IIHS-Family Cars Outperform Luxury Models In Rigorous New IIHS Crash Test
Dec 22, 2012
; strong performance earns 13 midsize cars highest safety accolade A group of moderately priced midsize cars outperformed most of their luxury counterparts in a challenging new frontal crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on 2013 models. Of the 18 midsize family cars evaluated in th ... Continue reading
Subaru named only manufacturer with IIHS TOP SAFETY PICKS for all models four years running
Dec 22, 2012
All Subaru models have received a 2013 TSP, while Legacy and Outback earn 2013 TSP+ in rigorous new crash test Subaru Canada, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized Subaru as the only automaker earning a 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK award for every model it builds. Thi ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2012
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has seen a pair of its 2013 vehicle offerings -- the versatile and stylish Lancer compact sport sedan and the dynamic Outlander Sport compact crossover -- named by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as "Top Safety Picks." For the sixth year in a row, the Mitsu ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Smitten By 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT "Shark"
Dec 21, 2012
BY Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - December 21, 2012: Again, itâs about the feeling with cars. I sound like a broken record sometimes, but the fact remains that like us, cars have individual personalities. Itâs an assemblage of the talents of the individuals who created them. An aggregation; like an Ave ... Continue reading
2013 Lincoln MKT 3.5L with EcoBoost AWD Review By John Heilig
Dec 21, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG THE AUTO CHANNEL SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 Lincoln MKT AWD Engine: 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 Horsepower/Torque: 365 hp @ 5,700 rpm/350 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 117.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 207.6 x 79.9 x 67.4 in. Tires: P255/45R20 Cargo volume: 17. ... Continue reading
Tickets Now On Sale For 2013 Kia Classic As LPGA Tournament Heads To Aviara Golf Club
Dec 21, 2012
Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Kia Classic, as the prestigious LPGA tournament heads to Aviara Golf Club, situated at the Park Hyatt Resort in Carlsbad, California. Tickets for the Kia Classic, scheduled for March 18-24, 2013, are available at www.kiaclassic.com. ... Continue reading
Toyota Comments on 2013 Camry Results In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Small Overlap Test
Dec 21, 2012
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) periodically develops new, more severe or specialized tests which go beyond federal requirements. With this new test, the Institute has raised the bar again, and we will respond to the challenge. We are evaluating the new test protocols and can say that there will not b ... Continue reading
New GEICO App for iPad highlights visual enhancements and even more convenient features
Dec 21, 2012
The GEICO App for iPad. More GEICO. More mobile. GEICO recently redesigned its popular GEICO App for iPad with a new look that brings added convenience and an enhanced visual experience. The app includes new interactive features for GEICO policyholders and iPad users searching for insurance information and helpful tool ... Continue reading
Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Lack Vehicle Winter Emergency Kit, According to CarMax Survey
Dec 21, 2012
The holiday travel season is here and a majority of Americans are not fully prepared for winter weather. According to an online survey conducted for CarMax, 65 percent of respondents do not have a winter emergency kit in their car. 'Most people already have the suggested items, it's just a matter of collecting them and ... Continue reading
Big Cash Rebates, Great Deals Available On Remaining 2012 Model-Year Inventory
Dec 21, 2012
Consumers typically can find the best deals of the year in December, and this year should be no different, according to Kelley Blue Book. While replacement vehicle demand in the Northeast following Superstorm Sandy should help drive sales in December, the bulk of sales will come from buyers who are waiting to take adva ... Continue reading
New National Ad Campaign Highlights Sprint Drive First to Help Avoid Distracted Driving
Dec 21, 2012
-As parents and teens across the country juggle shopping, parties and numerous trips in the car during the busy holiday season, Sprint will be releasing a new advertising campaign titled Swarm," informing wireless users how they can avoid the distraction of texting while driving. ... Continue reading
Progressive Data Shows 30 Percent Increase in Single-Vehicle Claims on New Year's Day
Dec 21, 2012
According to data from Progressive Insurance, single-vehicle claims were up 30 percent on New Year's Day 2012, when compared to the same day of the week two weeks prior to and after New Year's Day. The total number of claims saw a jump of around 25 percent, with the largest increase coming in the single-vehicle variety ... Continue reading
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Applauds Ford Motor Company's Community Outreach in Detroit
Dec 21, 2012
The Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce applauds the Ford Motor Company Fund for its collaboration with the Mexicantown Community Development Center and its considerable investment aimed at reviving the promise of the Mexicantown Mercado, the cultural center of Detroit's Latino community in Southwest Detroit. MHCC pl ... Continue reading
GE Scientists Unveil Greener, Smarter Sleigh for Santa Claus
Dec 21, 2012
Just in time for Christmas, a team of GE scientists and engineers have introduced several new features to Santa's sleigh. The updated sleigh incorporates a number of new technologies that will make Santa's travels greener, faster and much more efficient. ... Continue reading
13 Vehicles Get New IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
Dec 21, 2012
New TOP SAFETY PICK+ award goes to 13 cars; 117 additional vehicles earn TOP SAFETY PICK To reward 2013 models with superior crash protection, IIHS is awarding the new TOP SAFETY PICK+ accolade to 13 cars. All earn good or acceptable ratings in the new IIHS small overlap test as well as top marks in other IIHS evaluati ... Continue reading
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