Apr 16, 2013
Employers continue to be concerned about the risk and liability posed by employee use of mobile devices while driving on the job. Seven in ten companies have adopted written policies designed to curb employee distracted driving, but only 32% are confident that current enforcement methods are effective at achieving comp ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2013
Increase in maintenance, insurance and fuel drive up average cost for sedans to $9,122 yearly, 60.8 cents per mile AAA released the results of its annual 'Your Driving Costs' study today, revealing a 1.96 percent increase in the cost to own and operate a sedan in the U.S. The average cost rose 1.17 cents to 60.8 cents ... Continue reading
Cars.com Names the Best Hybrids for the Money
Apr 16, 2013
PR Newswire CHICAGO, April 16, 2013 CHICAGO, April 16, 2013 -- With Earth Day approaching, Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars, has listed its editors' picks for the best hybrids for the money. "Gas prices remain volatile, so as shoppers consider more fuel-efficient options, t ... Continue reading
Subaru Uses Google to Clear Out 2013 Foresters (And Google Uses The Auto Channel)
Apr 15, 2013
Washington DC April 15, 2013; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Subaru of America in the first quarter used Google and other digital marketing to reduce inventory of its 2013 Forester crossover and make way for the redesigned 2014 model. According to Automotive News, the carmaker expects to sell out of 2013 Forest ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Named One Of Ward's 10 Best Interiors
Apr 15, 2013
The all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport's upscale and highly-functional interior was acknowledged by the editors of WardsAuto, which named it to this year's Ward's 10 Best Interiors list. This recognition follows the 2012 Accent and 2012 Azera being named to the list last year. "The latest version of the Hyundai Santa ... Continue reading
Apr 15, 2013
Multidimensional partnership includes vehicle integrations and custom creative executions crossing many media platforms Dodge Charger is 'hero vehicle' in 'Defiance' TV show debuting April 15 on Syfy Channel; Dodge Challenger featured in 'Defiance' multiplayer online video game launched April 2 'Defiance' marks first t ... Continue reading
Allstate adds six more states to usage-based insurance program, introduces mobile app
Apr 15, 2013
Now available in 16 states, Allstate's usage-based insurance device, Drivewise , continues to improve driving behavior and reward customers for safe driving. Today, Missouri, Indiana, Minnesota, Maryland, Utah, and Washington State join 10 others delivering constant feedback to drivers through a website designed to hel ... Continue reading
Rand McNally Celebrates 90 Years of the "Great American Road Trip"
Apr 15, 2013
Today, Rand McNally's 90th edition of America's #1 Road Atlas - the publication that has been commonly found in cars since the days of the Model T -- has been declared road-ready. From family vacations and roads trips with friends, to weekend getaways and unexpected adventures, Rand McNally has helped generations of ex ... Continue reading
Record-setting 20,000th Car Seat Installed at Packard Children's Hospital
Apr 15, 2013
When Alayne Brunner arrived at the Child Safety Car Seat Fitting Station at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital last week for her second visit, she didn't know she was making history. 'We discovered this was our 20,000th car seat fitting--My daughter was born last year and I was happy to take her home from the hospita ... Continue reading
Apr 15, 2013
Allstate Insurance Company will build upon its efforts to bring awareness around distraction-free driving with a new national campaign tour, called "Reality Rides." Allstate Reality Rides will travel to more than 20 American cities to bring a driving simulator that demonstrates the dangers of distracted driving. From c ... Continue reading
10 Most Recent Car and Truck Reviews (2013-2014)
Apr 15, 2013
Auto Central April 15, 2013; For over 20 years The Auto Channel has populated its New Car and New Truck Review Library with thousands of professionally conducted, and original new vehicle reviews. The Auto Channelâs Car and Truck Reviews offer viewers expert un-biased first-hand impressions and meaningful opinions ... Continue reading
Ford Video Snacks Bring Vehicle Features Directly to Consumers
Apr 15, 2013
Ford launches a new Vehicle Orientation program this week at dealerships nationwide designed to bring consumers closer to the features available on their cars through an e-mailed checklist with links to 'video snacks' on Fordowner.com ... Continue reading
Epic Delivers First Production TORQ EV to Former Tesla Executive
Apr 13, 2013
Epic EV delivered the first production TORQ EV Roadster to San Francisco resident and former Tesla Director of Communications David Vespremi at its headquarters over the weekend. 'and I don't have to own a pickup truck or trailer to do it' In development since 2010, the novel 3-wheel, open top, high-performance elect ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda5 Grand Touring Review - Steve Purdy Review
Apr 12, 2013
review 2013 MAZDA5 GRAND TOURING REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Try not to confuse the six-passenger Mazda5, with the newer, five-passenger Mazda CX-5. The latter is essentially a conventional small crossover and the former is a small minivan. Lest you think that term âsmall minivanâ ... Continue reading
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