Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Move Higher -- Trend Expected to Be Short-Lived
Sep 3, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 3, 2004--The price of gasoline has turned higher, but the upward movement during the week before the Labor Day holiday is not expected to last long, 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 Be ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (Sept. 2, 2004) – This year millions of travelers will pack up the family car, take to America’s roads over Labor Day weekend and wave good-bye to summer. As part of planning your long-weekend get-a-way – remember that preparing your car a ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 2, 2004--The Labor Day holiday weekend, traditionally the end of summer vacation, also is one of the deadliest periods for drinking and driving, according to a study by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The analysis of California data for 1994-2002 measured the rate of increase of alcohol-r ... Continue reading
2005 Honda Odyssey Debuts - It's All New!
Sep 2, 2004
Sep 2, 2004
HOUSTON--Sept. 2, 2004--A summer that brought record high gas prices and travel approaching pre-9/11 levels is set to end with record high Labor Day travel, according to AAA Texas. AAA Texas estimates nearly 2.6 million Texans -- a 2.6 percent increase over last year -- are expected to take end-of-summer getaways this ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04E062000 Recall Date : AUG 26, 2004 Component: PARKING BRAKE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1098 Summary: ROBERT BOSCH PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES P/N 0204012617, FOR USE ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY BACKING PLATE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THIS MA ... Continue reading
Suzuki, Honda Recall SUVs, Minivans
Sep 2, 2004
DETROIT September 2, 2004; Reuters reported that Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling more than 172,000 Grand Vitara sport utility vehicles because of a fuel pressure problem that can trigger fires, U.S. federal safety regulators said on Thursday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the 172,093 SUVs affe ... Continue reading
CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
Sep 2, 2004
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recal ... Continue reading
Experts Offer Car Shoppers Tips on How to Buy a Used Car
Sep 1, 2004
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 1 -- According to CarMax, Inc. , the nation's leading specialty retailer of used cars, this time of year offers car shoppers more choices than ever if they are looking for a used car. This is because auto manufacturers are in the midst of their model year changeover, resulting in even more used car ... Continue reading
Audi Reports August 2004 Sales
Sep 1, 2004
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. sales for the month of August were 6,473 compared to 8,281 in August 2003. Audi year-to-date sales are 51,464 vs. 57,343. Both the all-aluminum A8 and sporty A4/S4 reported increases for the month of August. ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2004
TAMPA, Fla.--Sept. 1, 2004-- Surprising Claims Pattern Shows Falling Objects- Not Flooding- Caused Most Vehicle Damage Following Hurricane Charley The Progressive group of insurance companies, the third largest auto insurer in the U.S. and insurer of about one in 10 Florida drivers, has received about 6,000 claims foll ... Continue reading
ATV Industry Supports U.S. Forest Service Proposal to Limit Off-Highway Vehicle
Sep 1, 2004
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2004--The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) supports limiting off-highway vehicle (OHV) travel to designated routes on United States Forest Service-managed land, as provided for in the Forest Service's proposed rule regarding OHV management. According to SVIA President Tim Buche, "T ... Continue reading
Travel, Gas Prices on the Increase, AAA Reports
Sep 1, 2004
BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 31 -- A summer that brought record high gas prices and travel approaching pre-9/11 levels will end with gas prices on the increase again and potentially record high Labor Day holiday travel, according to AAA Washington/Inland. AAA estimates that 34.1 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more ... Continue reading
2005 Subaru Outback Earns 5-Star Rating in NHTSA NCAP Tests
Sep 1, 2004
The New Subaru Outback Receives the Highest Possible Safety Rating for Both Frontal and Side-Impact Crash Tests for Both Driver and Passenger Seating Positions CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 31 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Extends Some Warranties
Aug 31, 2004
DETROIT August 31, 2004; The AP reported that Volkswagen of America Inc. has extended its warranty coverage of certain Passat and Audi models for problems caused by oil sludge, which can cause engine damage. In the past few days, the company has sent letters to about 400,000 Volkswagen Passat and Audi owners informing ... Continue reading
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