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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Bridgestone Highlights Tire Safety Ahead of Summer Driving Season

Bridgestone Highlights Tire Safety Ahead of Summer Driving Season

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 26, 2016 -- In advance of the Rubber Manufacturers Association's (RMA) National Tire Safety Week, May 29 - June 4, 2016, Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) is helping drivers prepare their tires for the busy summer driving season. The company's consumer, commercial and retail businesses are provid ... Continue reading

Subaru Of America Announces Pricing On 2017 Subaru Legacy And Outback Models

Subaru Of America Announces Pricing On 2017 Subaru Legacy And Outback Models

CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 26, 2016 -- Legacy with Symmetrical All Wheel Drive standard begins at $21,995 New Reverse Automatic Braking and High Beam Assist safety technologies All new Outback Touring becomes flagship model Debut of new Legacy 2.5i Sport trim Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2017 Outb ... Continue reading

All-American Summer: Spend The Season Of Sunshine In Washington, DC

All-American Summer: Spend The Season Of Sunshine In Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Washington, DC is the ideal destination for a summer vacation and Destination DC, the official destination marketing organization for the nation's capital, helps visitors make the most of it. The re-designed washington.org is packed with expanded neighborhood coverage ... Continue reading

ATA Reveals New Logo, Sponsors for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

ATA Reveals New Logo, Sponsors for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

ARLINGTON, Va., May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations revealed the official 2016 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week logo and announced key sponsors for the weeklong celebration. "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an institution in the trucking industry that has been ... Continue reading

AT&T California And Statewide Electric Vehicle Collaborative Kick Off A Series Of Summer Ride-And-Drive Education Events To Help California Reach 250,000 EV Milestone

AT&T California And Statewide Electric Vehicle Collaborative Kick Off A Series Of Summer Ride-And-Drive Education Events To Help California Reach 250,000 EV Milestone

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 26, 2016 -- Today, hundreds of AT&T employees in California were among the first to test-drive the latest electric vehicles (EV) as part of a statewide education initiative led by the California Plug-In Electric Vehicle Collaborative (PEV Collaborative) to help California reach 250,000 electric ... Continue reading

GM Announces $14.5 Billion Revolving Credit Facility

GM Announces $14.5 Billion Revolving Credit Facility

DETROIT, May 26, 2016 -- General Motors Co. today announced the execution of an unsecured $14.5 billion revolving credit facility consisting of a $10.5 billion five-year facility and a $4.0 billion three-year facility. The facility amends and extends GM's existing $12.5 billion revolving credit facility. "We believe th ... Continue reading

"How to Be teenSMART" Contest Announced at Start of 100 Deadly Days for Teen Drivers

"How to Be teenSMART" Contest Announced at Start of 100 Deadly Days for Teen Drivers

ELK GROVE, Calif., May 26, 2016 -- ADEPT Driver, a California company that produces teenSMART®, a proven crash reduction program, announced a new How to Be teenSMART contest to encourage teen drivers to share their teenSMART experience and raise awareness about the dangers of risky driving during the summer months bet ... Continue reading

Hyundai Releases Do-It-Yourself Installation For Smartphone Integrations On Several Existing Models

Hyundai Releases Do-It-Yourself Installation For Smartphone Integrations On Several Existing Models

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 26, 2016 -- Hyundai is adding smartphone integrations to several existing models today, via do-it-yourself installation. The software update compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto is now available at no cost through MyHyundai.com (www.myhyundai.com). The software will also be available at ... Continue reading

JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals presented by Quick Fuel, Schedule Update for Friday, May 27.

JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals presented by Quick Fuel, Schedule Update for Friday, May 27.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Field Marketing, 626-688-8646 JEGS SPORTSNATIONALS SCHEDULE UPDATE Bowling Green, Ky. - Bowling Green and Beech Bend Raceway Park received a tremendous amount of rain on Thursday afternoon during Pit Parking and Tech for this weekend's JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals presented by Quick Fue ... Continue reading

Mustang Power Packs Offer Performance, Enhanced Drivability

Mustang Power Packs Offer Performance, Enhanced Drivability

New 2015+ Mustang Power Packs Offer Performance, Enhanced Drivability ROUSH Performance Power Packs available for three stock 2015-16 Mustang engines PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, MICH. (May 26, 2016) — Owners of 2015-16 Ford Mustangs on the hunt for an increase in horsepower and torque, along with a sporty feel and sound, ... Continue reading

News: HONDA Superbike Showdown of Wisconsin June 3-5

News: HONDA Superbike Showdown of Wisconsin June 3-5

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One-Third of Teens Expect a Car or Truck for Graduation, but Most Don't Know the Ongoing Cost of Vehicle Ownership

One-Third of Teens Expect a Car or Truck for Graduation, but Most Don't Know the Ongoing Cost of Vehicle Ownership

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 26, 2016 -- One-in-three (34%) teens expect to receive a car or truck or help with paying for a vehicle as a high school graduation present, according to a new survey conducted by Junior Achievement USA (JA) and American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC). But while the survey showed that 54% ... Continue reading

Rookie Colin Garrett Looks to Carteret County for First Victory

Rookie Colin Garrett Looks to Carteret County for First Victory

*Rookie Colin Garrett Looks to Carteret County for First Victory* [image: Inline image 1] *Colin Garrett, pictured at South Boston Speedway. (Photo credit: Colin Garrett racing)* SWANSBORO, NC – Late Model newcomer Colin Garrett will be making his first start at Carteret County Speedway in Sunday’s Inters ... Continue reading

SUV/CUV Owners Drive Automotive Loyalty Rates, IHS Says

SUV/CUV Owners Drive Automotive Loyalty Rates, IHS Says

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Loyalty among SUV/CUV owners in the United States has soared to record levels, according to recent analysis from business information provider IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. . Sixty-three percent of SUV/CUV owners who returned to market for a new vehicle during the first quarter of 2016 purchased ... Continue reading

University of North Georgia cited as a national leader in cyber security education

University of North Georgia cited as a national leader in cyber security education

DAHLONEGA, Ga., May 26, 2016 -- The University of North Georgia (UNG) recently earned designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CDE). The designation is from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA) who jointly sponsor the National Centers of A ... Continue reading

America's Road Team Encourages Safety this Memorial Day Weekend +VIDEO

America's Road Team Encourages Safety this Memorial Day Weekend +VIDEO

ARLINGTON, Va., May 26, 2016: Today, American Trucking Associations and America's Road Team Captains are turning their attention to highway safety in anticipation of a busy Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA, this year's Memorial Day weekend will see the second highest traffic volume in the holiday's history, with ... Continue reading

Subaru BRZ Offers Enhanced Performance And Updated Styling And Features For 2017

Subaru BRZ Offers Enhanced Performance And Updated Styling And Features For 2017

CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 26, 2016 -- Subaru of America Inc. today announced a comprehensive update to the 2017 BRZ including improved handling, increased performance, more aggressive styling and new convenience features. These enhancements continue the company's original mission of offering enthusiasts a pure sports car ... Continue reading

Tips to Help Keep Kids Safe in Cars This Summer

Tips to Help Keep Kids Safe in Cars This Summer

<div>New York, N.Y., (May 26, 2016) – Barbecues, fireworks, s’mores and swimming – they’re summer classics. They rarely change because when you know something works, you stick with it. &nbsp;You know what else stands the test of time? Car seat safety tips.<br> &nbsp;<br> <strong>However, a staggerin ... Continue reading

A Reminder For Summertime Drivers: Vehicle Safety Starts From The Ground Up

A Reminder For Summertime Drivers: Vehicle Safety Starts From The Ground Up

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2016 -- Millions of American drivers hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend for the start of the summer driving season are not "tire smart" and are at higher risk of a tire problem due to poor maintenance. Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/En ... Continue reading

Freedom Motors USA Releases First wheelchair accessible conversion of the Chrysler Pacifica

Freedom Motors USA Releases First wheelchair accessible conversion of the Chrysler Pacifica

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 26, 2016 -- Freedom Motors USA, pioneers of the nation's first wheelchair accessible rear-entry minivan and the inventors of the original wheelchair accessible SUV, introduce the world's first wheelchair accessible conversion of the Chrysler Pacifica. The runaway hit from the 2016 Detroit Auto ... Continue reading

Combining Driving Pleasure and Luxurious Pampering From Goodwood to Prague

Combining Driving Pleasure and Luxurious Pampering From Goodwood to Prague

A luxurious 7 day driving adventure from Goodwood to Prague for drivers of exotic, classic or interesting cars Saturday 3rd to Friday 9th September 2016 £6895.00 (for a team of two) Hurry - last two team places left Castles, Champagne, the Austrian Tyrol and a Royal Palace! Enjoy some of the best driving roads in Euro ... Continue reading

2016 GMC Yukon SLT Premium Edition Unveiled at the Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally

2016 GMC Yukon SLT Premium Edition Unveiled at the Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally

Road America Elkhart Lake WI May 25, 2016; GMC today announced the 2016 Yukon SLT Premium Edition – a chrome-trimmed special model offering a premium, personalized appearance on SLT models. Unveiled today before a gathering of automotive media from across the country at the annual 2016 MAMA Spring Rally, it goes o ... Continue reading

2016 Kia Optima LX 1.6 Turbo Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2016 Kia Optima LX 1.6 Turbo Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Economical and fun to drive DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS &#8226; SEE ALSO: <a href="">Kia Research and Buyers Guide</a> Kia Optima Turbo? Didn't I just test one a few months ago? Is it summer rerun time already? That's pretty much what I said when I saw "2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo" on the list of cars I'd be get ... Continue reading

Hitting the Road and Picking up Fuel Savings with Trucks and SUV's This Memorial Day Weekend

Hitting the Road and Picking up Fuel Savings with Trucks and SUV's This Memorial Day Weekend

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2016: This Memorial Day weekend, more than 38 million Americans will hit the nation's roads and highways, according to the American Automobile Association. This year, even more will be behind the wheel of a pickup truck or SUV with a diesel engine, delivering savings at the pump and clean air and cl ... Continue reading

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