Ford Extends Commitment to App Developers by Contributing AppLink to Open-Source GENIVI Alliance
Feb 26, 2013
Ford becomes the first American automaker to open-source the software of a product by contributing the AppLink code to the GENIVI Alliance The AppLink connectivity interface allows drivers to take control of compatible smartphone and tablet apps through dashboard buttons or voice commands Contribution builds on Ford's ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2013
Twin sports cars Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ also make the list Last year, not a single vehicle from Honda made it onto Consumer Reports' annual Top Picks list. This year, three models from the automaker--the Accord, CR-V and Odyssey--have earned positions in the list, which has new winners in seven of its ten categories ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2013 Annual Car Brand Report Cards: Lexus, Subaru & Mazda Earn Top Honors
Feb 26, 2013
Audi leads inconsistent European pack; Cadillac shines among struggling domestics With a current crop of luxury models that are quiet, comfortable, fuel efficient, and among the most reliable, Lexus has earned the best overall score in Consumer Reports' 2013 annual Car Brand Report Cards. Lexus' models are rarely sport ... Continue reading
Median-Income Household Can Only Afford Average-Priced New Car in One of the 25 Largest U.S. Metros
Feb 26, 2013
A median-income household can only afford the average-priced new car or light truck in one of the 25 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. (Washington, D.C.), according to research released today by Interest.com, a Bankrate company. Interest.com published a related list of how much a median-income household in each me ... Continue reading
Fitch: U.S. Auto Asset Sector Credit Metrics Beginning to Normalize After Historic Levels
Feb 26, 2013
U.S. auto asset sector credit metrics will modestly weaken and normalize in 2013 from the decade-low levels experienced in 2012, according to Fitch Ratings. Fitch expects moderation in used car values and a slight relaxation in underwriting terms on recent vintage loans. Overall credit performance is expected to be rel ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2013
No more jerry-rigged handicapped placards stuck on rear view mirrors with shoelaces or rubber bands! No more struggling to attach placards to mirrors that are too thick! An ingenious new snap-on product from StoreSMART.com makes it simple to install or remove handicapped placards from rearview mirrors--and move them fr ... Continue reading
CarCharging Awarded Alternative Fuel Station Leader by Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition
Feb 26, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is proud to announce that it has been honored by the Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition ("Coalition") as Alternative Fuel Station Leader. The award was presented at the Coalition's ... Continue reading
New Study: Teen Driver Deaths Increase in 2012
Feb 26, 2013
Preliminary Data Indicate Deaths of 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers Up 19 Percent A report released today by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reveals that the number of 16- and 17-year-old driver deaths in passenger vehicles increased dramatically for the first six months of 2012, based on preliminary data ... Continue reading
Continental and BMW Group Working Together to Develop Freeway-Grade Highly Automated Driving
Feb 26, 2013
The international automotive supplier Continental, based in Hanover, and the Munich-based BMW Group are pooling their development capacities to define the long-term prerequisites for series introduction of highly automated driving on European freeways. In January 2013, the two companies signed an agreement to jointly d ... Continue reading
Hey Mac What's Up? - New-Model Surge Speeds 2014 Rollout
Feb 26, 2013
from Mac Gordon 02-25-2013 An almost unprecedented mid-model-year product surge is shaping up in 2013, promising to speed up reveals of 2014 models and accelerate leasing ratios to near-record rates. Emerging from the Chicago, Milwaukee and Cleveland auto shows, the industry is pressing dealers to spur early returns of ... Continue reading
Economic Uncertainty In U.S. Grows as Gas Prices Climb
Feb 26, 2013
A recent NACS Consumer Survey reveals that recent spikes in gas prices are causing consumers to have a pessimistic outlook on the overall state of economy. ALEXANDRIA, Va. February 25, 2013; Consumers are increasingly pessimistic about the economy and gas prices are a growing reason why, according to the results from t ... Continue reading
AAA East Central Delivers Sudden Breakdown Basics
Feb 25, 2013
After Aiding 1.2 million Motorists in 2012, AAA East Central Delivers Breakdown Basics AAA advises motorists on staying safe and getting back on the go after a breakdown AAA recognizes one of the most stressful things a motorist can encounter is a sudden breakdown. In 2012, AAA East Central answered more than 1.2 milli ... Continue reading
Get a Grip: ISSE Snow Socks for Tires Deliver Traction on Snowy and Icy Roads
Feb 25, 2013
With one of the snowiest months just around the corner, ISSE Snow Socks for tires can prevent slipping, reducing the risk of getting stuck this winter. Leveraging innovative technology developed and used in Europe for nearly a decade, Snow Socks fit snugly over a vehicle's drive tires to provide extra grip on ice or sn ... Continue reading
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee New Car Review by Marty Bernstein
Feb 25, 2013
DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS, JEEP LAUNCHS A FAMILY OF SUV CHOICES by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Austin, Texas; Perhaps no other vehicle has the heritage of Jeep, yet the brand continues to reinvent itself to meet the demands of todayâs ever evolving consumers who first and forem ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2013
Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation announced combined community giving of more than $40 million in 2012, compared with $38 million in 2011, as well as 800,000 hours of employee volunteerism worth $29 million. The annual giving results were released today in recognition of International Corporate Philanthropy Day, which celebra ... Continue reading
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