TravelCenters of America Honors Professional Women Drivers on Mother's Day
May 2, 2012
TravelCenters of America (TravelCenters) invites all professional driving women to enjoy a complimentary meal on Mother's Day, May 13, 2012, at any participating TA and Petro Stopping Centers sit-down restaurant across the U.S. TA and Petro will be honoring the service and sacrifice of women who make a living out on th ... Continue reading
April Sales of Electric Cars Fall Despite High Gas Prices in USA
May 2, 2012
electric vehicles had a mostly tough month in April despite near-record high gas prices. About 3,500 electric vehicles were sold in April in the U.S., down from about 4,000 sold in March, the best-ever month for electric car sales. General Motors Co. said it sold 1,462 Chevy Volts in April, up 200 percent from the 493 ... Continue reading
Pioneer AppRadio 2 Officially Released with Android Connectivity
May 2, 2012
According to a recent online survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Pioneer1, an astounding 79% of smartphone owners use apps while in the car, with the top three most used apps being maps and navigation at 56%, music at 31% and social networking at 24%. Pioneer's new AppRadio 2 (SPH-DA100) addresses the i ... Continue reading
All New DuPont Pro-Fusion Color Scratch Repair Stick Now Available -
May 2, 2012
Pylon Manufacturing Corporation brings drivers an inexpensive, do-it-yourself product for repairing those unavoidable minor scratches in a car's clear coat. The DuPont Pro-Fusion Color Scratch Repair Stick offers a fast repair for automotive clear-coat scratches, nicks and dings--enabling drivers an easy, professional- ... Continue reading
USA Today Say Stick Shifts Popular Again, Despite Lower Gas Mileage
May 2, 2012
By James R. Healey USA TODAY Americans have a growing crush on manual transmissions. To be sure, the percentage of new vehicles with stick-shift gearboxes remains a small slice of the new vehicle market, because most of today's models don't even offer manuals. But the first quarter this year manuals were in 6.5% of new ... Continue reading
Hyundai Implements Throttle Override Capability in Advance of Pending Government Mandate
May 2, 2012
Hyundai continues its practice of providing critical safety technologies to its customers well before government mandates come into effect with all models now offering brake pedal electronic throttle override capability. With virtually all cars using electronic throttle control today, there remains the remote possibili ... Continue reading
GEICO offering lowered rates for commercial auto insurance plans in Maryland
May 2, 2012
GEICO has good news for business owners in Maryland: GEICO's new rating structure on commercial auto insurance could save business owners money on their business auto insurance. As the largest insurer of personal autos in Maryland, GEICO already has a strong presence in the state As the largest insurer of personal au ... Continue reading
NACS: Alternative Fuel Stations Could Hit 10,000
May 2, 2012
Gasoline still remains the dominant transportation fuel by far, although E85, hydrogen, natural gas, electricity and propane are building a small following. WASHINGTON May 2, 2012; NACS Daily reported that a new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) suggests that although gasoline remains by far ... Continue reading
OnStar FMV Most in Demand in Newer Vehicles
May 2, 2012
More than 100 million vehicles on the road today can add OnStar safety and security services through the FMV aftermarket mirror, but OnStar statistics show the biggest group of purchasers own 2011 model year vehicles followed by cars and trucks from the 2007 and 2012 model years. "We find this statistic to be very tell ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius c Three Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
May 1, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Toyota Prius c Three Since its debut in the US over a decade ago, the Toyota Prius has become almost synonymous with the gasoline-electric hybrid car. Over half of the hybrids sold have been Toyotas, with the Prius the most popular of those. But there's room for improvement, a ... Continue reading
Teens are Ready for Summer Break but Are They Ready for Summer Driving?
May 1, 2012
Tips for parents and teens to make this a safer summer on the roads According to the most recent data, over 1,000 youth were killed on our nation's highway during the summer of 2010 and preliminary numbers for 2011 are not looking any better. It's that time of year when young people get to enjoy the wondrous summer bre ... Continue reading
Nissan & Infiniti Open New Dealerships In Downtown San Francisco
May 1, 2012
Expanding into a key sales market that is known for a strong interest in leading-edge technology and environmentally smart products, Nissan and Infiniti have appointed a new Nissan dealer and a new Infiniti dealer in the heart of downtown San Francisco. The new dealerships are located on Van Ness Ave., one of the Bay A ... Continue reading
May 1, 2012
LoJack Corporation , the company that invented and leads the Stolen Vehicle Recovery category, today announced the kick-off of a new consumer promotion. Designed to showcase the effectiveness of the LoJack System in helping police to find and recover a stolen vehicle, the centerpiece of the promotion is vehicles equi ... Continue reading
The Century Council And Virginia Supreme Court Partner On Safe Driving For Teens
May 1, 2012
In recognition of National Youth Traffic Safety Month, The Century Council, an independent national not-for-profit funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking, launched I Know Everything, a new program developed in partnership with the Virginia Supreme Court as a resource for judges t ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Collaboration with its iQ and Sony's PlayStation Vita
May 1, 2012
Scion is pleased to announce that starting May 1 through July 31, 2012, buyers of a new 2012 Scion iQ will receive a PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita), portable entertainment system, while supplies last. The promotion coincides with the nationwide release of the iQ, Scion's fourth vehicle and the world's smallest four-seater ... Continue reading
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