Allstate Hails Congressional Action That Will Help Save Thousands of Young Lives
Allstate Insurance Company's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Wilson today praised Congress for including incentive grants to encourage states to adopt optimal graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws as part of its just-passed Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. Allstate has been a leadi ... Continue reading
Multi-Axle Vehicle Tolls Go Up Sunday
The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) reminds drivers of big-rig trucks, cars and trucks hauling trailers, and other vehicles or combinations with more than two axles that the second step in the two-phase toll increase approved in 2010 for multi-axle vehicles on Bay Area toll bridges takes effect Sunday, July 1. The first ... Continue reading
State Farm Applauds Passage of Surface Transportation Legislation
State Farm applauds members of Congress for passing The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II (H.R. 4348) and including a grant program to encourage states to adopt comprehensive Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws. Graduated Driver Licensing laws help strengthen the driving skills of eligible teenage ... Continue reading
Safe Kids Tucson and GEICO to Offer Education Classes and Car Seats Starting July 9
With motor vehicle crashes the number one cause of injuries and death for children under the age of 14, car safety experts are offering complimentary education classes and car seats starting July 9. 'We're happy to partner with Safe Kids Tucson to teach families about properly installing car seats. Together, we can hel ... Continue reading
New Buzz for AAPL Possibly Buying Tesla Further Highlights Critical Lithium Shortage
Management of Nova Mining Corp. (OTCBB:NVMN) disclosed today that they are further reassured that their recent move to secure valuable Lithium product from three large licensed Lithium fields is economically sound and perfectly timed, due to recent important events. Multiple articles about Apple's booming iPad sales, s ... Continue reading
Live Life in the Fast Lane With New Ferrari Driving Experience Day Specialist
This week, an all-new and adrenalin-fuelled website goes live, catering for sports car enthusiasts UK-wide. Somerset-based ChooseYourEvent.com Ltd. is the company behind this new venture, which will see the ultimate in sports car experiences being offered to the general public. Whether people are organising a stag or h ... Continue reading
The Dow Chemical Company announced today, an agreement that will position the nation's largest specialty chemical and advanced materials company for future growth by locating its North East USA Technology Center in Collegeville, Pa. 'Establishing operations in Collegeville will allow us to remain competitive in a globa ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Truck & Bus Manufacturing" report to their offering. The US heavy truck and bus manufacturing industry includes about 80 companies with combined annual revenue of about $20 billion. Major companies include PACCAR (Peterbilt and Kenworth); Navistar International; D ... Continue reading
MISA Becomes Sole Owner of RSDC of Michigan
Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) announced today that it has reached agreement with Steel Technologies to acquire 100% interest in RSDC of Michigan. The plant, located in Holt, MI was previously a 50/50% joint venture between the two companies. RSDC, which operates four (4) Configured Blanking lines, one (1) C ... Continue reading
Dana Commemorates 20 Years of Service to Automotive Industry in Thailand
Dana Holding Corporation today marked the company's 20th anniversary in Thailand with a celebration that included customers, suppliers, employees, and government dignitaries. In 1992 Dana opened its first facility in Thailand at the Ladkrabang Industrial Estate to manufacture driveshafts for a single customer. Today, t ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: 2012 Report on the $2 Billion US Recreational Vehicle Parks Market
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Recreational Vehicle Parks" report to their offering. The US recreational vehicle parks industry includes more than 4,000 RV parks and campgrounds with combined annual revenue of more than $2 billion. Top RV park operators include Kampgrounds of America (KOA) and ... Continue reading
Solazyme, Inc. , a renewable oil and bioproducts company, announced today the successful commissioning of its first fully integrated biorefinery (IBR) in Peoria, Illinois, to produce algal oil. Solazyme has been running routine fermentations at commercial scale since 2007 and began running fermentation operations at th ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Amendment to 2009 Recall
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has amended its recall from late 2009, adding two models to address the potential for unsecured or incompatible floor mat entrapment of the accelerator pedal. The models added are: 2010 RX350 (approximately 131,800 vehicles) and 2010 RX450h (approximately ... Continue reading
2012 Honda CR-V Ride and Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
2012 Honda CR-V â Still the One by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3763) Yes, it's still the one. Honda's CR-V has been redesigned for 2012 and it appears that it will continue to be a leader in the compact SUV segment. All too often vehicle redesigns lead to them becoming bigger. ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Names Walbridge/Mashburn General Contractor for New Plant in Sumter, South Carolina
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) today announced it has selected Michigan and South Carolina-based Walbridge/Mashburn as the general contractor for construction of its new tire plant in Sumter, South Carolina. The construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2013. By early 2014, the plant will manufac ... Continue reading
All-Electric 2013 Honda Fit EV Begins Leasing July 20 in California and Oregon
Honda today announced the all-new 2013 Honda Fit EV will be available for lease beginning July 20, 2012, with a three-year lease price of $389 per month. The 2013 Honda Fit EV is the latest in Honda's diverse and growing range of alternative-fuel vehicles, and received the highest fuel-efficiency rating ever given by t ... Continue reading
Toyota Adds 2010 Lexus RX To Floor Mat Recall List
2010 Lexus RX added to potential floor mat interference campaign TORRANCE, Calif. (June 29, 2012) -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has amended its recall from late 2009, adding two models to address the potential for unsecured or incompatible floor mat entrapment of the accelerator ped ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus LX570 Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2013 Lexus LX570 Model: 2013 Lexus LX570 Engine: 5.7-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 283 hp @ 5,600 rpm/403 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.0 x 77.6 x 73.4 in. Tires: P285/50R20 Cargo volume: 15.5/41.0/83.1 cu. f ... Continue reading
New 2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition Debuts as Tribute to U.S. Military Members
New Wrangler Freedom edition harkens back to Jeep brand's military roots Red, White and Blue Wrangler Freedom edition now available in Jeep showrooms All 2012 Jeep Wrangler models powered by 3.6-liter V-6 engine producing 285 horsepower, with fuel economy up to 21 mpg $250 from each Wrangler Freedom edition sold to be ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Adds Major Trucking Fleets to Natural Gas Fueling
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. today announced that it has begun providing natural gas fuel to additional trucking fleets which transport products for some of the country's largest and most well-known brands, accelerating the trucking industry's conversion to natural gas fuel. ... Continue reading
NAFA Continues to Fight for Fleet Managers Throughout America
Month after month, new federal regulations impacting fleet managers are proposed. The staggering amount of changes each year is difficult to keep up with, but fleet managers who belong to NAFA Fleet Management Association are in good hands. NAFA Members have their own legislative team fighting for them in Washington, D ... Continue reading
Ford Set to Announce Winner of All-New Escape During the BET Awards 12 Airing This Sunday, July 1
Ford will announce the winner of an all-new Ford Escape during the PRE-SHOW broadcast of the BET Awards 12, which airs at 6 p.m. EDT this Sunday, July 1 Consumers still have time to register to enter the "Brand New Escape Sweepstakes" by visiting www.bet.com/BrandNewEscape now through Saturday, June 30 The Escape will ... Continue reading
Breathalysers - Now Essential for Driving in France
New French regulations require drivers to include two breathalysers in vehicles when driving in the country Motorists planning to drive in France must carry two breathalysers in their vehicles from 1st July 2012, in order to conform to the latest safety regulations in French law, warns Comparecarhire.co.uk. This new re ... Continue reading
Grand Am GT - Segal/Assentanto Watkins Glen Preview
WATKINS GLEN, Jun. 27, 2012: Jeff Segal, and co-driver Emil Assentato and the No. 69 AIM Autosport Team FXDD Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am team, will bring the best results record of the 2012 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series season to Watkins Glen International this weekend for the Sahlenâs Six Hours of The Glen, Ju ... Continue reading
POWRi Micros - 600cc Outlaws Head To Belle-Clair
BELLEVILLE, Jun. 27, 2012: Joe B. Miller owns a 180-point lead over runner-up Aaron Andruskevitch in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series going into Belle-Clair Speedway events Friday (June 29) and Saturday (June 30). Miller of Millersville, Mo., has four second place finishes in eight features, includin ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Lotus Gets New Engine Parts
INDIANAPOLIS, Jun. 28, 2012: INDYCAR this week approved Lotus' request to modify homologated parts to improve performance of its 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine pursuant to engine technical regulations established before the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season. At mid-season and again at the end of the year, manufac ... Continue reading
Jaguar Celebrates Its Role In Great British Design At The Victoria And Albert Museum
Earlier this week, Jaguar held an event to celebrate its role in The British Design Exhibition dedicated to British design of the past and present at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London. ... Continue reading
Electric Dreams And An RS Theme For Audi At Goodwood 2012
Audi RS power meets Audi e-tron ingenuity at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which runs from today through to Sunday July 1. ... Continue reading
Hanging Out With Chevy At Goodwood
It's that time of year again! Visitors to 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed will be treated to a feast for the eyes and ears, where spectators over the four days of the event can witness a whole host of cars and displays featuring a number of motorsport and automotive royalty. ... Continue reading
Jaguar 13MY XF: New Sportbrake Pricing And Engine Line-Up Announced
Jaguar has announced pricing and the engine line-up for the new XF Sportbrake - the first deliveries of which will take place in the UK towards the end of the year. ... Continue reading
Hotly-Anticipated Subaru BRZ Delivered To First UK Customer
The eagerly-awaited Subaru BRZ sports car has been delivered to its first customer. Ed Horner, from Wanstead, north-east London, was handed the keys to his all-new Subaru BRZ - ordered in the brand's iconic World Rally Blue Mica - by his local dealer, Woodford Motor Company in Woodford Green, Essex, on Tuesday 26 June. ... Continue reading
New Summer Offers Announced For 2012 Fiat Punto
Two great new summer offers have been made available on the 2012 Fiat Punto, the company has just announced. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Receives Top Honour At The Inaugural Green Apple Awards For Car Dealerships
Chevrolet has once again been lauded for its commitment to environmentally friendly motoring winning the Green Apple Awards Green Car Manufacturer: Gold Winner prize for the multi award winning Volt ... Continue reading
Moving the brand's UK advertising in a totally new direction from next Monday, Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce 'HAVE TO have it' an innovative, heavyweight advertising campaign for the eight model line up in the UK. ... Continue reading
Kia Supports Red Nose Day with Soul
Kia Motors Australia has expanded its support of SIDS for Kids by encouraging its dealer network to get behind the charity's national fundraising event, Red Nose Day ... Continue reading
Ranger Wildtrak Enhances Tough Truck Lineup
The all-new Ford Ranger Wildtrak has landed. ... Continue reading
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