Three Toyota Suppliers Receive Superior Quality Performance Award for 2014
Mar 25, 2015
Role in Helping to Build 'Always Better Cars' Recognized ERLANGER, KY -- March 25, 2015: Three Toyota suppliers -- Fuel Total Systems Corporation of Lebanon, Ky.; TAIHO Manufacturing of Tennessee, LLC. of Gordonsville, Tenn.; and OTICS USA Inc. of Morristown, Tenn. -- received the companyâs highest supplier recogn ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Focus RS Makes U.S. Debut in New York
Mar 25, 2015
All-new Focus RS makes North American debut at New York International Auto Show introducing advanced performance technologies for ultimate hot hatch experience; pioneers innovative Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring, industry-first drift mode, additional drive modes Third-generation high-per ... Continue reading
Technology Can Help Extend the Life of Your Lights
Mar 25, 2015
MS -- Technology is changing the way we drive and, in many ways, making today's highways more safe. While automotive gadgets like built-in WiFi or backup cameras may be the first amenities to grab our attention, new developments in lighting technology are enhancing driver visibility and making it safer to hit the open ... Continue reading
The RVS-83112 Wireless Hitch Camera is a Bold Step Forward in Road Safety
Mar 25, 2015
Rear View Safety, a leading backup camera systems company and road safety advocate, releases its new Wireless Hitch Backup Camera System, including a wide variety of different innovative new features that are expressly designed to keep the roads as safe as possible for all drivers at all times. ... Continue reading
From PDA to Taking Selfies to Changing Clothes--Distracted Driving Takes Lots of Forms
Mar 25, 2015
ERIE, PA -- March 25, 2015: Pop quiz: What percentage of drivers have brushed or flossed their teeth behind the wheel? While it's crazy to think that anyone would floss their teeth while cruising down the highway, it's just one distraction that people admitted to in a new survey from Erie Insurance. To discourage distr ... Continue reading
Kia Soul EV Claims Top Honours as the First Canadian Green Car of the Year
Mar 25, 2015
What is a Green Vehicle? It is a vehicle which, for its size and purpose, provides the Canadian consumer with environmentally-friendly returns that compare favourably with other vehicles in its class. VANCOUVER, March 24, 2015 /CNW/ - In an early afternoon press conference at the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Int ... Continue reading
Distraction and Teen Crashes: Even Worse than We Thought
Mar 25, 2015
Unprecedented Look into the Causes of Teen Crashes by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety WASHINGTON, March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The most comprehensive research ever conducted into crash videos of teen drivers has found significant evidence that distracted driving is likely much more serious a problem ... Continue reading
Ram Unveils Texas Ranger Concept Truck
Mar 25, 2015
DALLAS -- March 25, 2015: Ram Texas Ranger concept follows 2014 partnership announcement Iconic Texas Ranger badges highlight Ram's interior and exterior design Western-themed trucks dominate Ram lineup in Lone Star State The Ram Truck brand today unveiled a one-of-a-kind Texas Ranger concept truck to commemorate and p ... Continue reading
2016 MX-5 Miata Club to Debut at the New York Auto Show
Mar 25, 2015
2016 MX-5 Club represents most aggressive road-going version IRVINE, CA -- March 25, 2015: Ready to join the Club? The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club edition, that is. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will be introducing the North American-spec MX-5 Club next week at the New York International Auto Show. The MX-5 Clu ... Continue reading
Mar 25, 2015
Enjoy Stewardship Travel Adventures with Wine and Culinary Events, Lodging Deals and the Chance to Win a Fantastic $2,000 Spring Road Trip Every day is Earth Day during the month of April along the 101 mile California Highway 1 Discovery Route. Visitors can participate an entire month of stewardship travel adventures, ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Expands Soul EV Availability to Five Additional States
Mar 25, 2015
Hot-Selling Soul Electric Vehicle Will be Available for Sale in Georgia in Q2; Oregon, Washington, Texas and Hawaii Anticipated in June - Expansion into five new states underlines Kia's commitment to green mobility and its fun and funky alternative fuel vehicle - Solid infrastructure and consumer demand propel Soul EV ... Continue reading
Toyota Showcases Hybrid Portfolio at 2015 Atlanta International Auto Show
Mar 25, 2015
Carmaker Highlights Advanced Technologies March 25-29 ATLANTA -- March 24, 2015: What does the vehicle of the future look like? Under the aerodynamic designs and fresh paint, here's betting it will be fuel-efficient, with capabilities set firmly to "sustainable." In short, it will look a lot like Toyota's lineup at thi ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2015
Washington DC March 20, 2015; Eric Walsh and Julia Edwards writing for Reuters reported that U.S. President Barack Obama will sign an executive order on Thursday that sets a goal for the U.S. government to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2025, the White House said. Although the federal government acco ... Continue reading
Google and Alibaba Competitor's Hon Hai and Tencent Partner in Electric Car Business
Mar 24, 2015
March 23, 2015; J.R. Wu in TAIPEI; Jake Spring and Paul Carsten in BEIJING writing for Reuters reported that Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd on Monday said it has partnered Chinese social networker Tencent Holdings Ltd to develop opportunities related to electric vehicles, marking the latest tech foray into ... Continue reading
Google's Gargantuan Push for Cars with No Steering Wheel by 2020
Mar 24, 2015
Washington DC March 23, 2015; The AIADA newsletter reported that after six years of work and some concerns from the public, Google is pushing even harder for its driverless cars to become reality, and now insists they will be on the road within five years, reports Forbes. Chris Urmson, director of Google's self-driving ... Continue reading
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