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Latest Car Consumer Industry News Headlines
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LoJack Reveals Top Stolen Vehicle Recoveries of 2006
December 2006
- New Theft Trends Emerge Involving Identity Theft and Selling Stolen Goods Online - Organized Theft Rings Continue to Fuel Theft WESTWOOD, Mass., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ:LOJN) today unveiled its third annua... -
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How To Buy Union-Made Goods When Everything Seems Like It's Made Overseas
December 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 -- You’re in a department store looking for that perfect gift. You look high and low but everything seems to have a tag that says “Made in China” or is sold by anti-union companies that treat their workers in ways that make Eb... -
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NBC Sports Presents Exclusive Broadcast Coverage of the North American International Auto Show
December 2006
DETROIT, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC Sports will present a two-hour special broadcast of the "International Auto Show" on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m. ET. The "International Auto Show" will feature exciting new production and concept vehicles unveiled for f... -
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AutoWeek Breaks Major Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro News in December 18 Issue
December 2006
- Ford to add sedan and wagon models to Ford Mustang family - Chevrolet to unveil Chevy Camaro convertible DETROIT, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The December 18 issue of AutoWeek breaks two major stories sure to affect muscle car fans: Ford plans to... -
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Travel to Increase 2.2 Percent for Christmas-New Year's Holiday, Says AAA
December 2006
Reasonable fuel and vacation costs persuade Americans to travel Washington, D.C. - 12/13/2006 -- More Americans will travel this Christmas-New Year’s holiday than ever before, according to AAA. AAA estimates that 64.9 million Americans will travel... -
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Washington DC's Metro Expands Car Sharing Program: Zipcar More than Triples WMATA Fleet
December 2006
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- After initial results showed increased ridership and decreased car ownership, Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing service, today announced Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has extended its part... -
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Speeding Triples the Odds of Crashing, New AAA Foundation Report Reveals
December 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Anxious to arrive quickly at your destination this holiday season? Well, what about safely? Driving faster than surrounding traffic, driving while drowsy, not paying attention and aggressive driving are associated ... -
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EPA Makes Fuel Economy Estimates Stick
December 2006
(Washington, D.C. - Dec. 11, 2006) To provide American consumers with improved information when shopping for cars and trucks, EPA is issuing new methods to determine the miles per gallon (MPG) estimates that appear on new vehicle window stickers. The new ... -
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GEICO's 'Teens and Trucks' Brochure Offers Safe Driving Strategies for Steering Around the Big Rigs
December 2006
CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- GEICO added "Teens and Trucks" to its online library of safe driving materials for teen drivers. The brochure, developed with the American Moving and Storage Association, includes valuable information for teens on... -
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Don't Be Tempted by New Car Sales Incentives
December 2006
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- If your vehicle is experiencing engine trouble, don't be tempted by all of the end-of-the-year sales incentives to buy a new car. Instead, the Engine Repower Council (ERC) suggests first discussing your various option... -
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Online Automotive News Magazine Causes Controversy with Dealer-Targeted Promotion
December 2006
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks, but no thanks was the subject of an email sent recently to online automotive news publication, Market Drive News. The email was in response to a promotional mailing sent out to automotive retail dealerships across ... -
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Study Identifies Need for New Approaches for Child Passenger Safety
December 2006
Researchers Urge Targeted Safety Messages, Lower-Cost Child Safety Seats and Booster Seats for At-Risk Families PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A study released this week from researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that ... -
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Nearly Three-Fourths of Motorists Agree More Money is Needed to Improve Our Transportation System
December 2006
AAA Unveils “Motorists’ Bill of Rights” as Starting Point for Building Public Support Washington, D.C. - 12/5/2006 -- Have we finally reached a tipping point where a sizeable majority of the public believe increased funding for transportation is n... -
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