Chicago named top thrill-seeking city in the inaugural BFGoodrich Tires Adrenaline Index
Move aside Denver and Phoenix, it seems Chicagoans are the biggest thrill-seekers in the country, according to the new BFGoodrich Tires Adrenaline Index. The tire maker surveyed 3,500 Americans across the country, revealing that more than one-third of Americans are self-proclaimed thrill seekers who thrive on new adven ... Continue reading
Although the market for smart grid technologies is already established, representing more than $33 billion in revenue in 2012, it has grown with little contribution from a number of countries with populations greater than 100 million, and with almost no activity in Africa, with its population of 1 billion. This suggest ... Continue reading
NADA: Used-Vehicle Prices Drop, But Still Above Average
Prices for used cars and light trucks up to 8-years-old declined 2.1% in May--the largest drop since last October, says the NADA Used Car Guide in the June edition of Guidelines . In terms of U.S. dollars, the average trade-in price of used vehicles up to 8-years-old slipped from $15,320 last year to $15,263 in May 2 ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. , manufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy duty starters and alternators, received the 2012 Masters of Quality Award from Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA). The Masters of Quality is the highest level of recognition DTNA presents to its component suppliers. It is the seventh ... Continue reading
GUSHER OF LIES - Review and Reply to Robert Bryce Pt. 2
Click here to return to Part 1 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Part 2 HOW DOES BELIEF IN THE CONSTITUTION EQUATE WITH FOREIGN OIL DEPENDENCY? I guess Iâm still having trouble wrapping my mind around Bryceâs comments that he believes in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Righ ... Continue reading
GUSHER OF LIES - Book Review and Reply to Robert Bryce Pt 3
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Part 3 LAWS OF THEROMODYNAMICS If you loved how irrelevant the laws of BTU physics are in understanding MPG, you're really gonna love this part. ... Continue reading
GUSHER OF LIES - Book Review and Reply to Robert Bryce Pt 4
I GOT YOUR RELIGION RIGHT HERE Joseph Goebbels, the infamous minister of propaganda for the Nazis, used a technique that has become known as âdoublespeak,â which is defined as evasive language that says one thing but means another, usually the opposite. Due to the over-lapping of time, thereâs a question ... Continue reading
GUSHER OF LIES - Book Review and Reply to Robert Bryce Pt 5
ETHANOL PRODUCTION RESULTS IN RISING FOOD COSTS Next to the lie that food is being diverted from the mouths of starving children comes this beauty. Oh my God, but Bryce pulls the quotations out of the wood work for this one. Heâs got studies and statistics and equations out the wazoo and then wraps it all up in a ... Continue reading
GUSHER OF LIES - Book Review and Reply to Robert Bryce Pt. 6
PRICE OF ETHANOL VS. GASOLINE AT THE PUMP At the time that Bryce wrote GUSHING LIES there was a Federal subsidy in place that allowed the price of E85 to be priced lower than regular gasoline (usually E10). The subsidy, which supposedly showed up as about a 60 cents reduction per gallon, permitted Bryce and others to u ... Continue reading
Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a national bakery products distributor and home to the iconic S. Rosen's brand, has selected Penske Truck Leasing to serve as its commercial truck fleet maintenance service provider for its 2013 ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas powered Ford E-450 bread delivery trucks operating in the Chicago ... Continue reading
Edenred Wins 2013 CIO 100 Award for Commuter Benefits Smart Technology Platform
IDG's CIO magazine recently announced Edenred USA as a recipient of the 2013 CIO 100. The 26th annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT). 'This innovative platform is the first offering in ... Continue reading
Mustang approaches 3,000 movie credits From appearances in James Bond's "Goldfinger" to Steve McQueen's "Bullitt" and now "Need for Speed," Ford Mustang boasts one of the most prolific entertainment careers. It has made appearances in nearly 3,000 films and TV shows and has a global fan following. ... Continue reading
Cars.com Lists the Top Ten Best Base Models
CHICAGO, June 12, 2013 -- Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars, today released a list of its editors' picks for top ten base models. The list includes cars that have a lot to offer drivers, even at the base model level. "Just because you might not be able to afford all of the b ... Continue reading
New Study Confirms the Brain's Inability to Safely Drive and Use a Cell Phone
The National Safety Council acknowledges that the results announced today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety of a new distracted driving study, again confirm the presence and crash risk of cognitive distraction. The human brain is incapable of performing, at the same time, the tasks necessary to safely operate a ... Continue reading
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has announced a new Grizzly 700 FI EPS with improved comfort and new engine settings. The award-winning Grizzly is the most durable and off-road capable machine in its class featuring exclusive Yamaha technologies and class-leading performance. The 2014 Grizzly 700 gets a wider tread width - ... Continue reading
Think You Know All About Distracted Driving? Think Again, Says AAA
Hands-free technologies might make it easier for motorists to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show dangerous mental distractions exist even when drivers keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. The research foun ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America (KMA) is a 2013 recipient of the prestigious Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce (SBIEC) California Excellence Award, which recognizes companies that have enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. A panel of industry ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Turbocharger Powers New Hyundai 1.6-liter Turbo-GDI Engine
BorgWarner supplies its leading turbocharging technology for Hyundai's new 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline direct injection (T-GDI) engine. Available in the U.S. for the Veloster Turbo passenger car, the turbocharged engine features a maximum output of 150 kW (204 HP), an increase of 46 percent compared with Hyundai's ... Continue reading
Rolman Group Focuses Expansion on Regional Automotive Aftermarket Market Segment
The United Arab Emirates-based Rolman Group, headquartered in Dubai, discloses that 55% of its regional revenues comes from the automotive aftermarket segment. As one of the largest and most established distributors of bearings and related technical application-specific services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), the ... Continue reading
CEOs Expect Slight Increase in U.S. Economic Output in 2013
The results of Business Roundtable's (BRT) second quarter 2013 CEO Economic Outlook Survey show CEOs expect a slight improvement in economic output over the next six months, with modest improvement in sales expectations and hiring. ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds today announced the availability of the LAW West Virginia F&I Library that offers West Virginia automobile and truck dealers a comprehensive catalog of standardized, legally reviewed finance and insurance (F&I) documents. The Reynolds LAW brand West Virginia F&I Library of forms was developed join ... Continue reading
Preventing Car Fatalities Among Seniors: Parentgiving.com Offers Expert Advice for Families
According to the most recent data available, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2011, 5,401 people age 65 and older were killed and 185,000 were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes. Seniors made up 17 percent of all traffic fatalities and 8 percent of all people injured in t ... Continue reading
SiriusXM Surpasses 10,000 Auto Dealers Participating in Its Pre-Owned Vehicle Program
Sirius XM Radio today announced that it has surpassed 10,000 franchise and independent auto dealers across the country participating in the SiriusXM Pre-Owned Vehicle Program and eligible to give a 3-month SiriusXM subscription to customers buying any pre-owned vehicle with a factory-equipped satellite radio. ... Continue reading
Control and Responsibility: Teen Drivers Conflicted
While an overwhelming majority of teen drivers felt a personal sense of responsibility for themselves (98 percent) and their passengers (99 percent), many admitted to feeling helpless about their own crash risk. Two out of five licensed or permitted teen drivers indicated they have no control over whether or not they w ... Continue reading
Walk on the Wild Side with the New koda Yeti Adventure Special Edition
koda is launching a special edition of its highly acclaimed Yeti compact SUV. Called the Yeti Adventure, it's based on the best-selling SE trim level but includes more than £2,250 worth of additional equipment at no extra cost. ... Continue reading
Some 40 years after the S-Class made its debut, employees at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant have produced the first customer vehicle in what is now the sixth generation of this model series. "2013 is the year of the S-Class. We are driving forward our model offensive in the luxury segment. The new S-Class is open ... Continue reading
Compact and Dynamic Four-Door Models: The Audi A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan
With the launch of the sporty A3 Sedan late this summer, Audi will enter the world's largest market segment - the class of compact sedans. The third model in the successful A3 model line impresses with ultra-lightweight excellence, strong and very efficient drivetrains, and a great many high-end infotainment and driver ... Continue reading
The New Opel Insignia - The Engine and Infotainment Revolution
The Opel model offensive moves to the next level with the new Opel Insignia that celebrates its world premiere at the 65th Frankfurt Motor Show (September 12 - 22, 2013). The top model shines with even more attractive interior and exterior styling, taking the award-winning design philosophy "sculptural artistry meets G ... Continue reading
Bentley Continental GT3 Project Powers Ahead
Since the world debut of Bentley's GT3 Concept Racer at the Paris Auto Salon in September 2012, a dedicated team of Bentley engineers has been developing the Continental GT3 in preparation for Bentley's highly anticipated return to the track. Building on a rich racing heritage spanning ninety years, the new Continental ... Continue reading
koda Focuses on Health and Prevention
koda is a pioneer in workplace ergonomics. The Czech car manufacturer is to present the focus of their comprehensive prevention program at the 'Ergonomics Day' on 10th June, 2013. The aim of these measures is to permanently optimize all working conditions and processes for the employees in production and administrati ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo 4C: Excellence Made in Italy
Alfa Romeo unveils the technical contents and manufacturing secrets of the new 'compact supercar' which embodies the sportiness intrinsic to the 'Alfa Romeo DNA': performance and engineering excellence offering maximum driving satisfaction in total safety in addition to breathtaking style. ... Continue reading
The New ABT Golf VII GTD – A Great Top Diesel
The VW Golf, now in its seventh generation, is still such a star. Since 2013, it even bears the designations of European "Car of the Year" and "World Car of the Year". As the GTD, this car from Wolfsburg has now been equipped with a powerful diesel engine and has a sporty look. Showing a high performance and a low fu ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Best May Sales Ever
BMW Group sales recorded solid growth once again in May. With 166,397 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce automobiles delivered worldwide (prev. yr. 156,954/ +6.0%), the BMW Group achieved its best-ever May sales result. A total of 770,025 (prev. yr. 728,038/ +5.8%) vehicles have been delivered to customers since the start of th ... Continue reading
Luxury, Efficiency and Performance as Standard in Jaguar XF Model Year 2014
The 2014 XF Saloon and Sportbrake with Jaguar's ECO2 powertrain represent a compelling combination of elegance and real-world efficiency, helping to reduce the tax burdens on drivers and fleet managers alike while still retaining the luxury and refinement already associated with the XF range. The 2.2-litre four-cylinde ... Continue reading
The Peugeot RCZ R to Make Its International Debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
The RCZ R is the culmination of an evolutionary product journey that started with the original RCZ Concept that quickly made it into production, then into the three-times class-winning Nürburgring race car that inspired the road-going RCZ R. The RCZ R Concept previewed the evolution at the Paris and Geneva Motor Sho ... Continue reading
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