Apr 8, 2013
It happens every day. You get a text or a phone call and you feel the need to respond immediately, even when you're driving. But what you may not know is a simple text or call can cost you your life or someone else's. 'Distracted driving is unacceptable, and it's something that is preventable' ... Continue reading
BMW 3-Series Wins Cars.com/USA Today Sport Sedan Challenge
Apr 8, 2013
Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars, has named the BMW 3-Series Sedan the winner of the Cars.com/USA Today/MotorWeek Sport Sedan Challenge. The challenge pitted six of the most popular sport sedans against each other in a series of tests. Cars tested, all priced at or below $4 ... Continue reading
Safelite AutoGlass Poll Finds Most Drivers Don't Replace Windshield Wipers Frequently Enough
Apr 8, 2013
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 8, 2013; In honor of April Car Care Month, Safelite AutoGlass®, the nation's largest provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services, polled its customers on routine vehicle care habits and found that most drivers follow experts' advice with the exception of windshield wipers. Safelite ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2013
Would you be upset to learn you're paying more for car insurance because of others' bad driving habits? Progressive Insurance recently surveyed 500 consumers about their knowledge of auto insurance pricing and found: 'We all probably know somebody we're subsidizing. Snapshot helps solve that problem; showing consumers ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America's Petro Stopping Centers Location in Bordentown, NJ Gets New Medical Clinic
Apr 8, 2013
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has announced the opening of a new medical clinic at the Petro location at I-295, Exit 57, in Bordentown, New Jersey. This is the first medical clinic offering in New Jersey in the TA/Petro branded chain, a ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News April 1-7, 2013 Just In-Case You Were Snoozing
Apr 7, 2013
* April 1 brought some questionable news. Honda unveiled the first-ever mobile barbering tool for busy, cost-conscious families. The HondaHAIR will be available as a Honda Genuine Accessory that attaches to the 2014 Odyssey Touring Elite's HondaVAC to provide an efficient way to cut hair. Also, Subaru of America has co ... Continue reading
Don't Mess with Texas 'CANpaign' Gets New Look, Reminds Drivers Not to Trash Texas Roadways
Apr 6, 2013
You might think Don't mess with Texas is just a saying, but it's way more. It's a call to action created by the Texas Department of Transportation 27 years ago to stop litterers in their tracks. On Tuesday, TxDOT announced the state's anti-litter campaign is getting a makeover. ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2013
Golden Globe Award-winning actor Idris Elba takes on the lead role in "Only the Name Remains," a dramatic, spy-themed advertising campaign for the 2013 Toyota Avalon. The highly-anticipated campaign and first-ever TV commercial for Elba -- was created in collaboration with Burrell Communications and premiered on Monday ... Continue reading
Honda Love, BMW EEh, And Other Rants and Raves in This Months Letter From Europe
Apr 5, 2013
Letter From Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Spent an amazing day in Hondaâs Accord Coupe EX-V6. It isnât very often that I pick up the phone to the PR man in charge to rave about his product but consider this. It was a glorious sunny Sunday morning and I was on my way to Alameda ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2013
Here are the 2013 vehicles sold in the U.S that can get 40+ MPG combined Highway and City Driving Notice there are only SEdans, Wagons and One SUV that meets the great MPG criteria. ... Continue reading
2013 Kia Rio 5-Door SX Review By John Heilig
Apr 5, 2013
The Auto Page By John Heilig 2013 Kia Rio Review Model: 2013 Kia Rio 5 SX Engine: 1.6-liter i4 Horsepower/Torque: 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 4,850 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 101.2 in. Length x width x height: 159.3 x 67.7 x 57.3 in. Tires: P205/45R17 Cargo: 12.3/47.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Episode Four of the Subaru Nordica XV Crosstrek Run is Now Live
Apr 5, 2013
Episode Four of the Subaru Nordica XV Crosstrek Run is now live. In this episode Luke & Liam head to Colorado for some big air skiing at Mammoth Mountain. ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2013
Brandon Oregon April 3, 2013; CNW research reported that used vehicle March auto sales surpassed the 3 million mark, with totals not seen in more than 10 years. CNW Research breaks down March used vehicle sales totals. Used sales surpassed 3 million in March, creating an 11-percent year-over-year lift. ... Continue reading
Car Safety Rating System Proposed for Rising Ranks of Older Drivers
Apr 5, 2013
Washington DC April 5, 2013; The AIADA newsletter reported that by 2025, one in five drivers in the U.S. will be age 65 or older. This is prompting federal regulators to consider the worthiness of a crash safety rating of new cars for older drivers. The L.A. Times reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Admini ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2013
WASHINGTON April 5, 2013; The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released new survey results that show that Americans continue to use electronic devices while driving, despite warnings that it causes their own driving to deteriorate and can lead to crashes, ... Continue reading
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