Media Advisory: "Women Are Customers, Too!" Seminar
Oct 13, 2004
The "Women Are Customers, Too!" Seminar is aimed at service advisors and independent service center personnel and explores the significance of women as vehicle owners, their purchasing power and input on the automotive service business. The seminar takes place on November 5 from 1:30 - 4:45 p.m. at the Flamingo Las Veg ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2004
Limited-Edition Quattroporte Showcased on TODAY SHOW Will Bring Height of Exclusivity to Only 60 Buyers ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 12 -- This year, Neiman Marcus highlights its most luxurious vehicle choice yet for its famed Christmas Catalog, with Maserati's Limited-Edition 2005 Quattroporte luxury sedan, on sale li ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Pump Prices Near $2/Gallon, Oil Hits $54/Barrel
Oct 13, 2004
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 12 -- The national average price of self- serve regular gasoline is up 13.1 cents since mid-September. The escalating pump price reflects sharply higher crude oil prices, which briefly topped $54 per barrel today. The still-dominant reason for higher gas and oil prices is the continuing loss of oil pr ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Move Toward $2/Gallon, Oil Hits $54/Barrel
Oct 13, 2004
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Oct. 12 -- The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is up 13.1 cents since mid-September. The escalating pump price reflects sharply higher crude oil prices, which briefly topped $54 per barrel today. The still-dominant reason for higher gas and oil prices is the continuing loss of ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Vault to Record October High
Oct 12, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 12, 2004--Southern California retail prices have surged 24 cents since Sept. 14 to a record high for October, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California October average price for regular self-serve unleaded gasoline is $2.352, which com ... Continue reading
Some Crave 'Shoes' That Look Fast
Oct 12, 2004
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- Selling tires to people who actually anticipate buying a set is easier than selling snowshoes to Eskimos. The strategy, according to Dunlop tire marketers, is to find people who get an adrenaline rush from buying stylish "shoes" for their dream machines. The trick is selling them "shoes" that pr ... Continue reading
BMW AG ORDERS Adult Site to Remove Search Results
Oct 12, 2004
UITGEEST, The Netherlands, October 12 -- The German car manufacturer BMW AG has ordered adult search engine AskJolene.com to immediately remove a number of results from its index and to blacklist the providers of the documents but AskJolene says it will not yield to the claim. AskJolene.com collects free erotic content ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Helps Consumers Combat Higher Gas Prices With 10 Tips for Improving Fuel Economy
Oct 12, 2004
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 12 -- Consumers tired of rising gas prices but not ready to trade-in their gas-guzzling vehicles or to rely solely on public transportation will benefit from the "10 Tips for Improving Fuel Economy" from the editors at Edmunds.com, (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for au ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2004
FAIRFAX, Va.--Oct. 12, 2004--Carfax announced today that they would make free Carfax Flood Checks (www.carfax.com/flood) available to used car buyers and owners nationwide to assist them in avoiding flood-damaged wrecks. "Our main goal is to help consumers understand that the problem exists and provide a way to avoid i ... Continue reading
ACDelco Recommends Fall Vehicle Check-up - An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure
Oct 12, 2004
GRAND BLANC, MICH. - Colder weather is just around the corner, and ACDelco advises vehicle owners to get the jump on preparing their vehicle for cold weather now in order to avoid additional hassles, lengthy delays or costly unanticipated expenses. Preventive vehicle maintenance can save you time in the long run and ma ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing for 2005 Pathfinder
Oct 12, 2004
- All-New Pathfinder Offers More Space, More Power and More Features - GARDENA, Calif. (Oct. 11, 2004) – Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing for its all-new 2005 Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle. The new third-generation Pathfinder is built on the F-Alpha platform utilized on the full-size N ... Continue reading
Nissan Faces Infiniti G35 Brake Defect Lawsuit
Oct 11, 2004
LOS ANGELES, Oct 11, 2004; Reuters reported that consumers have filed a proposed nationwide class action suit in Los Angeles against Nissan North America Inc. over a brake defect in the Infiniti G35 they say has undercut the vehicle's resale value. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, asks that the automaker reimburse owners ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Announces 'Car Care Seminar' Oct. 16
Oct 11, 2004
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 11 -- AAA Chicago will hold a free car care seminar on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at its corporate headquarters in Aurora. The general public is invited to attend this timely and informative seminar to learn more about the importance of proper vehicle maintenance just as the Midwest pre ... Continue reading
Union Pacific Installs New Signs to Improve Railroad Crossing Safety
Oct 11, 2004
$14 Million Grade Crossing Safety Program Adds Stop and Yield Signs to Crossings in Wisconsin and Illinois OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 11 -- Union Pacific is investing $14 million in a major safety initiative to upgrade signs at its railroad crossings without active warning devices. The initiative includes the installation of ne ... Continue reading
Car Care Council - Maintenance Tips and Articles
Oct 11, 2004
The following articles are derived from the Car Care Council library to help you better understand how to take care of your car. Organized by subject area, they include a word count and brief description. If you'd like to suggest a topic, please contact info@carcare.org. Appearance High Water HeadachesWhile your vehicl ... Continue reading
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