GM's Diversity Communications Director to Retire
Nov 30, 2004
DETROIT November 29, 2004; Andrea Clark, general director of diversity and growth markets communications, will retire on Feb. 1, 2005, after a 30-year career with General Motors to pursue interests in the field of diversity. Until her retirement, Clark will serve as a consultant to GM to provide strategic direction on ... Continue reading
Power Reports: Full-Size Pickup Owners are the Most Loyal Buyers in the Industry
Nov 29, 2004
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Nov. 29, 2004--Owners of full-size pickup trucks have become increasingly loyal to the segment in the past two years, and are now the most segment-loyal customers in the industry, according to actual trade-in data from the Power Information Network (PIN). PIN actual transaction data indicate t ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2004
- Energy Independence Proposal Laid Out in Letter to President Bush - - Tax Could Generate As Much As $200 Billion Annually - - Plan Would Spur Automotive Production; Create Jobs - - Dramatic Long-Term Positive Effect on U.S. Economy - NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- "Beginning in 2008, any car or SUV that cannot meet a fuel effi ... Continue reading
Guidepoint(TM) Debuts New In-Vehicle Access Panel
Nov 29, 2004
Fast-growing aftermarket telematics firm adds a "blue light" special PONTIAC, Mich., Nov. 29 -- Move over blue button, there's a new star -- with a different kind of blue -- that's begun showing up in cars and trucks across North America: Guidepoint(TM). Guidepoint, a stolen vehicle recovery, driver safety and convenie ... Continue reading
Quick Maintenance Tips for Winter Reliability
Nov 29, 2004
PHOENIX, Nov. 29 -- CSK Auto, Inc., operator of 1128 Checker, Schuck's, and Kragen Auto Parts stores throughout 19 western states, offers the following suggestions to help improve your driving experience in the season of freezing temperatures: 1. Keep ice scrapers and snow brushes in the house if an overnight storm is ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2004
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Nov. 29, 2004--Hyperion , the leading provider of Business Performance Management software, today launched a first-of-its-kind initiative to clear the air by helping its employees purchase fuel-efficient cars for their personal use. Under its Drive Clean to Drive Change initiative, Hyperion will re ... Continue reading
THE FIRST TEN FORD TECHNICIANS GRADUATE FROM THE ASSET PROGRAM AT RED RIVER COLLEGE
Nov 28, 2004
WINNIPEG, MB. November 25, 2004 - Don St. Amour, manager, Technical Training, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited presented diplomas to ten Red River College students who graduated from the Ford ASSET program today. "Ford of Canada and its dealers, recognize the importance of giving students access to the latest tech ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Roadster
Nov 26, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Chrysler broke new ground when it introduced its Crossfire sports coupe last year, and keeps momentum for 2005 with significant additions to the line. Or maybe that should read ``significant reductions,'' as the most immediately noticeable addition is the removal of the top, to for ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Pump Prices Continue Down for Thanksgiving Travelers
Nov 25, 2004
IRVING, Texas--Nov. 25, 2004--Thanksgiving travelers can expect to pay slightly lower prices than last week, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. Prices in Texas cities continued a slow downward march. The Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline decreased two cents to $1.827. Last year, the stat ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Lower Gas Prices Are a Holiday Treat
Nov 25, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 25, 2004--For the fifth consecutive week, gasoline prices in the Southland fell last week, possibly setting the stage for slow and steady declines for the remainder of 2004, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in ... Continue reading
MADD and Takata Launch Tie One On For Safety Holiday Red Ribbon Campaign in Minnesota to Save Lives
Nov 25, 2004
Campaign Aims to Curb Fatalities in Minnesota from Alcohol-Related Crashes and Increase Seat Belt Use During the Holiday Season MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 23 -- For the second consecutive year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Takata, the world's largest manufacturer of seat belts, are teaming up to promote safety on th ... Continue reading
New Ferrari Superamerica Revealed
Nov 24, 2004
<div align="justify"> <font class="newslead"><P></p><br> <a href=maker.plt?no=55 class="ailink">Ferrari</a> has issued the following press release:<br><br>The Pininfarina-designed Ferrari Superamerica combines Ferrari 12-cylinder berlinetta performance with a highly original, innovative take on the convertible concept. ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Volvo XC90 V8
Nov 24, 2004
Volvo XC90 V8 As senior Volvo executives confessed to me off the record in Arizona during the XC90 V8 launch, Fprd, Volvo's parent company did two good things. The first was to buy them, the second-to leave them well alone. Rare, if not unheard of in the world of automobiles. Even though Ford is not unknown for stupid ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2004 Hyundai XG350
Nov 24, 2004
By Andrew Frankl, European Bureau Chief I had a very pleasant surprise the other day - the Hyundai XG350. After Jaguars and BMWs you might think that I am a hypocrite but let us look at value for money. The Jag I drove last month had a sticker in excess of 60 big ones whereas the similarly sized Hyundai is yours for a ... Continue reading
AutoZone Partners With the USO to Rally Customers to Support Our Troops
Nov 24, 2004
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- This holiday season will be a little brighter for U.S. service men and women and their families thanks to a new effort announced today between the USO and AutoZone. The AutoZone Yellow Ribbon Fund will afford AutoZone customers nationwide the opportunity to support USO programs and services to be ... Continue reading
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