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
Auto Club: Gas Prices Drop at Slightly Quicker Pace
Nov 12, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 12, 2004--Gas prices continued the downward march that began three weeks ago in Southern California, although they remain 50 to 70 cents higher per gallon on average than at this time last year, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Prices dropped in most Souther ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Vehicle Body Styles and Interior Trends, 2004 Edition
Nov 12, 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 12, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c9179) has announced the addition of Vehicle Body Styles and Interior Trends, 2004 Edition to their offering. The ever increasing use of electronics in modern vehicles has led to a variety of comfort and delight systems fitt ... Continue reading
BBB Teams With J.D. Power and Associates to Boost Value of Information Available to Car Buyers
Nov 12, 2004
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 12 -- Those in the market for a new or used car now have easy access online to the combined information resources of the Better Business Bureau and J.D. Power and Associates. Through a teaming agreement announced today, the two organizations have enhanced the value of information that is available ... Continue reading
Toyota Names New U.S. Launch Date For Lexus Hybrid
Nov 12, 2004
DETROIT November 12, 2004; The AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus division said it was delaying the U.S. launch of a gasoline-electric hybrid version of its RX 400h sport-utility vehicle. The Japanese automaker's luxury arm said in late September that it planned to begin selling the RX 400h hybrids early next ... Continue reading
Jaguar Wins Scottish Car of the Year Awards - S-Type Diesel US Bound?
Nov 12, 2004
By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network COVENTRY, U.K., Nov. 11, 2004 -- The Jaguar X-TYPE Estate and S-TYPE Diesel have been honored with 2004 Scottish Car of the Year awards. Members of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) voted the X-TYPE Estate top in the Luxury Car category and the S-TYPE Dies ... Continue reading
Tire Makers Oppose U.S. Plan for Monitors
Nov 12, 2004
Thursday 3:09 pm ET By WASHINGTON November 11, 2004; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that big tire manufacturers are formally opposing portions of a proposed regulation that would require tire pressure monitoring systems on all passenger vehicles, saying the government's current plan could actually increase t ... Continue reading
General Motors, Ford to Offer Electronic Stability Control Systems on 1.8 Million SUVs in 2005
Nov 12, 2004
DETROIT November 12, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., the nation's two largest automakers, said Thursday they'll offer electronic stability control systems as standard equipment on 1.8 million sport utility vehicles in 2005, a significant safety enhancement f ... Continue reading
Mercury Meta One concept will debut at the North American International Auto Show in January
Nov 11, 2004
The science of safety is being advanced by Ford in the form of two emerging safety technologies - Lane Departure Warning and Collision Mitigation by Braking. Both technologies will be showcased on the Mercury Meta One concept at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. By the end of 2005, more than one-half mil ... Continue reading
Ford North American Vehicle Production-Week Of November 1, 2004
Nov 11, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 11 – Ford Motor Company's North American vehicle production for the week ending November 7 is summarized below: Car Truck Total United States 10,941 43,410 54,351 Canada 0 2,326 2,326 Mexico 1,480 471 1,951 Total 12,421 46,207 58,628 The following U.S. and Canadian assembly plants are workin ... Continue reading
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