Monday, June 9, 2014

Driving An Old Car - You Are Not Alone!

Washington DC June 9, 2014; The AIADA newsletter reported that the great recession may have officially ended a few years ago, but according to CNBC, the lingering impact can be seen in the cars and trucks that many Americans drive. Their vehicles are old. In fact, a new study shows the average age of cars and trucks in ... Continue reading

Airstream and Mercedes-Benz Launch Vehicle with Innovative Personal Comfort and Productivity Features

Jackson Center, Ohio Airstream, maker of the iconic silver-bullet travel trailers, has unveiled its all-new luxury passenger van – the Airstream Autobahn® – a vehicle that delivers a new standard in VIP travel. Through its ongoing collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, Airstream combines its signature quality a ... Continue reading

Toyota Brings Power to Yellowstone National Park

.Where the Deer and the Antelope and the Prius Play Torrance, Calif. (June 4, 2014) – The nation’s oldest National Park is ready for some new power. Toyota Camry hybrid batteries will soon power the Lamar Buffalo Ranch field campus in Yellowstone National Park. It’s a new lease on life for the batteries ... Continue reading

Lexus Golf Activities in Full Swing at U.S. Open Championships

The U.S. Open Championships repeatedly produce some of the best moments in golf history and this year should be no different. For the first time, the world’s best male and female golfers will compete in back-to-back championships on the same course at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, NC ... Continue reading

Veterans Take Advantage of Expanded GM Military Discount

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GM Announces Four More Recalls

General Motors today announced three safety recalls and one non-compliance recall, all of which were reported to the NHTSA on Thursday, June 5, 2014. In all cases, customers will receive letters from GM letting them know when they can bring their vehicles into a dealership, where all repairs will be performed free of c ... Continue reading

Eating or Drinking While Driving is Nearly as Dangerous as Texting Your Friends or Using Your Hands-Free Device

Morning commuters may look sharp in their business attire as they sip lattes on their way to work and talk on their hands-free phone, but these drivers are engaging in behavior that is as risky as teenage drivers updating social media on their smartphones from behind the wheel. Recent data from Lytx, a global leader in ... Continue reading

Honda collision warning system trims insurance claims

A combined forward collision and lane departure warning system available on the Honda Accord is reducing insurance claims, a new analysis by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows. The results are even better than expected based on previous studies of such technology on luxury vehicles. HLDI is an affiliate of th ... Continue reading

Brazilian Transit Operator has started pilot testing a pure-electric transit bus from BYD

-Brazilian Transit Operator Via Agile and Piracicaba’s Transit Authority Semuttran have started pilot testing with a pure-electric transit bus from BYD Company Ltd. The purpose of the evaluation is to find ways to reduce transportation costs and unnecessary emissions in and around the city of Piracicaba. “Pil ... Continue reading

Average Age of Vehicles on the Road Remains Steady at 11.4 years, According to IHS Automotive

The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. remained steady at 11.4 years, based on a snapshot of vehicles in operation taken Jan. 1 of this year, according to IHS Automotive, which incorporated Polk into its business last year. “This year, we’re seeing somewhat of a plateau in the ... Continue reading

Statement by Honda Canada Regarding Right Driveshaft Recall: 2013-2014 Honda Fit

Honda will voluntarily recall 360 units of 2013 and 2014 model-year Fit vehicles equipped with manual transmission in Canada to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front driveshaft, free of charge. During production of the affected driveshaft assemblies, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not p ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Celebrates Its Products, People and Culture at Motor City Pride

Supports annual festival through parade sponsorship and interactive product display Motor City Pride is the largest LGBT gathering in Michigan Chrysler Group cites longstanding support of LGBT employees, communities and issues Chrysler Group LLC celebrated its longstanding support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgen ... Continue reading

Jaguar North America To Become Exclusive Automotive Partner Of The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts Los Angeles

Jaguar, the renowned British luxury automotive brand, announced today an exclusive year-long partnership with the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA LA) as its official presenting sponsor and exclusive automotive partner. In this role, Jaguar will support several key initiatives ... Continue reading

It Pays To Get (Natural) Gassy In California

Civic Natural Gas drivers qualify for single-occupant access to HOV "carpool" lanes and High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes in the Greater Los Angeles area California leads the nation in compressed natural gas refueling stations with more than 150 locations in the state Natural Gas costs up to 40-percent less than gasoline ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Volunteer Program Revs Up to Drive Social Change

Chrysler Group partners with Stop Hunger Now for employee volunteer effort to create 70,000 meal packages to support school feeding programs and crisis relief in Brazil Newly named 'Motor Citizens' volunteer program gives 18,000 Chrysler Group salaried employees time off to 'Be an Engine for Change' in their communitie ... Continue reading