Aug 30, 2012
Currently most campaigns against texting and driving use scare tactics to get young people to change their behavior. Ã However, even though car accidents are the number one killer of teenagers in this country and teens are most likely to be in a distracted driving car accident because of a phone, scare tactics are n ... Continue reading
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo MR Review by Fireball Tim Lawrence
Aug 30, 2012
It's fun, youthful, cantankerous and horny By Fireball Tim I always struggle to find one word that really describes a certain vehicle. Words that have depth, but without getting too metaphysical. Although, that isn't a bad thing, you have to realize that words are all we have to convey an idea. Mitsubishi is one of tho ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2012
Explorer Sport to deliver class-leading fuel economy Ford's new Explorer Sport will stand in a class of one when it goes on sale next month with an EPA-certified 22 mpg highway rating --the only seven-passenger, high-performance SUV on the market to do so. more... ... Continue reading
Nissan Awards Education Grants To Local Schools In Mississippi
Aug 29, 2012
Nissan North America, in conjunction with BankPlus, recently awarded educational grants totaling more than $77,000 to local schools in Mississippi. More than 100 teachers and administrators from Madison County and Canton public school districts were recognized at a special awards reception held Aug. 27 at the Nissan ve ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2012
CarGurus, the automotive research and shopping website, today reported that the CarGurus Used-Car Price Index, which tracks the average price of a used car available for sale in the U.S., is currently at $19,316, down approximately 2.4% since prices peaked in May and down 2.2% from this same time last year. CarGurus an ... Continue reading
Hertz Global Sale Offers Up To 33 Percent Discount For Car Rental
Aug 29, 2012
Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced the return of the Hertz Global Sale this September. The popular sale offers discounts of up to 33 per cent on international car rental in 100 countries on all bookings made from September 3 rd to 30th for vehicles picked up by the end o ... Continue reading
TomTom Previews Navigation Application for Android
Aug 29, 2012
TomTom previews its new navigation application for Android at IFA today. TomTom navigation, map and traffic technologies will be incorporated into the new app. 'We aim to make TomTom content and services available to as many devices and platforms as we can' TomTom's on-board maps, IQ Routes and HD Traffic will give And ... Continue reading
LEVERAGE Partners with VINtek for Electronic Liens and Titles
Aug 29, 2012
VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management and electronic lien and title (ELT) services for automotive finance lenders, announced it's now the exclusive Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) partner of LEVERAGE, the service corporation for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU). ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2012
Xatori Inc. today announced that PlugShare, the community-driven electric vehicle (EV) mobile and web application to find and share public and private EV charging stations, has further expanded its leadership in the electric vehicle market, growing its charging network to more than 100,000 users and 11,000 charging sta ... Continue reading
Test Drive Chrysler Brand Vehicles at the 33rd Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
Aug 29, 2012
A Chrysler Brand Test Drive Experience at Detroit Jazz Festival Where: Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit, 660 Woodward Avenue & Congress When: Chrysler brand ride & drives will take place on: Friday, August 31 from 5-11pm Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2 from 11am-11pm Monday, September 3 from 11am -7pm Why: ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
"Because clean diesel autos are 20 to 40 percent more efficient than gasoline vehicles, diesel will be a major player in the nation's effort to achieve the new mileage standards." -- Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director The new fuel economy standards for automobile and light trucks announced today by Obama Administr ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
Michigan community and environmental leaders praised today's announcement of improved fuel economy and tailpipe emissions standards, while key auto suppliers say they are ready to provide the technology needed to help automakers meet the new requirements. "Automakers are looking for solutions that provide better fuel e ... Continue reading
GM Hosts Panel on Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Aug 28, 2012
What: Conference call on latest trends in certified pre-owned vehicles covering: - Vehicle segments where consumers can get the best deals on certified pre-owned vehicles - Purchasing tips - Specifics of the certification process and how Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealers assure quality and condition of certified pre-own ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
From design concept to final production, the all-new 2014 Mazda6 has been a feast for the eyes. Spawning from its TAKERI Concept beginnings, which made its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show last November, the redesigned Mazda6 was adapted for more practical wheels-to-road use yet did not sacrifice style or its appea ... Continue reading
Final Fuel Economy Standards Will Help Consumers Save at the Pump
Aug 28, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC August 28, 2012; The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the final details of new fuel economy rules for Model Year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. The standards issued today require new vehicles to reach a combined fuel-economy of 54.5 miles ... Continue reading
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