Transportation Secretary LaHood Urges Parents to 'Choose the Right Seat' for Children in Cars
Apr 10, 2012
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the launch of new public service announcements (PSAs) to raise awareness about the importance of choosing the right child safety seat and making sure it is installed properly. The ads, released in partnership with the Ad Council, promote car seat safety among par ... Continue reading
New Porsche Cayenne GTS Set for World Premiere in Beijing
Apr 10, 2012
Porsche is set to unveil the second-generation Cayenne GTS at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, also known as Auto China, on April 24, 2012. Based on the Cayenne S, this new model is equipped with 20 additional horsepower, a 20 mm lower ride height and a lower final drive ratio for improved driving dynam ... Continue reading
Infiniti M Sedan Wins 'Best Premium Car' Award From Automan Magazine
Apr 10, 2012
Infiniti's M Sedan has won 'Best Premium Car' from the Automan Magazine Car of the Year awards in Oman. Automan has instituted the Car of the Year awards to celebrate its twelfth anniversary in print. "In a segment filled with highly competitive products, it is an accolade for the Infiniti M to have been judged the bes ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2012
Coulomb Technologies today announced the completion of more than 2400 shipments of its public and commercial charging stations for electric vehicles through its ChargePoint America program. Coulomb has seen exceptional demand in all 10 regions of the program and is finalizing the installation of charging stations withi ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2012
With April recognized as National Car Care Month and the upcoming celebration of Earth Day, Universal Lubricants is taking this opportunity to send a message to fleet operators, automotive service shops and individual drivers alike - now is the time to consider engine maintenance options that are both good for the envi ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Connected Vehicle Technologies - Forecasts to 2026
Apr 10, 2012
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Connected Vehicle Technologies - Forecasts to 2026" report to their offering. 'Global Market Review of Connected Vehicle Technologies - Forecasts to 2026' This brand-new just-auto report provides a comprehensive overview of the glob ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer Group Says Used Car Prices in 2012 Set to Peak in April
Apr 10, 2012
Trade-in values on used cars are expected to peak over the next few weeks, said Jonathan Banks, executive automotive analyst with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Used Car Guide. "While prices for all used-vehicle segments will remain stable over the next two months, compact and mid-size cars will app ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2012
WASHINGTON Apr 10, 2012; The National Association of Convenience Stores newslettr reported that a new NACS study found that drivers are paying 6 to 10 cents a gallon in hidden bank fees every time they gas up. To make matters worse, the banks' swipe fee goes up inexorably with the price of gas, even though your bank is ... Continue reading
RoadLoans.com Named Preferred Auto Lender for Cars.com Customers
Apr 9, 2012
Online automotive research site Cars.com has selected RoadLoans.com as its exclusive lender for its online customers. Visitors to Cars.com, newcars.com and pickuptrucks.com can get pre-approved for auto financing as part of their automotive shopping experience. RoadLoans.com is a leading online auto lender specializing ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2012
California American Water has partnered with the National Safety Council to promote Driving While Distracted Awareness Month,' which occurs every April. 'Our field employees are on the road everyday and are often working in high-risk traffic environments' This campaign endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers o ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda3 i Skyactiv Sedan Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
Apr 9, 2012
MAZDA3 i Grand Touring 4-Door, 2012 Mazda3 i Skyactiv - âNo Buttonsâ by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Yes, no buttons! What, you ask. No buttons is a good way to define Mazdaâs approach to vehicle design. There is no button to push for the ECO-mode. No dial to rotate for the ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2012
--EQT Corporation: WHO: House Consumer Affairs Committee -- Pennsylvania House of Representatives EQT Corporation Equitable Gas Company WHAT: The event is an opportunity for members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly's Consumer Affairs Committee to learn more about the environmental and economic benefits of natural g ... Continue reading
Hot New Prius C is the Latest Hybrid Acquisition at MPG Car Rental
Apr 9, 2012
Located in the heart of Venice, and convenient to LAX via its pickup service, MPG Car Rental is a company to watch this year. Much in the way the Toyota Prius has spent the past few years building a presence on our roads and in our minds as a force to be reckoned with, MPG Car Rental similarly finds itself riding a wav ... Continue reading
IBM and ZSE Create Virtual Green Highway for Electric Vehicles
Apr 9, 2012
IBM today announced it has teamed with Zapadoslovenska energetika, a. s. (ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia,on a smart energy "feasibility" study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). For images, please visit: http://bit.ly/H8qNQ0 Using e-mob ... Continue reading
"The Balancing Act" to Feature MADD's Power of Parents Program on April 17th
Apr 9, 2012
Episode includes helpful tips for parents to start a lifesaving conversation with their teens about alcohol --Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will be included as a part of the April 17th episode of BrandStar Entertainment's morning show, "The Balancing Act," airing on Lifetime TV. The segment, which features MADD ... Continue reading
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