Volkswagen R Beetle Turbo and Jetta R GLI Get Power Boost
May 3, 2013
Herndon, VA May 3, 2013; The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI receive a number of running changes to 2013 model year cars that go on sale this month. The most notable of these is fitment of a new version of the award-winning EA888 2.0-liter turbocharged and direct-injected TSI® engi ... Continue reading
Family Sedans Coming Back Into Vogue?
May 3, 2013
Detroit May 3, 2013; It's no secret that prices at the pump have soured us on gas guzzling SUVs and crossovers and people are looking to downsize to a vehicle that is more affordable and has increased fuel efficiency. And while there are alternatives, not everyone is ready to squeeze into mini hybrid or EV. For those w ... Continue reading
BIO Urges Congress to Include Renewable Chemicals in Farm Bill Energy Title Programs
May 3, 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today wrote leaders of the House and Senate Agricultural Committees urging reauthorization and mandatory funding of the Farm Bill Energy Title programs and eligibility for renewable chemicals. In a letter praising the thoughtful, bipartisan support of these programs in the ... Continue reading
2013 6-9 Passenger Sedans, SUV's, Minivans and Pickups - Vehicles For Big Families
May 3, 2013
Auto Central March 20, 2013; Over the years one of The Auto Channel's most popular pages has been a short cut to 6 -9 passenger vehicles. All of this media talk of a "small car" option is meaningless if you have a big family or lots of friends. So The Auto Channel has gone through its massive database and ranked all of ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Malibu Makes Vehicle Entry Easier
May 3, 2013
Malibu offers passive entry technology on all four door DETROIT â The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sedan equipped with four-door passive entry makes life a little easier for those frantically searching for keys in the bottom of a deep purse or fumbling to find them when carrying a child or bags of groceries. Chevrolet pl ... Continue reading
AAA and Detroit Tigers team up for "Teen Driving Safety Night" at Comerica Park May 24
May 3, 2013
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. That's why AAA Michigan and the Detroit Tigers are partnering to offer a special "AAA and Detroit Tigers Teen Driving Safety Night" at Comerica Park on Friday, May 24 -- at the start of the summer driving season. The Tigers will host the Minnesota Twins at ... Continue reading
TripAdvisor selects TomTom's Global Geocoder Services
May 3, 2013
TomTom today announces that TripAdvisor the world's largest travel site, has licensed TomTom's new Global Geocoder Services to integrate highly accurate location-based intelligence into its websites and applications. ... Continue reading
2014 Sierra Safety Alert Seat Aids Driver Awareness
May 3, 2013
Haptic seat technology a first in full-size pickup segment DETROIT â The all-new 2014 Sierra arrives this summer with available advanced active safety features never offered to full-size pickup truck owners, including Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. The manner by which alerts from the system ar ... Continue reading
May 3, 2013
Toyota and Discovery Education today announced that Ryan Johnston, a high school student from Corona, California, was chosen by the public in an online vote as the grand prize winner of the 2013 Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge. Now in its second year, the contest challenges teens across the country to create two-min ... Continue reading
How to Choose the Right Wheelchair Van Ramp
May 3, 2013
Every wheelchair-accessible van should be equipped with a ramp to help users get in and out of the vehicle as efficiently as possible. But a conversion on a new van can cost upwards of $20,000, which makes it crucial for buyers to pinpoint the right ramp for them. Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and ... Continue reading
Zipcar Takes Off with Expansion to Eight New North American Airports
May 3, 2013
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced it is expanding its airport access to eight new airports in North America, bringing convenience, freedom and a little zip to air travel. With this expansion, Zipcar is extending its award-winning member experience from city streets and college campu ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD Review By Carey Russ
May 2, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS Exotic looks without first-class road manners would be false advertising to my mind. No such problem with this 2013 Ford Fusion! 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD Review Midsize sedans are the most popular motor vehicles in this country, but Ford has not been a major factor in that clas ... Continue reading
Family Sedans Losing Out To Crossovers
May 2, 2013
DETROIT May 1, 2013; Deepa Seetharaman and Bernie Woodall writing rfor Reuters reported that family sedans like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord are losing ground this year as American families and empty-nest baby boomers find they would rather handle life's daily chores in a crossover. Midsize sedans remain the singl ... Continue reading
May 2, 2013
As part of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Mazda Motorsports, the Ad Council and the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) announced the six high school and college winners of their second annual Project Yellow Light scholarship contest. "One Text or Call Could W ... Continue reading
Michelin Helps Canadian Drivers Stay Safe This Summer
May 2, 2013
Online safe driving tips stress importance of preparation and education-- With summer just around the corner, Canadian families will soon take to the open road. Now is a good time for summer road-trippers to brush up on the important tips that can contribute to safe driving as they explore the great Canadian outdoors o ... Continue reading
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