Allstate Announces Crowdsourcing Effort to Test Usage-based Insurance Product
Jul 25, 2012
Allstate's usage-based insurance product, Drive Wise®, will be put to the test by interested employees and Allstate agency owners. The crowdsourcing technique will put the device in the hands of employees and agency owners around the country to identify opportunities to continue enhancing the device as the company loo ... Continue reading
Involved in a Crash? Important Next Steps from AAA Experts
Jul 25, 2012
Staying calm and on task after an auto collision can save lives and get you back on the road quickly Being involved in an auto collision can be an emotional and exhausting experience. Many motorists drive defensively, take driver education courses and prepare for stressful driving situations, but unfortunately vehicle ... Continue reading
Goodyear 'Control Freak' Video Combines Product Performance, Entertainment
Jul 25, 2012
A combination of a high-performance automobile, a professional stunt driver, lots of video cameras and Goodyear's new Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season tire is attracting the attention of thousands of potential tire buyers. With these elements added together, Goodyear created a popular video, which has generated more than ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2012
Ford's "Random Acts of Fusion" program announces a week-long contest in partnership with the Steve Harvey Morning Show to award one person with $25,000 to benefit a local community of the winner's choice Individuals can enter the contest now through July 27 by visiting www.RandomActsofFusion.com and submitting an entry ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Optima And Kia Soul Ranked Highest In Class In J.D. Power And Associates APEAL Study
Jul 25, 2012
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the fastest-growing car company in the U.S. and two of its best-selling vehicles --the Optima and Soul -- were awarded the highest ranking scores in their respective segments within the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.SM The Optima ra ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2012
As owners continue to shift toward smaller vehicles, they are finding that the ones they buy are often just as appealing as the larger vehicles they previously owned, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released today. ... Continue reading
Two Dodge Models Rank Highest in Their Segments In J.D. Power and Associates 2012 APEAL Study
Jul 25, 2012
Dodge Charger and Challenger ranked highest in their respective categories for second year in a row Dodge is most improved of all industry brands in study All returning Chrysler Group LLC brands improve over last year's scores Chrysler 300 finishes second behind Dodge Charger in "Large Car" segment Fiat 500 finishes se ... Continue reading
Porsche 911 and Cayenne in first place for appeal
Jul 25, 2012
For the eighth year in a row, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has successfully maintained its top billing in terms of popularity. The sports car maker occupies the pole position as the car brand with the maximum appeal in the United States. These were the findings of the latest "Automotive, Performance, Executi ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2012
Bisnar | Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP of Orange County, California today outlined the five most important safety features in cars to help motorists avoid catastrophic injuries and death on the heels of a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that shows U.S. traffic fatalities soared 13.5 ... Continue reading
The Great Race 2012 - 19 Cities, 2 Countries, and 4 States in 9 days
Jul 25, 2012
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau [title photo] It was a lovely summer evening at the Hagerty Garage near the Traverse City airport. McKeel Hagerty, presided over a BBQ kickoff party for the auspicious Great Race. A couple dozen odd and eccentric cars covered with sponsor stickers strewn around the park ... Continue reading
Gilt.com To Sell Three Fiat 500 Model Vehicles In One Day
Jul 24, 2012
Gilt.com, an innovative online shopping experience, and the FIAT brand, announced a partnership to sell three Fiat 500 models in one day at three different times through a flash sale model. The sale will launch on Gilt.com on July 24 th with the fashionable Fiat 500 by Gucci at 12pm ET, followed by the open-air freedom ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2012
Qualcomm Incorporated and Renault s.a.s. today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning their intended cooperation on the London trial of Qualcomm Halo Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) technology, and their intent with respect to conducting preliminary studies of the integration of this technol ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2012
C-MAX Energi -- available this fall -- is Ford's first production plug-in hybrid, part of Ford's first hybrid-only dedicated line of vehicles and now America's most affordable plug-in hybrid The build-and-price website for C-MAX Energi launches July 24, providing customers the opportunity to build a virtual version of ... Continue reading
BMW i Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in Coulomb Technologies
Jul 24, 2012
BMW i Ventures today announced that it is making a strategic investment in Coulomb Technologies. Coulomb's ChargePoint is the largest online global charging network, connecting electric vehicle drivers to charging stations in more than 14 countries. The investment by BMW supports the development of infrastructure for p ... Continue reading
All-New Lincoln MKZ Offers More Standard Features, Lower Price Than New Lexus ES 350
Jul 24, 2012
The all-new Lincoln MKZ midsize premium sedan, representing the style and substance of the future of Lincoln, delivers more features and lower starting price than the new Lexus ES 350; dealer order banks now open > Standard equipment includes 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, SYNC with MyLincoln Touch driver connect technolog ... Continue reading
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