AAA Supports Stronger Booster Seat Law
AAA East Central, serving over 375,000 AAA members in the state of Kentucky, has announced its support for House Bill 282, requiring booster seats to be used by children who are less than nine years old and are between 40 and 57 inches in height. ... Continue reading
SolarCity and American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced a partnership to make solar power more affordable and available to Honda and Acura customers in the U.S., providing a cleaner source of electricity at a lower cost than utility-supplied power. The partnership, which is aimed at addressing global climate chan ... Continue reading
Traffic Tickets Don't Usually Lead to Higher Car Insurance Costs
Only 31% of Americans who received a traffic ticket in the past five years are paying more for car insurance as a result, according to new research released today by InsuranceQuotes.com, a Bankrate company. Younger drivers are the most likely to face higher car insurance costs after receiving a traffic ticket. Forty-on ... Continue reading
ALOM Congratulates ADEPT Driver For Advancing Teen Driving Safety
Hannah Kain, CEO of ALOM, applauded ADEPT Driver, Advanced Drivers Education Products & Training, Inc., for being awarded the National Safety Council's 4th Annual Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award for its teenSMART® crash reduction program. Introduced in 1999, teenSMART is the only driver safety program to identify ... Continue reading
Opening Spectrum Could Affect Vehicle-to-Vehicle Safety Communications
Global Automakers urges the FCC to perform evaluation of spectrum sharing The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) urges the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to evaluate spectrum sharing as it considers a series of proposals aimed at expanding Wi-Fi use. Global Automakers is concerned about the p ... Continue reading
Fiesta Movement: A Social Remix gives control of new ad campaign to the people Building on the groundbreaking social engagement program that launched Ford Fiesta in the U.S. in 2009, Ford now plans to introduce its new 2014 Fiesta through an innovative ad campaign created entirely by consumers. ... Continue reading
Car Care Council Tips Help Save Money as Gas Prices Near $4
While you can't control the price of gas, a few simple steps help control how much gas you use. BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers' pain at the pump is back with gas prices rising for 33 consecutive days according to the Washington Post and the average price of gas moving closer to $4 per ... Continue reading
THE ALL-NEW BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
Ultimate high luxury sedan with unrivalled performance New Flying Spur brings more comfort and refinement Fastest, most powerful four-door Bentley model ever Sleek and elegant new styling Contemporary cabin design with traditional hand-crafted luxury Lighter overall despite enhanced specification Connectivity and infot ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus ES 300h A Luxury Hybrid Drive By Larry Nutson
2013 Lexus ES 300h Luxury hybrid drive By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1696) The Lexus ES has always delivered a comfortable, refined and luxurious ride for folks looking for plush accommodations while driving from place to place. The ES hasnât been particularly sporty but this ... Continue reading
Search Thousands Of Dealer's Used Car Inventory - Prices Pics and Specs
Publishers Note: If you are searching for a used car and would rather buy from an established and licensed dealer instead of a Craigâs List Used Carz seller, the used car search tool below is for you. ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO Test Drive By Henny Hemmes
MORE INFO Chevrolet Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Chevrolet Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO Your Perfect New Car Match? By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel REDONDO BEACH, February 14, 2013. Even though the new Malibu was out for a while last year, I had not yet ... Continue reading
Former Wal-Mart Stores President and CEO, Bill Fields, Appointed to CarCharging's Board of Directors
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today the appointment of former President and Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart Stores ("Wal-Mart"), William "Bill" Fields, to its Board of Directors. During his 25-year caree ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.--With a cost per gallon significantly lower than gasoline or diesel in many countries, and at least an initial existing infrastructure, the vehicle market for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), otherwise known as propane or autogas, seems poised for growth. However, increasing interest in compressed natural ... Continue reading
NASCAR Launches Largest Brand Campaign Ever
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Big brands break new commercials at DAYTONA 500î, and NASCAR is no exception. NASCAR will reveal a brand new creative vision ââ¬â a campaign featuring more than two dozen drivers, with nine original spots in both English and Spanish. The drama-filled campaign wil ... Continue reading
Newly Formed "Fuels Institute" Names Inaugural Directors
The Fuels Instituteâs inaugural directors are: Bill Douglass, managing partner, Douglass Distributing Co. (Sherman, TX) Norman Herrera, manager of corporate development, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (Oklahoma City, OK) Jay Ricker, chair/owner, Rickerâs (Anderson, IN) Ron Sabia, president & COO, Gulf Oil, Cum ... Continue reading
2013 Oscars - Best Car to the Stars
Amidst the glitz and glam of the star-studded Academy Awards, the media is abuzz over who will take an Oscar, which designers our celebs will don and what surprises the night will have in store. Chiming in on the Oscar fodder is the team at AnswerFinancial.com -- car enthusiasts by day, movie goers by night -- with a n ... Continue reading
Fourteen Minnesota High Schools Named Winners In Toyota's Annual 'Drive For Education' Contest
Fourteen high schools in Minnesota have been named winners of Toyota's annual "Drive For Education" contest. All 14 schools will receive $2,500 each at the upcoming Minnesota State Hockey Tournament in St. ... Continue reading
McLaren Automotive announces powertrain for the McLaren P1
IPAS (Instant Power Assist System) and DRS (Drag Reduction System) offer instant boost of power and straight-line speed 916PS (903 bhp) and 900Nm, with emissions of less than 200g/km Substantially revised 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine coupled to low-weight, highly efficient electric motor ensures instant to ... Continue reading
NADA Expo Proves Positive for Ross Direct Digital
This past weekend, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo, the automotive industry's event of the year and the world's largest international gathering place for franchised new-vehicle dealers, convened in Orlando. The NADA brought over 38,000 to Orange County Convention Center, including a ... Continue reading
Mahindra Reva Among Top 50 Most Innovative Global Companies
Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., a part of the US $15.9 billion Mahindra Group, has been featured in the prestigious 'Fast Company' magazine listing of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2013. Mahindra Reva was ranked at number 22 for its innovative contributions to the global electric vehicle industry. ... Continue reading
Statewide Auto Thefts Decline for Fifth Consecutive Year
H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) today commented on the 2011 auto theft statistics released by the Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) in its annual report. Although the statistics continue to show a decrease in the number of vehicle thefts, Michigan is once again ranked as the state with the six ... Continue reading
Alcantara Featured At Detroit Show And GM Design Competition
Alcantara's premium automotive interior material was featured on cars and light trucks at Detroit's recent international auto show and also in a student design competition. Alcantara, the Italian company which developed the versatile material for auto interiors and upholstery applications, was a partner in the CDN-GM I ... Continue reading
Geely and Volvo Cars Cooperate in New R&D Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden
Geely Holding, majority owner of Volvo Car Corporation (Volvo Cars) and Geely Auto, will establish a Research and Development Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Centre will develop a new modular architecture and set of components for future C-segment cars, addressing the needs of both Volvo Cars and Geely. The Centre wi ... Continue reading
UPS Honors Missouri Drivers for 25 Years of Safe Driving
UPS today announced 31 elite drivers from Missouri are among 1,283 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving. 'My thanks go to all of them for their dedication and focus and for the countless lives they've save ... Continue reading
The 83rd Geneva International Motor Show
The 83rd edition of the Geneva International Motor Show will be officially opened on March 7, 2013 by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Mr. Ueli Maurer. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Makes Positive Start To 2013 By Increasing European Market Share
Hyundai increased its share of the European new-car market to 3.6% in January 2013, according to figures released by European motor industry body, ACEA. ... Continue reading
The Mclaren P1 Adopts Twin Power To Deliver Phenomenal Torque, Instantly
The McLaren P1 will have the combined force of two highly-efficient powerplants, offering the optimum mix of superb throttle response, day-to-day drivability and top speed. ... Continue reading
Beaulieu Takes Over Sodbury Sortout
The organisers of Beaulieu's famous motoring events are delighted to announce that running alongside its famous Spring Autojumble, on Sunday 19th May,one extra event field. ... Continue reading
Geneva Show World Debut For First Ever Audi RS Q Model
The term 'sport utility vehicle' has rarely been more applicable - the new Audi RS Q3 is the first ever Audi SUV to be handed over to the specialists at Audi high performance subsidiary quattro GmbH for the full, no-holds-barred RS transformation. ... Continue reading
Stunning Vauxhall Quartet Premieres At Geneva
Vauxhall is to make four world premieres at next month's Geneva Motor Show including the full-size, four-seat convertible, the Cascada, the ADAM ROCKS and R2 concepts and the super-efficient 1.6-litre diesel engine in the Zafira Tourer. ... Continue reading
The New Octavia Estate: Space At Its Finest
Skoda continues its model offensive with the new Octavia Estate ... Continue reading
The Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5 Returns To Bond In Motion
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is pleased to announce the return of the most iconic of all Bond cars, the GOLDFINGER Aston Martin DB5, to its BOND IN MOTION exhibition. ... Continue reading
Nissan Welcomes The UK Government's Commitment To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Electric mobility has taken another huge leap forward thanks to significant investment in the UK's charging network that will make it easier than ever to own and run an electric car. ... Continue reading
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