New Car Review: 2005 Cadillac XLR
Sep 13, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Cadillac XLR ENGINE: 4.6-liter DOHC V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 320 hp @ 6,400 rpm/310 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manual shift gate WHEELBASE: 105.7in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 177.7 x 72.3 x 50.4 in. TIRES: P235/50R18 run-flat ECONOMY: 17 mpg c ... Continue reading
Carmakers Target Female Buyers
Sep 13, 2004
Seoul September 13, 2004; Bae Keun-min writing for the Koreas Times reported that as women's purchasing power has increased, so has the ratio of female to male customers in the auto industry. Although carmakers sales success has been highly dependent on their ability to attract male customers for a long time, females h ... Continue reading
U.S. Gas Prices Resume Their Decline
Sep 13, 2004
CAMARILLO, Calif. September 12, 2004: The AP reported that gas prices fell about 2 cents in the past two weeks, reflecting recent drops in the price of crude oil and plentiful supply, an industry analyst said Sunday. The combined national average for all grades of gasoline was $1.89, said Trilby Lundberg, who publishes ... Continue reading
Vehicles Sustain Costly Damage Because SUV and Car Bumpers Don't Line Up, Insurance Group Says
Sep 13, 2004
WASHINGTON September 12, 2004; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that the difference in bumper height between cars and sport utility vehicles leads to costly accident repairs even after low-speed crashes, an insurance group said Sunday. Ford Motor Co. vehicles had the lowest repair costs in 10 mph crash tests ... Continue reading
Company Profile for Safety-USA Institute L.L.C.
Sep 11, 2004
-- About SAFETY-USA(TM) At SAFETY-USA(TM), we're committed to saving lives through Safe and Smart(TM) driving. We deliver more than 35 years of experience in driving safety and education along with the most current rules of the road! Our professional team includes Spanish language specialists, past President, Board Mem ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel - Web Site of Firsts, Salutes Honda For Their Industry Firsts
Sep 10, 2004
September 10, 2004 -- MARYSVILLE, Ohio -- Here, at a glance, is a list of firsts recorded by Honda of America Mfg. Inc., which is celebrating its 25th anniversary of U.S. production on Sept. 10, 2004: First Japan-based automaker to build cars in the United States. (Honda Accord at Marysville Auto Plant, Nov. 1, 1982.) ... Continue reading
GM Sets Prices For New 2005 Crossover Sport Vans
Sep 10, 2004
DETROIT - General Motors announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for its new 2005 crossover sport vans, the Chevrolet Uplander, Saturn Relay, Pontiac Montana SV6 and Buick Terraza. Prices start at $24,350 for the Uplander, $24,485 for the Relay, $25,235 for the Montana SV6 and $28,825 for the Terraza. A ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Unveils Viano Activity Crossover Concept
Sep 10, 2004
A new crossover concept from Mercedes-Benz will gauge the level of interest in vehicles that depart from the beaten track and take new roads into the future at this year’s International Commercial Vehicle Fair (IAA) in Hanover at the end of September. Combining American styling with European dimensions and dynami ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: As Summer Wanes So Do Gas Prices
Sep 10, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 10, 2004--The price of gasoline took an expected downturn last week with the traditional end of the summer driving season, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area is $2.093 a gallo ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2004
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 9 -- While the majority of new-vehicle buyers who use the Internet continue to begin their vehicle shopping at an independent Web site, manufacturer sites are making significant inroads in attracting Internet shoppers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 New Autoshopper.com S ... Continue reading
Ford to Recall 234,208 Econoline Vans
Sep 9, 2004
DETROIT September 9, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Thursday it is recalling 234,208 Econoline vans in North America to fix a defect in the anti-lock brake unit that can spark fires even when the vehicles are parked. "We have determined that one of every 10,000 units may have the potential for an ov ... Continue reading
AAA Minnesota/Iowa President Says, 'Calm Down'
Sep 9, 2004
Guest Editorial by: Jeff Ogden, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa BURNSVILLE, Minn., Sept. 9 -- It seems as if everyone has their own road rage incident to share whether they were mere spectators or participants. Studies have found that men and women of all ages can drive aggressively if they are in a bad mood or perceiv ... Continue reading
Sep 9, 2004
Student-produced Spots Will Debut Nationally on TV Program - Winner Will Be Selected Through Online Voting AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 9 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc., one of the largest carmakers in the world, will broadcast television ads created, produced and directed by high school teens. But Volkswagen isn't airin ... Continue reading
Toyota's Hire A Hero Program Debuts at Richmond
Sep 9, 2004
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Auto Club Endorses Proposition A to Reduce Traffic Jams, Improve Safety in San Diego
Sep 9, 2004
SAN DIEGO--Sept. 8, 2004--The Automobile Club of Southern California is urging San Diego County residents to vote "Yes" Nov. 2 on Proposition A to extend TransNet, the county's half-cent sales tax for transportation. Proposition A on the San Diego County ballot provides a guaranteed source of funding for vital San Dieg ... Continue reading
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