SmartDrive Study Reveals Drivers Are Distracted 79% of Time During Risky Driving Maneuvers
Apr 23, 2013
SAN DIEGO--SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced initial results of the SmartDrive Distracted Driving Index study, which explores the distracted driving rate of commercial fleets. âThis study showcases the cause of distract ... Continue reading
Recycle Your Car this Earth Day
Apr 22, 2013
The old car sitting in your driveway can breathe new life into the environment, your pocketbook and those suffering from kidney disease. This Earth Day, donate the car to Kidney Cars and become eligible for a tax deduction while helping the National Kidney Foundation get more mileage out of its education and prevention ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive: Hybrid vehicle market share grew by 41 percent in 2012
Apr 22, 2013
Experian Automotive today released findings from an analysis of the hybrid* vehicle segment in honor of Earth Day. The analysis showed that market share of hybrid vehicles has increased by 40.9 percent since 2011, going from 2.2 percent in 2011 to 3.1 percent in 2012. While hybrid vehicles still only make up slightly m ... Continue reading
Hyundai To Offer New Customers Enhanced SiriusXM Radio With Three-Month All Access Subscription
Apr 22, 2013
Hyundai Motor America and Sirius XM Radio will offer new Hyundai customers a three-month subscription to SiriusXM's All Access package, offering them even more programming, beginning this month. Programming enhancements for new vehicles include: SiriusXM NFL Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, exclusive talk programming and ... Continue reading
Apr 22, 2013
In celebration of Earth Day 2013, ChargePoint, Inc. the largest network of electric vehicle charging stations, today announced it has teamed with BMW's premium, electric car sharing program DriveNow to showcase the benefits of electric vehicles and EV charging in the workplace. ChargePoint's EV charging stations will b ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus ES Hybrid Sedan (300h) Review By Steve Purdy
Apr 22, 2013
2013 LEXUS ES 300h Review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Having offered my first impressions of the redesigned line of Lexus ES sedans last summer after a regional launch here in Detroit I promised to flesh out my review once I had a chance to spend some serious time and miles with this lovely sedan. ... Continue reading
Nissan, New York City Launch Leaf Electric Vehicle Taxi Pilot
Apr 22, 2013
To celebrate Earth Day, Nissan and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today launched a new electric vehicle taxi pilot with the world's best-selling electric car, Nissan LEAF. This pilot program, which puts six LEAF taxis into service beginning this spring, will help Nissan, the city, the taxi industry and the publi ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2013 Hyundai Sonata Review
Apr 21, 2013
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SONATA VEHICLE When the completely reinvented sixth-generation Sonata hit the showroom a few model years ago, it was quite the upset to tried-and-true competitors: A value-oriented formula that mixes youthful styling, modern technology ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News April 14-21, 2013 Just In-Case You Were Snoozing
Apr 21, 2013
* Remember the dayâ¦maybe you don'tâ¦when two car companies working together was a violation of anti-trust laws, and of course who would want to share company engineering secrets. Well, at long last it's different now. General Motors and Ford say they are working together to design a new generation of nine and ... Continue reading
Apr 21, 2013
Los Angeles Shelby American Automobile Club (LASAAC) will celebrate the incredible life of the automotive legend with the first annual Carroll Shelby Tribute and Car Show on May 11, 2013, one year after his passing. The one day event, which will benefit the Foundation, will take place at the Carroll Shelby Foundation H ... Continue reading
Hertz Introduces Three New Porsche Sports Cars Into Its U.S. Fleet
Apr 21, 2013
The Hertz Corporation announces it has expanded its line of sports cars available for rent to include the Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayenne, which join the already-available Porsche Panamera. With the expansion, consumers in select markets are now able to rent a variety of Porsche vehicles that transform an ordinary tr ... Continue reading
AT&T Challenges Local Teens To Join "It Can Wait" Movement To Halt Texting While Driving
Apr 21, 2013
Local elected officials, educators and veterans joined AT&T* today at the annual Cadet Achievement Awards to urge the students to be positive role models in combating a dangerous practice that puts millions of Americans at risk: texting while driving. "I would like to thank AT&T for its leadership role in helping to ed ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Is KBB.com's Best Green Car of 2013
Apr 20, 2013
The revamped 2013 Nissan LEAF has been named to the top spot on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com's list of 10 Best Green Cars of 2013. After driving and testing every significant "green" vehicle currently on the market, the experts at KBB.com determined the newly redesigned LEAF offers the best value, range, refinement and v ... Continue reading
City CarShare Releases Annual Report on Carsharing Impact
Apr 20, 2013
In honor of Earth Day 2013, City CarShare, the largest nonprofit carsharing organization in North America, released an environmental report detailing the organization's positive impact for the San Francisco Bay Area for 2012 and to-date. Results show that on Earth Day alone, 68,000 fewer miles will be driven on Bay Are ... Continue reading
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer GT 2.4L Review By Steve Purdy
Apr 19, 2013
2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER GT 2.4L Review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau When Suzuki left the U.S. market last year some of us were concerned that Mitsubishi might follow. The product line remains limited, barely keeping up with modernity, and total sales arenât substantial enough to inspire confide ... Continue reading
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