One Week Left to Enter Rand McNally's Best of the Road Rally Contest to Win $10,000
May 9, 2012
Do you love road trips? Can you film your travels? Rand McNally is looking for five adventure seeking teams to compete in the Best of the Road coast-to-coast rally to win $10,000; teams have until May 15 to upload entries. Teams will depart from Washington, D.C. June 15 on a four-week adventure, ending in Seattle, WA J ... Continue reading
Graduating on a Budget: New Grads' First Cars Don't Have to Break the Bank
May 9, 2012
The average debt load on college graduates jumped 24% to $16,932 between 2000 and 20101. Recent grads who need to buy a car as they begin their professional life should not add to that burden by overpaying for their first set of wheels. Editors at CarGurus, the auto research and shopping site , have identified a select ... Continue reading
The National Coalition For Safer Roads On Red-Light Camera Myths
May 9, 2012
The National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) commends a Florida television station for getting directly involved in the discussion on red-light safety cameras by collecting hard evidence from their local area intersections and traffic accident reports. What they discovered in their research is getting some well-deserv ... Continue reading
Largest Scale Ever 2012 Busan International Motor Show Just One Month Away
May 9, 2012
Starting with Press Day on May 24, and the Opening Ceremony on May 25, the 2012 Busan International Motor Show will be held under the theme of "The Voyage of the Green Car across the Ocean" at BEXCO in Busan for 11 days through June 3. 'The Voyage of the Green Car across the Ocean' The auto show, which first convened a ... Continue reading
Want to Go Green? AAA Recommends Ways to Make a Difference Behind the Wheel
May 9, 2012
AAA provides tips for those looking to be more eco-friendly with their driving habits and next vehicle purchase Hoping to decrease your carbon footprint and live a greener life? What and how you drive is a large part of your daily carbon footprint. Electric engines, several hybrid options and even traditional internal ... Continue reading
May 9, 2012
Mercury Nashville recording artist Easton Corbin will join previously announced artists Kellie Pickler and Brantley Gilbert for the "Road to the Ram Jam" series and sweepstakes. The Road to the Ram Jam, presented by the Ram Truck brand, will feature five of today's best country music artists and provides fans the oppor ... Continue reading
TomTom launches an extra-large 6" screen on the new Start 60
May 9, 2012
AMSTERDAM--Today sees the release of the TomTom Start 60, which features the biggest screen of all TomTom's portable navigation devices. The 6 sharp screen, big buttons and menus enhance the driving experience by making it easier and safer for users. 'Safety on the road is an ever-present concern for today's drivers Th ... Continue reading
CEA Responds to NTSB on Safe Driving Innovations
May 8, 2012
In a letter today to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA addresses NTSB Recommendation H-11-47, which encourages the development of technology features that disable the functions of portable electronics devices within reach of the driver when a vehicle is in motion ... Continue reading
May 8, 2012
The National Organizations for Youth Safety, joined by celebrities from around the world, announces the launch of the "Million Messages in May" campaign, in support of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month observed annually in May. Traffic crashes are the #1 killer of youth in the U.S. and throughout the world. The campaig ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Celebrates Best New Restaurant
May 8, 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is proud to once again partner with The James Beard Foundation for the third consecutive year, as sponsor of the Best New Restaurant Award, presented to Next in Chicago for 2012. The award was given out last night at the annual James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony at Lincoln Center's Avery F ... Continue reading
May 8, 2012
Nearly Half of 16- to 21-year-olds Talked on a Handheld Phone While Driving in Past Month While the vast majority of young drivers aged 16-21 agree that texting, using smart-phone apps, or accessing the Internet while driving is very dangerous, nearly a third (29 percent) admitted in a Consumer Reports survey that they ... Continue reading
AAA: Teen Driver Fatality Risk Quadruples with Multiple Young Passengers
May 8, 2012
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety today released a study showing a strong association between the number and age of passengers present in-vehicle and theĀ risk of a teen driver dying in a traffic crash. The report, "Teen Driver Risk in Relation to Age and Number of Passengers," found that the likelihood of a 16- o ... Continue reading
Mojo Motors Fuels Up for Expansion with $3 Million in Funding for Used Car Buying Platform
May 8, 2012
MojoMotors.com, the leading used car deals platform, today announced that it has closed a $3 million funding round with Atlas Venture and existing investors including RPM Ventures, NextView Ventures, and others. Ryan Moore of Atlas Ventures will join the company's board of directors. Mojo Motors will use the funds to e ... Continue reading
Trailblazing Sonata Delights With More Features, More Value, And Best-Ever Residual Value For 2013
May 8, 2012
Hyundai Sonata, the mid-size sedan that sent competitors back to the drawing board, is back for its third model year. In 2011, Sonata was the third best-selling mid-size sedan at retail, ahead of Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion and Chevy Malibu. This retail sales success comes with the segment's lowest incentive spending, a ... Continue reading
3rd International New Energy Vehicle Summit 2012 Will Be Held In June
May 8, 2012
China's State Council approved the Energy Saving and NEV Industry Development Plan (2012-2020) last month. The Plan is expected to guide and safeguard the development of China's new energy vehicle industry. What are the details of the Plan? What implications does it convey? These issues will be discussed at CBI BIZ's 3 ... Continue reading
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