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
Mazda Fights Driver Distrations in Support ot Teen Driver Safety Week
Oct 12, 2012
Social media is more addicting than alcohol and cigarettes, according to Discovery News. AAA Foundation says it is this addiction, along with other non-cell phone related distractions, which drive up to 8,000 car accidents each and every day. In 2009, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported ... Continue reading
Porsche Introduces New Cayenne Turbo S with 550 hp
Oct 12, 2012
The Porsche Cayenne range is now expanded to include a Turbo S model with 550 hp, an increase of 50 hp from the Cayenne Turbo. The new Cayenne Turbo S sport utility vehicle employs advanced active chassis technologies. These technologies allow it to surpass the driving performance of many sports cars, while preserving ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2012
Responding to disproportionate risks that African American and Hispanic children face in motor vehicle-related crashes, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Toyota and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center today announced that they are bringing the groundbreaking national safety education program Buc ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2012
The new, highly anticipated 2013 Ram 1500 is here. More than 250 dealers from Texas and bordering states picked up 2013 Ram trucks today as part of the automaker's Drive Away event at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. "This is something our dealers are really excited about and they are anxious to get this ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2012
Waze, the free social traffic app that helped Los Angeles drivers survive Carmageddon will help them again this time with the upcoming traffic from the transport of the Space Shuttle Endeavour from LAX to Exposition Park. With help from the California Science Center, Waze will display the shuttle's location on it ... Continue reading
Toyota Offers Free Safe Driving Program in Chicago Oct. 20 - 21
Oct 12, 2012
Illinois teen drivers, ages 16 -- 20, were at the wheel during 58,392 accidents in 2010, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. In an effort to reduce the number of teen related crashes and to educate teens and parents about the dangers of distracted driving, Toyota is hosting its free advanced driving ... Continue reading
Hertz: Committed To Rental Car Safety
Oct 12, 2012
The Hertz Corporation today announced that its U.S. car rental fleet does not include any of the Toyota vehicles subject to the recently announced safety recall related to power-window switches. The company said its corporate rental fleet vehicles are currently from the 2011, 2012, and 2013 Model Years. All of the reca ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reveals Custom Vehicles Headed for 2012 SEMA Show
Oct 12, 2012
Chrysler Group's 24 Mopar-modified vehicles to fill expansive 15,300-sq.-ft. exhibit "Moparized" Chrysler, Jeep Dodge, Ram, SR and FIAT brand vehicles to take spotlight at ultimate aftermarket trade show Mopar to showcase more than 500 proven, quality-tested performance parts and accessories Recently created Mopar off- ... Continue reading
The Children's Center Announces Parisian Theme For 2013 AutoGlow
Oct 11, 2012
The Children's Center's AutoGlow is set for Friday, January 18, 2013 at Ford Field, following the North American International Auto Show Charity Preview. Ford Motor Company returns as the Presenting Sponsor of AutoGlow, building upon more than 80 years of support for The Children's Center. The Children's Center raised ... Continue reading
Alcantara Featured On New Cars Launched At Paris Auto Show
Oct 11, 2012
Alcantara's state-of-the-art upholstery styles and materials were featured on interiors of new cars unveiled at the 2012 edition of the Paris Auto Show. Alcantara material was selected for a variety of Maserati, Peugeot, Porsche and Lamborghini car lines, highlighting Alcantara's ability to embrace an infinite range of ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport CUV Makeover - By Thom Cannell
Oct 11, 2012
Hyundai's 2013 Santa Fe Sport is completely new and I believe can go toe to toe with its many rivals⦠By Thom Cannell Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel 45 million Americans say they are on a diet to shed weight and build muscle. One âloserâ is Hyundaiâs 2013 Santa Fe Sport CUV. Itâs been to the ... Continue reading
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