News By Topic: Women And Cars

CSE Insurance Group Partners with Ben Clymer's The Body Shop for Car Giveaway

Jul 2, 2012

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company ("CSE"), in partnership with Ben Clymer's The Body Shop, are hosting a car giveaway tomorrow, July 3, 2012, at 11am. Yucaipa Mayor, Dick Riddell will be present for the giveaway. Rick Lozano from Fox 11 local news will be the Master of Ceremonies. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (July 2-6 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing

Jul 1, 2012

The last week of the month again brings auto sales news. Sales continue upward with June gaining 22% over last year. Automakers sold a total of 1.3 million cars and trucks in June, or an annual rate of 14.1 million vehicles higher than many analysts projected. Toyota soared with a 60% increase, Honda up 49%, Volkswagen ... Continue reading

How Can On-Site Carsharing Have the Best Environment for Success?

Jun 30, 2012

Part One of Mineta Transportation Institute's research offers several recommendations. The Mineta Transportation Institute (transweb.sjsu.edu) has released its newest peer-reviewed research report, ResidentialOn-Site Carsharing and Off-Street Parking Policy in the San Francisco Bay Area. This research investigates the ... Continue reading

Newly redesigned 2013 Nissan Altima challenges Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in San Diego

Jun 30, 2012

Mossy Nissan, San Diego's premier Nissan dealer since 1982, is proud to offer the totally redesigned 2013 Nissan Altima for sale in San Diego County. The 2013 Nissan Altima is the most refined, efficient, upscale Nissan Altima ever built. It offers numerous benefits to San Diego new car buyers, including: Premium exter ... Continue reading

Allstate Hails Congressional Action That Will Help Save Thousands of Young Lives

Jun 29, 2012

Allstate Insurance Company's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Wilson today praised Congress for including incentive grants to encourage states to adopt optimal graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws as part of its just-passed Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. Allstate has been a leadi ... Continue reading

State Farm Applauds Passage of Surface Transportation Legislation

Jun 29, 2012

State Farm applauds members of Congress for passing The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II (H.R. 4348) and including a grant program to encourage states to adopt comprehensive Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws. Graduated Driver Licensing laws help strengthen the driving skills of eligible teenage ... Continue reading

Safe Kids Tucson and GEICO to Offer Education Classes and Car Seats Starting July 9

Jun 29, 2012

With motor vehicle crashes the number one cause of injuries and death for children under the age of 14, car safety experts are offering complimentary education classes and car seats starting July 9. 'We're happy to partner with Safe Kids Tucson to teach families about properly installing car seats. Together, we can hel ... Continue reading

Live Life in the Fast Lane With New Ferrari Driving Experience Day Specialist

Jun 29, 2012

This week, an all-new and adrenalin-fuelled website goes live, catering for sports car enthusiasts UK-wide. Somerset-based ChooseYourEvent.com Ltd. is the company behind this new venture, which will see the ultimate in sports car experiences being offered to the general public. Whether people are organising a stag or h ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Amendment to 2009 Recall

Jun 29, 2012

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has amended its recall from late 2009, adding two models to address the potential for unsecured or incompatible floor mat entrapment of the accelerator pedal. The models added are: 2010 RX350 (approximately 131,800 vehicles) and 2010 RX450h (approximately ... Continue reading

2012 Honda CR-V Ride and Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Jun 29, 2012

2012 Honda CR-V – Still the One by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3763) Yes, it's still the one. Honda's CR-V has been redesigned for 2012 and it appears that it will continue to be a leader in the compact SUV segment. All too often vehicle redesigns lead to them becoming bigger. ... Continue reading

All-Electric 2013 Honda Fit EV Begins Leasing July 20 in California and Oregon

Jun 29, 2012

Honda today announced the all-new 2013 Honda Fit EV will be available for lease beginning July 20, 2012, with a three-year lease price of $389 per month. The 2013 Honda Fit EV is the latest in Honda's diverse and growing range of alternative-fuel vehicles, and received the highest fuel-efficiency rating ever given by t ... Continue reading

Toyota Adds 2010 Lexus RX To Floor Mat Recall List

Jun 29, 2012

2010 Lexus RX added to potential floor mat interference campaign TORRANCE, Calif. (June 29, 2012) -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has amended its recall from late 2009, adding two models to address the potential for unsecured or incompatible floor mat entrapment of the accelerator ped ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus LX570 Review By John Heilig

Jun 29, 2012

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2013 Lexus LX570 Model: 2013 Lexus LX570 Engine: 5.7-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 283 hp @ 5,600 rpm/403 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.0 x 77.6 x 73.4 in. Tires: P285/50R20 Cargo volume: 15.5/41.0/83.1 cu. f ... Continue reading

New 2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition Debuts as Tribute to U.S. Military Members

Jun 29, 2012

New Wrangler Freedom edition harkens back to Jeep brand's military roots Red, White and Blue Wrangler Freedom edition now available in Jeep showrooms All 2012 Jeep Wrangler models powered by 3.6-liter V-6 engine producing 285 horsepower, with fuel economy up to 21 mpg $250 from each Wrangler Freedom edition sold to be ... Continue reading

Ford Set to Announce Winner of All-New Escape During the BET Awards 12 Airing This Sunday, July 1

Jun 29, 2012

Ford will announce the winner of an all-new Ford Escape during the PRE-SHOW broadcast of the BET Awards 12, which airs at 6 p.m. EDT this Sunday, July 1 Consumers still have time to register to enter the "Brand New Escape Sweepstakes" by visiting www.bet.com/BrandNewEscape now through Saturday, June 30 The Escape will ... Continue reading