Oct 22, 2004
CHICAGO--Oct. 22, 2004--Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) is partnering with a Chicago-based community organization, The Black Star Project, to send parents back to school. Toyota has committed $240,000 to launch the new three-year program, The Toyota Black Star Parent University, to help parents obtain skills and ... Continue reading
Increases Slow as Gas Prices Near Records, Says AAA Texas
Oct 22, 2004
HOUSTON--Oct. 22, 2004--Pump prices are continuing their upward spiral, but the increases are slowing and average prices still fall short of the records reached near Memorial Day, according to AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for regular unleaded self-serve gasoline reached more than $2 a gallon this w ... Continue reading
GM Brings High Performance, Style To Annual SEMA Show
Oct 22, 2004
LAS VEGAS - General Motors is revving up its commitment to meet customers' desires for increased personalization, bringing a variety of exciting new production and concept vehicles to the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show. GM highlights at SEMA include a race-prepared Chevrolet Cobalt SS Sup ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Set New Records
Oct 22, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 22, 2004--Gasoline prices continued soaring last week with every reporting region setting new record-high levels, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area is $2.446 a gallon, which i ... Continue reading
New Car Preview: 2005 Mercury Montego
Oct 22, 2004
By Carey Russ (c) 2004 At the recent press launch of the 2005 Mercury Montego in San Jose, California, Darryl Hazel, President of Lincoln-Mercury, put the most positive spin on the situation. ``We have'' he stated ''a unique opportunity to re-establish the Mercury brand.'' Indeed. As Mr. Hazel went on to point out, Mer ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Ford Escape XLT 4WD
Oct 21, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Ford Escape XLT 4WD The 2005 model year sees the first major changes to Ford's popular Escape mini-SUV since its introduction four years ago. Most immediately noticeably, the styling has been freshened, not an uncommon occurrence for any car or truck after a few years. But tha ... Continue reading
Vehicle Donations Have Better Write-Off Before December 31, 2004
Oct 21, 2004
Tax Law Changes Diminish Write-Offs Of Vehicle Donations IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21 -- For months charities and organizations have been fighting against a piece of legislation diminishing taxpayer's ability to write-off the Fair Market Value of a donated vehicle. In an effort to lessen taxpayer's deductions by 2.3 billion ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz and Smashbox Cosmetics Launch Limited Edition Cosmetics Inspired by the Runway
Oct 21, 2004
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 -- Mercedes-Benz and Smashbox Cosmetics are driving the glamour and excitement of fashion beyond the runway with two new limited edition cosmetic products inspired by the ultimate fashion statement, Mercedes-Benz. This season, eyes will sparkle in BENZ BABY BLUE eye shadow, the only multidimensiona ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Names Cristina Foster Vice President, Ford Team
Oct 21, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 20 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today announced the appointment of Cristina Foster as vice president of Polk's Ford OEM team. In this role, Foster will be responsible for managing the development, production, sale and delivery of products and services for the Ford account within Polk's OEM organization. ... Continue reading
GM Will Add Midsize Sport Utility Vehicle to Hummer Lineup for Sale Next Spring
Oct 20, 2004
DETROIT October 20, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that the manager of General Motors Corp.'s hulking Hummer lineup says she hopes to make the brand "more approachable" with a new midsize sport utility vehicle scheduled to go on sale next spring. The Hummer H3 is slated to make its international debut ... Continue reading
AAA Provides Tools People Can Use to Impress Their Auto Technician
Oct 20, 2004
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 20, 2004--AAA is reaching out to women motorists' during AAA Car Care Month this year. In an effort to jump start awareness in automotive maintenance, AAA has compiled a checklist women can use to boost their car care confidence and automotive self-reliance. Trust, reliability, and good communicatio ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Supports CATCH Event October 20
Oct 19, 2004
What: The 15th annual CATCH Night of Champions provides outstanding support to Children's Hospital of Michigan and Henry Ford Hospital. The event, presented by Ford Motor Company and celebrating community leaders for their charity work, begins with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m., a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Helps Families Focus on Turning Drive Time Into Family Time
Oct 19, 2004
-- "Seatbelt Sessions" tips booklet gives parents the tools to maximize time spent in the family vehicle -- Communications tips and safety resources available in Spanish and English online at http://www.ChryslerGroupFamilyDay.com AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 19 -- Families today are feeling the pressure of their time spen ... Continue reading
Auto Club Offers Driving Tips During Rain Storms
Oct 19, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 19, 2004--As another early winter rainstorm is expected to deluge Southern California today, motorists can anticipate driving hazards, even at moderate speeds, caused by decreased visibility, slippery roads and wind gusts, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. "Most crashes are prev ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 KIA Spectra 5
Oct 19, 2004
KIA SPECTRA 5 and high performance future. Nicholas Frankl Contributing Editor Mention Pebble Beach to an auto enthusiast and the conversation will likely revolve around talk of Bugatti’s, Aston Martin’s and lots of Italian exotica. Clearly no one had mentioned this to KIA. They cheekily imported a bright & ... Continue reading
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