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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Overwhelming Majority of Passengers Want DOT Certified Drivers

Overwhelming Majority of Passengers Want DOT Certified Drivers

CHICAGO, March 8, 2016 -- Just over 90 percent of travelers who use airport shuttles or other shared-ride services say it is very important (75 percent) or important (16 percent) to have professionally trained drivers that are certified by the Department of Transportation (DOT). To date, 379 people responded to a surve ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Turanza Tires Featured on 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Bridgestone Turanza Tires Featured on 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 8, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced that its Bridgestone-brand Turanza tires are featured on select models of the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which has been designed to be the most technologically equipped vehicle in its class. Designed for minivan drivers who want ... Continue reading

New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (Gasoline) Offers Best In Class Fuel Economy, Greener Ownership Experience

New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (Gasoline) Offers Best In Class Fuel Economy, Greener Ownership Experience

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 8, 2016 -- 28-mpg highway unsurpassed in minivan segment; 12 percent better than model it replaces Combined-cycle rating of 22 mpg is 10 percent better Improved fuel efficiency contributes to nine-percent reduction in Global Warming Potential (GWP) All-new Pacifica's superior performance attr ... Continue reading

SEMA Applauds New Congressional Legislation to Protect Modified Motor Vehicles

SEMA Applauds New Congressional Legislation to Protect Modified Motor Vehicles

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2016 -- SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting today praised Congressional members for their introduction of a bipartisan bill that would protect thousands of American racecar enthusiasts from overreaching U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. "The EPA's new interpretation of the C ... Continue reading

Lexus Aims to Impress in Georgia as Atlanta International Auto Show Opens

Lexus Aims to Impress in Georgia as Atlanta International Auto Show Opens

ATLANTA, March 7, 2016 -- Fresh off its worldwide debut in Detroit, the all-new Lexus LC 500 luxury coupe will make its first Southeast appearance at the 2016 Atlanta International Auto Show. The public is invited to the Georgia World Congress Center March 9-13 for an up-close look at the LC 500, which is part of a dyn ... Continue reading

Low Operating and Maintenance Costs Will Help to Drive the Growth of the Global Micro Hybrid Vehicle Market Through 2019, says Technavio

Low Operating and Maintenance Costs Will Help to Drive the Growth of the Global Micro Hybrid Vehicle Market Through 2019, says Technavio

LONDON—Technavio analysts forecast the global micro hybrid vehicle market to reach 14.18 million units in 2019, growing at a CAGR of more than 18%, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global micro hybrid vehicle market for 2015-2019. The repo ... Continue reading

SCA Performance Launches Redesigned 2016 Chevrolet and GMC Black Widow

SCA Performance Launches Redesigned 2016 Chevrolet and GMC Black Widow

TRUSSVILLE, Ala., March 7, 2016 -- Specialty vehicles manufacturer, SCA Performance, the builder of the Chevy Reaper and SCA 571 truck designs, is proud to announce the newest edition to their flagship line of Black Widow trucks. Based on the proven 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra platforms these new Black Wido ... Continue reading

WeatherTech entrepreneur David MacNeil places order for Airbus Helicopters H145 aircraft for corpora

WeatherTech entrepreneur David MacNeil places order for Airbus Helicopters H145 aircraft for corpora

WeatherTech entrepreneur David MacNeil places orderfor Airbus Helicopters H145 aircraft for corporate use Automotive products business owner cites aircraft quality, safety and customer support LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 2, 2016) – One of America’s leading entrepreneurs, David MacNeil, owner of ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota 4Runner In The Desert Review By Steve Purdy

2016 Toyota 4Runner In The Desert Review By Steve Purdy

2016 Toyota 4Runner In The Desert Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading

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