NCSR: Safety is the Bottom Line for Red-Light Camera Programs
Feb 19, 2013
As transportation research studies continue to provide mounting evidence of the success of red-light safety camera programs, the opposition becomes more vocal in shifting the focus away from the most important benefit of this technology -- safety. The National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) stands with police departm ... Continue reading
Car Care Council: Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
Feb 19, 2013
Start of Racing Season is the Opportune Time to Make Sure your Ignition System is Operating Properly The beginning of racing season is the perfect time of the year to "start your engine" and make sure your ignition system is working properly. Addressing problems that may lead to ignition system failure is essential for ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2013
The Ram Truck brand continues its successful "Road to the Ram Jam" all-star country music series with the auction of Billy Currington's 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn. Starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time today (Feb.19), fans can bid for Currington's truck with all the proceeds from the auction benefiting Team Rubicon, whic ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2013
Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with Snapshot, Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive insu ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2013
Ford introduces 2014 Fiesta through the unique voices and content of 100 social influencers, making it Ford's first completely user-generated campaign Fiesta Movement: A Social Remix will feature material created exclusively by social influencers -- in whatever form they choose; Ford will distribute the content through ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Estimates First National Increase in Traffic Deaths Since 2005
Feb 19, 2013
The National Safety Council announced today its preliminary estimate that approximately 36,200 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in 2012. This marks a five percent upsurge from 2011 and is the first increase since 2004 to 2005. Crash injuries requiring medical attention also are estimated to have risen by five percent ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2013
Feb. 19, 2013 -- Although economic concerns remain, consumers in a position to buy a brand-new vehicle have more amenity-laden, reasonably priced options today than ever before, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. "Since the 2011 model year, nearly every vehi ... Continue reading
2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Specs and Details
Feb 18, 2013
CHICAGO â Chevrolet is entering the U.S. and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of its hottest-selling sedan, the Cruze , featuring the cleanest diesel passenger car engine General Motors has ever produced. Clean diesels generate at least 90 percent less Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) a ... Continue reading
Hey Mac Whats New? Chevy Back with Rear-Drive V-8
Feb 18, 2013
By Mac Gordon Editor at large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Elizabeth, Australia February 18, 2013; GM has at long last (17 years) realized the hardship of ceding the fullsize sedan market to the âGermansâ plus Lexus and Infiniti. For 17 years, Chevy has been largely absent from the rear-drive V-8 sedan ma ... Continue reading
NACS Newsletter Washington Report: U.S. Senators Seek to Limit Ethanol in Gasoline
Feb 18, 2013
​WASHINGTON DC February 18, 2013; The NACS newsletter reported that U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and David Vitter (R-LA) introduced legislation last week that seeks to block an increase in the amount of ethanol that can be blended with gasoline. The bill would overturn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) w ... Continue reading
Porsche 911 Carrera S Named 2013 Robb Report Car of the Year
Feb 18, 2013
Feb. 18, 2013 ATLANTA, Feb. 18, 2013 -- The seventh-generation Porsche 911 Carrera S has been named the 2013 Robb Report Car of the Year. Captivating the judging panel with its agility, driving dynamics and balance, the 911 bested 12 other competitors for the award and will be featured on the cover of the March issue o ... Continue reading
Accel Telecom Launches First Standalone Connected Car Smartphone
Feb 18, 2013
VOYAGER connects drivers easily, clearly and safely Accel Telecom, a leading Israeli telecommunications company, has officially launched VOYAGER, the ultimate Connected Car Smartphone device. VOYAGER is the first standalone Connected Car Smartphone device that can be easily installed in any car and operates using an ex ... Continue reading
2012 Financial Results Reveal Best Year In Ferrari History
Feb 18, 2013
In 2012 Ferrari posted records results in its best ever trading period in the company's 66-year history. This fact was confirmed when the Ferrari Board of Directors met today under the chairmanship of Luca di Montezemolo to examine the company's end-of-year results. All the main economic indicators exceeded the previou ... Continue reading
Porsche Design Meets Touchcode Technology
Feb 18, 2013
Porsche Design Group races ahead by gifting customers with the soft touch World-famous automobile manufacturer Porsche Design Group celebrates its 40th birthday with an innovative and modern marketing campaign in collaboration with Touchcode. Renowned for its sleek yet functional style, the design house, along with the ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick Becomes First Female Pole Winner In NASCAR Sprint Cup History
Feb 17, 2013
Rookie Wins The Coors Light Pole For The Daytona 500 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2013) â Danica Patrick made NASCAR history today during Coors Light Pole qualifying for the Daytona 500, becoming the first female driver to win a pole at NASCARâs top level â the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. During qualifyin ... Continue reading
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