Cell Phone Users More Likely to Speed and Drive Drowsy When Behind Wheel
Jan 25, 2013
Motorists who use cell phones while driving are more likely to engage in additional dangerous behaviors such as speeding, driving drowsy, driving without a safety belt and sending texts or emails, according to a survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Additionally, more than two-thirds (69 percent) o ... Continue reading
Kia Motors' Super Bowl Commercial Will Answer The Age Old Question Of "Where Do Babies Come From?"
Jan 25, 2013
For generations, inquisitive young minds have asked the burning question that all parents dread. A question that leaves many moms and dads stumbling to find the right words to carefully, and sometimes creatively, navigate the most delicate of situations. On February 3, with more than 100 million people watching, Kia Mo ... Continue reading
Subaru Releases Teasers for Latest "Dog Tested. Dog Approved." Commercials
Jan 25, 2013
Subaru of America, Inc. announces the return of its "Dog Tested. Dog Approved.TM" campaign. An all-new cast of canines will make their television debut during Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl IX. ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2013
With infotainment functionality such as music streaming, connected navigation, and social networking having dominated much of the connected car market in 2011 and 2012, traditional safety and security telematics is expected to make a comeback in 2013 due to growing awareness about its importance from consumers and gove ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2013
Hyundai Motor America today announced a $25,000 donation to help the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) purchase a bus that will enable it to provide free tours and art workshops to students in the surrounding cities. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States exclusively dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin ... Continue reading
WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose --53 Ford F-100 Raises $170K for Charities
Jan 24, 2013
WD-40 Company and Chip Foose partnered again to build and auction a custom charity vehicle, and their efforts paid off -- to the tune of $170,000 -- to help protect and care for children in need. 'It was a pleasure building a truck that commemorates one of the most iconic American products, one I've personally used in ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2013
As repairable and total loss claims are being paid faster, overall claimant satisfaction with the auto insurance claims process increases in the fourth quarter of 2012, compared with the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study Wave 1 released today. Th ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2013
TomTom Business Solutions has joined forces with stolen vehicle recovery specialist LoJack to expand the North American distribution network for its market-leading fleet management technology. 'Working with TomTom will enable us to have a unique and important position in this market by leveraging our complementary capa ... Continue reading
Redesigned 2014 Toyota Tundra Full-Size Pickup Truck To Make World Debut At 2013 Chicago Auto Show
Jan 24, 2013
Toyota will stage the world debut of the new 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck at a press conference at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The press conference will be held on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 9:00 a.m. (CST) in the Grand Ballroom at McCormick Place. ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2013
Toyota Marketing Japan Corporation (TMJ) and Toyota Motor Sales and Marketing (TMSM) held a special talk event on January 20, 2013, on the themes of the future, paths, sound and the Earth with art director Chie Morimoto, astrophysicist and NASA researcher Dr. Haruo Saji, musician Masakatsu Takagi, and Takao Minai (TMSM ... Continue reading
Fuji Electric Releases Newly Designed EV Charging Station
Jan 24, 2013
Fuji Electric Corporation of America announced today that it will introduce a new generation of UL-Certified 25kW DC Quick Charging Stations for electric vehicles, offering a slimmer, sleeker version to suit a wider variety of applications and site locations. The release will be the fourth generation DC Quick Charger f ... Continue reading
Sizzling FR-S And Interactivity Are Key Elements At Scion Exhibit
Jan 24, 2013
Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will be incorporating cutting-edge interactivity and dazzling, award-winning vehicles to showcase its iconic lineup at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Central to the exhibit will be the 2013 Scion FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car, which went on sale last spring. Since that time, th ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Opens New TA in Holbrook, Arizona
Jan 24, 2013
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has announced the acquisition and rebranding of a travel center in Holbrook, Arizona, to the TA brand. TA Holbrook is located at I-40, Exit 283 (3747 Express Dr.) in Navajo County. The opening of this locat ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2013
With support from the Ram Truck brand, two-time FIM Snowcross World champion, six-time national snocross champion and 10-time ESPN X Games medalist Tucker Hibbert will return to X Games Aspen 2013 to compete for the first-ever gold six-peat on Sunday, Jan. 27 on Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo. "Having the Ram Truck ... Continue reading
ParkMe Announces New Funding from Angeleno Group and Existing Investors
Jan 23, 2013
ParkMe, the world's most comprehensive database and analytics software solution for on-street and off-street parking locations and availability, today announced a new investment by Angeleno Group, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on high growth energy and natural resources companies, and existing investo ... Continue reading
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