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
Research and Markets: Extensive Survey of the Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Industry in the US
Nov 9, 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland, Nov. 9 -- The research delves into many areas of interest including the appeal of CPO programs, consumers' level of familiarity with CPO programs, trends in CPO marketing programs, sales trends and forecasts, consumer demand for CPO vehicles, profile of consumers most likely to purchase CPO vehicles, t ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: 2005 Honda CR-V
Nov 9, 2004
<pre> Make : HONDA Model : CR-V Year : 2005 Manufacturer : AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V526000 Recall Date : NOV 04, 2004 Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6976 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM'S SIDE SENSOR IS NO ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation and BMW Of North America Collaborate to Evaluate Effectiveness of Driver Education
Nov 9, 2004
WASHINGTON--Nov. 9, 2004--The difficulty in demonstrating effectiveness of driver education has often been cited as a reason for dropping this curriculum from public schools. At the same time, alternate means of delivering driver education have proliferated, through home schooling, driving schools and auto clubs, as we ... Continue reading
Tax Law Changes Diminish Write-Offs of Vehicle Donations Jan. 1
Nov 9, 2004
Vehicle Donations Have Better Write-Off Before December 31, 2004, Reports Kelley Blue Book IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- A new tax law going into effect January 1, 2005 states that taxpayers will no longer be able to write-off a donated vehicle's Fair Market Value but rather the vehicle's actual sale price at wholesale auc ... Continue reading
Volo Auto Museum's New Armed-Forces Exhibit Will Blow You Away
Nov 9, 2004
VOLO, Ill., Nov. 9 -- The Volo Auto Museum will celebrate the grand opening of its armed-forces exhibit with a VFW flag dedication Thanksgiving weekend. "We have worked hard for nearly two years and invested all of our admission proceeds to properly honor the many contributions that military men and women have made to ... Continue reading
Volvo Retailers Help Realize Young Hero's Dream to Raise $1 Million for Cancer Research
Nov 9, 2004
Company Launches 'Alexandra Scott Butterfly Award' to Honor Child Heroes with Charitable Contributions WYNNEWOOD, Pa., Nov. 9 -- Volvo Cars of North America today announced that a recent fundraising effort at 300 of its retailers nationwide helped realize young hero Alexandra Scott's goal of raising $1 million this yea ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2004
Aimed at Improving Safety/Security on Snow, Mud & Sand GoClaws Can Be Put on Your Tires While Stuck; Easy-to-Install Traction System Makes for Safer Driving for Vehicles on Highways or in Off-Road Situations BRISTOL, Tenn., Nov. 9 -- A revolutionary new product, GoClaws(TM), that is hitting the market today is the late ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells Demystified in New Book for Non-Scientists
Nov 9, 2004
LOVELAND, Colo., Nov. 9 -- Pound for pound, pure liquid hydrogen has nearly three times more energy than gasoline. This fact is just one of many found in the new book, "HYDROGEN -- Hot Stuff Cool Science," in which author Rex Ewing explains in plain English, minus politics and hidden agendas, where hydrogen energy come ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2004
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8 -- In a recent Farmers Insurance Group survey, 69.2 percent of respondents admitted to exceeding the posted speed limit on the highway. Furthermore, 36 percent said they regularly exceed the posted speed limit by five or more miles per hour, and 22 percent said they repeatedly drive 10 or more miles ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces on Sale Date for 2006 RX 400h
Nov 8, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 8 -- Lexus announced to its dealers on Friday that the RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV will go on sale April 15, 2005. Lexus has more than 9,500 confirmed pre-sold orders for the 2006 RX 400h with more than 46,000 consumers registering online for more information about the world's first luxury hybrid v ... Continue reading
US carmakers set to launch new incentives
Nov 8, 2004
Toronto November 8, 2004; Bernard Simon writing for the FT reported that the "big three" US carmakers are poised to unleash another barrage of buyer incentives in the wake of an unexpectedly sharp build-up in their inventories. General Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler ended last month with the highest combined inventor ... Continue reading
Take Extra Care When Driving This Winter, Warns CIS
Nov 8, 2004
MANCHESTER, England, November 8 -- Leading motor insurer Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS), is warning drivers to take extra care when using their cars, during the coming winter months. Figures from the UK Department for Transport show that 3,431 people were killed in road accidents last year, with over 35,000 serio ... Continue reading
Drive Safer America! Presents Active Vehicle Safety at Meeting of Public Health Officials
Nov 8, 2004
The state of automotive safety discussed at American Public Health Association Annual Meeting WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Drive Safer America! took its message on the road today with a presentation for public health officials at the American Public Health Association 132nd Annual Meeting and Exposition. Spokesperson Phil Hea ... Continue reading
New Cars Debut At South Florida International Auto Show
Nov 5, 2004
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 5 -- Major car manufacturers today unveiled their newest models as the South Florida International Auto Show opened its 34th annual exhibition on Miami Beach. The annual event is produced by the South Florida Auto-Truck Dealers Association, which comprises more than 220 dealers in Miami-Dade, Br ... Continue reading
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