General Motors Recalls 199,793 Buick Regal, Century Sedans for Headlight Problems
Aug 12, 2004
WASHINGTON August 12, 2004; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling 199,793 Buick Regal and Century sedans, nearly five years after federal officials determined their headlights don't meet safety standards, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday. Invol ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 200,000 Buicks for Headlamps
Aug 12, 2004
DETROIT August 12, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling nearly 200,000 of its Buick cars to equip them with new low beam headlamp bulbs, U.S. federal safety regulators said on Thursday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall -- of 199,793 Buick Century and Regal seda ... Continue reading
AAA Collects Old Child Safety Car Seats Through Sept. 15
Aug 12, 2004
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Aug. 11 -- In an effort to remove unsafe and expired car seats from circulation, several AAA Minnesota/Iowa offices will be a drop-off site for old, used and expired child safety seats from now until Sept. 15. During a child safety seat clinic that will be held on Sept. 18, at AAA's Burnsville office ... Continue reading
Sporty Car Stamps Unveiled at Pebble Beach Sunday
Aug 11, 2004
WHAT: U.S. Postal Service is unveiling the images of the 37-cent "Sporty Cars of the '50s" stamps during a special ceremony in Pebble Beach, CA. The stamps will be issued in 2005. WHEN: Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:30 a.m. (PDT) WHERE: 54th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 18th Fairway, Pebble Beach Golf Links Pebble Bea ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2004
PHOENIX, Aug. 11 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 ended June 30, 2004. Fiscal 2004 Third Quarter Operating Performance Net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 were $63.0 million, a 28.7% ... Continue reading
Survey Shows Many RVers Lack Driving and Safety Fundamentals
Aug 11, 2004
ST. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 11 -- With 7.2 million RVers on the road today(1), RVing is among the fastest growing leisure activities in America, but many owners at the wheel of these oversized vehicles aren't comfortable or aren't familiar with many of the basic road rules associated with driving large vehicles, according to ... Continue reading
Top 10 Features for Commuter Cars Identified by Edmunds.com
Aug 11, 2004
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 11 -- The average commuter spends the equivalent of nearly nine full days every year commuting to and from work, according to the latest report from the U.S. Census Bureau. The editors at Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, have ident ... Continue reading
CIS' Response to the UK Greenaway Review
Aug 11, 2004
MANCHESTER, England, August 11 -- Andy Watson, CIS' General Insurance Director, said: "We believe that the recommendations of the Greenaway review will make people think twice before using a car without insurance, the key now is to implement these proposals as soon as possible. Everyone is well aware of the consequence ... Continue reading
Volvo Pilots New Expanded Service Options
Aug 11, 2004
Mobile Technician and Valet Service Pilot Programs ROCKLEIGH, N.J., Aug. 11 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC is piloting an innovative program that offers a new level of customer care when vehicles need servicing. Care by Volvo offers owners premium ownership experiences built around every aspect of a personal relat ... Continue reading
VW Phaetons in Hollywood-Yeah Yeah Hollywood-I Can See It Now
Aug 11, 2004
Volkswagen's Luxury Phaeton and Dell Televisions Align Themselves With Hollywood LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11 -- VLife and Daily Variety announced today their partnerships with Volkswagen and Dell, which will both be official sponsors for this year's Emmy(R) celebrity issue by VLife. The Volkswagen luxury Phaeton will take cen ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2004
HOUSTON--Aug. 10, 2004--American travelers headed to the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, must obtain an International Driving Permit (I-D-P) before leaving if they plan to drive a car while in Greece, according to AAA Texas. Greece requires all foreign drivers, who are legally licensed to drive in their home country, ... Continue reading
Use of Air Conditioning in Your Vehicle Saves Fuel Compared to Open Windows, Says AASA
Aug 10, 2004
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 10 -- As the summer temperatures remain hot and gas prices remain high, motorists should remember that vehicles can get better fuel efficiency with their windows closed and air conditioning on when at highway speeds. During stop-and-go traffic, however, it's more fuel efficient to ope ... Continue reading
Teens 'Inherit' Parents' Bad Driving Habits
Aug 10, 2004
Annual Liberty Mutual/SADD Teen Driving Study Shows Parent Driving Behaviors Mirrored by Their Kids BOSTON, Aug. 10 -- High school and middle school students overwhelmingly say their parents are or will be the biggest influence on how they drive, but the practices many teens say they are emulating represent some of the ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Value-Driven Prices for 2005 Tundra, Sequoia, and Land Cruiser
Aug 10, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 10 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2005 Tundra full-size pickup truck, Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Land Cruiser full-size SUV. All three vehicles will begin arriving at dealerships nationwide th ... Continue reading
New Government Data Shows Auto Safety Rising
Aug 10, 2004
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In the wake of new government data showing that road safety is improving, automakers urged consumers to continue exercising safe driving habits and become more knowledgeable on all the safety features available in today's automobiles. The U.S. Department of Transportation issued data today docume ... Continue reading
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