From City to City: car2go Now Offers Multi-City Access
Jul 8, 2012
Starting today, car2go Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daimler North America Corporation, will give all car2go members in Canada access to its network of fuel-efficient smart fortwo cars in all car2go cities within the country -- including Vancouver, Toronto, and starting later this month in Calgary. "Ste ... Continue reading
Jul 7, 2012
Ford will take part in the 2012 Essence Music Festival for the fourth consecutive year as the exclusive automotive partner of the event. The festival has been billed as the largest African American music and culture event in the U.S. that regularly attracts a quarter-million attendees a year. Ford continues to enhance ... Continue reading
All Stand Please for the MINI Horn Section
Jul 7, 2012
MINI and the London Philharmonic Orchestra Honk Team GB to victory In support of Team GB, MINI has teamed up with the London Philharmonic Orchestra ahead of the London 2012 Games to create a rousing rendition of God Save the Queen using just MINI horns. The MINI Orchestra was made up of nine musicians from the London P ... Continue reading
Jul 6, 2012
Expatriates moving to the United States encounter many challenges when leasing a vehicle due to a lack of a U.S. credit history. There are two types of automobile leases that exist in the United States, open-end and closed-end leases, for both new and used vehicles. Expats need to protect themselves and learn the diffe ... Continue reading
Mazda Increases Production of SKYACTIV Engines Two-fold
Jul 6, 2012
Mazda Corporation (MC), headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan, has announced that production of SKYACTIV(1) engines will double in October. Current production is 400,000 units for global distribution; production will increase to 800,000 units. In the United States, the 2012 Mazda3 and 2013 CX-5 feature SKYACTIV-G 2.0 ... Continue reading
Global Road Technology Paves the Way for Safer Roads Worldwide
Jul 6, 2012
Global Road Technology is paving the way for safer roads throughout Australia, and internationally, with current projects stretching from North Queensland to Western Australia. The internationally operating operational company has a wealth of expertise in the creation and maintenance of better urban, rural and industri ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO Ride and Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jul 6, 2012
SEE ALSO: Chevrolet Buyers Guide 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO A good thing gets better by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The auto industry around the globe spent the last decade bringing electrification into the automobile powertrain. Today we now have pure battery EVs, gasoline-electric hybri ... Continue reading
SAE International Offers Third Edition of Vehicle Brake Design and Safety
Jul 5, 2012
SAE International offers the third edition of the classic title "Brake Design and Safety." The third edition provides readers with the basic theoretical fundamentals and analytical tools necessary to design braking systems for passenger vehicles and trucks. The goal is to help designers develop brakes that comply with ... Continue reading
Jul 5, 2012
Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee ranks highest among auto insurance providers in the Southeast Region in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Auto Insurance Studysm. "To be recognized by J.D. Power and Associates is an outstanding honor and makes us even more determined to consistently deliver a positive customer ... Continue reading
Jul 5, 2012
Ford C-MAX Hybrid aims to be most fuel-efficient, affordable in its class Ford's new C-MAX Hybrid soon will make a big statement in the largest hybrid segment with projected leading fuel economy of 47 mpg city -- beating the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg, plus a $1,300-lower base price. more Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com ... Continue reading
ATWEC Technologies Begins Florida Sales Launch
Jul 5, 2012
ATWEC Technologies, Inc. (OTC Markets: ATWT), a US-based child safety company, today announced that it has begun making substantial sales of its Kiddie Voice child alarm systems in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida. Recent laws passed in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties now make it mandatory for all da ... Continue reading
Jul 5, 2012
Ford C-MAX Hybrid projected to achieve 47 mpg city, at least 3 mpg better than Toyota Prius v with more performance and technology -- all at a $1,300-lower base price C-MAX Hybrid is Ford's first entry in the largest hybrid segment and is expected to attract a large percentage of conquest and mainstream buyers with the ... Continue reading
Phillips 66, 76 and Conoco Offer Free Gas Giveaways to Fuel Summer Road Trips
Jul 5, 2012
Leading gas station chains Phillips 66, 76 and Conoco are encouraging travelers to hit the road this summer through a seasonal promotion that offers drivers the opportunity to win free gas for life, among more than 6,000 other prizes. With automobiles as the primary means of transportation for leisure travel and 69 per ... Continue reading
TomTom Summer Travel Survey Finds Most Canadians Will Travel in July and by Car
Jul 5, 2012
TomTom today released the results of a survey on summer travel plans and preferences. The survey found that most Canadians (38 per cent) are planning to take a one to two week summer vacation and are most likely to go during the month of July. The results also showed that the vast majority of people are staying local, ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Covers All the Bases for 2012 MLB All-Star Game
Jul 5, 2012
To celebrate the 2012 MLB All-Star Game, Chevrolet, the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball, is bringing its own all-star lineup of cars, trucks and crossovers to Kansas City for activities that begin Friday and lead up to the 83rd Midsummer Classic on Tuesday. "We're looking forward to introducing our family of ... Continue reading
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