's Most Popular 911 to Be Available in Both Carrera and Carrera S Models ATLANTA, Dec. 6 -- Porsche today announced it will launch the latest versions of the 911 Cabriolet, traditionally the most popular 911 model sold in America, in the first quarter of 2005. Based on the 911 Carrera and Carrera S Coupes releas ... Continue reading
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