National Safety Council Recognizes Teen Driver Safety Programs
Jun 24, 2012
The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for its 2012 Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award, supported by the General Motors Foundation. This award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to reducing teen crashes and fatalities. 'We are proud to partner with the Nati ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Soul Ranked Highest in Initial Quality Study By J.D. Power and Associates
Jun 24, 2012
From breakthrough advertising to runaway sales success, the Kia Soul has made quite a splash since entering the marketplace in 2009, and today the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked the popular urban passenger vehicle highest in initial quality in the compact multi-purpose vehicle segment ... Continue reading
Summer Forecast: Hot Weather, Fun, and Flat Tires
Jun 23, 2012
As America's road trip season commences, tires are being used, worn bald and occasionally kicked. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, however, one thing drivers are not doing to their tires is inspecting them. 30.18% of drivers say they only inspect their tires when their car gets serviced. ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Operations Announces Opening of Portland, Oregon Warehouse Operations
Jun 23, 2012
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. announced today that the company is again expanding its operations, in order to serve its customers better in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. The company has been very actively growing over the past few years and will be opening its fifth warehouse in the Portland Metropol ... Continue reading
Intel Survey Finds 'Outlet Outrage' and 'Peeping-Techs' Are New Travel Norms
Jun 22, 2012
A new survey conducted by Intel Corporation and commissioned by TNS to explore American attitudes towards travel and technology finds U.S. vacationers feel anxious when traveling without their mobile computing device, angry when they cannot access power sources to charge these devices and annoyed when others take uninv ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Review By Carey Russ
Jun 22, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth When I drove the Fiat 500 last year, I found it endearing, entertaining, and stylish. It wasn't particularly quick, and my first thought was "there's nothing wrong with this car that a good turbo wouldn't cure." Which is exactly what Fiat has done with the 500 ... Continue reading
Exotic Driving Experience Announces Inaugural Visit to NOLA Motorsports Park
Jun 22, 2012
Exotic Driving Experience Announces Inaugural Visit to NOLA Motorsports Park Exotic Driving Experience (EDE) announced today that it will offer exotic car drive and ride programs at Nola Motorsports Park (NMS) for two days this summer as part of its 2012 tour. Featuring supercars by Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Au ... Continue reading
Mazda Continues Upward Climb In 2012 J.D. Power And Associates Initial Quality Study
Jun 22, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) ranks third among non-premium automotive brands, according to the recently announced J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS). At 97 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), MNAO improved three PP100 in the annual study and ranked 10th overall. The industry ... Continue reading
2013 Dodge Dart First Drive Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jun 22, 2012
The new Dart will only add to the name's historic reputation. by Carey Russ The Auto Channel The 2013 Dodge Dart is coming, the Dodge Dart is coming! The first product of the merger between Chrysler Group and Fiat, the Dart puts Chrysler back in the compact sedan business. In a big way, as evidenced by an all-too-short ... Continue reading
2012 JD Power Initial Quality Study Close-up Look
Jun 22, 2012
</p><p>By Steve Purdy <br>TheAutoChannel.com <br>Michigan Bureau </p><P>Detroit MI June 19, 2012; The U.S. auto industry posted the best improvement in performance since 2009 in this yearâs important Initial Quality Survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. In the IQSâ 26 year history the average new car ... Continue reading
SmartPhone App allows motorists a glimpse of the future
Jun 22, 2012
New Smart Phone App allows motorists a glimpse of the future for motor insurance Marmalade the young driver specialist has launched a FREE Smart Phone App that will offer all drivers a glimpse of the future for motor insurance. Marmalade has developed the App to mimic the key features of the technology used for i ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Names Used Car Best Bets for 2012
Jun 22, 2012
Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today released its 15 Used Car Best Betssm for 2012. A total of 11 makes are represented on the list, with four makes (Ford, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota) each contributing two models. âOur editors are often asked about the best used cars, and this ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2012
With inspired design a core value of the Infiniti brand, the company will have a major presence at the "Dwell on Design," the West Coast's largest design event that opens today and runs through Sunday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Infiniti is a presenting sponsor of the annual celebration of design, which thi ... Continue reading
Excitement Abounds As The Children's Center Announces A Change Of Venue For The 2013 AutoGlow
Jun 22, 2012
The Children's Center's AutoGlow is set for Friday, January 18, 2013 at Ford Field, following the North American International Auto Show Charity Preview. -- Ford Motor Company returns as the presenting sponsor of AutoGlow, building upon more than 80 years of support for The Children's Center. -- The Children's Center p ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2012
June's new-vehicle retail sales rate is approaching a 12 million-unit pace, the strongest level since February, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network® (PIN) and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-Vehicle Sales June new-vehicle retail sales are projected to co ... Continue reading
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