Subaru's 'EyeSight' Demo Video Wins Gold in the 2013 'One Show Design' Awards
May 30, 2013
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that its "minicar music player" video to introduce the function of Subaru's original advanced driving assist system "EyeSight" won the Gold award in "The 2013 One Show Design Awards" on May 6th in the US. This video expresses the EyeSigh ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Monitor Leasing of Walking Assist Device in Japan
May 30, 2013
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has begun leasing up to a total of 100 units* of the Walking Assist Device to hospitals in Japan that provide rehabilitation training / physical therapy in the area of walking, to monitor its use and verify the practicality of the device. Striving to offer the joy of mobility to more people, Honda ... Continue reading
CarProof Vehicle History Reports reveals what consumers are thinking when buying a used car
May 30, 2013
Vehicle history reports play an important role in the used car buying process, as do experiences such as taking a test drive and even just sitting in the vehicle, a study by CarProof Vehicle History Reports suggests. Last year, CarProof, Canada's most trusted vehicle history report provider, commissioned a study by Blu ... Continue reading
Discount Tire and RMA Continue Education Efforts for National Tire Safety Week June 2 - 8
May 30, 2013
Discount Tire, the world's largest tire and wheel retailer, and the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), continue their relationship for National Tire Safety Week June 2-8. The nationwide effort is designed to educate motorists about the four essential areas of tire maintenance including Pressure, Alignment, Rotatio ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Charges Through 10,000 European Sales Milestone
May 30, 2013
10,000th Nissan LEAF delivered in Europe Paris-based nurse, Sylvie Lailler was the 10,000th customer Sales milestone hit as new Nissan LEAF sales about to start ROLLE, Switzerland - Sylvie Lailler became the 10,000th Nissan LEAF customer in Europe this week, further cementing the ground-breaking zero emission car's sta ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Owners Near Moore, Okla., Deliver Supplies to Area Residents
May 30, 2013
Ram Nation: This Memorial Day weekend, Ram truck owners from cities near Moore, Okla., converged on disaster-torn neighborhoods to deliver supplies and help area residents cope with sorting through the rubble. The weekend started at the Norman Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram dealership where 18 Ram truck owners and area volunt ... Continue reading
Minivan or SUV? MaxPoint Identifies U.S. Neighborhoods Most Interested in Purchasing Family Vehicles
May 30, 2013
With the official kickoff of summer just around the corner, it's time for a big summer auto sales push in the U.S., and MaxPoint, the company that helps retailers and brands drive local in-store sales with its innovative Digital Zip technology, has identified U.S. cities with the neighborhoods that include families mos ... Continue reading
Honda Reduces the Cost to Take Home a Fit EV - $259 Per Month
May 30, 2013
Honda today announced an attractive new price package for the highly efficient and fun-to-drive all-electric Fit EV including the new competitive lease price of $259 a month beginning June 1. Reduced from $389 a month, the new three-year lease term stretches customer's electric dollar even further with no down payment, ... Continue reading
Ford Launches 'Rolling with Ford AND The BET Awards Contest'
May 29, 2013
Ford is looking to give one winner the opportunity of a lifetime at the 2013 BET Awards. The "Rolling with Ford AND The BET Awards Contest" will award one consumer with a VIP experience to the 2013 BET Awards in Los Angeles June 30. The winner and his or her companion will be Ford's official guests on the red carpet an ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces 2013 Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge
May 29, 2013
Toyota announced today the launch of the first Prius MPG Challenge rewarding environmentally-conscious, charitable organizations in the tri-state area with contributions totaling $20,000. The Challenge --which consists of five separate waves of competition, each with up to eight challengers --awards those participants ... Continue reading
A Sober Driver Is The Most Valuable Person (MVP) At Your Summer Party
May 29, 2013
Whether attending a backyard barbecue, going to an outdoor concert or enjoying a lazy day on the river, Texans are planning for summer fun. As plans are made, more thought must also go into planning for a sober driver if drinking is involved. Over the past five summers, alcohol-related fatalities increased by more than ... Continue reading
AAA to Rescue More than Eight Million Motorists During the Summer Driving Season
May 29, 2013
More than 31 million Americans kicked off the summer travel season with a road trip Memorial Day weekend, but plans were damped for approximately a quarter of a million motorists that AAA needed to rescue at the roadside. AAA expects between the major summer holidays of Memorial Day and Labor Day to aid over eight mill ... Continue reading
I DRIVE SAFELY Unveils Behind-the-Wheel Training Program
May 29, 2013
I DRIVE SAFELY, the nation's leading provider of driver education training, announced today its entrance to the Behind-the-Wheel driver training market, with the addition of a brand new 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn edition. Having provided top rated online drivers education programs for over 15 years, the additio ... Continue reading
May 29, 2013
The 2013 Ford Warriors in Pink collection of apparel and accessories is now available at www.fordcares.com; 100 percent of the net proceeds benefit breast cancer charities. Ford Warriors in Pink once again honors breast cancer survivors who have demonstrated strength and courage in their battle with its "Models of Cour ... Continue reading
May 29, 2013
Ford Motor Credit Company and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services are offering customers affected by the recent tornado and other storm damage the option to delay some car and truck payments. The disaster relief program allows qualified customers to delay one or two monthly payments, resuming their regular payment sc ... Continue reading
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