Oct 8, 2004
Resources Available for Parents at http://www.roadreadyteens.org AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 8 -- Research shows that when parents take an active role in their teens' driving education and set certain guidelines, their teens' chances of being in a crash can be reduced by up to one-third. In response to the recent teen cr ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Weekly Production
Oct 8, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 8 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 353,533 units, up 1.1 percent from the 349,691 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2004
DETROIT, Oct. 8 -- Detroit Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick will unveil 125 designs for CarTunes on Parade, a joint public art exhibit between the cities of Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. during a sponsor reception at the UAW-Ford National Program Center from 4-7 p.m. (151 W. Jefferson Ave., De ... Continue reading
Three Honda Vehicles Earn Highest Rating in EPA's 2005 Fuel Economy Guide
Oct 8, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 8 -- The Honda Odyssey, Civic Hybrid and Insight achieved the highest fuel economy in their respective classes in the 2005 Fuel Economy Guide published yesterday by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agen ... Continue reading
Availabilty of Accord Hybrid to Boost Honda Hybrid Sales to 45,000 Units
Oct 8, 2004
DETROIT October 8, 2004; The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. expects the introduction of its new gas-electric version of the Accord to boost its U.S. sales of hybrid vehicles to more than 45,000 next year. Honda officials said Thursday they expect to sell 20,000 hybrid versions of the Accord sedan, in addition to the ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Crude Oil Fears Send Local Gas Prices Soaring
Oct 8, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 8, 2004--Fears that political instability in Iraq and Nigeria could lead to a world petroleum shortage pushed crude oil futures above $52 per barrel last week resulting in sharp increases at Southern California gasoline pumps, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Crude Prices Hit New High
Oct 8, 2004
IRVING, Texas--Oct. 8, 2004--The price of crude oil, which continued to move into uncharted territory this week, has pushed retail gasoline prices upward nationally and in many Texas communities, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for regular self-serve gasoline is $1.947 a gallon - a three ... Continue reading
Diesel Powers Four Vehicles in Government's Annual Top Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Rankings
Oct 7, 2004
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- A new version of an annual government report highlights the potential for clean diesel to help meet the nation's growing energy and environmental demands, according to America's diesel industry. In their 2005 Fuel Economy Guide, released today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental ... Continue reading
2005 EPA Fuel Use Ratings and Annual Costs
Oct 7, 2004
2005 Fuel Economy Guide Lists Top 10 Vehicles
Oct 7, 2004
EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have released the 2005 Fuel Economy Guide to help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing a new vehicle. Topping out at an estimated 61 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city, hybrids again lead the list of fuel-efficient vehicles for the new model year. Debuting at ... Continue reading
AutoEval Certified! Private Sellers Used Vehicle Certification Program
Oct 7, 2004
Teaneck, NJ October 7, 2004 – AutoEval introduces unprecedented “Pre-Certification” and “Pre-Evaluation” programs targeted to private sellers of used vehicles. A mobile provider of computerized diagnostic vehicle evaluations originally targeted to buyers of used cars, vans and light trucks ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Oct 7, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE The middle can seem like a safe, inviting place. Nothing extreme, nothing controversial, no one offended. But that middle, almost by definition, is the home of boredom. No extremes, no controversy, no offense... no interest. And, alas, in regard to styling ... Continue reading
China: Car society replacing bike kingdom
Oct 7, 2004
BEIJING, Oct. 6, 2004; Xinhuanet reported that the auto industry in China has great potential to increase in the next two decades alongside the nation's steady economic growth, but huge challenges exist. China's vehicle output is expected to grow on average by 10 to 15 per cent during the next 20 years, said Zhang Xiao ... Continue reading
General Motors' Executives Named 'Detroit's Enterprising Women'
Oct 7, 2004
Lowery, Dingell Receive Honors For Barrier Breaking, Community Service By Detroit Historical Society DETROIT October 6, 2004; The Detroit Historical Society named General Motors' executives Elizabeth A. Lowery, vice president, Environment and Energy, and Deborah Dingell, executive director, Community & Government Relat ... Continue reading
Carey International Announces London Acquisition
Oct 7, 2004
WASHINGTON, October 6 -- Carey International, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the chauffeur drive business of Miles and Miles Ltd. in London. Miles has been in business for over 50 years and has earned a reputation for excellent customer service among a discriminating clientele. Carey plans to integrate its e ... Continue reading
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