AAA Chicago Says 'Get a Grip' During Winter Car Care Month
Oct 1, 2004
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Motorists are encouraged to "get a grip" during the month of October. That's when AAA Chicago offers its free Winter Car Care inspection at more than 70 AAA-Approved Auto Repair facilities statewide. When snow is on the roads, AAA says it is vital for motorists to have tires with good traction ... Continue reading
Nissan and Greenville Technical College Launch Automotive Technician Training Program
Oct 1, 2004
GREENVILLE, S.C.--Sept. 30, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. and Greenville Technical College (GTC) have formed a strategic partnership to launch an Automotive Technician Training Program in South Carolina. The program, the "Nissan/Infiniti Technician Training Program" (NITTP) will launch October 18, 2004 at the McKinn ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: October Won't Be a Treat for Gas Prices
Oct 1, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 1, 2004--October culminates with Halloween, but the beginning of the month will feature no treats at the gas pumps, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The aftermath of four Florida hurricanes pushed wholesale gasoline and crude oil futures prices to near recor ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club Offers Women Car Maintenance Checklist During AAA Car Care Month
Oct 1, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 1, 2004--The idea of car repairs makes some women uneasy. To boost their car care confidence, the Automobile Club of Southern California has compiled a car maintenance checklist to promote automotive self-reliance. "If women put off visiting an auto repair shop because they feel out of their element, ... Continue reading
'Euro NCAP Drives Safer Cars' Says Renault Chief
Oct 1, 2004
PARIS--Oct. 1, 2004--Euro NCAP is driving vehicle manufacturers to make safer cars - one of the most powerful men in the motor industry. Louis Schweitzer, Chairman and CEO of Renault, paid tribute to the enormous strides in vehicle safety brought about by Euro NCAP - Europe's pioneering safety organisation. Speaking at ... Continue reading
Toyota Doubles Allocation: Announces 100K Sales for Popular 2005 Prius Hybrid Mid-Size Sedan
Sep 30, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A, Inc., today announced its Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan will receive an increase in allocation for the U.S. market in 2005 calendar year to 100,000 units annually, approximately double the 2004 calendar year allocation. The announcement coincides ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2004
2005 Scion tC Fun for all By Mark Fulmer <br> Editor-in-Chief Forget what you read about Scions being for Generation X, Y, or Whatever. Half of the xA's and xB's sold in America are to middle-aged folks, and so it shall be with the new sporty coupe, the tC. Useful, cost-effective and entertaining vehicles simply glide ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST
Sep 30, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS As part of Ford's ``Year of the Car'' program for 2005, the sporty Focus has gotten a makeover. Mid-product cycle styling freshenings are common in the industry, but, although the styling is indeed freshened, the most important changes to the `05 Focus are not visible. The model li ... Continue reading
Avoid the Winter Blues: Helpful Fall Auto Maintenance Tips
Sep 30, 2004
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- With temperatures changing and traffic once again bustling, the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) is encouraging motorists to take some time to think about preparing their car for winter. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040116/NYFNSM01LOGO ) "As the ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2004
Judges Encouraged to Order Traffic Offenders to 'Take the Pledge to Slow Down' and Observe Neighborhood Speed Limits IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Autobytel Inc.'s Take the Pledge to Slow Down safe-driving campaign is asking America's traffic judges to join its fight for safer neighborhood streets by ordering traffic vio ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Urges Motorists to Prepare Cars for Winter
Sep 30, 2004
Offers Free Car Inspections at AAA Approved Auto Repair Facilities as Incentive AURORA, Ill., Sept. 29 -- AAA Chicago forecasts that more than 150,000 Illinois and northern Indiana motorists are likely to experience a vehicle breakdown this winter. Between November 2003 and March 2004, AAA-affiliated automotive personn ... Continue reading
GM's Kempston Darkes to Keynote WEC Luncheon Oct. 4
Sep 29, 2004
WHO: Maureen Kempston Darkes, the highest ranking woman at General Motors, will present a keynote luncheon to the Women's Economic Club (WEC) Monday, October 4, 2004. WHAT: Kempston Darkes is group vice president, president for GM Latin America, Africa and the Middle East -- three of the most volatile regions in the wo ... Continue reading
October is 'Michigan Car-Deer Crash Safety Awareness Month'
Sep 29, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 29 -- October is mating season in Michigan, which means the state's 1.75 million whitetail deer will be more active, and more likely to be involved in a car-deer crash. Car-deer crashes cause at least $130 million in damage each year, or an average of $2,000 per vehicle. Recognizing this fact, Mi ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2004
STUTTGART, Germany, September 29 -- - More Than 1.4 Million Downloads After Only the Second Online Album - Mixed Tape 03: 15 new Songs Available Free From September 28 at www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape - "fourmusic" Artist Opens the Compilation Just two online compilations were enough for "Mixed Tape", Mercedes-Benz's ... Continue reading
Corvettes Against Breast Cancer Drive - October 2, 2004
Sep 29, 2004
We would like to invite you to our 2nd Annual Corvettes Against Breast Cancer Drive on Saturday, October 2, 2004. Corvette enthusiasts will begin at the Atlanta Motor Speedway where the participants can purchase laps and caravan to Cobb Parkway Chevrolet with a car show. All proceeds benefit breast cancer survivor grou ... Continue reading
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