News By Topic: Women And Cars

Nissan to Produce 100% Electric Van in Barcelona

May 23, 2012

Electric Variant of NV200 to Launch in 2013 - - All-new 100% electric e-NV200 to enter production in FY13 - Nissan's second all-electric vehicle allocated to Barcelona Plant - Major project investment by Nissan of EUR100 mn in Spain - More than 700 jobs to be created at Nissan and its Spanish suppliers - Multi-use vehi ... Continue reading

Honda Selects Zmags to Create Rich and Immersive Online Interactive Experiences

May 23, 2012

News Facts: Zmags, the leading provider of rich media mobile and social merchandising, today announced that The Honda Motor Company has selected Zmags Professional to develop highly engaging interactive online brochures, incorporating rich imagery and video content. In partnership with Genex, Honda's interactive agency ... Continue reading

Summer Travel Tips For Vehicle Fuel Economy Improvement From The Pep Boys

May 22, 2012

MANNY, MOE & JACK HELP DRIVERS BEAT HIGH SUMMER GAS PRICES BY FOCUSING ON THREE KEY AREAS Pep Boys Says Easy Maintenance, Proper Driving Habits and New Technologies Can Save Motorists Money This Summer Philadelphia Memorial Day historically kicks off the summer driving season. With fuel costs topping the $4.00 per gall ... Continue reading

Automotive Accessories Startup Reports Record Car Sun Shades Sales After Successful Launch

May 22, 2012

The automotive accessories startup mAuto Store announces a number of car sun shades sold reaches thousands in less than a month. Customers are posting their own product photos of Eyes Car Sun Shades as excitement grows over the project's success. Growing automotive accessories online retailer mAuto Store has revealed t ... Continue reading

Nissan Names Carfax As Exclusive Partner for Certified Programs

May 22, 2012

Nissan North America has selected Carfax Vehicle History Reports as a key requirement for the Nissan and Infiniti Certified Pre-Owned programs. As of May 1, Carfax is the exclusive vehicle history provider for both programs. Every Certified Nissan and Infiniti vehicle comes with a free CARFAX Vehicle History Report and ... Continue reading

OEM and Aftermarket Connected Car Solutions to Exceed 350 Million by 2017, Says ABI Research

May 22, 2012

OEM and aftermarket connected car systems in use are expected to grow from 66 million in 2012 to 356 million in 2017. While OEM solutions are gaining momentum rapidly across the globe in the US, Europe, Japan, and China, aftermarket solutions will continue to be used for applications such as stolen vehicle tracking, in ... Continue reading

Nuance Unveils Dragon Drive!; Powers More Intuitive, Intelligent Connected Car

May 22, 2012

Nuance Communications Inc. today unveiled Dragon Drive!, Nuance's new automotive-grade natural-language voice platform created and designed specifically for the connected car. Dragon Drive! enables automotive manufacturers and suppliers to deliver eyes-free, hands-free message dictation and direct access to content, mu ... Continue reading

BMW is the Most Valuable Global Automotive Brand, According to Millward Brown's 2012 BrandZ Study

May 22, 2012

MILLWARD BROWN'S BRAND-Z REPORT NAMES BMW THE WORLD'S MOST VALUABLE AUTOMOTIVE BRAND Rising sales around the world helped BMW to take pole position in the seventh annual Millward Brown Optimor BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study. ... Continue reading

New Vehicle Accessory Spending Dips

May 22, 2012

Foresight Research has released the results of its syndicated 2012 Automotive Accessory Market Report. Based on a study of 7,851 recent US new car and truck buyers, the report found: Despite a 2% drop from last year a whopping 42% of all buyers install accessories within the first two years of ownership. The highest ac ... Continue reading

Mullin Automotive Museum Announces Vehicles Selected For New Voisin Exhibit

May 22, 2012

MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES COMPLETE SELECTION OF VEHICLES FOR GABRIEL VOISIN EXHIBIT OPENING NOVEMBER 8 World's Largest Collection of Voisin Automobiles Ever To Be Displayed Oxnard, Calif. (May 22, 2012) - The Mullin Automotive Museum, a Southern California institution devoted to the preservation of French art ... Continue reading

GEICO App adds new feature enhancements

May 22, 2012

GEICO has released a multitude of new features for its popular GEICO App. Based on customer feedback, the new features add easier convenience and offer an enhanced mobile experience for GEICO policyholders, customers shopping for insurance and smartphone users searching for useful car tips and information. ... Continue reading

AlertDriving Accelerates Global Content Delivery Using Akamai Intelligent Platform

May 22, 2012

AlertDriving, the global leader in web-based driver risk management solutions, is pleased to announce the company's FleetDefenseSM platform now takes advantage of the Akamai Intelligent Platform to optimize performance for end users around the globe. 'The investment we have made today will allow us to deliver fully loc ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors North America Selects Agero As Roadside Assistance Program Provider

May 22, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors Corp., has chosen Agero as its exclusive roadside assistance provider for all new Mitsubishi vehicles purchased in the U.S. ( Agero's robust, scalable roadside assistance services protect more than 75 million motorists annually across the country, ... Continue reading

PennDOT Urges Young Drivers to Avoid Distractions and 'Just Drive'

May 22, 2012

With school days dwindling and young minds dreaming of graduation or summer vacation, PennDOT today reminded all young drivers to stay focused on the road and avoid distractions while behind the wheel. "Driving is a huge responsibility that requires split-second decisions and a driver's full attention," said PennDOT Se ... Continue reading

New INRIX Traffic App for iPhone and iPad Gets Drivers Out of Gridlock

May 22, 2012

Free App Puts the Power of 100 Million Traffic Reporters into the Palm of Your Hand ... Continue reading