Mazda Foundation Awards Grants to a Dozen Community Programs
Oct 22, 2012
The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc., have announced the grant recipients for the 2013 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2013). As the corporate foundation of Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), the Mazda Foundation has donated more than $8 million to children's organizations, educational schol ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Third-Quarter Financial Results Analyst Webcast on Oct. 30, 2012
Oct 22, 2012
Chrysler Group LLC will host an analyst webcast and conference call to review and discuss its preliminary third-quarter 2012 financial results on Oct. 30, 2012, at 2 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CET. For webcast access, go to Call-in numbers are:U.S.: 1-877-312-8823International: 1-253-237-1182 The presentation and press release wi ... Continue reading
The 2013 Audi Allroad wins the Ninth Annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year award
Oct 22, 2012
2013 Audi allroad wins Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year award in Luxury On-Road category Ninth annual ALV awards are judged by athletes and media reviewing 28 finalists in seven categories The 2013 Audi allroad won the Ninth Annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year award against five other finalists in the Luxur ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Drives Away with Highest and Most Honors at the 20th Annual Texas Truck Rodeo
Oct 22, 2012
Vehicles from Ram Truck and Jeep brands win eight of 19 awards from the Texas Auto Writers Association at this year's Texas Truck Rodeo "Truck of Texas" awarded to the 2013 Ram 1500 Jeep Grand Cherokee - the most awarded SUV in history -- captures "SUV of Texas" award for third consecutive year Ram Truck and Jeep brand ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Still Leads Airbag Development After 25 Life-saving Years
Oct 22, 2012
The first Volvo car equipped with an airbag left the assembly line in 1987 - and since then the company has extended the technology with several world-firsts. Volvo was first with both the seat-mounted side airbag and the Inflatable Curtain (IC) - and in 2012 the technology's 25th anniversary was celebrated with the in ... Continue reading
59% of Under-35 Auto Service Customers Want Communications Via Mobile Apps
Oct 22, 2012
DMEautomotive (DMEa), the leader in science-based, results-driven automotive marketing, today released its second report on how (and how frequently) auto service customers want to be contacted by dealers/providers, and the resources they're now turning to in their vehicle maintenance research. The findings show that wh ... Continue reading
MADD and State Farm Empower Teens to Prevent Underage Drinking During Red Ribbon Week and Year-Round
Oct 22, 2012
Power of You(th) initiative aims to prevent underage drinking, which kills about 6,000 people annually, more than all illegal drugs combined As part of Red Ribbon Week (October 21-27, 2012), Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and National Presenting Sponsor State Farm® are introducing the newest tool to prevent un ... Continue reading
GE Transportation Applauds 110 Mile Per Hour Rail Speeds in Illinois
Oct 20, 2012
Lorenzo Simonelli, President and CEO of GE Transportation , today applauded the demonstration of 110 mile per hour rail service between Dwight and Pontiac, Illinois, thanks to a stretch of track and rail crossing upgrades, as well as advanced technology designed by GE Transportation. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, U.S. Secre ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Expands In Boston
Oct 20, 2012
The Hertz Corporation today announced the expansion of its car sharing program Hertz On Demand with four new locations at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. The service is a pay-as-you-go system without an annual fee, providing University faculty, staff, students and all Hertz On Demand members with 24/7 access to ... Continue reading
2013 Dodge Dart Earns 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
Oct 19, 2012
5-star overall safety rating from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, its highest grade 5-star ratings for overall frontal and combined side-impact crash tests More than 60 available safety and security features, including 10 standard-equipment air bags -- unsurpassed in Dart's segment 68-percent high-stren ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Review
Oct 19, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CTS-V VEHICLE The Cadillac CTS-V Sedan is a luxury five-passenger sedan with a massive powertrain, impressive interior technology, and racetrack-inspired options like Recaro sport seats and Brembo brakes â a stunning and refreshin ... Continue reading
Double Win for the Volvo V40 at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2012
Oct 19, 2012
V40 wins Executive Hatchback Award World's first pedestrian airbag wins Safety Award Volvo's all-new V40 has been named 'Best Executive Hatchback' at the 2012 Scottish Car of the Year Awards, judged and hosted by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers, held at the Thistle Glasgow hotel on Friday 12th October. The ... Continue reading
Volvo Celebrates International Vehicle Security Award Win
Oct 19, 2012
Volvo wins 'Thatcham International Vehicle Security Award' for second year running Anders Edvardsson from the Swedish insurance association (TFF) presented the award to Volvo Car Corporation's Mikael Wall Volvo has won the coveted International Vehicle Security Award at the 2012 Thatcham Security Awards. Beating off in ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus RX 350 Review By John Heilig
Oct 19, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 Lexus RX 350 Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 270 hp @ 6,200 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 107.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 187.8 x 74.2 x 66.3 in. Tires: P235/55R19 Cargo volume: 40.0/80.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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