Aug 15, 2012
Ford speeds up electrification Ford is adding new green jobs, doubling its battery-testing capabilities and speeding electrified vehicles to market by at least 25 percent. The company now has more than 1,000 engineers working on electrification --its highest number ever. And the newly dedicated Advanced Electrification ... Continue reading
Pennzoil Synthetics Keep Pistons Cleaner Than Any Leading Synthetic Motor Oil
Aug 15, 2012
Today, Pennzoil-- America's most-trusted motor oil[1] -- is announcing that Pennzoil Ultra and Pennzoil Platinum keep pistons cleaner than any leading synthetic motor oil including Mobil 1[2].The Pennzoil synthetic motor oils are formulated by a team of scientists to produce products with superior cleansing technology ... Continue reading
NAACP Sees AT&T's "No Text On Board Pledge Day" as a Critical Step toward Driving Safety
Aug 15, 2012
In response to today's announcement by AT&T to commit to a national push to stop texting whiledriving, the NAACP issued the following statement: "The NAACP applauds AT&T's efforts to work to eliminate a disturbing and dangerous trend -- texting while driving. With today's announcement of September 19th's "No Text On Bo ... Continue reading
Americans Spending More on the Open Road in 2012 According to Chase Freedom Lifestyle Index
Aug 15, 2012
When it comes to spring and summer travel, the open road is still king according to the latest edition of the Chase Freedom Lifestyle Index, a barometer of consumer trends based on aggregated Chase Freedom cardholder spending data. While overall spending on travel has remained flat since 2011, road trip purchases, such ... Continue reading
Total Car Score Ranks the Top 10 Best Looking Cars of All Time
Aug 15, 2012
Total Car Score, the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison website, is celebrating the art of the automobile by taking a look back at the top10 best-looking cars of all time. Total Car Score issues its ranking as automotive enthusiasts and the industry's attention focus on the Pebble Beach Concours d'Ele ... Continue reading
Aug 15, 2012
Sony today introduced new in-dash CD receivers featuring Sony-exclusive App Remote technology, combining consumers' car audio music assets and smartphone apps into a single source list that can be controlled from the car audio system or smartphone. With App Remote, it is no longer necessary to go back-and-forth between ... Continue reading
Vehicle Owners Should Be Extra Vigilant About Battery Protection During Hot Weather, Warns CTEK
Aug 15, 2012
As record highs are set around the world during an erratic summer in the northern hemisphere, people should keep a watchful eye on the condition of their vehicles' batteries, advises CTEK, a battery charging specialist. When summer weather turns extreme, most of the attention is turned on the physical discomforts of he ... Continue reading
The National Urban League Commends AT&T's Campaign against Texting and Driving
Aug 15, 2012
"No Text on Board--Pledge Day" Promotes Safe Driving The National Urban League celebrates AT&T's new undertaking to promote safe driving by highlighting the risks of texting behind the wheel.Ã Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, issued the following statement regarding the "No Text on Board--Pledge Day:" "African-Ame ... Continue reading
Aug 15, 2012
Platinum-selling country star Billy Currington will join previously announced artists Kellie Pickler, Brantley Gilbert, Easton Corbin, and Zac Brown Band for the "Road to the Ram® Jam" series and sweepstakes. The Road to the Ram Jam, presented by the Ram Truck brand, features five of today's best country music artists ... Continue reading
700 lbs Lighter--The All-New 2013 Range Rover
Aug 14, 2012
Land Rover Introduces the Next Generation of the World's Most Iconic Luxury SUV Unmistakably a Range Rover, a modern interpretation of iconic design cues Legendary Land Rover off-road capability with transformed on-road handling and agility Lighter, stronger and more refined. The world's first SUV with an all-aluminum ... Continue reading
Aug 14, 2012
In its April 2012 Energy and Emissions Program, the Chinese government announced production and sales targets. It also specified technical requirements for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. However, Strategy Analytics predicts a severe shortfall from the goal to bring five million plug-in vehicles onto Chinese road ... Continue reading
Aug 14, 2012
Ram Trucks return as 'Official Automotive Sponsor' of guide Illustrative images reminiscent of nostalgic national park posters Illustrative posters created in the 1930s and '40s to stir the public's imagination for travel and adventure are the inspiration for a new series of print advertisements for 2013 Ram pickup tru ... Continue reading
Audubon Shares Seven Scenic Nature Destinations For Last-minute Summer And Fall Travel
Aug 14, 2012
Explore Wildlife, Natural Habitats, Hiking Trails and Conservation Efforts As travelers contemplate last-minute summer trips and Labor Day plans, Audubon invites Americans to exit the highway and discover beautiful nature destinations with its list of seven scenic stops. Spanning cities across the country, the travel i ... Continue reading
IIHS New Crash Tests Aim To Push Frontal Crash Safety Improvementsi
Aug 14, 2012
ARLINGTON, Va. â Only 3 of 11 midsize luxury and near-luxury cars evaluated earn good or acceptable ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's new small overlap frontal crash test, the latest addition to a suite of tests designed to help consumers pick the safest vehicles. The Acura TL and Volvo S60 e ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Names the BMW 328i Sedan Featured Vehicle of the Month for August
Aug 14, 2012
News Highlights NADAguides.com, the leading online provider of vehicle pricing and information, announces the BMW 328i sedan as the Featured Vehicle of the Month for August. The BMW 3-series has remained the consistent U.S. sales leader in its class for the past 12 years, and NADAguides.com analysts point out that pric ... Continue reading
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