TravelCenters of America Again Dominates Driver Satisfaction Survey
Oct 15, 2012
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, today announced the results of the sixth annual Voted Best" survey. The independent survey conducted during September, 2012, by Overdrive Magazine, garnered driver feedback on truck stop services and amenit ... Continue reading
AeroVironment Introduces New Easy-to-Install and Moveable Home Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Oct 15, 2012
AeroVironment, Inc. today announced the expansion of its popular EVSE-RS home charging product line with the introduction of its new EVSE-RS Plug-In, which easily and securely plugs into a dedicated 240 volt outlet, eliminating the need to hardwire the charging station into the home. The station is SAE-J1772 compliant ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2012
As a growing number of colleges and universities apply for 2012 Tree Campus USA recognition, the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota announced five tree planting events at campuses throughout the country this fall. The events acknowledge the accomplishments of five 2011 Tree Campus USA recipients and offer students and sta ... Continue reading
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: America's Luxury MPG Leader Delivers Personal, Unique Experience
Oct 15, 2012
All-new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivers more miles per gallon than every other luxury vehicle in America: EPA-certified 45 mpg city, 45 mpg highway and 45 mpg combined MKZ delivers 5 mpg better city and combined as well as 6 mpg better highway than more-expensive all-new Lexus ES Hybrid Lincoln is the only brand offering a ... Continue reading
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Wins Motor Trend SUV of the Year Award
Oct 15, 2012
The all-new, second-generation Mercedes-Benz GL-Class sport utility has won the 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award. The full article, citing the GL as "the best the luxury SUV class has ever seen," will be published in the December issue of Motor Trend. This marks the second time the GL has won the pr ... Continue reading
AAA Urges a 'Yes' Vote on Auto Repair Ballot Question 1
Oct 15, 2012
Saying that there should be no compromise when it comes to the rights of vehicle owners, AAA Southern New England is calling on Massachusetts voters to vote yes" on Question 1 on the November election ballot. ... Continue reading
Nine West & FIAT Kick into Overdrive with eBay Custom Car Giveaway
Oct 15, 2012
WHAT: Nine West Runway Relief's Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Fashion Week partnership continues to make tracks with the FIAT brand. The pair will host an auction through eBay Giving Works,in recognition of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Kicking it into overdrive, the auction will feature a FIAT 500 where a l ... Continue reading
2012 Land Rover LR4 Review By Dan Poler
Oct 15, 2012
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel MORE INFO Land Rover Buyers Guide Perfect New Car Matcher The modern-day luxury SUV tends to really be an on-road vehicle â a people-and-stuff hauler, great for getting the kids and all their gear to soccer practice in comfort, but with limited off-road capabilit ... Continue reading
Hyundai Mobis Selects Jungo to Provide Integrated Pandora Radio in Cars
Oct 15, 2012
Jungo, now part of Cisco, a leading supplier of automotive multimedia middleware and connectivity solutions, has been selected by Hyundai Mobis, an affiliate of the Hyundai Motor Company, to provide an infotainment middleware solution for new automobiles sold in the US market from 2013. "We're extremely excited by the ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2012
As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Ford Driving Skills for Life is launching a comprehensive online safe driving video game developed in partnership with Michigan State University Other efforts include a statewide Michigan program called "Strive for a Safer Drive," safe driving clinics and school assemblies ... Continue reading
3M The New Wizard of DIY'er Car Care OOOHs And AHHHs
Oct 14, 2012
By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Just like our old friend Dorothy and her little dog Toto discovered when the curtain was pulled back and the great and powerful Oz was well not so great and not very powerful, the folks at 3M Auto Care have pulled back the curtain on automotive repair and maintenanc ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2012
Kia Motors America (KMA) has teamed up with DC Entertainment and RIDES magazineto create a brooding, Batman-inspired Optima that goes on display this week at the Time Warner Center and signals the beginning of a 10-month partnership based on the iconic characters that make up the Justice League. Influenced by the artis ... Continue reading
Ford eNews - Week of Oct. 14, 2012
Oct 14, 2012
Ford redraws popular classic animated character in new C-MAX ads Ford is drawing on the popularity of a classic animated television character to establish C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid as better, more fuel-efficient hybrid alternatives to Toyota Prius v through a new advertising campaign. ... Continue reading
Ride Along with Fireball Tim in the Mitsubishi iMiEV +VIDEO
Oct 12, 2012
HOLLYWOOD, CA - October 12, 2012: The latest episode of 5 Minute Drive features special guest Matt Farah and Mitsubishi's mini all electric car. ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Review By Carey Russ
Oct 12, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in After a dozen years, three generations (in the U.S, one more in Japan), and over a million examples sold, the Toyota Prius gasoline-electric hybrid is hardly advanced technology for early adopters. It's solidly mainstream, even though it continues to evolv ... Continue reading
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