Union Objects to Installation of Spying Video Equipment in Every Government Vehicle
Nov 15, 2004
OSHA Administrator Mulls Installing Millions in Spywear to Check for Seatbelt Use 'Sounds Like an Episode of 'Pimp My Ride,'' Says Union Official WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- When Mark Roth, general counsel of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), learned that members of the Federal Advisory Council on Occu ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2004
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15 -- More than 10 percent of drivers admit they have intentionally cut off other drivers or have wanted to force them off the road during the past year, according to a recent survey by Farmers Insurance Group. Of the 1,001 drivers surveyed, 14.3 percent said they had shouted at or had gotten into a h ... Continue reading
NASCAR - A New National Pastime: 5 Tips to Help You Enjoy Racing with Your Kids
Nov 15, 2004
LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov. 15 -- NASCAR auto racing has become one of America's favorite spectator sports. But do you know what to pack to keep your young fans safe and entertained for a few hundred laps? "NASCAR provides an excellent family activity," says Craig Elliott, racing enthusiast and author of Racer Buddies: Ope ... Continue reading
Harris Interactive Introduces Enhanced Automotive Qualitative Research
Nov 15, 2004
Automotive Focus Group and Clinic Services Offered for Vehicle Manufacturers and Tier 1-2-3 OE & Aftermarket Suppliers ROCHESTER, N.Y. and DETROIT, Nov. 15 -- Harris Interactive(R), a worldwide full-service market research and consulting firm, introduces its AUTOQUAL enhanced automotive qualitative research and recruit ... Continue reading
Setting Yourself on Fire and Other Incredible Things People Do While Committing Insurance Fraud
Nov 15, 2004
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Nov. 15, 2004--People may think they're being clever when they try to cheat insurance companies, but often they end up making mistakes that get them caught, injured and sometimes even killed. The Progressive group of insurance companies, the third-largest auto insurer in the country, says while ... Continue reading
Celebrities Get Their Motors Running to Support Environmental Awareness
Nov 15, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 15 -- Celebrity attendees of the 14th annual Environmental Media Awards (EMA) on November 17, 2004 are counting on actions speaking louder than words when they arrive at the ceremony in hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. To underscore the organization's dedication to recognizing environmentall ... Continue reading
California Leads the Nation in Auto Theft Rates for 2003
Nov 15, 2004
Car Thieves Strike Gold in the Golden State PALOS HILLS, Ill., Nov. 15 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported today that for calendar year 2003, car thieves were most active in California. Six of the nation's ten hottest spots for vehicle theft rates are in California, while the remaining four are Phoen ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Revamps AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE with Bold New Look
Nov 15, 2004
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Nov. 15, 2004--PRIMEDIA Inc. , the leading targeted media company, today announced the redesign of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication. Turning the page on a bold new look, the December 2004 issue debuts its next evolution with new typefaces and automotive reports, ... Continue reading
PEMCO Urges Drivers to Adjust Head Restraints to Avoid Injury
Nov 15, 2004
New Study Shows Head Restraints Have Improved but Still Need to Be Adjusted SEATTLE, Nov. 15 -- PEMCO Insurance CEO Stan McNaughton never gave more than a passing thought to the head restraints in his Ford Aerostar -- not until a driver slammed into his vehicle from behind, injuring his neck. Now, in addition to his ro ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2004
NEW DYNAMIC TESTS OF SEATS & HEAD RESTRAINTS IN CARS: FEW SEAT/HEAD RESTRAINT COMBINATIONS DO A GOOD JOB OF PROTECTING PEOPLE FROM NECK INJURY IN REAR-END CRASHES; MOST ARE RATED POOR INSURERS JOIN IN 1ST INTERNATIONAL RELEASE OF VEHICLE SAFETY INFORMATION ARLINGTON, VA November 14, 2004; The IIHS reported today that u ... Continue reading
FORD'S SAFETY LEADERSHIP: A CLOSER LOOK
Nov 14, 2004
Dearborn November 13, 2004; For more than 100 years, Ford Motor Company has recognized its responsibility to provide its customers with vehicles that have the utility they require and the safety they demand. As part of its commitment to continually improve the safety of all its vehicles, the company has developed and a ... Continue reading
JAGUAR ALIVE and KICKING PLANS SCIENCE AND BUSINESS PARK
Nov 14, 2004
Whitley UK November 13, 2004; The 'Jaguar Science and Business Park – Whitley,' as it is to be known, will be a key part in Jaguar's future development programme and will also strengthen Coventry's economic and technical infrastructure. First details are unveiled today in an artist's impression. Joe Greenwell Cha ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2004
The 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, the cleanest and most fuel-efficient SUV ever, is delivered to actor Chevy Chase and his wife, Jayni at Smith Cairns Ford in Mount Kisco, New York. Mount kisco, New York, Nov. 11, 2004 – An innovator and trend-setter in comedy, actor Chevy Chase and his wife Jayni, long-time environme ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Mixes Entertainment, Food and Safe Driving at Miami's Feria de la Mujer
Nov 14, 2004
Chrysler Group's Road Ready Teens Video Game Helps Ease Teens and Their Parents Into the Driving Experience MIAMI, Nov. 13 -- Chrysler Group will join the Feria de la Mujer y la Familia for a weekend of music, food, arts and most importantly driver safety. Feria de la Mujer, which takes place November 13-14 at the Radi ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12 -- November 14 -- the day before the start of firearm deer hunting season in Michigan -- is the single most dangerous day for car-deer crashes, according to statistics provided by the Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning, Criminal Justice Information Center. On November 14, 2 ... Continue reading
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