Never Again Be Trapped in the Water with a Seat Belt
Dec 5, 2012
Fijen To Make Life Safer proudly presents the Escape Belt. This is the first device in the world which automatically unlocks the belt as soon as it comes into contact with water. Winner of Best Idea of the Netherlands (2007), the Escape Belt is now fully developed and available. A brief description of how it works: the ... Continue reading
ChargePoint Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Station Holiday Photo Contest
Dec 5, 2012
ChargePoint today announced its first annual electric vehicle charging station holiday photo contest. From Wednesday, December 5th through Friday, December 21st, EV drivers and EV charging station owners can email photos of their favorite EV charging stations for a chance to win a year of free EV charging. EV charging ... Continue reading
MetroMile Launches First True Pay-Per-Mile Car Insurance
Dec 5, 2012
MetroMile (www.metromile.com), the technology company that aims to unlock and make use of all the world's driving data, launched publicly today and unveiled a first-of-its-kind car insurance product that charges drivers a per-mile rate for the miles they drive each month, delivering significant savings to lower mileage ... Continue reading
The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata is Named One of the 10 Best Cars of the Year
Dec 5, 2012
The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been named to Car and Driver's 10Best Cars list for the eighth straight year and 14th overall since the vehicle made its global debut in 1989. With a nearly 50:50 weight distribution, the small-in-size MX-5 offers a hefty dose of road-hugging handling and superior driving dynamics, makin ... Continue reading
Holiday Shopping Hint: Two-thirds of Americans Want a Car for Christmas
Dec 5, 2012
The auto industry is a bright spot in the U.S. economy, and one reason is that many consumers are eager for a new automobile -- and secretly hope to receive one as a holiday gift, according to a new poll released today by automakers. Holiday advertisements for cars as gifts appear every year about this time, and half o ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Gas price averages decline in November
Dec 5, 2012
AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, the average regular unleaded gasoline prices decreased $.24 in November with an average cost of $3.52 for the month. This price is $.04 higher than last year. ( In northern Indiana, gas prices averaged $3.43 in November, which is down $.16 from Oct ... Continue reading
Five Chrysler Group LLC Models Receive 2013 Consumer Guide Automotive 'Best Buy' Award
Dec 4, 2012
Consumer Guide Automotive has released its annual list of "Best Buys" for 2013 and five Chrysler Group vehicles earned spots on this year's prestigious list, including: Chrysler Town & Country (Minivan) Ram 1500 (Large Pickup Truck) Dodge Durango (Large Crossover) Dodge Grand Caravan (Minivan) Dodge Journey (Midsize Cr ... Continue reading
2013 Lincoln MKS AWD Review By John Heilig
Dec 4, 2012
MORE INFO Lincoln Buyers Guide Is the 2013 Lincoln MKS Your Perfect new car Match? THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 Lincoln MKS AWD Engine: 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 Horsepower/Torque: 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm/350 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Select Shift Wheelbase: 112.9 ... Continue reading
'Cars Have Highest Value among Buyers? Those with Innovation,' Says Strategic Vision
Dec 4, 2012
Strategic Vision's recent research study not only determined the leading vehicles and corporations in Total Value (Volkswagen, Hyundai, Honda and Ford respectively), but after vetting over 350 new vehicles and over 77,000 owners using its comprehensive Total Value Index (TVI) study, it also examined the correlation bet ... Continue reading
Carfax, National Kidney Foundation Partner to Fight Kidney Disease By Encouraging Car Donations
Dec 4, 2012
Carfax has extended its support of the National Kidney Foundation by promoting the donation of used cars. For vehicles donated to the Kidney Cars program, Carfax makes the donation part of the vehicle's history by adding a record to the Carfax Vehicle History Report. The record includes links to the National Kidney Fou ... Continue reading
cellSAFE Will Keep Drivers Off the Phone and On the Road
Dec 4, 2012
Cartasite will feature its vehicle monitoring and driving safety systems that are transforming the energy industry at the OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference December 4-5 in Dallas, Texas. "In the past several years, ROVR has saved hundreds of lives by informing drivers about habits and patterns of behavior that might s ... Continue reading
San Mateo Launches Smart Parking Technology from Streetline and Cisco
Dec 4, 2012
Drivers in downtown San Mateo can now more easily find available on-street parking spaces, as well as the locations of parking garages and lots, thanks to a new Smart Parking system unveiled today by the City of San Mateo with the help of Streetline, Inc. and Cisco. Using sensors and a free consumer app called Parker f ... Continue reading
News Release: EPA Awards Almost $700,000 to Student Teams in Sustainable Technology Competition
Dec 4, 2012
***EPA Awards Almost $700,000 to Student Teams in Sustainable Technology Competition***Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded grants to 45 college teams in phase I of its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) annual student design competition. Each grant, totaling up to $15,000 per team, for an o ... Continue reading
Dec 4, 2012
Protean Electric's advanced in-wheel electric drive has been named one of the 10 Most Promising Technologies for 2013 by Car and Driver magazine. Being named to this list is evidence that Protean Electric's in-wheel electric drive has a bright future in the global auto industry, according to Car and Driver, the world's ... Continue reading
Third of Young People Think They're Better Drivers Than Their Parents
Dec 4, 2012
According to research by RED Driving School, the UK's largest driving school, one in three young people believe they are better drivers than their elders and are more careful. Of those surveyed, 29 per cent stated that their driving is of a higher quality, and they do not exhibit the same bad driving habits as parents ... Continue reading
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