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Honda Advanced Design Tokyo Named Winner Of 11th Annual LA Auto Show Design Challenge

Honda Advanced Design Tokyo Named Winner Of 11th Annual LA Auto Show Design Challenge

Infiniti Design San Diego Takes Home Inaugural "People's Choice Award" LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24, 2014 -- The esteemed judges of the 11th annual LA Auto Show® Design Challenge named Honda Advanced Design Tokyo the winner of the 2014 competition, themed "Sensing the Future: How Will Cars Interact with Us in 2029?" Honda Tok ... Continue reading

National Coalition for Safer Roads Urges Drivers to Be Safe This Thanksgiving

National Coalition for Safer Roads Urges Drivers to Be Safe This Thanksgiving

More Than 30,000 Red-Light Violations Issued Last Thanksgiving Travel Period WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2014 Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest weekends for American roadways. Millions of people will be traveling long distances to celebrate the holiday with family and friends, leading to an increase in distractions, ... Continue reading

Today's Vehicle Can Achieve 100 MPG, Proven by Resurrected Technology From 1936

Today's Vehicle Can Achieve 100 MPG, Proven by Resurrected Technology From 1936

Fuel Saving Technology was Buried to Boost Gas and Oil Profits and the Government has Banked on It for the Past Seventy-Eight Years SALEM, Ohio, Nov. 24, 2014 -- Ray Woods, the CEO of P.E.S.E. Technologies, built and installed a fuel separator based on patented technology for less than $500.00. Installed on a 2006 full ... Continue reading

Professional Drivers Urge Motorists Not to Drive Like Turkeys This Thanksgiving

Professional Drivers Urge Motorists Not to Drive Like Turkeys This Thanksgiving

ARLINGTON, VA -- Nov. 21, 2014: The American Trucking Associations is asking the estimated 46.3 million motorists that are expected to take to the highways this Thanksgiving to drive safely and follow several simple tips in order to keep this a safe and joyous holiday season. "The only turkeys we want to see are on the ... Continue reading

INRIX Thanksgiving Traffic Forecast Predicts Longer Delays This Year For Drivers on Wednesday Afternoon

INRIX Thanksgiving Traffic Forecast Predicts Longer Delays This Year For Drivers on Wednesday Afternoon

Low Gas Prices and a Steady Economy Combine to Drive Increased Traffic Congestion Over Thanksgiving KIRKLAND, WA -- Nov. 21, 2014: Americans preparing to drive on Wednesday in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday can expect trips out of town to take at least 25 percent longer this year compared to a typical Wednesday af ... Continue reading

2014 LA Auto Show Press Conferences - Plus 2013-1998 +VIDEO Archive

2014 LA Auto Show Press Conferences - Plus 2013-1998 +VIDEO Archive

Video 2014 LA Auto Show Press Conferences - 2013-1998 Archive ... Continue reading

Alarming Stats Show Holiday Drinking an Issue for Many

Alarming Stats Show Holiday Drinking an Issue for Many

Infographic highlights increased binge drinking, DUIs between Thanksgiving eve and New Year's DENVER, Nov. 21, 2014 -- Statistics released from a number of organizations show that binge drinking and drunk driving increase astronomically during the holidays, beginning with Thanksgiving eve, which is now termed "Blackout ... Continue reading

A New State Farm Survey of Hispanic Drivers Reveals Frequent Use of Smartphones While Driving

A New State Farm Survey of Hispanic Drivers Reveals Frequent Use of Smartphones While Driving

Three in 10 Hispanic drivers said they have engaged in webbing while driving, according to a first-of-its-kind distracted driving survey by State Farm. This was the first time Hispanic drivers were surveyed regarding their driving behaviors. Drivers who use cellular phones while driving are four times more likely to ha ... Continue reading

Hertz Launches 'Certified Clean & Safe' Rental Program In 30 European Major Airports

Hertz Launches 'Certified Clean & Safe' Rental Program In 30 European Major Airports

The Hertz Corporation announces that the company's new protocol for rental car maintenance and cleanliness, Hertz Certified Clean & Safe, is being rolled out at Hertz's major airport locations across Europe. Through this program the company is sharing with customers each step taken to prepare every car, certifying that ... Continue reading

Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 Celebrates the Big Fat Indian Wedding

Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 Celebrates the Big Fat Indian Wedding

Bangalore, 20th November, 2014, PR Newswire/- Delightful flavours, elaborate ceremonies, glitzy attire, a riot of colours & a plethora of sights and sounds… Indian weddings are all about these and a lot more. Presented by The Collection, UB City in association with Sublime Galleria & supported by the Prestige Grou ... Continue reading

Foggy Driving

Foggy Driving

Kiran Devgun from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) shares her advice with motorists travelling in fog. With outbreaks of fog and mist expected throughout the winter travelling may get extremely difficult. Here are her top tips on how drivers can make their journey as safe as possible. Clean and clear The condi ... Continue reading

The MINI Story at the BMW Museum

The MINI Story at the BMW Museum

New temporary exhibition opens on 27 November 2014 / Opening party on 28 November with The Rifles MUNICH -- November 21, 2014: From 27 November 2014, MINI – the BMW Group’s cult urban brand – will be the focus of attention in a temporary exhibition entitled “The MINI Story”. Up to 31 January 20 ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Awarded Fleet Car of the Year Award by ACFO

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Awarded Fleet Car of the Year Award by ACFO

A-Class awarded Fleet Car of the Year Award by ACFO – overcoming almost 20 competing models The ACFO Awards celebrate manufacturers who supply cost effective, reliable and efficient vehicles to the Fleet market A-Class continues to grow in the UK with over 28,000 vehicles registered so far this year MILTON KEYNES, ... Continue reading

Gesture Recognition Intensifies with the Rise of In-car Smartphone Integration

Gesture Recognition Intensifies with the Rise of In-car Smartphone Integration

Strict laws against distracted driving and the need for higher driver efficiency are piloting the North American and European automotive sector towards gesture recognition technologies. With the number of accidents growing, gesture recognition systems that are intuitive and able to retrieve information with ease will m ... Continue reading

2015 Subaru Impreza Earns 2014 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

2015 Subaru Impreza Earns 2014 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized the new 2015 Subaru Impreza as an IIHS 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK, and when equipped with the optional EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, the model receives the IIHS 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. The redesigned 2015 ... Continue reading

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