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Recall of the 2005 GMC Sierra Denali

GMC / SIERRA DENALI 2005 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V127000> Recall Date : MAR 29, 2005 Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2536 Summary: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, “CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS” THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCATION AND ... Read More »

Recycling Motor Oil

Even the with Jiffy Lube, Grease Monkey and other companies offering quick oil changes, the American Petroleum Institute says, over 50-percent of us still change our own oil. Do-it-yourselfers generate about 150 millions gallons of used motor oil each year. Many dispose of the used oil properly; unfortunately, too many don’t. Though illegal in many communities, used motor is poured ... Read More »

eMarketer: Women Outnumber Men Online

eMarketer: Women Outnumber Men Online by Gavin O’Malley, Friday, Apr 8, 2005 7:00 AM EST FEMALES NOW CONSTITUTE 51.6 PERCENT of the U.S. online population–up from 35 percent in 1997, according to an eMarketer report released Thursday. The report, “Women Online in the U.S.: A Growing Majority,” predicts that women’s online presence will continue to grow throughout the decade–and that as a ... Read More »

Men Check Out Luxury Cars; Women Go For Practical

Men Check Out Luxury Cars; Women Go For Practical According to Hitwise, women comprised 40 percent of visits to automotive Web sites for the four weeks ending  March 19, 2005. Though Automotive Web sites often are thought of as a man’s domain, women are the majority to several sites delivering information about automotive finance, registration and vehicle insurance. In contrast ... Read More »

Drivers Encouraged to Prep Vehicles for Upcoming Road Trips Free Vehicle Inspection for Honda Owners Offered During National Car Care Month

TORRANCE, California –Honda dealerships nationwide invite owners to participate in Honda Car Care Days this April. In conjunction with National Car Care Month. Participating dealers provide Honda owners a free, 40-point inspection to help keep their Honda in great shape. The Travel Industry Association predicts that nearly 281 million people will take car trips this spring. Honda Car Care Days ... Read More »

Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives

Japanese Incentives Reach Record High SANTA MONICA, California — Edmunds.com reported today that the average manufacturer automotive incentive in the United States was $2,556 per vehicle sold in March 2005, up $177, or 7.0%, from March 2004, and up $187, or 7.9%, from February 2005. The monthly True Cost of Incentives(SM) (TCI(SM)) report takes into account all of the manufacturers’ ... Read More »

Mini Announces Next New Special Edition, The Mini Pullman

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 1, 2005… MINI, already known for cornering as if it were on rails, will now offer a special edition that will actually corner on rails. In light of the growing problem of gridlock and rush hour traffic, this special model is adapted to ride on all domestic gauge rail lines throughout North America. In conjunction ... Read More »