One Year 15,000 Mile Test of Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position RE970 AS Super Premium Tires.
Photo:Potenza RE970AS v2 Just a year ago we began a long term test of one super premium all season tire, a tire we reviewed in 2012 and thought highly of. That review was based on a single dayâs testing, not thousands of miles. Our question to ourselves and the tire company was, would we continue to think it was w ... Continue reading
POET CEO Responds to EPA's Renewable Fuel Volume Numbers for 2014
Proposed volumes would hurt drivers, cellulosic ethanol development SIOUX FALLS, SD (Nov. 15, 2013) â POET CEO Jeff Lautt today responded to the EPAâs announcement of the Renewable Volume Obligations for 2014. âThe EPAâs proposed renewable fuel volumes are well below what the ethanol industry is cap ... Continue reading
Pace Charging has installed its inaugural electric vehicle charging station at Best Market's Newington Connecticut store, located at 175 Lowrey Place Newington CT. The installation and unveiling coincided with the Best Market grand opening celebration. ... Continue reading
Corvette Seat Performance Proven Under Pressure
The differences in the Standard GT seat and the Competition Sport seat offered in the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette are similar to the everyday comfort of a well-tailored suit vs. the support offered by compression apparel athletes wear. âBetter seats topped our list for interior improvements, and we knew offering just ... Continue reading
2014 Buick Regal Boasts More Power, Greater Efficiency
The revamped 2014 Buick Regal now arriving in dealerships features the sport sedan's most powerful standard engine ever â and increased fuel efficiency. Producing an SAE-rated 259 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque from just two liters of displacement, the Regal has more standard horsepower and torque than the Acu ... Continue reading
Silverado's Pick-up Box Makes Tough Jobs Easier
When it comes to pickup trucks, the usability of the back end is just as important as the power under the hood. Customer-focused innovations to the cargo box of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado were designed to make it easier to see, secure and access whatâs back there. âSilverado owners are the doers of the worl ... Continue reading
GM Automaker leads industry with 26 Wildlife Habitat Council certifications globally
Among the features of a wildlife habitat behind the General Motors Canada Limited headquarters building is a 4½-mile trail designed to help the visually impaired better experience the preserveâs natural beauty. Designed in consultation with the Canadian Institute of the Blind, the trail is part of the McLaughli ... Continue reading
New Sportsman WV850 H.O. All-Terrain Vehicle Features Terrain Armor Non-Pneumatic Tires
Polaris Industries Inc. , the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, today announced the company is launching a new military-grade all-terrain vehicle (ATV) featuring Terrain Armor Non-Pneumatic Tires (NPT). The new Sportsman WV850 H.O. with Terrain Armor will be available to consumers looking for a true work vehic ... Continue reading
Representative Scott Peters (CA-52) to Open BIO’s 2013 Pacific Rim Summit in San Diego
2013 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is proud to announce that Rep. Scott Peters (D), of the 52nd Congressional District of California, will deliver opening remarks at the 2013 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. ... Continue reading
Ryder Named a Green Supply Chain Award Winner by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced that it was named a 2013 Green Supply Chain Award winner by Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE). The Green Supply Chain Awards recognize companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supp ... Continue reading
2014 Hyundai Accent blends convenience, styling, performance and value into a fun-to-drive package
2014 ACCENT UPDATES AT A GLANCE - New standard equipment includes one-touch triple turn signal, sliding sun visors and driver's blind spot mirror - Standard audio system updated for improved voice recognition and button layout - ... Continue reading
Toyota Pledges $500,000 to Support Relief Efforts in the Philippines
Toyota today announced a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Today's announcement - along with a previously announced pledge of 10 million Philippine pesos - brings Toyota's total contributions to nearly $500,000 USD. In addition, ... Continue reading
Hyundai's dedication to enhancing the customer buying experience resulted in the industry's largest rank improvement in the recently announced J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) StudySM. Hyundai finished as the fifth best mass market brand, moving up six spots since the 2012 study. Hyundai's score impr ... Continue reading
The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show) announced today several major exhibitors set to showcase the latest features in the automotive aftermarket and specialty vehicle industries at the Show's highly-anticipated Aftermarket Hall, where attendees can discover and purchase virtually anything imaginable associated with ... Continue reading
GM Partnership with U.S. Naval Academy opens doors to vehicle engineering
Metro Detroit high school students learned what it takes to become an engineer during a daylong, curriculum-based science and engineering camp on Thursday hosted by General Motors with the U.S. Naval Academy. One hundred students from area high schools had the rare opportunity to visit multiple GM vehicle testing facil ... Continue reading
Hyundai Named Top Automotive Brand In Strategic Vision's Total Value Awards
For the first time in the study's 18-year history, Hyundai Motor Company ranked first in the automotive industry in Strategic Vision's annual Total Value Awards. Additionally, four Hyundai models â Sonata, Genesis Coupe, Elantra and Equus â each took first place in their respective categories. Sonata scored t ... Continue reading
Mazda Official Vehicle Partner for Las Vegas Rock n Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Mazda is excited to bring its partnership with the Rock 'n' Roll marathon series as the "Official Vehicle" sponsor to Las Vegas. Racers will first see Mazda at the Health & Fitness Expo Friday and Saturday November 15 & 16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and then again on Sunday's race day in the Starting Line Villa ... Continue reading
The Coca-Cola Company and Ford Unveil Ford Fusion Energi with PlantBottle Technology Interior
PlantBottle Technology from The Coca-Cola Company is applied for the first time beyond PET packaging as part of the interior fabric of a Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid research vehicle The Fusion Energi research vehicle uses PlantBottle Technology for seat cushions, seat backs, head restraints, door panel inserts an ... Continue reading
Toyota Lights up the Night with 5K Glow Run and Dance Party on 11/16
Have you ever wished you could jump off the couch and into the commercial you're watching on TV? Imagine if it were a huge dance party, with colorful lights and loud, vibrant music from an internationally known DJ. Tomorrow, Toyota's making it a reality for Washington, D.C. locals. Toyota's transforming Robert F. Kenne ... Continue reading
Daimler supports victims of typhoon disaster in the Philippines
500,000 for direct relief efforts Employee donations for relief projects of the German Red Cross Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: "With our donation we want to help quickly and without bureaucracy to alleviate the plight of the people of the Philippines." Dr. Rudolf Seiter, P ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches Mobile Optimized Version Of Hyundainews.com
In response to an ever increasing demand for information on the go, Hyundai Motor America has launched a mobile optimized version of its media website, www.hyundainews.com. Visitors accessing the site from their smartphones are automatically redirected to the streamlined and easy-to-navigate mobile version of the site. ... Continue reading
StatGear, the manufacturing company started by a NY City Paramedic, has done it again! Their newest product, due out early December, is a complete Auto Survival Kit featuring their top-selling T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool. The unique patent-pending design of the Auto Survival Kit enables the entire kit to be secured to ... Continue reading
New 2014 Chrysler 300S combines an even more "blacked out" look and new Ambassador Blue sport interior, with benchmark levels of quality, technology and craftsmanship that could only be born in the Motor City Award-winning Pentastar V-6 features a best-in-class 31 miles per gallon (mpg) highway label, with 300 horsepow ... Continue reading
Artistry of Lexus vehicles highlighted in new holiday ads
With a new take on its iconic holiday campaign, Lexus today launches an integrated marketing campaign for its annual âDecember to Rememberâ Sales Event. The commercials are driven by modern fashion, pop music and rich colors in a continuation of the brandâs new design direction. Focusing on the artist ... Continue reading
New Jersey Residents Show Strong Support for Life-Saving Benefits of Red Light Camera Technology
The National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) has collected more than 12,300 signatures from New Jersey residents on its petition supporting the use of red-light safety cameras at dangerous intersections in the state. By signing the petition, New Jersey residents have shown critical support for the life-saving technolo ... Continue reading
Meritor WABCO Releases Reman MACK ASET Air Compressor
Meritor WABCO, a leader in integrated safety systems and efficiency technology for the North American commercial vehicle industry, is marking "America Recycles Day" with the release of a remanufactured System Saver air compressor for select trucks that use the MACK ASET engine. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Supports Enthusiasts At The NEC Classic Motor Show
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to support the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club at this year's Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham, England ... Continue reading
Suzuki Celebrates Swift Double Win At The Green Apple Awards
The Suzuki Swift won double at The Green Apple Awards at the House of Commons earlier this week. ... Continue reading
New Forester Named 'Mid Range Suv of The Year'
Subaru UK's best-selling model, the Subaru Forester, has this week been named 'Mid Range SUV of the Year' by 4x4 Magazine. ... Continue reading
Honda's CR-V Makes The Outdoors Fun
One of Australia's favourite SUVs can help make the outdoors fun, with a new Camping Tent accessory added to the Honda CR-V range ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Australia's response to the Victorian Coronial Inquest
Our sincere thoughts and sympathies remain with the Ryan family in what are tragic and very distressing circumstances. ... Continue reading
Adventurer Charley Boorman brings an international edge to the Mazda3 Celebrity Challenge
TV adventurer, travel writer and actor, Charley Boorman, has today been announced as the second driver on the grid for the Mazda3 Celebrity Challenge bringing with him a passion and enthusiasm for motorsport. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG announces International Vehicle Recalls
Volkswagen AG in Germany has announced overnight three international voluntary recalls which will affect Australian customers. In response, Volkswagen Group Australia today confirmed it will begin preparations for the recalls immediately. ... Continue reading
The All-New Proton Suprima S Arrives in Australia
Only weeks after its first international launch in Jakarta, PROTON Holdings Berhad (PROTON), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM, today welcomed the Proton Suprima S in Australia. ... Continue reading
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