MBUSA Designs Exclusive Roadster to Raise Funds for Women's Cancer Initiative
Aug 17, 2004
Over $1 Million Expected Through Sale of the 2005 SLK350 for Saks Fifth Avenue's KEY TO THE CURE with the Entertainment Industry Foundation MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 17 -- In tandem with the national launch of the all-new 2005 SLK, which was unveiled to the media today, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced that a special lau ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2004
- LaSorda addresses engineering students at Kettering University during DaimlerChrysler Day - Challenges students entering the automotive industry to bring "the right skills, the right mix of experiences and the right attitude" - Encourages future industry leaders to embrace three key values: seek challenges, become fu ... Continue reading
AutoNation Sponsors Collection for Hurricane Relief
Aug 16, 2004
Maroone, Courtesy and AutoWay Dealerships Offer Drop-off Points for Supplies WHAT: AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, has joined with the American Red Cross to collect canned food for victims of Hurricane Charley. All of the Company's Maroone dealerships in South Florida, Courtes ... Continue reading
State Tow Association to Set World Record for Longest Tow Parade
Aug 16, 2004
WENATCHEE, Wash.--Aug. 16, 2004--This Friday night, as part of the NW Regional Tow Show and Road-E-O sponsored by the Washington Tow Truck Association, the annual "Light Parade" will be the site for the World's Longest Tow Parade. The parade starts on the north end of the city of Wenatchee at dusk and will run through ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Celebrates Cars, Cigars and Cuisine with National Art of Driving Tour - Houston
Aug 16, 2004
* Second annual tour stops in Houston, August 21-22 * Showcases 2005 Chrysler 300, Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible, Chrysler Crossfire Roadster and Chrysler Town & Country HOUSTON, Aug. 16 -- Chrysler is inviting people across the country to taste a few of the finer things in life this summer. The Art of Driving tour t ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 16, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) along with The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) awarded 10 high school seniors a total of $45,000 in scholarships as part of the Nissan-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge scholarship program during UNCF's "Black College Gathering" event held on this month at Ladera Park ... Continue reading
Research Study Reveals Preventative Vehicle Maintenance Important to Female Motorists
Aug 16, 2004
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 16 -- In research conducted by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), it was revealed that 78% of women interviewed think that regular preventative vehicle maintenance is either "extremely important" or "important." "This research reinforces the message we have been trying to get ac ... Continue reading
Shop Rat Chopper Debuts at Woodward Dream Cruise Turning Heads and Uniting America's Most Talented
Aug 16, 2004
MUNITH, Mich., Aug. 16 -- The hottest vehicle at the 10th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise may be on two wheels when the Shop Rat Chopper debuts this weekend in Royal Oak, Michigan. The one-of-a kind chopper is the first initiative of the Shop Rat Association and was built by the famed Orange County Choppers. Shop Rat Asso ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 16, 2004--With older sedans among the most frequently stolen vehicles in the state, the Automobile Club of Southern California is advising motorists to take some simple precautions to keep a car thief from ruining their summer. "At home and while we're vacationing during the summer, we tend to focus o ... Continue reading
All-New S40 Sees Stars as it Aces NHTSA Side Impact Test
Aug 15, 2004
By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network The all-new Volvo S40 scored 5 stars for the passenger and 5 stars for the driver in the NHTSA side impact test. For more information on the all-new S40, visit allnews40.com. IRVINE, Calif., August 9, 2004 -- The crunch of steel and shattering glass can be one of the most ho ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Reminds Motorists to Drive Carefully When Schools Are Open
Aug 15, 2004
HOUSTON--Aug. 14, 2004--As more than four million Texas students return to school, AAA Texas reminds motorists to slow down and drive carefully. "Children get caught up in the excitement of the 'back-to-school' season and often forget to look out for cars," said Rose Rougeau, spokesperson for AAA Texas. "Many children ... Continue reading
Auto Theft Popular in August; Awareness Event Combats Alarming Trends
Aug 13, 2004
Address from Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Miller, VIN-etch Demonstration Accompanies Powerful Visual Display This Afternoon HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 13 -- An average of 85-1/2 cars are stolen in Pennsylvania every day, with August being surpassed only by January as the busiest month of the year for car t ... Continue reading
Power Information Network Reports: Consumer Demand for SUVs Weakening
Aug 13, 2004
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Aug. 12, 2004--Consumer demand for sport utility vehicles is weakening, according to recent transaction data from the Power Information Network (PIN), LLC. The data show that the number of days SUVs sit on dealer lots before selling has increased substantially over 2003. SUV prices have also d ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS August 3-12 2004
Aug 13, 2004
New Information Added Since : August 3, 2004 Make : BRITAX Model : MARATHON Build Dates : AUG 02, 2002 - JUL 23, 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04C002000 Recall Date : AUG 04, 2004 Component: CHILD SEAT:TETHER/HARNESS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 355516 Summary: BRITAX MARATHON, WIZARD, HUSKY, AND TRAVELLER PL ... Continue reading
GM to Sell Brazilian Car That Runs on Gasoline, Alcohol and Natural Gas
Aug 13, 2004
SAO PAULO, Brazil August 12, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. will soon start selling a car in Brazil that runs on gasoline, alcohol or natural gas, the company's Brazilian division said Thursday. The company will offer the multi-fuel technology in one of the existing models it makes in South America's l ... Continue reading
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