TomTom Updates Its Navigation App for iPhone and iPad
Aug 21, 2012
TomTom launches a new version (v1.11) of its Navigation app for iPhone and iPad. Customers with an older version of the app can download it for free. They'll then be able to navigate to addresses found on the internet, search with foursquare, and get the very latest TomTom maps. ... Continue reading
Despite Sluggish Economy Americans Continue to Prioritize Holiday Travel, AAA Says
Aug 21, 2012
Projected travel up 2.9 percent from Labor Day holiday weekend last year, highest travel volume expected since 2008 before the recession caused a retraction in Labor Day travel - AAA Travel projects 33 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, a 2.9 percent increase ... Continue reading
Aug 21, 2012
PR New Today Ford and MILK Studios, known as the hub for nurturing creativity with some of the most visionary talent, debut a revolutionary collaboration inspired by the new Fusion. "Wall to Wall: The Fusion Collective" is a digital and physical gallery experience that unites fashion, music, photography, film and techn ... Continue reading
Fit to be Dyed: Chevrolet Spark Suits Up for The Color Run
Aug 21, 2012
The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Spark, a city car offered in bold hues such as Jalapeno, Salsa Red, Lemonade, Denim Blue and Techno Pink, will pace nearly 10,000 runners in The Color Run this Saturday and Sunday at the Aviator Sports Center in Brooklyn, the first of numerous Spark-paced races across the country. Chevrolet a ... Continue reading
NICB Names 10 Most-Stolen Vehicles for 2011
Aug 21, 2012
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 20, 2012; The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released Hot Wheels â its list of the 10 most-stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, ... Continue reading
DENSO's "Talking Car" Technology Units Used in USDOT/UMTRI's Connected Vehicle Safety Pilot
Aug 21, 2012
A world where cars talk with other cars and traffic signals is literally right around the corner. Today, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), in collaboration with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) kicked off a year-long Safety Pilot Model Deployment test vehicle-to ... Continue reading
New Mobile and Web App Transforms the Smartphone from Detractor to Driving Coach
Aug 21, 2012
Most teens know using a mobile phone while driving is a bad idea, but nearly 60 percent of high school seniors admitted in a recent CDC study that they text while driving. Now a new free app called DriveScribe is a game-changer. It turns the mobile phone from detractor into driving coach and motivates teens to drive sa ... Continue reading
Aug 21, 2012
Ford is furthering its decade-long development of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications by providing cars equipped with experimental connected vehicle technology to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan for a real-world test site in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... Continue reading
Buttoning Up: OnStar Gets New Look in 2013 Models
Aug 20, 2012
With all the new features inside 2013 General Motors models, new OnStar buttons may not be the first thing drivers notice. However, the first OnStar redesign of what customers have seen in years will reflect more than just new logos. "While the new buttons are cool, it's what's behind the button that is most impressive ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2012
At a press conference with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, BMW Group Member of the Board Dr. Ian Robertson today announced the upcoming launch of ParkNow, an innovative mobile parking solution that is a joint venture with Urban Mobility, and provided new details about DriveNow, a unique premium car-sharing service which fe ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Tackles Snowboarding and a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe +VIDEO
Aug 20, 2012
HOLLYWOOD, CA - August 20, 2012: Not only is Fireball Tim trying to make the planet cooler, in this episode Fireball goes to Big Bear Ski Area to give us a cool break from the summer heat. ... Continue reading
Subaru introduces 2013 XV Crosstrek
Aug 20, 2012
Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce that it will add the new 2013 XV Crosstrek to Subaru's line-up of award-winning utility vehicles. The versatile, fun-to-drive XV Crosstrek debuts as the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive crossover utility in North America, delivering fuel economy figures of 8.2 L/100 k ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Golf R Review - Lots of Fast for Lots of Cash - By Larry Nutson
Aug 20, 2012
2012 Volkswagen Golf R Lots of fast for lots of cash by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3969) Let me say this right off the bat, the fun-to-drive quotient of VWâs Golf R is very high. I didnât even think about trying to get good fuel economy during my week-long test drive. As ... Continue reading
Voice Assist Expands Safe Driving Coverage across Canada
Aug 20, 2012
-Voice Assist, Inc. (OTCBB:VSST), an award-winning provider of mobile speech and handsfree solutions, today announced that it has expanded its handsfree driving coverage area to include all major cities in Canada. ... Continue reading
zAutos Helps Drivers Find the Best Gas Prices
Aug 20, 2012
Consumer auto research website zAutos.com introduces a gas price tool to help drivers locate cheap gas in their area and around the country. Consumers looking for the best prices on gas can visit the Gas Prices" tab on zAutos.com. By entering in a zip code or using the auto-locate feature, consumers will find a list ... Continue reading
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