Are Car Seats Getting Any Easier to Install?
Sep 17, 2012
One decade after LATCH mandate, AAA finds misuse prevails -- Installing a car seat correctly is no easy task. In fact, it is estimated that nearly three out of four car seats are not properly installed. Despite technologies, such as Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH), aimed at simplifying the car seat insta ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2012
The Toyota Creation Station, an experiential vehicle discovery program currently on tour across the country, has added the Boston area to its list of family-fun destinations. The Toyota Creation Station will now arrive at the Life is good Festival in Canton, MA on Sept. 22 nd -- 23rd. The Life is good Festival joins th ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2012
The BMW Group and Local Motors will jointly launch a first-of-its kind ideas competition intended to identify vehicle features and functions that will define the urban driving experience in the year 2025. In a project that will see the BMW Group tap into the global know-how of Local Motors online community of more than ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2012
Joule today announced a strategic partnership with AUDI AG to accelerate the commercialization of its sustainable transportation fuels, Sunflow and Sunflow, for the global ethanol and diesel markets respectively. Derived directly from sunlight and waste carbon dioxide (CO2), these fuels align perfectly with Audi's visi ... Continue reading
Buying American? Toyota Matrix and Avalon Top List for Most North American Content
Sep 17, 2012
If buying American made vehicles matters to you, you may want to look at the small print. Shopautoweek.com, a car shopping website bringing the expertise of Autoweek editors to the consumer purchase decision, reports that the two most “North American" vehicles are made by a Japanese company. ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hybrid/electric and hydrogen vehicle technologies, today announced that it will demonstrate its clean, fuel efficient, Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) F-150 pickup truck to nation's leading fleets at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) C ... Continue reading
Car Care Council Announces Fall Airing Dates For Car Care Clips
Sep 17, 2012
As part of its web video series, the non-profit Car Care Council will be releasing four new segments of its award-winning consumer video, "Auto Service and Repair: What to Expect," to the council's YouTube channel, Facebook page and Twitter feed every two weeks at 9:30 a.m. EDT, starting Tuesday, Sept 25. The videos wi ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2012
At a Safety Research Forum here yesterday, Toyota announced that it has teamed up with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) to conduct a major new study of 5,600 teens and adults. Results of the Teen Driver Distraction Study commissioned by the Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center ... Continue reading
Hertz Brings Mobile Car Booking To The Palm Of Your Hand
Sep 15, 2012
The Hertz Corporation announced today the addition of Hertz for Windows Phone. The app allows users to book, modify and search car rental reservations as well as find locations, all from the palm of their hand. Once on the road the app helps Windows Phone users find the nearest gas station and even where their rental c ... Continue reading
The Vehicle Production Group (VPG) Unveils All-American Luxury Model MV-1 at BusCon Expo
Sep 14, 2012
The Vehicle Production Group (VPG) unveiled its all-new 2013 luxury MV-1 model this week at Chicago's BusCon Expo to a crowd of more than 400 industry executives. ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Review By John Heilig
Sep 14, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2013 Ford Explorer Model: 2013 Ford Explorer LTD 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm/255 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.1 x 78.9 x 71.0 in. Tires: P255/50R20 Cargo volume: 21.0/43.8 ... Continue reading
Ford Teen Driving Safety Campaign Joins Variety for Power of Youth Event
Sep 14, 2012
Ford is collaborating with Variety to encourage safe driving at the annual Power of Youth event, which honors the charitable efforts of Hollywood's young entertainers, this year including The Jonas Brothers, Vanessa Hudgens and others Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) -- the nation's most comprehensive driving skills ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces 2013 Formula SAE Schedule
Sep 14, 2012
The 2013 Formula SAE schedule is available from SAE International. The Formula SAE competition is organized around the concept that a fictional manufacturing company has contracted a design team to develop a small Formula-style prototype vehicle for the non-professional, weekend, competition market. Formula teams face ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2012
Rover, the fourth generation of the world's most capable and luxurious SUV, and announced that the all new SUV will have a MSRP starting price of $83,500*. The reveal was held at the 30,000 square-foot home on the former Frick estate in New York City suburb, Alpine, New Jersey. "The debut of the all-new Range Rover is ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches Brazil-Exclusive Model, HB20
Sep 14, 2012
Hyundai Motor Brasil (HMB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, today launched its long-awaited Brazil-exclusive model, officially entering the biggest and most competitive segment in the country's auto market. The HB20 compact hatchback will be the first model to be produced at Hyundai's fully-owned ne ... Continue reading
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