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•Hyundai Elantra Beats Thrifty Toyota Corolla In Consumer Reports; Tests Of Five Small Sedans
Yonkers, New York - After testing a group of compacts and subcompacts, Consumer Reports judged the Hyundai Elantra SE best with an "Excellent" overall road test score. But three other compact cars, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, also achieved "Very Good" ratings in a report on gas-saving sedans published in the July issue.
•Guess Who Drives More Than Half Of New V6 Mustangs?
Women purchase more V6 Mustangs than men.
•Unreliable FHWA Data Prompt Institute to Stop Use and Warn Others
“Garbage in, garbage out” holds true when it comes to the data used to assess crash risk and track changes in crash rates over time.
•Bad Statistics Lead to Misinformation
Sweep ’em out. That’s what ought to be done with research “findings” based on misguided analyses of inappropriate data.
•Overhaul of Federal Fuel Economy Program Serves Safety Too
Responses weren't surprising when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on March 29 that it will toughen fuel economy requirements for SUVs, pickups, and vans.
•eMarketer: Women Outnumber Men Online
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•Men Check Out Luxury Cars; Women Go For Practical
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•Chrysler Sebring Tops Convertible Segment for Third Consecutive Year
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•In Los Angeles, You Are What You Drive More Than Anywhere Else in U.S., LA Drivers Judge Others by the Cars They Drive
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•Polk Reports 2004 Record Year For Convertibles, Sebring Still Tops
•Number of Vehicles on the Roads of the North American Region Estimated at 257.8 Million Units
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•Organized Cars Help Drivers Keep Their Eyes on the Road
Of U.S. women who own or lease a car: 89 percent say being well organized in their car helps them keep their eyes on the road. 76 percent crave organization in their lives, especially 'on the go.' 60 percent of women ages 18-34 say it is a constant battle to keep their cars organized.
•J.D. Power and Associates Reports Gas Mileage Concerns Influence SUV Shoppers
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•Study Tracks In-Market Buzz, Awareness, and Reaction to New Models
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•Two-Thirds of Parents Find the Family Vehicle to be One of the Best Places to Communicate with Children
Fifty-six percent of parents feel they are 'always on the go' -- 'Knowing how to discuss certain subjects,' 'being interrupted,' and 'finding time' are the top three obstacles parents face when attempting to have an important conversation with their children
•Car Features And Designs That Impact Women Buyers
Frequently readers inquire as to what features have been designed for cars specifically to meet the needs of the woman driver. Many features have been implemented that impact women and it is a good start. However, there is room for improvement. Most of the changes made to cars to make them more functional and comfortable to women are modifications to existing systems -- not whole new features
•Automotive Trivia
My kids are out of school for the summer. It got me to thinking that there can never be enough education. So, in the spirit of more and better education, this week I wanted to share some auto history and trivia to get you talking about some fun things you might not know. Have fun:
•A Student Questions Why The Hummer H2 Is Popular
I am a high school senior at New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL and I'm currently attending a five week journalism program at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. I am writing an article for the program that will appear in my high school paper this fall. The article is about the recent surge in the number of Hummers on the road since the release of the H2.
Yonkers, New York - After testing a group of compacts and subcompacts, Consumer Reports judged the Hyundai Elantra SE best with an "Excellent" overall road test score. But three other compact cars, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, also achieved "Very Good" ratings in a report on gas-saving sedans published in the July issue.
•Guess Who Drives More Than Half Of New V6 Mustangs?
Women purchase more V6 Mustangs than men.
•Unreliable FHWA Data Prompt Institute to Stop Use and Warn Others
“Garbage in, garbage out” holds true when it comes to the data used to assess crash risk and track changes in crash rates over time.
•Bad Statistics Lead to Misinformation
Sweep ’em out. That’s what ought to be done with research “findings” based on misguided analyses of inappropriate data.
•Overhaul of Federal Fuel Economy Program Serves Safety Too
Responses weren't surprising when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on March 29 that it will toughen fuel economy requirements for SUVs, pickups, and vans.
•eMarketer: Women Outnumber Men Online
Read more…
•Men Check Out Luxury Cars; Women Go For Practical
Read more…
•Chrysler Sebring Tops Convertible Segment for Third Consecutive Year
Read more…
•In Los Angeles, You Are What You Drive More Than Anywhere Else in U.S., LA Drivers Judge Others by the Cars They Drive
Read more…
•Polk Reports 2004 Record Year For Convertibles, Sebring Still Tops
•Number of Vehicles on the Roads of the North American Region Estimated at 257.8 Million Units
Read more…
•Organized Cars Help Drivers Keep Their Eyes on the Road
Of U.S. women who own or lease a car: 89 percent say being well organized in their car helps them keep their eyes on the road. 76 percent crave organization in their lives, especially 'on the go.' 60 percent of women ages 18-34 say it is a constant battle to keep their cars organized.
•J.D. Power and Associates Reports Gas Mileage Concerns Influence SUV Shoppers
Read more…
•Study Tracks In-Market Buzz, Awareness, and Reaction to New Models
Read more…
•Two-Thirds of Parents Find the Family Vehicle to be One of the Best Places to Communicate with Children
Fifty-six percent of parents feel they are 'always on the go' -- 'Knowing how to discuss certain subjects,' 'being interrupted,' and 'finding time' are the top three obstacles parents face when attempting to have an important conversation with their children
•Car Features And Designs That Impact Women Buyers
Frequently readers inquire as to what features have been designed for cars specifically to meet the needs of the woman driver. Many features have been implemented that impact women and it is a good start. However, there is room for improvement. Most of the changes made to cars to make them more functional and comfortable to women are modifications to existing systems -- not whole new features
•Automotive Trivia
My kids are out of school for the summer. It got me to thinking that there can never be enough education. So, in the spirit of more and better education, this week I wanted to share some auto history and trivia to get you talking about some fun things you might not know. Have fun:
•A Student Questions Why The Hummer H2 Is Popular
I am a high school senior at New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL and I'm currently attending a five week journalism program at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. I am writing an article for the program that will appear in my high school paper this fall. The article is about the recent surge in the number of Hummers on the road since the release of the H2.
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