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
NEW JAGUAR XJ LONG WHEELBASE MODELS DELIVER BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY
Aug 10, 2004
IRVINE, Calif., August 1, 2004 - While gas-electric hybrid vehicles are one answer to increasing fuel costs, Jaguar took a unique approach in 2004 by employing state-of-the-art lightweight aluminum to achieve better fuel economy, lower emissions and enhanced driving dynamics on an all-new version of its XJ sedan. Now, ... Continue reading
JAGUAR ANNOUNCES 2005 XJ PRICING
Aug 10, 2004
IRVINE, Calif., August 1, 2004 - Jaguar North America announces the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for its 2005 XJ models. In 2004, the all-new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar XJ sedan was introduced, and for 2005, the luxury sedan stretches to new lengths with the addition of three new XJ Long Wheelbase mode ... Continue reading
Britax Announces Recall of Child Restraints
Aug 10, 2004
- Strap Replacement Kit to be Provided to All Owners - CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 9 -- Britax Child Safety, Inc. is conducting a recall of four models of child restraints that may not comply with safety regulations. The affected Britax models are all Marathon (E9L06), Husky (E9L30), and Wizard (E9L07) restraints, as well as ... Continue reading
BLACK BOX A REALITY BIG BROTHER IS HERE! - Progressive to Use Data-Logging Device
Aug 10, 2004
ROSEVILLE, Minn.--Aug. 9, 2004--Drive less, pay less--that's the simple concept behind TripSense(SM), a first of its kind usage-based auto insurance discount pilot program to be offered to 5,000 drivers in Minnesota beginning August 16 by the Progressive group of insurance companies, the third largest provider of auto ... Continue reading
WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Salutes Woodward Dream Cruise with Live Prime Special and a Night of Classic TV
Aug 10, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 9 -- WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 cruises down memory lane for the 10th annual Woodward Dream Cruise on August 21 with a night of live programming, Classic TV and blanket news coverage devoted to the 2004 Woodward Dream Cruise. WXYZ is the event's exclusive television sponsor. To rev up for the evening fes ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2004
NHTSA 34-04Monday, August 9, 2004 Contact: Rae TysonTelephone: (202) 366-9550 NHTSA Completes 2004 Model Year Rollover Testing; Announces New Supplemental Rating Presentation Method The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced rollover ratings for ... Continue reading
Audi of America, Inc. Announces The Audi TT Real Road Tour
Aug 9, 2004
Nationwide Search Launched for Tour drivers NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- Audi of America, Inc., today announced The Audi TT Real Road Tour and is looking for 12 drivers to join the Audi TT Real Road Team, headed up by the reigning SPEED World Challenge GT Series champion Randy Pobst. Pobst is defending his title this year behin ... Continue reading
A Recent Survey of Americans Shows Interest in Scooters for Commuting
Aug 9, 2004
Population Interested in Reducing Stress, Time and Cost of Daily Commute LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9 -- According to a recent study on consumer commuting, Americans are opening up to the idea of using a scooter. Nearly 20% of the population would consider purchasing a scooter and this increases to almost 30% when consumers und ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com to Identify and Analyze Information in Online Discussion Forums
Aug 9, 2004
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Aug. 9, 2004-- Attensity PowerDrill Helps Pave the Way for New Revenue Streams, Including Enhanced Early Warning Systems for Automotive Manufacturers Attensity, an innovator in unstructured data applications, today announced that its patented Attensity PowerDrill(TM) is now in use at Edmunds.com, ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Second Week of Lower Gas Prices
Aug 6, 2004
HOUSTON--Aug. 6, 2004--Gasoline prices dropped for the second straight week despite crude oil prices spiking above $44 a barrel, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for regular self-serve gasoline is $1.881 a gallon, 1.8 cents lower than last week's average. The Texas average for a gallon of ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2004
* Chrysler brand sales up 16 percent, poised to shatter half-million mark * All-new models drawing import and luxury buyers to the brand * The premium is in the product - not the price * New lineup of 2005 Chrysler Pacifica models begins production at Windsor, Ont. Assembly AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Spurred by the ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Ten Weeks of Lower Gas Prices - Rising Crude Prices May Have an Effect
Aug 6, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 6, 2004--Gasoline prices continued lower last week for the tenth straight week, despite crude oil prices that spiked above $44 per barrel, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Ample supplies of gasoline and flat demand are expected to keep pump prices on the dow ... Continue reading
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