New Research By The Hartford And MIT AgeLab Shows Positive Effects Of Exercise On Mature Drivers
Apr 2, 2013
Exercise can enhance certain aspects of flexibility and range of motion for mature drivers according to The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence and MIT AgeLab's Exercise for Mature Drivers research. âDriving can be essential to older adults' sense of independence and autonomy. We encourage drivers to cons ... Continue reading
New Paper From Aegis Mobility Examines Employer Liability Due to Distracted Driving
Apr 2, 2013
Aegis Mobility, the leading provider of innovative solutions to promote safe and legal use of mobile devices while driving, released today the second edition of its white paper entitled, Employee Distracted Driving: Understanding Your Business Risk and Liability. ... Continue reading
Garmin to Provide In-Dash Navigation for Future Mercedes-Benz Models
Apr 2, 2013
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that Daimler AG has selected Garmin as global navigation provider for future Mercedes-Benz models. Garmin's award-winning navigation will be fully integrated into Mercedes-Benz infotainment systems over the nex ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces City-Brake Active System to Help Prevent Low Speed Accidents
Apr 2, 2013
Honda has developed an accident avoidance support system called City-Brake Active System. The City-Brake Active System operates when the vehicle is travelling at speeds of less than 18mph*. It uses a laser radar installed in the upper part of the windscreen to detect when a collision is imminent. If the City-Brake Acti ... Continue reading
NHTSA Unveils 'SaferCar' App for iPhones
Apr 1, 2013
WASHINGTON March 22, 2013; â The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a new iOS app for iPhones and iPod Touches that will provide real-time vehicle safety information to consumers from NHTSA's SaferCar.gov site. NHTSA's SaferCar app allows user ... Continue reading
Walmart Rolling Back Gasoline Prices To Woo Shoppers
Apr 1, 2013
NEW YORK April 1, 2013; Reuters reported that Walmart is cutting gasoline prices by up to 15 cents a gallon for drivers in 21 U.S. states who pay with its cards in an attempt to woo shoppers grappling with high prices at the pump. The discount will be 15 cents a gallon for customers paying with a Walmart MoneyCard or c ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2013 Kia Sportage Review
Apr 1, 2013
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SPORTAGE VEHICLE Of the many the family vehicles on the market, the Kia Sportage comfortably owns the tagline of being a value-oriented compact crossover with well-rounded utility and style. Since its rebuild a few years ago, it has be ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Paceman S ALL4 By Henny Hemmes
Apr 1, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel FRANKFURT, March 28, 2013. When Mini unveiled the Paceman, the public opinion was divided and the Mini community was not exactly excited: why would you need a Countryman with only two doors and less room for rear passengers? In fact, that is basically what it is a ... Continue reading
April is National Car Care Month: Spring into Action
Apr 1, 2013
Ten Basic Maintenance Procedures to Keep Your Car Operating at its Best April is National Car Care Month and the Car Care Council reminds motorists to spring into action and follow 10 basic maintenance procedures to make sure their vehicles are running at peak performance for the summer driving season. Check all fluids ... Continue reading
Carfax Selected For Volvo Certified Pre-Owned Program
Apr 1, 2013
Carfax has been chosen by Volvo Cars of North America to provide vehicle history information for the Volvo Certified Pre-Owned program. Since 1999, Certified Volvo dealers have run a Carfax Vehicle History Report on all Volvo cars submitted for certification. Under the renewed agreement, Volvo and its Certified dealers ... Continue reading
Maroon 5 To Headline 2013 Honda Civic Tour With Special Guest Kelly Clarkson
Apr 1, 2013
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will welcome GRAMMY award winning recording artist Maroon 5 as the headliner for the 2013 Honda Civic Tour. The band will headline the 12th year of the popular concert series during the second leg of their current 2013 tour. In addition to Maroon 5, the Civic Tour will include global supe ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2013
Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy, a DMV-certified driving school, kicks off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April with distracted driving demonstrations and programs focused on parent involvement in teen driver education and training. Last month, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) issued a re ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2013
Andrew Saul, CEO of Genovation Inc., has been selected by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) as a guest speaker for the Entrepreneurship and Renewable Energy" program to Australia and New Zealand. The three-week speaking tour will begin in early April and cover eight cit ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2013
Toyota and Food Bank For New York City today announced Meals Per Hour, a partnership to support a soup kitchen and a mobile food unit in communities severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy -- Coney Island and the Far Rockaways. The initiative is led by the Toyota Production System Support Center, Inc. (TSSC), which shar ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda2 Review By John Heilig
Apr 1, 2013
MORE INFO Mazda Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Mazda Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Find Your Perfect New Car Match The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 Mazda2 Engine: 1.5-litter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 100 hp @ 6,000 rpm/98 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 98.0 in. Length x Width x ... Continue reading
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