May 2, 2013
Chevron ExtraMile today announced its new Warp Speed Instant Win Game in support of the upcoming film Star Trek Into Darkness opening May 17, 2013. Now through June 30, or while supplies last, eligible visitors to participating ExtraMile locations in California, Oregon and Washington can request a game card with a 1 in ... Continue reading
GEICO provides voice capabilities in its mobile app for customers
May 2, 2013
GEICO has revolutionized the mobile customer experience by partnering with Nuance Communications, an industry leader in forward-thinking voice and language solutions, to introduce voice assistant technology in its GEICO App. The integration of voice technology enhances the customer experience and provides a multi-modal ... Continue reading
Tips From Carfax For Car Buying Season; 22.1 Million Used Car Sales Expected Over Next Five Months
May 2, 2013
Carfax is kicking off car buying season with some tips for consumers to help find safe, reliable used cars. History shows that more than half of all the used cars sold this year will be bought in just five months, from May through September. In addition, financial expert Jean Chatzky said yesterday that now may be the ... Continue reading
New Report Helps States Better Engage Parents of Teen Drivers
May 2, 2013
What's an effective tool for reducing teen crash risk? Parents. Moms and dads play a critical role in helping teens survive their most dangerous driving years. This theme is explored in a new report released today by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Promoting Parent Involvement in Teen Driving: An In-De ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 7 Passenger Review By Martha Hindes
May 1, 2013
MORE INFO Hyundai Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Hyundai Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Find Your Perfect 7 Passenger New Car Match 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Gets Stretched in Appeal to Family Buyers By Martha Hindes The Auto Channel <Michigan Bureau My driving partner, another automotive journalist, was determined ... Continue reading
Global Youth Traffic Safety Month Kicks Off With State Attorneys General PSAs in 17 States
May 1, 2013
Timed with May's designation as Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, The Century Council and 17 Attorneys General from across the United States released public service announcements (PSAs) for the IKnowEverything program. Bringing parents and kids together, IKnowEverything reinforces that parents are one of the most infl ... Continue reading
Survey Says ... Love Affair Between Man And Machine Is The One That Lasts!
May 1, 2013
A new consumer survey released by MAACO, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands, reveals a sentiment contrary to the perception of our throwaway culture:Ã American's don't have to, but want to, keep their car reflects their sense of style than those in the West (28 percent). Red State, Blue State: Odd ... Continue reading
May 1, 2013
May 1, 2013 -- New-car and -truck buyers ranked Fuel Economy, Ownership Costs, Brand Perception, Safety and Vehicle Design as the five most important attributes considered when shopping for a vehicle, according to a recent survey by NADAguides.com. Factors were scored on a scale from 0 to 100, with a higher score indic ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review By Larry Nutson
Apr 30, 2013
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club PRHT By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_2336) Drive the Mazda Miata MX-5 for a short thirty-minute stint and you quickly conclude that it is indeed a fun little car. My last Miata drive over a year ago quickly took me back to my younger years and my â67 ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2013
CARSON, Calif., April 30, 2013 -- An easing economic outlook has had little impact on the amount of auto repairs DIYers undertake, according to the "2013 DIY Report" from AutoMD.com.à Driven by cost-savings à ââ¬â but also enjoying the process ââ¬â DIYers are continuing to do more of their ... Continue reading
Historic Detroit Model T Plant Museum Now Open To The Public For 2013 +VIDEO
Apr 29, 2013
DETROIT, April 29, 2013 DETROIT, April 29, 2013 -- Birthplace to the legendary Model T, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant museum and education center have re-opened to the public for 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120702/DE34230LOGO ) Built in 1904, the Piquette facility was Ford Motor Company's first au ... Continue reading
ASTON MARTIN MAKES HYBRID HYDROGEN HISTORY AT THE NÜRBURGRING
Apr 29, 2013
NÜRBURGRING 29 April, 2013; Aston Martin has secured its place in the history books with a world first hydrogen-fuelled zero CO2 emission lap of the Nürburgring circuit in Germany. The lap was completed on Saturday (27 April) with Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer Dr Ulrich Bez at the wheel of the prototype Aston ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Tests of Flywheel Technology Confirm Fuel Savings of up to 25 Per Cent
Apr 29, 2013
April 29, 2013 -- Volvo Car Group has completed extensive testing of kinetic flywheel technology on public roads - and the results confirm that this is a light, financially viable and very eco-efficient solution. "The testing of this complete experimental system for kinetic energy recovery was carried out during 2012. ... Continue reading
2013 Western Automotive Journalists Media Days
Apr 29, 2013
WAJ's 2013 Media Days are behind us now. I missed the past two years so I am very glad I went this year. When I first joined WAJ, actually before I became a member, I attended my first Media Day Event at what was then Sears Point Raceway and is now Sonoma Raceway. That was in 1999, and I had just started writing for th ... Continue reading
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