Ford, GM to Lower Production in 2005
Dec 2, 2004
DETROIT December 2, 2004; Sarah Karush writing for the AP reported that in what has become a familiar pattern, the country's top two automakers reported weak November sales on Wednesday, while Chrysler and the Japanese companies continued to surge ahead. Both General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. said they would redu ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Says Lexus is What Santa Would Drive
Dec 1, 2004
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Determines Lexus LX 470 Best Sleigh Alternative IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1 -- Every December Santa embarks, On a reindeer-guided journey around the globe in the dark. He delivers toys in his trusty red sleigh From house to house before the light of Christmas day. But what if there were no sleigh ... Continue reading
Motor Scooters Not Street Legal; Vehicles are Unsafe, Prohibited on Public Roadways and Sidewalks
Dec 1, 2004
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 1 -- With motor scooters most likely on many children's Holiday Wish Lists, Pennsylvania state Department of Transportation cautioned that their use on Pennsylvania roadways and public sidewalks is illegal and strictly prohibited. "While motor scooters have become a popular form of transportation ... Continue reading
AutoZone's Essential Tips for Safe Winter Travel
Dec 1, 2004
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 1 -- The holiday season is a great time to travel, and never a good time for car trouble. So, before you hit the road for the holidays, check out these Winter Driving Safety tips from AutoZone. Prepare for emergencies. This time of year it's always a good idea to keep an emergency kit in your trunk ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club Urges Motorists to Check Tire Pressure for Under-Inflation before Hitting the Road
Dec 1, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 1, 2004--Motorists can improve their safety and increase the life of their vehicle tires by checking for under-inflation before hitting the road for the winter holidays, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Auto Club is offering a free brochure, "Be Tire Smart, Play Your Part," ... Continue reading
2004 Was Record Year for Auto Recalls; Complexity of Vehicles, More Vigilance Cited As Reasons
Dec 1, 2004
DETROIT November 30, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that automakers can claim the dubious achievement of recalling more vehicles in the United States this year than ever before, though analysts and other observers say the record is more a result of the increasing complexity of cars and trucks and great ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2004
will target this population with adult education programs, and this will provide new jobs as a result. The boomer generation has been the major driver of economic growth since the '80s and will continue to be in the coming years. ... Continue reading
Aerojet Wins Fire Suppression Contract With Ford Motor Company For Fire Prone Crown Victoria
Dec 1, 2004
Aerojet Plans Hiring, Building to Meet New Contract Requirements SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Aerojet, a GenCorp Inc. company, announced today that it will provide tooling and production-ready facilities for fire suppression systems designed to be used in Ford Motor Company's Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. The wo ... Continue reading
New 2005 Hyundai Tiburon Pricing Announced
Dec 1, 2004
- Tiburon Leads the Sporty Coupe Segment With Performance, Styling and Value - FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the exciting 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. For 2005, the Hyundai Tiburon lineup has been revised and the sporty coupe has been revised and enhanced with exterior and ... Continue reading
National Guard Troops and Their Families to Benefit From Giving Trees at G.I. Joe's
Nov 30, 2004
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov. 30 -- In past years, Giving Trees were always the way that G.I. Joe's involved their stores and their customers in helping others. This year the trees at G.I. Joe's carry wish list items for National Guard Members on active duty as well as items to help their families here at home. Norm Daniels, ... Continue reading
Save The World Air Invited to United Nations Environmental Forum
Nov 30, 2004
Erin Brockovich to Address Inter-Governmental Meeting in Bali, Indonesia LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 -- Save The World Air, Inc., today announced that the company has been invited to participate in a conference of high-level government officials and environmental experts organized by the United Nations Environmental Programme ... Continue reading
Auto Recall Efforts Under Scrutiny, Officials Looking for Better Way to Ensure Repairs
Nov 30, 2004
WASHINGTON November 30, 2004; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Timothy Michaud died last May after falling from the tailgate of a Chevrolet pickup and suffering severe head injuries. The 19-year-old from Maine never knew that General Motors Corp. had recalled the pickup two months earlier because the tai ... Continue reading
IRC Study Finds Medical Costs Driving Up Auto Injury Claims in Three of Four No-Fault States Studied
Nov 30, 2004
MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 30 -- A new study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) finds that claimed losses for auto injuries have escalated at vastly different rates across four states with no-fault auto insurance regulations. From 1997 to 2002, the average amounts that personal injury protection claimants reported for exp ... Continue reading
Third Quarter 2004 Luxury Market Update from Unity Marketing
Nov 30, 2004
STEVENS, Pa.--Nov. 30, 2004--Unity Marketing: -- Luxury consumer confidence declines as consumers turn attention homeward, spending less time traveling and dining out and more time redecorating and improving their home environment Luxury consumers' confidence in the economy took a hit in the third quarter with the Luxu ... Continue reading
Largest Mobile Phone Retailer Provides Insight Into Who's Breaching New Driving Law
Nov 30, 2004
LONDON, November 30 -- - Drivers in the West Snap up Most Handsfree Kits - But Only so They Can Talk More! - 25% Off All Car Accessories in Bid to Encourage Safer Driving Northern motorists are refusing to hang up on the roads and have bought less in-< than any other region, according to The Carphone Warehouse. Custome ... Continue reading
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