2013 Ford Police Interceptor Coming To A Street Near You
Oct 10, 2012
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Itâs time to say good-bye to the Ford Crown Vic police cars. The Crown Vic has served many federal, state and local law enforcement agencies around the U.S. very well since about 1983. New design Police Interceptor vehicles are now being built by Ford. ... Continue reading
Nissan Foundation Seeks Grantees For 2013
Oct 10, 2012
The Nissan Foundation is pleased to announce the call for Letters of Intent (LOI) for its 2013 grant year. The mission of the Nissan Foundation is to build community by valuing diversity. Nonprofit organizations located in Southern California, North Central Texas, Middle Tennessee, South Central Mississippi, Eastern Mi ... Continue reading
Lexus Sports Illustrated Ad: Style and Technology, Together Like Never Before
Oct 10, 2012
Lexus just added a new layer to its compelling 2013 ES marketing campaign with an advertisement that, like the entirely new ES, merges next-generation technologies with stunning visuals. The result is a never-before-seen convergence of print and digital advertising. Starting today, readers can bring an ES print ad (fou ... Continue reading
H.E.A.T. Honors Contributions To Auto Crime Prevention
Oct 10, 2012
Today, H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) hosted their annual Anniversary Breakfast to celebrate and honor those who have contributed to the fight against auto theft-related crimes over the last 27 years. United States Attorney Barbara McQuade keynoted the event at the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights before a ... Continue reading
NHTSA Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Counterfeit Replacement Airbags
Oct 10, 2012
Global Automakers Urges Impacted Consumers to Heed Warnings The Association of Global Automakers urges consumers to make sure that only original equipment replacement airbags are used when having a vehicle repaired after a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today issued a consumer ale ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Show Custom Vehicles Bound for SEMA Show
Oct 10, 2012
'Mopar or No Car' WHAT: Customization is king. Prior to this year's SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Las Vegas, Chrysler Group's Mopar brand will preview select custom vehicles headed for the event. The SEMA show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event. The private show draws the i ... Continue reading
New Publication Takes In-Depth Look at Improving Teen Driver Safety
Oct 10, 2012
What to do about teen driving? That's the question a new publication released today by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) attempts to answer. Developed with a grant from State Farm, Curbing Teen Driver Crashes: An In-Depth Look at State Novice Driver Initiatives comes on the heels of MAP-21, the newly enac ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - 2012 Lingenfelter Weekend in Ohio
Oct 10, 2012
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau The last time this reporter attended a drag race was probably in the late 1980s, so when invited to the Lingenfelter Performance Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park near Norwalk, Ohio, I was intrigued to make the trip. Not only would I see some serious drag racing but ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus LS Flagship First Look By Steve Purdy
Oct 10, 2012
The New Lexus Flagship By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Rounding out a promise of nine new or significantly redesigned products this year Lexus gave us a preview of the new line of LS large, rear-wheel drive luxury sedans last week in suburban Detroitâs most tony suburb of Birmingham. To be availa ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim at the Malibu Concours with Bugatti, Ferrari and Avanti +VIDEO
Oct 10, 2012
HOLLYWOOD, CA - October 10, 2012: It's just another fun filled crazy day for Fireball Tim and his crew at the Malibu Concours d'Elegance. ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2012
Each year Coloradoans generate approximately 4 million waste tires and roughly 3 million are properly recycled. The other million are sitting around in garages, or worse, in landfills. Recycling tires significantly reduces the amount of waste placed in landfills and Big O Tires is doing its part. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Advises Drivers to Inspect Vehicles Ahead of Changing Weather
Oct 9, 2012
Pep Boys Advises Drivers To Inspect Their Vehicles Ahead of Changing Weather Fall Car Care is an Important Way to Stay Safe Philadelphia (October 09, 2012) - Now that fall is finally upon us, The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, reminds all motorists o ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Acquires BMW/MINI Dealerships
Oct 9, 2012
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that the Company has acquired Savage BMW/MINI of Ontario, located in Ontario, California. Savage BMW/MINI of Ontario is ranked in the top twenty-five percent of BMW dealerships in the United States according to new unit volume. The ac ... Continue reading
AAA FindMe Now Available for AT&T Mobile Customers
Oct 9, 2012
AAA drivers hitting the road, who are also AT&T* subscribers, now have the option to instantly share their GPS location with AAA Roadside Assistance through AAA FindMesm -- for free. The rollout with AT&T is underway with full US coverage anticipated early in 2013. AAA FindMesm is a free member benefit from AAA that wi ... Continue reading
City of Stuart Welcomes New Audi and Infiniti Auto Dealerships
Oct 9, 2012
The Treasure Coast's newest luxury auto dealerships, Audi Stuart and Infiniti Stuart, will officially break ground on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 in a special ceremony hosted by Mario Murgado, President and CEO of Brickell Motors' collection of South Florida auto dealerships well-known for their extensive collection of Hon ... Continue reading
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