Volt owners exceeding EPA electric-driving estimate
Apr 5, 2013
150 million combined electric miles equivalent of trip from Earth to Mars DETROIT â Chevrolet Volt owners are consistently achieving the published EPA-estimated mileage of 98 MPGe gasoline-free miles, and many are even exceeding it. Their experience contributes to an out worldly total of 150 million electric-power ... Continue reading
ADEPT Driver Calls for Approval of Legislation to Prevent Hands-Free Texting While Driving
Apr 5, 2013
ADEPT Driver, a California company that developed driver safety programs teenSMART and Lifelong Driver, is calling on members of the Assembly Transportation Committee to approve AB 313, authored by Assembly member Jim Frazier, which would ban hands-free voice-activated texting while driving. The bill will be considered ... Continue reading
New BMW X4 Officially Revealed
Apr 5, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, April 5, 2013. Right before the start of the Shanghai Motor Show BMW officially released the first pictures and details of the BMW Concept X4, that will celebrate its world premiere on April 20th. This was no surprise, as it was already announced that w ... Continue reading
Buick Achievers Scholarship Names First Five Recipients
Apr 5, 2013
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program today announced the first five of 100 U.S. high school and undergraduate college students that will receive up to $25,000 in annual scholarships for demonstrating excellence in the classroom and in the community. Funded by the General Motors Foundation and established in 2011, Bu ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson And Marvel Join Forces For Marvel's Iron Man 3
Apr 4, 2013
Harley-Davidson and Marvel Entertainment, LLC are teaming up for Marvel's Iron Man 3 "Man & Machine" contest where fans can win a chance to be a part of a comic book created by Marvel. Fans can go online and select a custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle to design. The winners will be drawn into the comic book as a member ... Continue reading
2013 Dodge Dart Limited Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Apr 4, 2013
Chrysler gets a compact sedan right. It's about time. By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Chananel Contrast-stitched heated leather seats. Digital âglassâ dashboard. 8.4â touchscreen navigation system. ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Passat SEL Review By Michael Bernstein
Apr 4, 2013
Volkswagenâs Passat of Perfection Review By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Despite its auspicious beginning in the US marketplace as the maker of quirky little cars with funny names, VW, the German auto giant, was considered more a sideshow in the car biz, but they had talent and a spirit and w ... Continue reading
TomTom Research Finds Los Angeles Most Congested City in North America
Apr 4, 2013
TomTom today announces the results of its 2012 Congestion Index, which measures traffic congestion in 161 cities across five continents and compares it to congestion levels in 2011. The annual Congestion Index also examines the congestion in 59 metropolitan areas with a population of more than 800,000 across North Amer ... Continue reading
TomTom Research Finds Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal Most Congested Cities in Canada
Apr 4, 2013
TomTom today announces the results of its 2012 Congestion Index, which measures traffic congestion in 161 cities across five continents and compares it to congestion levels in 2011. The annual Congestion Index also examines the congestion in 59 metropolitan areas with a population of more than 800,000 across North Amer ... Continue reading
Renault Partners with AVG Technologies to Secure its New Automotive App Store
Apr 4, 2013
Web-scanning architecture ensures protection for all apps in the Renault R-Link store- Leading car manufacturer Renault has chosen AVG Technologies N.V. to add an extra layer of security to its ground-breaking new embedded and connected navigation and multimedia platform, Renault R-Link. AVG already provides internet a ... Continue reading
TomTom Congestion Index shows that Moscow is the Most Congested City
Apr 4, 2013
TomTom today announces the 2012 Congestion Index, a report comparing congestion levels in 2012 versus 2011 in 161 cities and across five continents. The Annual Congestion Index finds Moscow the most congested city. TomTom's Annual Congestion Index provides accurate insight into the world's most congested cities'. ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2013
A new Kars4Kids survey revealed that despite high awareness and knowledge (88%) of tax credit eligibility for making non-cash charitable donations, most U.S. adults opt to sell their used cars instead of donate them. The survey also indicated that only 10.5 percent of U.S. adults have donated a car. The study was condu ... Continue reading
Teen Vogue and Toyota Partner on Safe Driving Campaign To Help Educate and Empower Teenage Girls
Apr 4, 2013
In conjunction with Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, Teen Vogue and Toyota announced today "Arrive in Style," a safe driving campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving among teenage girls and inspire them to make a mutual commitment with their mothers to drive safely. While cars today ... Continue reading
Lexus Shows Off New Models, Signature Styling At Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show
Apr 4, 2013
Lexus' luxury sedans and SUVs are showing off new, bolder personalities at the Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show this week. Following up on the success of the GS sport sedan, Lexus is improving the handling across its entire lineup to deliver an entertaining and engaging driving experience. F SPORT variants of mo ... Continue reading
Scion Shows Off Full Vehicle Lineup, New FR-S, At Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show
Apr 4, 2013
Scion will give show-goers a chance to explore models from its entire 2013 lineup inside and out Thursday through Sunday at the Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show, April 4-7 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Scion features five ground-breaking models with a wide array of standard fea ... Continue reading
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