Nov 11, 2004
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 10 -- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) technology has the potential to positively affect nearly one- half of sport utility vehicle (SUV) rollovers by helping to reduce the skidding or sliding caused by driver oversteer or understeer events (yaw instability). This is according to a recent study co ... Continue reading
Electronic Stability Control(SC )Tutorial
Nov 10, 2004
Number and Variety of Vehicles with Electronic Stability Control Increase in 2005 Model Year
Nov 10, 2004
Over 100 Percent Increase in Economically Priced Vehicles Offering ESC as a Safety Option Complete List of ESC Equipped Vehicles Available at http://www.esceducation.org DETROIT, Nov. 10 -- The Electronic Stability Control Coalition today announced that the availability of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) increased i ... Continue reading
'Tis the (last)Season to Give that Old Car to Charity and Save Taxes
Nov 10, 2004
Better Do it Quick - 'Cause the Grinch Is Closing the Tax Deduction Loophole on December 31 ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 10 -- There's a reason so many charities have gotten into the car donation business the last couple years. To be blunt, consumers realized they could give away a clunker and reap a fat tax write-off come Ap ... Continue reading
Car Review : 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD
Nov 10, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It's supposed to be ``The Year of the Car'' at Ford, and the Blue Oval folks have plenty of interesting new products to support that slogan. But that may be by was of compensation, for in the recent past ``Ford'' has been nearly synonymous with ``SUV.'' Its Explorer virtually defin ... Continue reading
Aquapel Glass Treatment by PPG Helps Drivers See Clearly, Drive Safer - Longer
Nov 10, 2004
PITTSBURGH--Nov. 10, 2004--As temperatures and leaves fall, many vehicle owners ensure their cars and trucks will perform in harsh winter conditions by replacing wiper blades and checking tires, fluids and batteries. Installing Aquapel glass treatment on windshields is equally important, according to Paul Recrosio, Aqu ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2004
The American Red Cross HUMMER H1 (left) and H2 are revealed Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004 in South Bend, Indiana where it was announced HUMMER owners and General Motors will make significant contributions to disaster relief efforts. South Bend Red Cross Executive Director Jeanette Simon (L to R), HUMMER Club Inc. Director Mike ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2004
ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 10, 2004--AAA, North America's largest motor club is forecasting nearly 5 million motorists will require some form of emergency road service during this year's holiday travel season. During the months of November and December, the most common roadside problems will involve a tow, a flat tire change, ... Continue reading
Shell Opens First Combined Hydrogen and Gasoline Station in North America
Nov 10, 2004
GM to Be First Customer at Retail Site in Washington, D.C. Sets Vision for Accelerating Hydrogen Industry WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Shell Hydrogen (U.S.) opened the first hydrogen dispenser at a retail gasoline station to service a fleet of six fuel cell vehicles from the General Motors Corporation, the companies announce ... Continue reading
Honda Delivers Hydrogen-Powered FCX Fuel Cell Car to City of Chula Vista
Nov 10, 2004
Ten Honda FCX Fuel Cell Cars in Regular Daily Operation With United States TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 10 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today the delivery of a Honda FCX, the world's most advanced hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle, to the city of Chula Vista. The city of Chula Vista will lease the vehicle fo ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 10 -- The Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD(TM)) system featured on the all-new 2005 Acura RL performance luxury sedan has been named Best of What's New in the Automotive Technology category of Popular Science Magazine's 2004 Best of What's New list. Best of What's New awards are present ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2004
- 2005 Dodge Magnum named Popular Science Grand Award Winner - Stow 'n Go seating and storage system in Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans named "Best of What's New" in Auto Technology Category NEW YORK, Nov. 10 -- Dodge Magnum, the new shape of American muscle, continues to turn heads, this time ... Continue reading
New Expeditions and a 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Arrive at Miami Auto Show
Nov 10, 2004
By: Mike O'Neill | Ford Communications Network The 2005 Ford Expedition King Ranch is one of two new Expedition models. For more information on Expedition, visit fordvehicles.com. MIAMI, Fla., Nov. 8, 2004 -- Two new Expedition series for the 2005 model year join the Ford Division lineup at this year's South Florida In ... Continue reading
Six Women Try Out for Infiniti Pro Series
Nov 10, 2004
INDIANAPOLIS Nov 9, 2004; Steve Herman writing for the AP reported that the Indy Racing League expects to have the first female driver in its developmental Infiniti Pro Series next season in preparation for an eventual ride in the IndyCar Series. The Infiniti series graduated three drivers to the bigger open-wheel circ ... Continue reading
GM Offers to Lock Finance Rates on Next Two Car Buys for People Who Buy 2005 Models
Nov 10, 2004
DETROIT November 10, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. said Tuesday that people who buy 2005-model vehicles with loans from the automaker's financing arm through Nov. 30 will also be able to lock in the interest rate on their next vehicle. General Motors Acceptance Corp.'s "Lock `n' Roll" loan program wil ... Continue reading
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