Hands-Free Phone Devices Not Risk-Free According to AAA Chicago   12 May 2005 14:04 GMT
As available research indicates both hands-free and hand-held cell phones pose cognitive distraction to driver's performance, AAA advocates that the safest course of action is to refrain from using a cell phone -- hands-free or otherwise -- while driving. "The hands-free feature ...
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International Automakers Meet With California Legislators   12 May 2005 13:57 GMT
Members of the California Legislature and the Governor's Office met today with representatives of several international automakers to discuss new environmentally friendly vehicle technologies. The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM)* and its member ...
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OnScreen Technologies Announces First Commercial Deployment of its living window   12 May 2005 13:46 GMT
OnScreen Technologies Inc., a leading provider of innovative signage technology and solutions, announced today that it will be deploying living window(TM) signage with wireless capability to Lithia Motors (LAD) for a corporate test in up to 6 of its 88 locations. Under the terms ...
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It's The Summer of the Hummer H3 at Avis   12 May 2005 13:38 GMT
Beginning this summer, car enthusiasts now have another option when renting with Avis. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced that the highly anticipated Hummer H3 will be added to its car rental fleet just in time for the busy summer travel season. The new vehicle, ...
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Top Pickups on MSN Autos   12 May 2005 07:00 GMT
The most popular pickups on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages during the first quarter of 2005.
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Cost of Fuel Weighs Heavily on Road Travelers This Summer   12 May 2005 01:10 GMT
64 Percent of American Adults Say One of Their Least Favorite Aspects of Road Trips Is the Cost of Fuel. As Americans hit the roadways this summer and fuel prices rise, the cost of fuel is one of the least favorite aspects of long car trips for many adults, according to a recent ...
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Greyfield Initiating Marketing with eBay.com   11 May 2005 14:07 GMT
Greyfield Capital, Inc., is initiating a marketing program with eBay.com for the sale/auction of automobiles from Canadian Autorama and other dealerships which the company has/will have distribution agreements with. Greyfield is ensuring its shareholders that every market will be ...
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Cadillac City, Inc. and eMotorGroup.com Merge to Launch City Motor Group   11 May 2005 13:44 GMT
After 30 years of selling cars in person, Cadillac City, Inc., a large, family-owned dealership across the Charles River from Boston, has gone global. The company today announced it has merged with eMotorGroup.com to form City Motor Group (http://www.citymotorgroup.com), an ...
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Ford awards $160,000 to high school students pursuing higher education   11 May 2005 13:40 GMT
Ford Motor Company awarded academic scholarships to 80 Hispanic high school students as part of the nationwide 2005 Spirit of Accomplishment scholastic essay contest. The innovative online competition underscores Ford's commitment to multicultural communities through its ...
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Ford puts its automotive electronics expertise into community service   11 May 2005 13:36 GMT
* Ford Motor Company is advancing automotive electronics with systems designed to serve and protect communities. * Already a leader in providing police departments nationwide with a first-choice police cruiser - the Crown Victoria, Ford's automotive electronics ...
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