Ford Motor Company celebrates Job One production of its hydrogen fuel cell hybrid electric Focus.
Sep 28, 2004
FORD CELEBRATES PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN-POWERED FOCUS FUEL CELL VEHICLE Ford is building an evaluation fleet of advanced hydrogen fuel cell, hybrid electric Focus sedans using Ballard Power Systems' fuel cell. Fleet created in response to the U.S. Department of Energy's solicitation, titled "Controlled Hydrogen Fleet an ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for October 2004
Sep 28, 2004
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Sept. 28, 2004--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for October, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 25 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the ... Continue reading
Consumer Alert:Consumers Warned About Fraudulent Glass Repair Companies
Sep 28, 2004
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- If your car windshield has any small glass chips or cracks, be careful about where you take it to be fixed. GEICO is alerting its policyholders and consumers about fraudulent glass repair shops -- frequently set up in malls, county fairs, local car wash operations -- that are taking advantage of ... Continue reading
Michelin's Innovative PAX System(TM) Goes Mainstream
Sep 27, 2004
New 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring Edition is first U.S. minivan offering drivers security and convenience of Michelin's PAX System. GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 27 -- Michelin's innovative PAX System(TM) makes its mainstream debut in the United States this fall, equipped on Honda's new, top-of-the-line 2005 Odyssey Touring edi ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2004
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alerts were posted in cooperation with the manufacturers of the products listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLO ... Continue reading
A Ford Fiesta Hybrid Concept-Car Using the Valeo StARS Technology
Sep 27, 2004
PARIS, France, September 27 -- Valeo's belt-driven starter-alternator reversible system (StARS, so called "belt-driven integrated starter-generator" at Ford) will be featured on a research project micro hybrid Ford Fiesta capable of improving fuel economy and exhaust emissions up to 10%. Making driving economical and e ... Continue reading
Buying a Car Remains a Hassle for Women
Sep 27, 2004
Recent Poll Shows Little-to-No Improvement From Prior Year Biggest Gripes: Time Consuming Process and Lack of Trustworthy Salesperson RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 27 -- Buying a car remains a hassle for women, according to a recent poll conducted by CarMax, Inc. on the company's Web site. The retailer, which conducted a simila ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2004
DALLAS, Texas (September 23, 2004) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) showed off its new Texas Titan full-size pickup to auto writers at the State Fair of Texas Auto Show. The special edition Titan was unveiled during a news conference today in the Centennial Building where the Texas Titan will be on display duri ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2004
PASADENA, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) yesterday launched its national "Boost for Safety" campaign to raise awareness of how to protect children in automobile crashes. "Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children between four and eight years old," said Nati ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2004
* Auto Crashes are the Number One Killer of Teens * Road Ready Teens Provides Online Game - StreetWise DENVER, Sept. 24 -- Today, DaimlerChrysler Services donates $10,000 to the Miller Safety Center to aid in the construction of a comprehensive crash-avoidance center available to teens and their families who reside in ... Continue reading
Corzen Launches Auto Indicators to Measure Online Used Car Websites
Sep 24, 2004
AutoTrader leads in total used car postings online; Cars.com and Yahoo follow NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Corzen (http://www.corzen.com/) announced today the launch of its Auto Indicators service, a timely measure of the number of used cars listed on competing online websites. Corzen measurements show AutoTrader with more th ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Ivan Re-Emerges, Causing Bump in Local Gas Prices
Sep 24, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 24, 2004--Hurricane Ivan's transformation into a tropical storm created uncertainty about how floods and high water would affect oil refining regions in Texas. As a result, crude oil and wholesale gasoline prices climbed higher last week, causing a 1-cent average bump in local retail gas prices, acco ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2004
5K Event Expected to Draw 30,000 Participants and Supporters, Raise $1.5 Million for Breast Cancer Prevention IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 23 -- Irvine-based Autobytel Inc. has joined the fight against breast cancer by becoming an official sponsor of the 13th annual Komen Orange County Race for the Cure(R), the largest 5K eve ... Continue reading
Nissan Expands Warranty on Quest Minivan
Sep 24, 2004
CANTON, Miss. September 23, 2004; The AP reported that Nissan Motor Co. is extending warranty protection on its 2004 Quest minivan, which has been plagued with voluntary recalls, customer complaints and an unflattering quality report card. The company began notifying customers earlier this month that it was extending i ... Continue reading
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS REPORT 21 PERCENT OF CHILDREN AGES 4 THROUGH 8 USING BOOSTER SEATS
Sep 24, 2004
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducts a national telephone survey approximately every two years to monitor the public’s attitudes, knowledge, and self-reported behavior regarding safety belts, child safety seats, air bags, crash injury experience, and emergency medical services (EMS) ... Continue reading
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