For Motorists, Delaying Car Care Is Costly Decision
AUTOZONE Drivers count on their vehicles to get them to their destinations safely, but how well a vehicle runs depends on how much effort motorists put into protecting their investment in their cars. According to the National Car Care Council, about 70 percent of vehicles on the road are in need of some repair. And a r ... Continue reading
Previously the preserve of the luxury sedan, demand for ADAS systems is growing over the short- to mid-term as consumer awareness increases and installation incentives become available. Discounted insurance premiums and the expected National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) final Kids & Cars" dete ... Continue reading
Hertz Rent a Car Launches Industry-First Family Collection in Europe
Hertz Family Collection focuses on comfort, guaranteed availability, 5-star safety and free additional driver - With Photo Hertz, the world's leading general use car rental brand has launched a specially-tailored Family Collection in seven countries across Europe, featuring spacious and comfortable vehicles ideal for t ... Continue reading
GEICO's April 17 Earth Fair Showcases Green Initiatives
Is Mother Nature sending us a signal in spring to become better stewards of the planet? GEICO associates think that's very possible, and they've arranged a series of activities to help raise environmental awareness during Earth Month, beginning with an Earth Fair today at GEICO's corporate headquarters in Washington, D ... Continue reading
FEV to Show High-power Outboard Marine Motor at SAE World Congress
FEV, Inc., leading developers of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies announced that it will show an innovative outboard motor from Seven Marine at the SAE World Congress, April 24 -- 26th at Cobo Center in Detroit, MI. While typically associated with the transportation industry, FEV has long been involved in ... Continue reading
FTS Technologies Receives General Motors Environmental Excellence Award
FTS Technologies, a Michigan based supplier of environmentally friendly surface treatment processes, announced today that it has received the General Motors Environmental Excellence Award for introducing an energy-efficient flame treatment technology that lets paint adhere to plastic vehicle parts, such as instrument a ... Continue reading
Pirelli World Challenge GTS - Baldwin Wins At Long Beach
Team Hot Wheels⢠and Jack Baldwin Win Long Beach Pirelli World Challenge in First Major North American Victory for Porsche Cayman S New GTSport/Porsche Napleton Racing Team Wins In Just Third Race for Hot Wheels®, InvoicePrep and Voodoo Ride LONG BEACH, April 16, 2012: Jack Baldwin moved his No. 68 Hot Wheels ... Continue reading
NHRA Pro Stock - Coughlin Falls In 4-Wide Pro Eliminations
CHARLOTTE, April 16, 2012: Five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. recorded the biggest upset of the opening round of Sunday's pro eliminations at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals before slipping away to a semifinal finish at zMax Dragway. Jumping off the starting line with the best reaction time in the class -- .026 second ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Final Results Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Apr. 16, 2012: Results Sunday of the Grand Prix of Long Beach Firestone Indy Lights Series event on the 1.968 mile Streets of Long Beach, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, laps completed and reason out (if any): <p> 1. (2) Esteban Guerrieri, 45, Running</p> 2. (1) Sebastian Saa ... Continue reading
NHRA Top Fuel - Schumacher Falls In Final But Regains Point Lead
Charlotte, Apr. 16, 2012: U.S. Army Top Fuel drivers Tony âThe Sargeâ� Schumacher and Antron Brown were at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday for the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Carrying a special U.S. Army Reserve paint scheme on his Top Fuel dragster, Schumacher finished runner-up to ... Continue reading
The Hartford Offers Electric Vehicle Discount
According to a recent forecast, an estimated 100,000 electric vehicles are expected to be sold in 2012.1 To help fuel this growing industry, The Hartford is now offering drivers of electric vehicles a discount on their auto insurance policies, demonstrating the company's commitment to supporting a cleaner environment. ... Continue reading
TRW's Electric Park Brake Technology Gains Momentum in the North American Market
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety, has been awarded new business for its next-generation Electric Park Brake (EPB) technology with two major North American based vehicle manufacturers. The EPB system functions as a conventional hydraulic brake for standard service brake appl ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces 2012 Class of SAE Fellows
Nineteen engineers and scientists from industry and academia now have the prestigious SAE International status of "SAE Fellow." SAE Fellowship status is the highest grade of membership bestowed by SAE International. It recognizes outstanding engineering and scientific accomplishments by an individual that have resulted ... Continue reading
Children Alone in Vehicles Can Quickly Lead to Tragedy
Safe Kids Worldwide Urges Citizens to "ACT" to Avoid Heat Stroke-Related Deaths Every year, children die of hyperthermia, also known as heat stroke, while unattended in vehicles. The number of near-misses-- children rescued before a fatality -- is significantly higher. To help prevent these tragic and unnecessary death ... Continue reading
Many fleet managers in North America and Europe are facing increasing pressures to green" their fleet operations. At the same time, budgetary pressures are driving fleet operators to look at new ways to reduce costs, including by cutting fuel consumption and maintenance. One way to achieve these goals is by switching ... Continue reading
Porsche Design Driver's Selection Debuts Speed of Sports Collection
Porsche today announced the debut of the Porsche Design Driver's Selection spring collection. Presented under the theme of The Speed of Sports, highlights of the collection include two new Porsche city bicycles, the Bike RS and S, along with new MARTINI RACING accessories and apparel. Designers of the new Porsche bicyc ... Continue reading
'Follow This Car' Feature Tracks Change in Vehicle's Value Over Time
Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, today announces its all-new Follow This Car feature, allowing car sellers to be among the first to know when the value of their vehicle changes. With the ability to track up to five cars, consumers will be notified via email when a specified vehicle's value changes by more than 2 percent. ... Continue reading
Double Success For Fiat Professional In 2012 Trade Van Driver Awards
On the eve of this year's CV show in Birmingham, Fiat Professional's award-winning Doblo Cargo van has just scooped another important accolade, having won the Most Versatile Trades Van award in the 2012 Trade Van Driver Awards. ... Continue reading
Kia Starts Work On A Major New North London Dealership - In A Car Park!
Kia Motors (UK) Limited is continuing its dramatic dealer network development with a £1 million re-development of a multi-storey car park site on the Edgware Road in North London. ... Continue reading
New B-Class Is Brought To Life With Augmented Reality iPad App
The fully interactive app makes use of the iPad's capabilities to inform as much as it entertains. The B-Class can now come to life in the hands of every prospective B-Class customer. ... Continue reading
RSPCA Receives Boost from New Neighbours Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
The RSPCA NSW has today received a welcome boost to their operations in the form of a Crafter van on loan from new neighbour, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. ... Continue reading
Subaru's EyeSight driver assist system has won a prestigious Japanese government science and technology award. ... Continue reading
Chris Jordan joins Corporate Communications Team at Nissan Australia
Chris Jordan has been appointed as Press & PR Supervisor at Nissan Australia. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is Amarok'ing and Rolling with New Brand Ambassador
Adam Harvey, one of Australia's most successful country music performers, has announced a partnership with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles after signing on as its new brand ambassador. ... Continue reading
Audi Australia Honours Top Dealer Performance
Audi Australia has recognised the top performing dealerships of 2011 with its annual 'Audi Mark of Excellence Awards', presented at a gala dinner in Broome, WA. ... Continue reading
Targa Tasmania - Mazda Motorsport Ready To Roar At Targa
The Mazda Motorsport team is primed and ready for the start of the 2012 Targa Tasmania rally. ... Continue reading
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