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Ticket Masking Makes It Hard to Determine Who the Good Are
Getting Pulled over Posted April 13 2007 11:25 AM by Melissa

Driving infractions such as red light running, speeding and illegal lane changing can be removed from a drivers record by attending traffic school.  But rewriting a driver's record can increase insurance costs for...

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Going 'Green' Could Save Some Green
Hybrid SUV's Posted April 13 2007 11:13 AM by Melissa

Californians who strive to save the planet through use of alternative resources may not only save money on energy, but can save on insurance, too.  Nearly 4,700 Californians use solar energy in their homes, and more...

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'Report Drunk Drivers, Call 911'
Caltrans logo Posted April 11 2007 10:55 AM by Melissa

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) today received an Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Achievement Award for installing signs in state roadside rest stops that call on motorists to "Report Drunk Drivers,...

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Checking Tire Pressure Can Save Lives and Money at the Pump
Tire care Posted April 11 2007 10:49 AM by Melissa

Recognizing that underinflated tires are responsible for automobile crashes that result in 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries each year, The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack, the nation's leading automotive aftermarket...

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Volvo Cars Presents Child Safety Manual

Volvo Cars Presents Child Safety Manual Posted April 11 2007 10:45 AM by Melissa

All parents want to protect their children to the best of their ability. This includes travelling by car. Despite this, children are injured and die unecessarily in cars because their child seats are incorrectly installed...

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Dodger Fans Show Team Spirit One Vehicle At A Time!
1957 Chevrolet pickup front view Posted April 9 2007 11:04 AM by Melissa

The Los Angeles Dodgers are partnering with Earl Scheib, the official paint and body shop of the Dodgers, to offer fans the ultimate opportunity to show their "Blue Pride" — by actually driving Dodger Blue. Dodger fans...

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'Pimp My Earth', MTV and Biodiesel Unite!
Pimp my Ride special Earth Day episode Posted April 9 2007 11:01 AM by Melissa

MTV'S "Pimp My Ride" and the nation's leading biodiesel producer, Imperium Renewables, have partnered to turn an American classic into a Green Machine, and California Governor Schwarzenegger, stopped by to help celebrate...

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Volvo Celebrates 80th Anniversary
 Volvo XC70 Posted April 3 2007 09:23 AM by Melissa

This month, Volvo celebrates eight decades of safety consciousness and care for the environment. Volvo core values are very much in evidence with its latest product introduction at the New York Auto Show - the all-new...

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AAA Annual 'Parents Best Cars for Families List'

2007 Toyota Rav-4 Posted March 21 2007 05:02 PM by Melissa

Nine new vehicles have been added to the AAA and Parents magazine Best Cars for Families list for 2007. The 15-vehicle list, now in its fifth year, appears with detailed reviews of each model in the April issue of Parents...

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Honda Odyssey & Ridgeline Part of Global Recall

Honda Ridgeline Posted March 21 2007 10:59 AM by Melissa

Honda has issued a global recall that will affect at least 694,000 vehicles worldwide, with 165,000 vehicles in the U.S. alone.

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Volvo's Third Annual Alexandra Scott Butterfly Award Winner

The Butterfly Award Posted March 21 2007 10:36 AM by Melissa

Pure, unselfish giving knows no age. More than half of 15-year-old Samita Mohanasundaram's lifetime has been dedicated to this basic idea. Mohanasundaram's volunteering efforts range from collecting and donating thousands...

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Nissan Builds New Extreme Off-road Test Track

Nissan Builds New Extreme Off-road Test Track Posted March 16 2007 10:47 AM by Melissa

Nissan Motor Company, today announced it has completed construction of its new extreme off-road track at its Motegi test facility in Tochigi Prefecture.

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IntelliChoice.com's Monthly 'Best Deals' List for March 2007
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LT 4WD Posted March 16 2007 10:07 AM by TT Editors

PRIMEDIA 's IntelliChoice.com ( www.intellichoice.com) , the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for March 2007. For the first time,...

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Chevron Engine Diesel Oils Meet Caterpillar Specification
Chevron Logo Posted March 13 2007 08:05 AM by Melissa

Chevron Products Company today announced its API CJ-4 and API CI-4 PLUS heavy duty diesel engine oils meet the new Caterpillar ECF-2 specification. As of March 1, 2007, Caterpillar recommends the use of ECF-2 for pre-2007...

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Petrol vs. Diesel

gas price sign Posted March 13 2007 08:00 AM by Melissa

Fuel costs are the second largest consideration in a car's whole-life cost calculation after depreciation, accounting for some 30 per cent of the total over a given mileage. Therefore, it is paramount that company car...

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