Preventing Car Fatalities Among Seniors: Parentgiving.com Offers Expert Advice for Families
Jun 12, 2013
According to the most recent data available, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2011, 5,401 people age 65 and older were killed and 185,000 were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes. Seniors made up 17 percent of all traffic fatalities and 8 percent of all people injured in t ... Continue reading
SiriusXM Surpasses 10,000 Auto Dealers Participating in Its Pre-Owned Vehicle Program
Jun 12, 2013
Sirius XM Radio today announced that it has surpassed 10,000 franchise and independent auto dealers across the country participating in the SiriusXM Pre-Owned Vehicle Program and eligible to give a 3-month SiriusXM subscription to customers buying any pre-owned vehicle with a factory-equipped satellite radio. ... Continue reading
Control and Responsibility: Teen Drivers Conflicted
Jun 12, 2013
While an overwhelming majority of teen drivers felt a personal sense of responsibility for themselves (98 percent) and their passengers (99 percent), many admitted to feeling helpless about their own crash risk. Two out of five licensed or permitted teen drivers indicated they have no control over whether or not they w ... Continue reading
Road America News - Ferrari Club of America Returns to Road America for 50th Anniversary
Jun 11, 2013
This summer the Ferrari Club of America is returning to Elkhart Lake, Wis., and Road America to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a special International Meet. From July 30 to August 4 the club will honor its heritage as the oldest recognized and, by magnitudes, the largest Ferrari club in the world with over 5,200 m ... Continue reading
2013 Fiat 500 Turbo and 500e Reviews By Larry Nutson
Jun 11, 2013
Due´ Fiat 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo and 500e Reviews by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (FT013-150FH) The city-friendly Fiat 500, the Cinquecento, arrived on the scene here in the U.S. in the first half of 2011 with its 2-door coupe in Pop, Sport and Lounge trims. Then came the 500c Cabrio, an ... Continue reading
First Drive 2013 Peugeot 2008 Crossover By Henny Hemmes
Jun 11, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel RIBEAUVILLÃ, France. May 28, 2013. Peugeot has just launched its brand new 2008, a crossover that seats five. The moment is not ideal for the introduction of a new model, but that problem is not only Peugeotâs. Even though the French brand, part of the PSA ... Continue reading
New Survey of Teens and Parents Reveals Driving Habits, Differing Perceptions
Jun 11, 2013
Survey commissioned by Ford shows parents and teens wrongly perceive the winter months to be the most deadly time for teens on the road 76 percent of teens and 83 percent of parents consider the dangers of distracted driving to be comparable to drunk driving, yet parents are 40 percent more likely to check their phones ... Continue reading
Successful Fiat 500 by Gucci Edition Returns to America
Jun 11, 2013
Successful Fiat 500 and 500c (Cabrio) by Gucci Edition back by customer demand Gucci Edition models available for a limited time in North America Arriving to FIAT studios in June with a starting price of $23,750 The Fiat 500 and 500c by Gucci Edition, the perfect combination of Italian craftsmanship and style in a smal ... Continue reading
Garmin Announces RV 760LMT, a New Navigator Made for the RV Lifestyle
Jun 11, 2013
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the RV 760LMT, its first navigator created just for the RV lifestyle. The 7-inch GPS device is packed with signature Garmin navigation features as well as RV-friendly functions to guide RV drivers with confiden ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Punks, Rattles And Rolls As Official Vehicle Of Vans Warped Tour For Sixth Straight Year
Jun 11, 2013
For the sixth year in a row, Kia Motors America (KMA) is touring the country as the "Official Vehicle of the Vans Warped Tour" alongside some of today's most entertaining rock and indie bands. Concertgoers in 39 U.S. cities will be able to enjoy live music performances and visit the Kia Soul Lounge to participate in a ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2013
Allstate Roadside Services, one of the nation's leading providers of roadside assistance, is announcing its latest new business win -- General Motors Company, one of the world's largest and most recognized automaker. In 2009, Allstate Roadside Services was awarded the GM medium duty truck business. Beginning in May 201 ... Continue reading
All-New Range Rover Sport Sets Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record
Jun 11, 2013
The transformational on-road dynamics of the Range Rover Sport conquers one of the world's most unforgiving driving challenges. New hill climb record for production SUV set on 12.42-mile Colorado mountain's hill road. New record confirms the Range Rover Sport as Land Rover's fastest, most responsive and agile vehicle t ... Continue reading
'Top Ten Most Refinanced Vehicles' List Reveals Practical Ownership Choices by Below Prime Consumers
Jun 11, 2013
With auto refinancing on the rise, CarFinance.com today released data on the Top Ten Most Frequently Refinanced vehicles and makes by its customers, since 2012. The report reveals that below-prime car owners, focused on lowering their interest rates and/or monthly payments through refinancing, tend to own sensible and ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2013
Vigilant Solutions announces today that Sacramento County Sheriff's Department (SCSD) continues its successful license plate recognition (LPR) program with Vigilant Solutions' network of private LPR data and online investigative and analytic tools. Vigilant's private LPR data is harvested from a number of sources and m ... Continue reading
2013 Kia Optima And Sportage Earn AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Jun 10, 2013
Two of Kia Motors America's (KMA) most popular models were recently named to AutoPacific's annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). The 2013 Optima sedan was named most satisfying Mid-Size Car and the sporty 2013 Sportage was heralded as the most satisfying Compact Crossover SUV by the trusted automotive marketing and ... Continue reading
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