Woman Motorist Newsletter 12/12/2000
12 December 2000
Welcome to the WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 12/12/2000. These twice monthly updates are designed to tell you what's new in WOMAN MOTORIST Internet magazine at http://www.womanmotorist.com, the prize for the current month's contest, upcoming radio programs, special projects, events and more. You joined this list by filling out our guest book, entering our contest, being a member of the press or automotive public relations industry. Unsubscribe and contact information are available at the end of this message. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ All this and more on WOMAN MOTORIST at http://www.womanmotorist.com. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WomanMotorist.com welcomes Volvo Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sponsors of the Used Car Buying Guide. Volvo debuts "Clive Alive". In this hysterical and clever, 9 minute video, Clive Bengtsson Senior Pain Research Engineer -- also known as a Crash Test Dummy -- explains vehicle safety and the features that make Volvo cars among the safest in the world. Don't miss it! http://www.womanmotorist.com/volvo-clive-alive-2k01.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sponsor - Matt's Garage Ever wonder if your mechanic is being honest with you? Is the repair recommended the right one for the best price? Are you curious if your car is getting the maintenance it needs? Get a thorough answer to your maintenance or service related question the next business day for only $9.95! http://www.womanmotorist.com/mattsgarage/index-mattsgarage.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DECEMBER 2000 CONTEST: Enter to win a pair of Salomon Freeglide Buzz 99.9 Snowblades and a pair of ski boots. These long body blades are built for speed and versatility. Turn heads as you tear down the mountain on your favorite run. Retail value: $500.00. http://www.womanmotorist.com/guestbook/form01b.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FREE INFORMATION SERVICES ON WOMANMOTORIST.COM - New car MSRP and invoice pricing. - Manufacturer and dealer rebates. - Loan and lease calculators. - Used car wholesale and retail values. - Reliability Ratings. - Lemon Checks. FREE, FREE, FREE!!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GUIDES: WOMAN MOTORIST "What's New For 2001" overview of all the new automaker offerings for this year. New content is being added as it becomes available. http://www.womanmotorist.com/whatsnew2k1/whatsnew2k1.shtml WOMAN MOTORIST New Car Buying Guide sponsored by CarSmart.com. Lots of advice for getting the best deal on a new car. http://www.womanmotorist.com/handbook/handbook.shtml WOMAN MOTORIST Used Car Buying Guide sponsored by Volvo Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles. A comprehensive Guide to buying pre-owned vehicles. http://www.womanmotorist.com/ucbg/index.shtml WOMAN MOTORIST Comparison Guide with vehicle comparisons in every automotive category. http://www.womanmotorist.com/cntrvws-comparisons.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NEWS: Firestone and Ford recalls continue. New coverage is available on this hot topic. Visit the "Tires" section of our Safety Menu. http://www.womanmotorist.com/sfty/nhtsa-firestone-tire-recall-2k.shtml As the Holiday Season Approaches, Editor Sandra Kinsler Offers Some Good Ideas To Get Your Party Guests Home Safely, In Spite Of Themselves. http://www.womanmotorist.com/sfty/sk-safer-holiday-entertaining-2k-01.shtml More news is available in the Automotive News Section under Features. http://www.womanmotorist.com/ftrs/industrynews.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NEW CAR REVIEWS (updated weekly): 2001 AM General Hummer: H1 Hummer Rules The Road By Anne Facassa http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/gmc/af-amg-hummer-2k01-01.shtml 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora: Oldsmobile Is Shooting For Younger, More Affluent Buyers With The 2001 Aurora. By Anne Fracassa http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/oldsmobile/af-oldsmobile-aurora-2k01-01.shtml 2001 Volvo S60: Grace and Beauty - If the S60 Drives Like It Looks, Volvo's Got A Product Everyone Will Want To Own. A Preview By Sandra Kinsler http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/volvo/sk-volvo-s60-2k-01.shtml 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara: The Logical Next Step From The Company That Invented The Small Sport Utility Vehicle. By Mike Stubblefield http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/suzuki/ms-suzuki-grand-vitara-2k-01.shtml 2000 Buick LeSabre: Believe It Or Not, Is New And Improved By Anne Fracassa http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/buick/af-buick-lesabre-2k-01.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ AUDIO REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS: >From the SEMA Show in Las Vegas By Sandra Kinsler And Brian Leshon Jeff Eggen, the Ford Focus Marketing Coordinator talks about the Focus and the aftermarket. http://www.womanmotorist.com/audio/interviews/ford/ford-eggen-sema-2k-01.ram Jay Mays, the Vice President of Design for the Ford Motor Company talks about Ford and the aftermarket. http://www.womanmotorist.com/audio/interviews/ford/ford-mays-sema-2k-01.ram Paul Russell, the Director of Brand Enhancement and Alliance Manager for the Ford Motor Company talks about Ford and the aftermarket. http://www.womanmotorist.com/audio/interviews/ford/ford-russell-sema-2k-01.ram Jack Stavana, Group Manager Product Marketing Plans for Mazda North American Operations talks about the Mazda Protege MPS. http://www.womanmotorist.com/audio/interviews/mazda/mazda-stavana-sema-2k-01.ram Locate all the new audio by visiting the Reviews section of the What's New Page: http://www.womanmotorist.com/cntwn.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ HIGHLIGHTED ARTICLES: Volvo Sponsors Bancroft Arnesen Antarctica Expedition: Two Women, Two Worlds, One Dream By Sandra Kinsler and Brian Leshon http://www.womanmotorist.com/travel/bancroft-arnesen-expedition-2k-01.shtml Galaxy Dot Com Announced Their Top 10 Automotive Websites And WomanMotorist Is On The List! http://www.womanmotorist.com/ftrs/galaxy-30day-lineup-2k-01.shtml DaimlerChrysler To Implement Cat Like Crash Strategies To Prevent Accidents By Sandra Kinsler http://www.womanmotorist.com/technology/sk-chrysler-cat-type-response-2k-01.shtml The SEMA Show 2000: Trade Show For Automotive Performance Products And Accessories By Sandra Kinsler and Erin Mulholland http://www.womanmotorist.com/sema/sema-2k-index.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CAR SHOPPING Flimsy Bumpers On SUVs Fail To Resist Damage; Four Of Five Tested Earn Lowest Possible Rating http://www.womanmotorist.com/sfty/IIHS-suv-bumpers-fail-2k-01.shtml AUTOMOTIVE RECALLS: Here is the place to find out if that problem you are experiencing has been validated by others. http://www.womanmotorist.com/cntrecalls.shtml NHTSA Crash Test Results: New Car Designs Yield Some Crashworthiness Improvements http://www.womanmotorist.com/sfty/new-car-crashworthy-2k-01.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MAINTENANCE "Gas-Saving" Facts For Consumers http://www.womanmotorist.com/MAINTENANCE/ftc-damaging-fuel-additives-2k-01.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ RACING: NASCAR BUSCH GRAND NATIONAL: Jeff Gordon Outruns Mark Martin For Victory In Their BGN Finale At NASCAR-Miami 300 At Homestead, Florida, November 11 By Karyn Sultan http://www.womanmotorist.com/racing/bgn/ks-nascar-bgn-lastrace-homestead-2k-01.shtml NASCAR WINSTON CUP: Nadeau Gets First Win At NAPA 500 NASCAR Season Finale Atlanta Motor Speedway, November 20 By Judith Givens http://www.womanmotorist.com/racing/nascar/jg-winstoncup-nascar-atlanta-napa500-2k-01.shtml NASCAR WINSTON CUP: Joe Gibbs Racing Drivers Tony Stewart and Bobby Labonte Are Winners At Pennzoil 400, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Florida, 11/12 By Judith Givens http://www.womanmotorist.com/racing/nascar/jg-nascar-winstoncup-homestead-pennzoil-2k-01.shtml NASCAR WINSTON CUP: Joe Gibbs Racing Drivers Stewart and Labonte Dominate Penzoil 400 At Homestead-Miami Speedway, November 12 By Judith Givens http://www.womanmotorist.com/racing/nascar/jg-nascar-winstoncup-firstlook-homestead-2k.shtml NASCAR WINSTON CUP: Jeff Burton Wins Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500 At Phoenix Int'l Raceway, November 5th By Judith Givens http://www.womanmotorist.com/racing/nascar/jg-nascar-winstoncup-phoenix2-2k-01.shtml NASCAR WINSTON CUP: #99 Burton Takes Win At Phoenix Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500, November 5 By Judith Givens http://www.womanmotorist.com/racing/nascar/jg-nascar-winstoncup-firstlook-phoenix2.shtml WOMEN'S GLOBAL GT SERIES: GT Season Race Results And Interviews With Belinda Endress http://www.womanmotorist.com/racing/wggt/wggt-belinda-endress-results-2k-01.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NEW PRODUCTS Want A Free Car? By Michael Binstock http://www.womanmotorist.com/newproducts/mb-freecar-media-2k-01.shtml OnStar Takes Car Phone Users To The Next Plateau: Operators! By Michael Binstock http://www.womanmotorist.com/newproducts/mb-onstar-operator-2k-01.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ RADIO Click and listen to audio clips of Editor Sandra Kinsler and Co-Publisher Brian Leshon's "Road Test Radio Magazine." http://www.womanmotorist.com/cntwn.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ READER COMMENT Dear Editor, I am trying to find statistics on how the Internet has affected women car buyers. For example, how many used the Internet to research, how many bought their vehicle on the Internet, etc. If you know of any source for this information, I would really appreciate your help. Thank you. Sincerely, Lisa Beaver Superior Volvo, Kansas City, MO Ms. Beaver, In brief our research indicates that for women: - They complete 60% of all online car sales transactions. - 3 years ago 50% of all women online, shopped for a car online. That number was increasing rapidly. - 85% of WomanMotorist.com readers are shopping for a new or used vehicle at any given time (and over 80% of our readers are women.) - While online car purchase negotiations are high, a very small percentage of purchases are actually transacted online. It could be as much as 3% of all new and used vehicle sales. Though the numbers vary depending on the organizations collecting the data. This number is however growing VERY rapidly. In general: - Women sign for 52.5% of all new lease and loan paper. - Women purchase 60% of all used vehicles. - Women purchase 65% of all maintenance and service. - 60% of all first time car buyers get ALL of their car shopping information online regardless of gender. Our data comes from a variety of sources including: the banking industry, J.D. Power, Polk, Netsmart, Auto Pacific and Jupiter Communications. Thank you for writing. Sandra Kinsler - Editor ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NEW ARTICLES FROM OUR REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS EVERY WEEK DAY: Joanne Brickman, Sue Coyle, Shannon DeWolfe, Anne Francassa, Judy Givens, Aaron Gold, Sandra Kinsler, Brian Leshon, Monica Mah, Cris McHenka, Tenisha Mercer, Maureen Scott, Janis Showers, Bob Storck, Mike Stubblefield, Steve Swann, T. Sydnie Taylor, Valerie J. Wood and others. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sponsor - Matt's Garage Ever wonder if your mechanic is being honest with you? Is the repair recommended the right one for the best price? Are you curious if your car is getting the maintenance it needs? Get a thorough answer to your maintenance or service related question the next business day for only $9.95! http://www.womanmotorist.com/mattsgarage/index-mattsgarage.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This message is sent in compliance of the new e-mail bill: SECTION 301, Paragraph (a)(2)(C) of s.1618. Sender information: WOMAN MOTORIST PMB 240, 2674 E. Main Street, Suite D Ventura, CA 93003 805-641-2400 E-mail: editor@womanmotorist.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- To be unsubscribed from the mailing list simply click on the link below http://www.womanmotorist.com/cgibin/smpro/s.cgi?r=1&l=9&e=press@theautochannel.com
