Lexus Announces Pricing on New 2006 LS and Price Increase on 2006 GS Models   10 Jul 2005 16:25 GMT
Lexus announced manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2006 LS 430 premium luxury sedan. The 2006 LS 430 will increase 0.5%, or $300 to $56,525. LS: http://www.lexus.com/assets/models/gallery/photos/main_assets/exterior/L43-152.jpg GS: http://www.lexus ...
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Fleetwood RV's New 2006 Excursion and Providence Models Now Available Nationwide   10 Jul 2005 16:17 GMT
Fleetwood RV, a manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced that its 2006 Providence and Excursion Class A diesel models available at select dealers nationwide. Photos: http://www.fleetwoodrv.com/img/galleryZoom/exc_large.jpg http://www.fleetwoodrv ...
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Tips To Keep You—And Your Vehicles—Safe During Hurricane Dennis   10 Jul 2005 16:11 GMT
Hurricane Dennis is expected to hit the Gulf Coast this weekend, bringing with it heavy rain, strong winds and possible storm surge. Progressive reminds motorists that the best way to stay safe and reduce property damage is to be aware of the dangers posed by major storms . “Pay ...
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More Class, at Last, for the M-Class   09 Jul 2005 21:18 GMT
The M-Class gets a wedge shape for ’06, with a more modern, higher-quality interior.
Source: NY Times

The Seat-Belt Solution   09 Jul 2005 21:18 GMT
How much good do car seats do?
Source: NY Times

A Big Load of Zip and Noise for Just 50 Pounds of Bike   09 Jul 2005 21:18 GMT
The minimotorcycles known as pocket rockets are hot sellers, but along with these bikes have come complaints about safety and quality.
Source: NY Times

VW Executive Resigns as Scandal Spreads   09 Jul 2005 04:00 GMT
Volkswagen's expanding bribery and corruption scandal claimed its most prominent victim yet on Friday, as the chief of personnel resigned.
Source: NY Times

Calif. AAA group taps Callidus, IBM for sales management system   08 Jul 2005 14:00 GMT
The California State Automobile Association has tapped IBM and Callidus Software to help it automate the design, administration, reporting and analysis of sales incentives and compensation for its sales force.
Source: Computerworld

U.S. Auto Sales to Rise in Second Half of 2005, Says Standard & Poor's   08 Jul 2005 12:58 GMT
Even as the U.S. market for new automobiles remains strong by historical standards, the fortunes of industry participants vary widely and the Big Three automakers overall will lose market share to foreign carmakers, principally the Asian brands, said Standard & Poor's in its ...
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Britax To Conduct a Safety Recall For "Super Elite" Child Restraints   08 Jul 2005 12:52 GMT
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that Britax Child Safety Inc. will conduct a safety recall for certain "Super Elite" child safety seats (Model E9031). The recall includes seats of this model produced from April 2001 to August 2002. In ...
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