Hyundai's "Toyota and Honda Killer" 2005 Sonata Sedan Revealed
Aug 31, 2004
SEOUL, Aug. 31, 2004;(Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's biggest automaker, debuted Tuesday its much-touted new Sonata sedan, hoping to become one of the world's top five carmakers by 2010. The new sedan, named "NF Sonata," was put on display at a hotel in Seoul with about 300 company officials and reporters i ... Continue reading
Cingular Teen Distracted Driving Program Reaches 7.8 Million Students
Aug 31, 2004
"Be Sensible: Don't Drive Yourself to Distraction" Program given to more than 450 New York schools and drivers education programs BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 31 -- Cingular Wireless' award-winning teen distracted driving program has reached more than 2.2 million students so far this year, up from approximately 5.6 million stud ... Continue reading
California Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Those Who Don't Wear Seat Belts- Watch Out MR
Aug 31, 2004
SACRAMENTO, Calif--Aug. 31, 2004--Law enforcement from Redding to San Diego, including the California Highway Patrol, will be on the lookout for impaired drivers and drivers and passengers not buckling up over the upcoming Labor Day holiday. And that seat belt violation is going to cost more than it did last Labor Day ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: College Freshmen at Higher Risk of Binge Drinking
Aug 31, 2004
HOUSTON--Aug. 31, 2004--An analysis by AAA Texas indicates freshman college students nationally are at an increased risk of binge drinking and other alcohol-related dangers. Several studies completed over the past decade have documented that college students engage in binge drinking at a greater rate than non-college s ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for August and September
Aug 31, 2004
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Aug. 31, 2004--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for August/September, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 25 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals ... Continue reading
Armor Enterprises, Inc. Mini-Motorcycles Revving Up
Aug 31, 2004
Armor Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: ARME) SOLANA BEACH, CA, Aug. 31 -- Armor Enterprises has received information from their Strategic Partner that Majestic Auto Ltd. of India has forwarded pictures of two new design models of the children's new electric 'racer' Mini Motorcycle, in addition to the dirt bike models already b ... Continue reading
2nd Annual AltWheels Festival Showcases Current and Future Transportation Alternatives
Aug 31, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2nd Annual AltWheels Festival Showcases Current and Future Transportation Alternatives Festival dedicated to sustainable, clean transportation pulls into Larz Anderson Museum, September 18-19, 2004 Brookline, MA, August 30, 2004 – Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Segway scooters, eco-friendly tr ... Continue reading
'Indian Larry' Said Killed at Bike Show
Aug 30, 2004
CONCORD, N.C. August 30, 2004; The AP reported that a custom motorcycle builder known for his appearances on cable's Discovery Channel died Monday at a hospital of head injuries suffered during a stunt, officials said. "Indian Larry" fell off a motorcycle Saturday while performing before 8,000 people at an arena outsid ... Continue reading
Labor Day Travelers Will Cap Off Summer in Increased Numbers, Says Auto Club
Aug 30, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 30, 2004--Almost 4.8 million Californians -- a 2.2 percent increase over last year -- will be taking end-of-summer getaways this holiday weekend, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Nearly 3 million of the travelers will be from Southern California. Driving trips will make up 78 p ... Continue reading
Mercedes Makes Biggest Recall Among South Korea's Imports
Aug 29, 2004
Seoul August 28, 2004; Bae Keun-min writhg for the Korea Times reported that Mercedes-Benz Korea has issued a voluntary recall for 2,956 vehicles of its vehicles, the largest volume ever for a foreign brand here. The Ministry of Construction and Transportation said Friday the German motor company will recall its E, S, ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2004
DALLAS--Aug. 27, 2004-- Radio Frequency Identification Application Warns Drivers if a Child's Safety Seat Buckle is Not Engaged or if an Infant is Left Unattended in a Parked Vehicle The X-Change Corporation's (OTCBB:XCHC) wholly owned subsidiary AirGATE Technologies today announced successful completion of its RFID pr ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Kia Amanti By John Heilig
Aug 27, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Kia Amanti ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 200 hp @ 5,500 rpm/220 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 110.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 196.0 x 72.8 x 58.5 in. TIRES: P225/60R16 FUEL ECONOMY: 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway/18.7 mpg te ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: 12-Week Slide Ends as Gasoline Prices Inch Higher
Aug 27, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 27, 2004--A downward trend in gasoline prices that lasted almost 3 months ended last week in most of Southern California as prices bottomed out and began inching higher, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. However, demand remains soft and gasoline inventories a ... Continue reading
Public Relations Firm's Ad Campaign Says Abandoning SUVs Could Cost Drivers Their Lives
Aug 27, 2004
LOS ANGELES August 27, 2004; Tim Molloy writing for the AP reported that a public relations firm with automaker clients is trying to derail proposed stricter state clean air regulations with ads warning that the first-in-the-nation rules would force drivers to abandon SUVs for smaller cars that could endanger their liv ... Continue reading
Make Sure Your Child Safety Seat is Properly Installed
Aug 27, 2004
September is Baby Safety Month * Chrysler Group Offers Free Child Passenger Safety Tips and Resources AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 26 -- September marks Baby Safety Month and a time to remember to keep all children safe in vehicles, no matter what age. Traffic crashes remain the No. 1 killer of kids. To help keep children ... Continue reading
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