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
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
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