Free Slurpees! At 7-Eleven Today Only!!!!
​Ed Note: If your out cruising , here is a freebie for you....enjoy, tell them The Auto Channel sent you. NEW YORK July 11, 2013; Today isnât just any Thursday. Itâs free Slurpee Thursday, CNBC reports. In celebration of 7-Elevenâs unofficial birthday â July 11 â the convenience store cha ... Continue reading
2013 Ford C-Max Energi Review by Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Soon after this week's test car, a 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, was delivered, I had to run some errands. That entailed a 15-mile round trip on city streets and the local highway, with speeds up to 65 mph. I got in the car, pressed the "start" button, left it in default operating mode, ... Continue reading
Twenty Years (2014-1994) Of Mercedes-Benz Reviews On The Auto Channel
Twenty Years (2014-1994) Of Mercedes-Benz Reviews On The Auto Channel|Mercedes-Benz Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Mercedes-Benz Buyers Guide (1997-Present) ... Continue reading
The Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Consent Order On The Hertz/Dollar Thrifty Merger
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ("Hertz" together with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "we") today announced that the Federal Trade Commission has issued a final consent order regarding Hertz's acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group. Hertz acquired Dollar Thrifty in November 2012 pursuant to an interim agreement ... Continue reading
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG Roadster Review By Larry Nutson
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG Roadster, 2013 SL65 AMG Roadster 60th Anniversary of the Iconic SL by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_2542) The opportunity doesnât come along often for auto writers to drive an exotic. When it does you have to grab it. In May I had the chance ... Continue reading
2014 Mazda6 Delivers Impressive Fuel Economy and Performance
Beach Mazda Shows Off the New 2014 Mazda6 in Myrtle Beach, SC When car shoppers start looking for a new car they want the latest and greatest technology and fuel efficiency. That's exactly what you get with the new 2014 Mazda6 in Myrtle Beach, SC at Beach Mazda. With one of the most striking designs in its class and of ... Continue reading
Texas Instruments (TI) today expanded the industry's first automotive motor driver family intended to help TI customers design automotive applications to meet the functional safety requirements of ISO 26262. With three new devices added today, the DRV32xx-Q1 family now comprises four 3-phase, brushless, pre-FET motor d ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's July 24 Briefing on 2013 Second Quarter Results
Ford Motor Company will release its preliminary 2013 second quarter results at 7 a.m. (EDT) Wednesday, July 24. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: At 9 a.m. (EDT), Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company, and Bob Shanks, executive vice president and chief financ ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Declares Third Quarter Dividend
The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company declared a third quarter dividend of $0.10 per share on the company's outstanding Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the first and second quarters of 2013 and double the amount paid in the same quarter last year. The third quarter dividend i ... Continue reading
GM Outlines Progress on Environmental Priorities
Reduces energy use 7 percent and carbon emissions 5 percent since 2010 Increases landfill-free facilities to 105; reduces total waste 8 percent since 2010 Commits to reduce average U.S. fleet CO2 emissions 15 percent by 2016 General Motors today reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the enviro ... Continue reading
The Dodge brand is targeting multicultural millennials1 with a Spanish/English ad campaign for the 2013 Dodge Dart featuring global music sensation Pitbull. ... Continue reading
Ram Introduces New "Black Express" Model for 2013
For 2013, Ram has taken one of its most popular models and loaded it with attitude. The Ram Black Express takes a combination of style, performance, capability and value and transforms into the "baddest-looking" factory-built truck on the market. The 2013 Ram Black Express is distinguished by its all-black exterior. St ... Continue reading
Mustang, and the path not taken Over the past five decades, Ford designers and engineers have drawn, built and tested countless cars that might have carried the galloping pony badge. But only a tiny fraction made it to production. Delve into the archives using the link below to see those Mustangs that didn't, so you ca ... Continue reading
New PennDOT Videos Aim to Educate Pennsylvanians on Pedestrian Safety
PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch today announced that the department has produced four new videos aimed at educating children, motorists and parents about pedestrian safety. The videos can be viewed on the department's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/pennsylvaniaDOT. "Whether you're in a vehicle or a pedestrian wal ... Continue reading
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring Review by Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS You may not have noticed, but the fourth generation of Subaru's Forester crossover SUV is here. Superficially similar to its immediate predecessor, it's just a touch larger in every dimension without getting too big, for improved interior space and comfort. If stylistic differences ... Continue reading
Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, today announced it has introduced the SRDA3.3 Series TVS Diode Array --SPAî Diodes. The SRDA3.3 Series integrates low-capacitance steering diodes with an additional zener diode to protect data lines against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and high surge ev ... Continue reading
ABI Research forecasts that the number of MirrorLink and GENIVI car connected automotive infotainment systems will increase from around 10,000 at the end of 2012 to 27.9 million in North America, Western Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region by the end of 2018. Consumers want to stay connected in their cars and OEMs incr ... Continue reading
States Receive Teen Driving Grants for Innovative Projects
Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Utah Selected With the summer driving season--the deadliest time on the road for teens--in full swing, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) announced that five of its members have been awarded a total of $100,000 in teen driving grant funding from Ford Driving ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Corolla continues tradition of reliability
Toyota of Naperville ready to help customers find their next car -- The old cliché about not fixing what isn't broken is all but totally discredited when it comes to the 2013 Toyota Corolla near Naperville, IL that is available at Toyota of Naperville. In the 50 or so years that the Toyota Corolla has been rolling off ... Continue reading
New Guide Eases Handicapped Parking Permit Process -by MyParkingPermit.com
Over 37 million Americans are eligible for accessible parking, but the process for securing a parking permit may seem daunting. To make life easier for drivers with a handicap, MyParkingPermit.com has launched an online state-by-state guide for obtaining a handicap parking permit. ... Continue reading
Limited Number of Camping Spaces Available for Labor Day Weekend NASCAR Night Racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway Coveted Infield Spaces Also Available For Purchase HAMPTON, Ga. (July 10, 2013) â Atlanta Motor Speedway is encouraging fans to take advantage of a very limited number of reserved camping spaces and secur ... Continue reading
Hertz and TomTom introduce NeverLost 5 satnav system for Europe
Global car rental provider Hertz Corporation and TomTom have extended their business partnership to offer enhanced navigation solutions to Hertz customers across Europe by introducing the NeverLost 5 GPS system. NeverLost navigation devices can be booked in advance when making a reservation at local hertz websites or b ... Continue reading
Ryder Opens Two Natural Gas Fueling Stations in California
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced today that it has opened the first natural gas fueling stations in its North American network to serve both the general public and Ryder lease and rental customers. ... Continue reading
HARMAN Receives Global Industry Leadership Award for In-Vehicle Infotainment
Harman International Industries, Incorporated , the leading global audio and infotainment group, today announced that it has been named a Best Practices Honoree by global research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, receiving its 2013 Award for Global Industry Leadership for In-Vehicle Infotainment. ... Continue reading
Elektrobit (EB) and Daimler Establish New Model to Develop Software for Driver Assistance Systems
Elektrobit (EB) and Daimler are strengthening their partnership for developing Daimler's embedded driver assistance software. ... Continue reading
IXYS Corporation an international power and IC semiconductor company, today announced that its wholly owned UK subsidiary, IXYS UK Westcode Ltd., has provided the Oxford University Energy and Power group (EPG) team with PV solar cells for their award winning Eco-vehicle, nicknamed Peggie. The vehicle features a reconfi ... Continue reading
New Porsche Panamera Makes Goodwood Debut
Since its launch in 2009, the Panamera Gran Turismo has successfully expanded the appeal of the Porsche marque into the executive saloon segment. ... Continue reading
Opel/Vauxhall To Produce Mokka In Spain's Zaragoza Plant In 2014
Production of the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka is coming to Europe. GM's plant in Zaragoza (Spain) will start producing the successful small SUV in the second half of 2014. ... Continue reading
Nissan Redefines Small Car Design With The New Note
Creating the perfect blend of style and practicality is a job Nissan's designers take very seriously. ... Continue reading
Limited Edition Mazda MX-5 'Sport Graphite' - On Sale Now
Delivering top-of-the-range specification, unique styling and sporty performance, the Mazda MX-5 'Sport Graphite' Roadster Coupe is on sale now ready for summer, offering Mazda customers a stunning new limited edition of the world's best-selling two-seater sportscar. ... Continue reading
Half-Year Success For Bentley As Sales Continue To Grow
Bentley Motors continues its successful performance as the company announces global deliveries to customers have grown by nine per cent (4,279 cars) against the first six months of 2012 (3,929 cars). ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Transit Connect Offers Class-Leading Efficiency, Functionality And Durability
Ford's all-new Transit Connect offers van operators class-leading fuel economy, load carrying ability and durability - and is available to order for late 2013 delivery ... Continue reading
Rare 'no reserve' Harleys showcased at Shannons MotorEx sale
If names such as 'Model 5-35', 'Shortster', 'JDH Twin Cam', 'XA', 'Sloper1, 'Peashooter', 'Topper, 'Baby Chicago Harley' and 'Board Tracker' mean anything to you, you need to get your hard-tail to Meguiar's MotorEx. ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class – Pricing and Specification Announced
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has announced pricing and specifications for the new CLA-Class, the world's most aerodynamic production vehicle. ... Continue reading
Skoda wants Successful Start to Continue in Australia
With two victories from two races in the bag, the factory supported Skoda MRF team goes into the Queensland Rally (12-14 July) as the hot favourites. ... Continue reading
Richards to Debut Turbo Nissan at Lakeside Classic
Racing legend Jim Richards will return to the wheel of the turbocharged Nissan HR31 GTS-R that helped him to victory in the 1990 Australian Touring Car Championship at this year's Lakeside Classic at Lakeside Park, Kurwongbah (Qld) from July 19-21. ... Continue reading
Real-Time Parking Guidance App Parker 4.0 Now Available for Android
Award-winning app for the iPhone and Android delivers connected car experience via real-time parking availability, additional functionality, and clean user interface ... Continue reading
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