News By Topic: Women And Cars

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

Lexus Ranks Highest of Any Brand in the J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Study for Fourth Straight Year

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

Car Review: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited Wagon

Oct 14, 2004

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Maybe it was the change in advertising campaigns. When Subaru used Australian actor Paul Hogan for the Outback program - ``Outback'' being the Australian term for wilderness - Subarus were cheekily irreverent, and poked fun at large SUVs. Now Subaru's ad spokesman is bicycle racer ... Continue reading

J.D. Power : Chrysler 300/300C, Chevrolet Malibu and Other New Models Make Dramatic Improvements in Customer APEAL

Oct 14, 2004

APEAL Performance Has Direct Impact on Resale Values WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—With a steady flow of all-new and redesigned vehicle models being launched in 2004, several redesigns successfully boost their appeal over the models they replace with bold styling and novel features that connect with owners, according ... Continue reading

Dodge Unleashes 2005 Special Edition Series

Oct 14, 2004

- Customers to save as much as $1,000 - Extra features at no cost, including Boston Acoustics sound system, rear seat entertainment system, SIRIUS(R) Satellite radio with one-year subscription, chrome-clad wheels, or two-tone leather seats AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14 -- This month, Dodge is introducing a new Special E ... Continue reading

Yazaki and Convergence Education Foundation Raise Children's Interest in Technology

Oct 14, 2004

Yazaki Partners with CEF for Third Year CANTON, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Yazaki North America (Yazaki), a leading supplier of automotive power and data solutions, is once again providing major support to the Convergence Education Foundation (CEF) at Convergence 2004, October 18-20 at Cobo Conference and Exhibition Center in d ... Continue reading

FORD BUILDS THE BRIDGE TO HYDROGEN

Oct 14, 2004

SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2004 -- Ford Motor Company has launched the production of a new Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV), the first in a fleet of high-tech Focus FCVs that will be deployed in the U.S., Germany and Canada. The Focus FCV is part of Ford's display at this year's Challenge Bibendum here. "The Focus FCV is the most ... Continue reading