Dec 16, 2014
America's largest "personal shoe shopper" for your vehicle responds to current Administration's request to support "Tire Safety Month" TireRack.com, America's largest independent tire tester and consumer-direct source for tires, wheels and performance accessories, has partnered with the White House and the U.S. Departm ... Continue reading
Possible 800 Total Fatalities from Car Crashes this Christmas and New Year's Holiday Periods
Dec 16, 2014
Council provides tips to stay safe this busy holiday season ITASCA, IL -- Dec. 16, 2014: The National Safety Council released its traffic fatality estimates for the Christmas Day and New Year's Day holiday periods. NSC estimates 366* deaths and another 39,200 injuries requiring medical attention may occur because of ca ... Continue reading
PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT: Fireball Tim's MEGA MINIS Book
Dec 16, 2014
For the Car Nut in your family from one of the best Car Nuts we know AUTO CENTRAL - December 16, 2014: Our old friend Fireball Tim Lawrence has done it again, just in time for Christmas and Chanukah: "MEGA MINIS," the first volume of an all new series of books on automotive design for film, TV and the personal projects ... Continue reading
Ram Breaks Speed Record for Monster Trucks at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas
Dec 16, 2014
Raminator, a monster truck sponsored by the Ram Truck brand, has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® record for the Fastest Speed for a Monster Truck at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. Hitting a record speed of 99.10 miles per hour (mph), Raminator and Driver Mark Hall secured the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title ... Continue reading
Nissan, NBC & Adam Levine Launch 'Red Thumb Day' to Urge Drivers to Stop Texting and Driving
Dec 16, 2014
Drivers are encouraged to mark their thumbs red as critical reminder to put their phones down while behind the wheel Red Thumb âReminder Bandsâ available at Nissan dealerships nationwide NASHVILLE, TN -- December 15, 2014: U.S. Department of Transportation statistics show cell phones are involved in 1.6 milli ... Continue reading
New, Returning Sponsors Help Boost NAIAS Show
Dec 16, 2014
A large number of first-time sponsors have joined with returning sponsors to support industry and media initiatives at the 2015 North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Center, Jan. 12-25. "Sponsors are a critically important to the success of the show, said Scott LaRiche, chairman, NAIAS 2015. "Many Ti ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Works 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Vanquish
Dec 16, 2014
Six bespoke models celebrate Aston Martin Worksâ 60th anniversary Cars incorporate aluminium from Aston Martin pistons of relevant eras Unique colour and trim treatments ensure ultimate exclusivity Aston Martin Works â which marks its diamond jubilee in 2015 â is celebrating 60 glorious years at Newport ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover reveals its '360 Virtual Urban Windscreen' Research
Dec 16, 2014
Jaguar Land Rover reveals its â360 Virtual Urban Windscreenâ research, which uses transparent roof pillars to give the driver a 360o view outside the car To aid navigation on busy urban roads, a ghost car could be projected in front of the car for the driver to follow The concept uses future Heads-Up Display ... Continue reading
Production Launch for New Fabia Combi
Dec 16, 2014
Production at Å KODAâs Mladá Boleslav plant; Market launch January 2015; UK launch March 2015 Setting new standards in space, practicality, connectivity and eco-friendliness Emotive and functional: Fresh design, 17 Simply Clever solutions MLADA BOLESLAV -- December 15, 2014: Series production of the new Å KOD ... Continue reading
The New Ford Mondeo is Stirring Up Excitement
Dec 16, 2014
Over half of UK executives in one of the largest âuser chooserâ market segments are eager for the all-new Ford Mondeoâs arrival. Sewells Intelligence questioned over 2,200 âuser chooserâ company car drivers, the largest survey of its kind. Over half of those in the lower/upper medium vehicle se ... Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler Wins 4x4 Magazine 4x4 of the Year Hardcore Award
Dec 16, 2014
The legendary Jeep Wrangler continues to demonstrate its award-winning credentials after taking 4x4 Magazineâs 4x4 of the Year, Hardcore class for the third year running. The award comes as the specialist off-road driving publicationâs panel of expert judges once again put the rugged US-built off-roader above ... Continue reading
Nissan and Microsoft Partner to Nurture the Next Generation of Engineers
Dec 16, 2014
As part of an ongoing partnership, Nissan and Microsoft have come together to create Project Innovation, a ground-breaking programme designed to inspire Britainâs next generation of engineers. Providing a unique opportunity to work alongside experts responsible for developing technologies used around the world, th ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2014
Ford appoints data science and analytics expert Paul Ballew to help the company better understand consumer behavior and develop even better mobility, connectivity and autonomous driving innovations Ford today appoints data science and analytics expert Paul Ballew as executive director and chief data and analytics offic ... Continue reading
Ford Awards Spelman College Students $75,000 As Winners of Second Annual HBCU Community Challenge
Dec 15, 2014
Spelman College in Atlanta takes home top prize in Ford's 2014 Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Challenge with its plan for showing families in the West End community where it is located how to grow vegetable gardens inside their home - Ford offers the HBCU Community Challenge in collaboration with ... Continue reading
Auto Theft Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 1960
Dec 15, 2014
Vehicle owners should continue to be vigilant against theft, GEICO says --Car owners worried about lease payments, maintenance headaches and other problems can finally enjoy some good news when it comes to their vehicle. A recent report released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) found that car owners are st ... Continue reading
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