Ford Volunteers, Community Partners Dig into Environmental Projects for a Better World
May 11, 2012
More than 700 Ford volunteers are digging, chopping and hammering their way to complete community projects today in nine states -- Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina and Washington. The Ford Accelerated Action Day projects are focused on the environment. MODEL Teams of F ... Continue reading
Breast Feeding in Your Convertible Car During Grid Lock Traffic - Yea or Nay?
May 10, 2012
Time Magazine breaks hallowed ground on an important subject AUTO CENTRAL - May 10, 2012: A media event just occurred that will probably fill CNN and all the supermarket tabloids for the next several days. The event is Time Magazine using a photo of a very attractive your blonde woman breastfeeding your 4-year old son. ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2012 Honda Accord Review
May 10, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ACCORD VEHICLE More sophisticated than the Civic, Honda has been able to create a go-to mid-sized sedan with enough reliability and love that it is passed onto family members during its lifetime just as a cherished heirloom might. More ... Continue reading
Dodge Dart and Dodge CEO Headline Exclusive Motor Press Guild Meeting
May 10, 2012
On May 15, Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, will host its May meeting at The Proud Bird Restaurant in Los Angeles with guest speaker Reid Bigland, president and chief executive officer of the Dodge brand. Reid will show off production models of the Dodge Dart, the comp ... Continue reading
May 10, 2012
All-new 2013 Ford Fusion will be first midsize family sedan in America available with such a wide array of driver assist technologies, including Lane-Keeping System with Driver Alert, adaptive cruise control and collision warning, and active park assist These technologies form the basis for Ford's research and developm ... Continue reading
Total Car Score Identifies Top Ten Best Cars for College Graduates
May 10, 2012
Total Car Score, the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison website, has issued its list of the Top Ten Cars for College Graduates. Total Car Score released the list in time for graduation season, as new college grads and their parents look to make a smart choice on an 'adult' car. Safety, fuel efficiency ... Continue reading
Beat the Traffic Named a Finalist for the 2012 Red Herring Top 100 Americas Award
May 10, 2012
Beat the Traffic® announced today it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Americas award, a prestigious list honoring the year's most promising private technology ventures from the North American business region. The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of ... Continue reading
The Toll Roads First in Nation to Offer Free Mobile Phone App for Account Management
May 10, 2012
The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) today announced the launch of a free mobile phone app it created for download on the iPhone and Android. The app is the first of its kind in the nation, allowing FasTrak accountholders access to the same account and customer service features they find on The Toll Roads website ... Continue reading
AlertDriving Expands Mobile Defensive Driver Training
May 10, 2012
AlertDriving, the global leader in web-based driver risk management solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Mobile Defensive Driver Training to 9 countries and will be unveiling them at ASSE 2012 Safety Exposition, taking place June 3 through June 5 in Denver, CO. 'Today's workforce has become increasing ... Continue reading
Car Of The Year Honour for Range Rover Evoque as Land Rover Excels in 2012 Diesel Car Awards +VIDEO
May 10, 2012
The design, technology and capability of Land Rover's current model range has been reflected in the brand's emphatic success in the 2012 Diesel Car Awards. ... Continue reading
KeyBank, Kumho Tire Expand Key To Safe Teen Driving Program
May 10, 2012
KeyBank and Kumho Tire U.S.A. are expanding a free program designed to improve teen driving skills and raise awareness about the importance of proper training for young drivers. The program - called Key to Safe Teen Driving - is now in its fourth year and will include 24 events in 14 cities: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, T ... Continue reading
RV Shipments Up Nearly 10% As Manufacturers Offer Consumers New Designs and Features
May 10, 2012
Recreation vehicle (RV) shipments continued to trend upward in early 2012 despite a jittery economy and elevated fuel prices according to market data collected by Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Wholesale shipments to retailers in March reached 28,100 -- the best March total since 2008. In February, man ... Continue reading
May 10, 2012
Cellcontrol, the leading developer of distracted driving solutions, has been featured in the Solution Showcase and Safe Driving Pavilions this week at CTIA Wireless 2012 as the industry's best-in-class solution to effectively prevent distracted driving. As CTIA wraps up today, Cellcontrol also announced that a formal p ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces Results for 2012 Formula Hybrid Competition
May 10, 2012
Following are from the SAE International Formula Hybrid competition held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH: Hybrid Class 1st Brigham Young University* 1st - Universite de Sherbrooke* 3rd Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya *Because the scores of the first two finishers in the Hybrid category were within ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Named Pace Car for 96th Indianapolis 500 +VIDEO
May 10, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - A 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will lead the starting field of the 96th Indianapolis 500 to the green flag Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With 638 horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production car ever to pace the race. This will be the 23rd time a Chevrolet has paced â ... Continue reading
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