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Chevrolet Rebuilds Football Pitch in South Africa

Chevrolet Rebuilds Football Pitch in South Africa

Revitalization of primary school pitch inspires and empowers schoolgirls Manchester United legend Gary Bailey joins local dignitaries for ceremony and matches Ceremony includes delivery of the 1 millionth One World Futbol donated by Chevrolet HAMMANSKRAAL, South Africa – To inspire children and demonstrate that th ... Continue reading

New Ford-150 Offers Added Protection Against Fading, Damage and Glare from the Sun

New Ford-150 Offers Added Protection Against Fading, Damage and Glare from the Sun

Ford specially developed parts and extensively tested the 2015 Ford F-150 to ensure the truck resists fading and damage from harsh sunlight F-150 interior designed with brims and brows to minimize glare and shield gauges in the instrument panel while adding lighting for easier viewing of recessed areas Advanced compute ... Continue reading

The New Ford Mustang Offers High Performance with a Sleek New Design and Innovative Technology

The New Ford Mustang Offers High Performance with a Sleek New Design and Innovative Technology

All-new sophisticated design clearly inspired by 50 years of Mustang heritage evolved to attract wider array of customers and expand global market availability The new Mustang is the first car to offer four-, six- and eight-cylinder engines that each produce at least 300 horsepower – a 300-horsepower 3.7-liter V6, ... Continue reading

New AARP Survey Shows Texas Drivers Know Rules of the Road, Aware of Changes as They Age

New AARP Survey Shows Texas Drivers Know Rules of the Road, Aware of Changes as They Age

Texas drivers 50 and older overwhelmingly agree that driving is necessary to carrying out daily routines. Yet, according to new data, even the most active and experienced drivers acknowledge that the driving experience has changed significantly over time, with new and different vehicles, advanced technology, and comple ... Continue reading

Car Wrapping Becomes Force To Be Reckoned With In Outdoor Advertising

Car Wrapping Becomes Force To Be Reckoned With In Outdoor Advertising

Car wrapping and other forms of outdoor advertising have increased by 8.1 percent, according to statistics revealed in August by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA). ... Continue reading

LightStream Named Exclusive Online Lender For Kelley Blue Book

LightStream Named Exclusive Online Lender For Kelley Blue Book

LightStream, a national online consumer lending division of SunTrust Bank , is the exclusive online lender for KBB.com, announces Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. The LightStream AnythingLoan provides ... Continue reading

VNG Opens Philadelphia's First Vehicle Natural Gas Fueling Facility At Popular Local Gasoline Station

VNG Opens Philadelphia's First Vehicle Natural Gas Fueling Facility At Popular Local Gasoline Station

VNG's facility is the first installation of its retail network to support the widespread use of natural gas vehicles throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania - Station offers easy access to natural gas, a cheaper, cleaner American fuel BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Sept. 15, 2014 -- VNG has opened the first public natural gas vehicle ... Continue reading

Toyota Brings Free, Safe Driving Program To Mississippi Teens And Parents

Toyota Brings Free, Safe Driving Program To Mississippi Teens And Parents

In less time than a trip to the movies, a Mississippi teen could learn life-saving driving skills. Toyota is bringing its free TeenDrive365 teen driver experience to Pearl, Mississippi on Sept. 27 and 28 at Bass Pro Shops (100 Bass Pro Drive). It is the first time Toyota has brought the program to Mississippi. Lending ... Continue reading

TRW To Be Acquired By ZF Friedrichshafen for $105.60 Per Share in Cash

TRW To Be Acquired By ZF Friedrichshafen for $105.60 Per Share in Cash

Acquisition Price Represents 16% Premium to TRW's Undisturbed Price and 15% Premium to Undisturbed All-Time High Price -- 7.6x Adjusted EBITDA Multiple Offers Attractive Value for TRW Stockholders -- TRW to Become a Separate Business Division within ZF LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 15, 2014 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. tod ... Continue reading

New State Farm Data Shows Odds Drivers will Collide with a Deer are Rising

New State Farm Data Shows Odds Drivers will Collide with a Deer are Rising

” U.S. drivers are nearly 3 percent more likely to collide with a deer in the next 12 months than they were last year, according to new claims data from State Farm. The odds drivers will hit a deer in the coming year are 1 out of 169, but that likelihood more than doubles during October, November and December, when de ... Continue reading

Honda Customer Service Manager is Who Makes a Honda

Honda Customer Service Manager is Who Makes a Honda

Honda today unveiled the newest associate profile in its popular 12-part What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda video series. Cynthia Simons, who is an assistant manager at the Customer Support Center in Chino, California is featured not only for her commitment to customers, but her commitment to the community. Simons ... Continue reading

GM Foundation Donates $100,000 to New York's Central Park Conservancy

GM Foundation Donates $100,000 to New York's Central Park Conservancy

Grant benefits ‘Keeping it Green’ program for schools and families DETROIT –- September 13, 2014: For the second year in a row, the General Motors Foundation is donating $100,000 to aid Central Park Conservancy’s “Keeping it Green” program designed to introduce pre-kindergarten through 12t ... Continue reading

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