Pennsylvania Attorney General Pappert Warns Consumers About Potential Flood-Related Scams
Sep 22, 2004
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 21 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Jerry Pappert today warned consumers to be wary of potential flood-related scams including fly-by-night contractors or bogus charity appeals that claim to assist flood victims and their families. "Unfortunately, natural disasters are a breeding ground for a var ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2004
GARDENA, Calif.--Sept. 21, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing for its innovative 2005 Quest minivan. For 2005, Nissan adds a base Quest 3.5 model, which offers a well-equipped vehicle for the entry-level purchaser. The newly available Quest 3.5 features a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSR ... Continue reading
Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp. Presents American Couture Designer Carasan
Sep 22, 2004
Capping A Month Of Fashion With The Ultimate Distinction -- Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp. adds the finishing touch of super-luxury to New York City's September month of Fashion featuring "The Maybach" and presenting Carasan's "Havana" Spring 2005 Collection at a Fashion Show and Launch Party. NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- Benze ... Continue reading
Auto Parts Retailer Follows Home-Improvement Industry Lead, Launches Car Care Clinics
Sep 22, 2004
Video-Based Clinics Show Drivers How to Repair Vehicles, Save Money ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 21 -- Advance Auto Parts is holding free, monthly car-care clinics at its stores nationwide to teach drivers how to maintain their vehicles and perform minor repairs. The video clinics, similar to consumer education seminars offered ... Continue reading
GM Plans Sales Blitz to Clear Out 2004 Models
Sep 21, 2004
DETROIT September 21, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that in true retail fashion, General Motors Corp. is planning what it hopes will be a clearance sale next week on 2004 models, offering zero-percent financing for 72 months to help unload a backlog of inventory. Industry observers, however, say the b ... Continue reading
BMW Hydrogen Powered Car Breaks Speed Records
Sep 21, 2004
BMW H2R Sets Nine Hydrogen World Speed Records WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J, Sept. 20 -- BMW's Clean Energy program produced a formidable winner this weekend. The BMW H2R set nine international speed records for internal combustion powered vehicles using hydrogen as a fuel at the Miramas high-speed Proving Grounds in France. BM ... Continue reading
GM's Lutz Tells It Like He Sees It - Attractive Women and Attractive Cars Can Get a Man's Attention
Sep 20, 2004
FAYENCE, France, Sept 20, 2004; Reuters reported that GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz believes that; even though beauty is only skin deep...in cars, just as in women, it's exterior appearances that count. "What do you want in a female companion?" he asked reporters at a product development seminar on Sunday in the south of F ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Kia Amanti Sedan
Sep 18, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS In many ways it is an automotive version of the classic immigrant story: foreign auto manufacturer comes to America at the bottom of the market and works its way up. Some succeed, some fail. The Europeans paved the way in the 1950s, with mixed long-term success. There are a few ver ... Continue reading
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan Tutorial
Sep 17, 2004
September 17, 2004 -- Torrance, Calif. -- Introduction Since the Accord's launch as a compact hatchback car in 1976, it has earned widespread acclaim as a leader in smart design, superb quality and world-class efficiency. In its 28-year history, the Accord has constantly re-invented itself, going from that original com ... Continue reading
Heineken USA Reinforces Its Commitment to Keeping America's Roads Safer at Austin City Limits
Sep 17, 2004
- Continues SAFE CALL(TM) Responsible Consumption Program at Famed Festival Extravaganza - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 17 -- Heineken USA, the official beer sponsor of Austin City Limits, the musical extravaganza featuring the best homegrown musicians in country, blues, bluegrass, folk, rock'n'roll, soul, swing, tejano, ... Continue reading
Two Harleys -- Two Dogs -- 48 States -- One Mission
Sep 17, 2004
-- Presenting: Hogs for Dogs Day at City Hall Date: Monday, September 20, 2004 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: San Francisco City Hall This is your chance to take part in a truly unique event, and help a good cause as well. From May to November 2004, golden retrievers Max & Bailey will journey over 25,000 miles ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2004
World's First V-6 Hybrid Boasts 255 Horsepower and 30 City/37 Highway EPA Fuel Economy TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 17 -- American Honda will debut the all-new Accord Hybrid, the world's first V-6-powered hybrid vehicle and Honda's third hybrid model, at dealerships nationwide on December 3, 2004. The all-new Accord Hybrid ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Ivan Not Terrible for Local Gas Prices
Sep 17, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 17, 2004--Despite fluctuating crude oil and wholesale gasoline prices caused by Hurricane Ivan, retail gas prices in Southern California continued their slow downward slide last week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular ... Continue reading
Increased Seat Belt Use is Due to Enforcement and Paid Ads
Sep 17, 2004
States With Primary Enforcement Laws Increase, Secondary Law States Decline ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 16 -- The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) heralded today's announcement of a record high 80 percent national seat belt usage rate. ACTS president Phil Haseltine said the increase, which will save approximate ... Continue reading
Action Steps to Prevent Hurricane Damage to Vehicles
Sep 16, 2004
Flooded Vehicles May be Dangerous and Should be Inspected Before Use ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 16 -- Countless vehicles are damaged or lost as a result of the recent hurricanes that inflicted more than $40 billion in property damage. As additional hurricanes threaten the U.S., drivers can take several steps to protect their ... Continue reading
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