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Shell Study
Date: Apr 19, 2005
Contributor: Lance Mineo
How happy is your car? If your automobile could talk, it might tell you it wants frequent trips to the car wash, traffic-free commutes, and fill-ups with high-quality gasoline. And if your automobile lives in New Orleans, then it's probably very happy indeed. According to the "Shell America's Autopias" study released today by Shell Oil Products US, New Orleans is the city where cars would most want to live if they had their way.
Shell believes using high-quality gasolines is an important aspect of overall car care, and the company commissioned the "Shell America's Autopias" study to better understand how vehicles are cared for and maintained in the United States. The Shell study evaluated the 50 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the contiguous United States(1) and found that New Orleans is "America's Autopia," followed by St. Louis(2); Kansas City, Mo.(3); Atlanta; and Phoenix. The study measured a variety of factors to identify which metro areas are best suited for automobiles, including traffic congestion, road conditions, motorists' use of quality gasolines and motor oils, and routine car maintenance practices.
"The Shell study showed that some cities clearly have an edge in how vehicle-friendly they are, and New Orleans topped the list, thanks to the time and effort local drivers invest in caring for their vehicles," said Mary Jackson, an automotive expert and author of the best-selling book "Car Smarts." "A vehicle is typically the second largest purchase that most consumers make, so it's important to protect that investment. And while motorists may not be able to control traffic, road conditions and other things that affect the wear and tear of their automobiles, they can take an active role in protecting their cars by performing routine maintenance and using high-quality products, such as gasolines that meet TOP TIER Detergency Standards."
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