America's Greenest Major Metropolitan Area Gets Donations of World's Greenest SUV
Oct 17, 2004
Bay-Area National Parks Among First in Nation to Get 2005 Ford Escape Hybrids SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 16 -- Ford Motor Company today donated two Ford Escape Hybrids -- Earth's first and only full hybrid SUV -- to Bay-area National Parks to meet the demanding needs of National Park Rangers. The two parks, Point Reyes Na ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices at or near New Records
Oct 15, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 15, 2004--Gasoline prices continued soaring last week with San Diego, Orange County and the Central Coast all setting new record-high levels and Los Angeles within a penny of a new record, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regu ... Continue reading
SSP Haunted Hayride Begins Tonight
Oct 15, 2004
SSP Haunted Hayride, a scary hayride at the Susquehanna Speedway Park between Lewisberry and Newberrytown at 690 York Road in York Haven is open on Fridays & Saturdays, October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30. Haunted rides will be from dark until 11:00 p.m. Special rides for children will begin ½ hour before dusk. This 1.2 m ... Continue reading
Gas Price Average Reaches $2 Per Gallon in Mid-October, AAA Chicago Says
Oct 15, 2004
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 15 -- According to AAA Chicago's most recent fuel gauge report, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois now averages $2.02 per gallon, which is up 16 cents from this time last month and up 40 cents from last year's prices. In northern Indiana, gas prices now average $1.96, which is ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2004
Company attributes strong customer focus and rapidly growing online community to its 2,442 Percent Revenue Growth SEATTLE, Oct. 15 -- CarDomain Network, the leading online automotive enthusiast community, has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Washington State, a ranking of the 50 faste ... Continue reading
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer: High Performance On A Budget
Oct 15, 2004
October 14, 2004 -- Cypress, Calif. -- Time and again, Mitsubishi's formula for success in the compact sedan market has been quite simple: combine nimble handling, lightweight, good power and a low sticker price into one package. Of course, that's easier said than done, but nobody said success was easy. The 2005 Lancer ... Continue reading
2004 Tokyo Motor Show-Suzuki Flower Power Alto Blooms
Oct 15, 2004
Suzuki will introduce several new model variants at the forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show and a new concept car as well. Alto Heart Stand This cute little delivery vehicle is based on the new Japan-only Alto. With raised height and openable side windows it can be used as a mobile stand. Suzuki teamed up with respected flowe ... Continue reading
Yahoo! 1,000 Ford Fans Will Drive the 2005 Mustang on Kentucky Speedway, Oct. 23
Oct 15, 2004
SPARTA, Ky., Oct. 15 -- More than 1,000 Ford Racing fans will get a once-in-a-lifetime experience when they become the first consumers to drive the new, 300-horsepower 2005 Ford Mustang on the banking of the Kentucky Speedway as part of the Ford Racing Innovation Drive on Saturday, Oct. 23. In addition to the iconic Fo ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gas Prices Reach For Records
Oct 15, 2004
IRVING, Texas--Oct. 15, 2004--Pump prices are making a reach for the record books as the price of crude continue to reach new heights, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for regular self-serve gasoline is $1.989 a gallon -- a four cents increase. The Texas average for a gallon of regular se ... Continue reading
Ford Draws on Old Movie Stars in Hopes of Spurring Sales
Oct 15, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich. October 14, 2004]; Sarah Karush writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. hopes the co-stars of one of the movies' most memorable car chases, Steve McQueen and his Mustang, will help get sales out of low gear. The company presented new advertisements Thursday to go with a slew of new vehicles in t ... Continue reading
Minneapolis AAA Reports Starting Cars on Cold Mornings Can Be Made Easier
Oct 15, 2004
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 14 -- During AAA Car Care Month in October, AAA reminds motorists that, although today's vehicles are more reliable than older models, some things never change -- frost still forms on windshields, door locks ice up and batteries run down. "Coping with the minor difficulties of getting our vehicles goi ... Continue reading
An Overview Of The2005 Mitsubishi Galant
Oct 14, 2004
October 14, 2004 -- Cypress, Calif. -- The basic midsize sedan market represents a highly competitive and immensely popular segment in America. Consumer demands have helped these vehicles evolve toward higher levels of adaptability and practicality. Some sedans in this segment have become practical, utilitarian applian ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 14 -- Lexus ranked as the No. 1 nameplate overall for the fourth consecutive year in the 2004 J.D. Power and Associates Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. In addition to leading APEAL as the top brand, Lexus had two segment award recipients. The RX 330 was the "Most Appe ... Continue reading
2005 Neiman Marcus Maserati Quattroporte Races to Sell-Out in Record Time
Oct 14, 2004
The Most Luxurious Vehicle to Ever Be Featured Within Neiman Marcus Annual Christmas Book ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 14 -- Maserati, known for both its speed and its style, proved true to its heritage, quickly selling out all 60 Neiman Marcus Limited-Edition 2005 Quattroporte luxury sedans, after going on sale via te ... Continue reading
Mazda Registers Highest Increase of Any Brand in J.D. Power and Associates Study
Oct 14, 2004
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 14 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced its score in the benchmark 2004 J.D. Power and Associates' APEAL Study -- released today -- registered a 22-point increase, the highest year-over-year increase of any automaker. In addition, Mazda is the highest scoring full-line non-luxu ... Continue reading
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