May 17, 2012
Golden State Collision Centers, Inc. will present two rehabilitated vehicles in Yuba City, CA to families in need. The vehicles will be presented during their Celebrate Americana Benevolence Event at 5:30 p.m., May 17, 2012, at the Golden State Collision Center, 996 Klamath Lane, Yuba City, CA. ... Continue reading
Auto Accessories Online Retailer mAuto Store Announces Spike In Sales After First Product Launch
May 17, 2012
Exciting online startup mAuto Store has a lot to shout about as the company announces record sales in less than a month since its first video launch. Today mAuto Store confirmed it has sold thousands of car sun shades since the product launch for its exclusive Eyes Car Shades was released April 17, 2012. The long-await ... Continue reading
U.S. Consumers Are Interested in Start-Stop Vehicles
May 17, 2012
New consumer research conducted by Johnson Controls, the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, finds that 97 percent of Americans are ready for new Start-Stop technology that improves the fuel economy of their vehicle. The research was conducted to gain understanding of how consumers view fuel-saving power ... Continue reading
Hertz Partners With Chrysler To Bring The FIAT 500 Sport To Car Sharing Fleet
May 17, 2012
The Hertz Corporation announced today the addition of the new 2012 FIAT 500 Sport cars to its fleet of Hertz On Demand vehicles. The sleek Italian compact will roll out to Washington DC, San Antonio, San Francisco, New York and Miami Beach as well as onto 50 college campuses as part of the global car sharing club's uni ... Continue reading
The Seasons Have Changed But Many Canadians Have Not, Reveals a New Goodyear Survey
May 17, 2012
While most Canadian drivers (82 per cent) understand that their tires have the greatest impact on the overall traction and handling of their cars this Spring, a new poll by Goodyear Canada reveals that two in five (40 per cent) have not yet completed their tire changeover for summer.Ã With two in four (44 per cent) ... Continue reading
IAC Group Showcases Commitment To Next Generation Of Vehicle Interiors At WardsAuto Interiors Show
May 17, 2012
International Automotive Components (IAC) Group interior systems are featured extensively on three of the 10 Best Interiors honored today at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference held at The Henry in Dearborn, Mich. IAC also presented a design student from the College for Creative Studies with the third annual Ecoblend En ... Continue reading
Evolution of Interior Vehicle Control Systems Embodied by TRW Integrated Electronic Control Panel
May 17, 2012
Since unveiling its Integrated Electronic Control Panel (IECP) in 2007, the TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Body Control Systems business has continually evolved the technology that combines major interior controls, advanced vehicle network architectures and telematics into a single, convenient panel in the vehicle's cen ... Continue reading
Teen Driver Safety: Top Five Things to Remember if Your Vehicle Breaks Down
May 17, 2012
May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month, and with an average of 45 youths lost every summer weekend in motor vehicle crashes(1) AutoMD.com is providing teen drivers with important tips to stay safe both on and off the road if they encounter a breakdown. "According to parents, a majority of teen drivers(2) are relati ... Continue reading
May 17, 2012
Fashion Destination Group (FDG) and Working Wardrobes would like to welcome Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel as one of the top sponsors for their June 9th Fashion Extravaganza. Mercedes will showcase luxury cars as part of the event. Luxury cars for a luxurious event! Celebrity makeup artist Lynn Simpson will be joining ... Continue reading
Zipcar Expands "Zipvan" Cargo Van Service to Chicago
May 17, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the expansion of its "Zipvan" pilot cargo van service to Chicago. With this expansion, the Ford E-150 full size cargo vans currently available through the service in San Francisco, Boston and Washington, D.C., are now available for use by Zipcar me ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus ES 350 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
May 17, 2012
The New ES features something for everyone, and why not! DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The ES has been the entry-level Lexus since Lexus's beginning in 1989. Lexus is unusual in that it now has multiple entries in the entry-luxury segment of the automotive marketplace. That shouldn't be overly surprising as som ... Continue reading
May 17, 2012
Teens nominated and selected through underage drinking prevention video contest Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), along with Presenting Sponsor State Farm is announcing today the 10 teens chosen to be part of MADD's first-ever National Teen Influencer Group. Through MADD's Power of You(th) -- program, five teens we ... Continue reading
May 17, 2012
Ford dealers are now taking orders for the Ford C-MAX Hybrid, which will be more affordable than Toyota Prius v while achieving better fuel economy Class-exclusive technologies include hands-free liftgate, active park assist for easier parallel parking and next-generation SmartGauge with EcoGuide to help customers incr ... Continue reading
May 17, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif. â May 17, 2012 â Acura will voluntarily recall 52,615 model-year 2007-2008 TL sedans in the United States to replace the power steering hose. Over time, the power steering hose may deteriorate and develop a fluid leak. Leaking power steering fluid could lead to loss of power steering assistan ... Continue reading
Parkmobile USA, Inc. Launches NFC-Enabled Mobile Parking Payment Solution in Oakland, CA
May 17, 2012
Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today that their revolutionary new mobile payment service has been implemented in Oakland, CA. Not only can customers now pay for parking with their cell phone using Parkmobile's native mobile applications for the iPhone, Android, Windows 7, and Blackberry smartphones anywhere in the city ... Continue reading
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