Apr 19, 2012
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Bridgestone Americas will be participating in a news conference this Tuesday, April 24 to release the results of a new nationwide survey on young drivers. The purpose of this survey was to find out not only what teens and young adults are doing behind the wheel, but why t ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Has Automotive Battery Florence Recycling Center
Apr 19, 2012
Johnson Controls, Inc., the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries and a recognized leader in automotive battery recycling around the world, is on track to begin production at its fully integrated automotive battery recycling center in Florence, S.C., this summer after reaching several significant milestones ... Continue reading
RV Industry Leader NADAguides Maintains Unrivaled Presence
Apr 19, 2012
News Highlights With Kelley Blue Book's sudden suspension of its RV valuation products, some RV industry professionals and consumers will be left looking for a solution to their RV valuation needs. NADAguides, the RV industry leader for data products and services for the last 40 years, provides the solution for industr ... Continue reading
Vehicle Production Group Adds New Hires To Fleet Sales Force
Apr 19, 2012
Today, Vehicle Production Group, LLC (VPG), announces the expansion of their fleet sales force with the addition of Mike Hennessey and Devin Ikenberry . VPG produces the only factory-built, wheelchair-accessible automotive in the world for consumer, livery and taxi use, at their plant in Mishawaka, IL. VPG has named Ik ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2012
Ford offers seven vehicles with the smallest engines in their segments -- more than any other competitor Powered by EcoBoost technology, Ford's smaller engines help reduce vehicle weight for better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions while delivering the performance customers demand Ford's smallest engine yet, the Eco ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2012
In a classic red barn in upstate New York, near the banks of the Hudson River, Jason Roskey makes the kind of furniture you remember. With a creative hand and environmental conscience, Roskey turns salvaged walnut and maple into exquisite tables, chests and soon-to-be heirlooms. His Fern Studios works directly with arb ... Continue reading
Aurasma Brings Fiat 500 Abarth Ad to Life
Apr 19, 2012
Aurasma, the world's leading augmented reality platform, is working with the FIAT brand to bring its print ad to life for the soon-to-be-released and highly anticipated Fiat 500 Abarth. The FIAT ads will appear on four pages in the NFL Draft Issue of ESPN The Magazine on newsstands Friday, April 20, and were created by ... Continue reading
Carfax 'Car Fox' Empowers Used Car Buyers And Sellers In Latest 'Show Me The Carfax' Ads
Apr 19, 2012
Carfax today announced the launch of its newest wave of television ads as part of the national 'Show Me the CARFAX' campaign. The new ads, created in conjunction with Zimmerman Advertising and Hinge Digital, empower everyone to make smarter buying and selling decisions by getting a Carfax Vehicle History Report. Starri ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Benefit From Smarter Driving Program
Apr 19, 2012
John and Helen Taylor, known as the world's most fuel-efficient couple, are more than half way through their latest drive through the 48 contiguous U.S. states to demonstrate how everyday motorists can use simple tips from the Shell Smarter Driving program to stretch their fuel purchases. As the current fuel-efficiency ... Continue reading
Timken Awards Scholarships to Students at 19 Locations Worldwide
Apr 19, 2012
The Timken Company awarded scholarships to 38 children of Timken employees at 19 locations in six countries around the world. The scholarships, with a combined value of $310,000 and a total value of up to $790,000 over four years, are funded by The Timken Company Charitable and Educational Fund, Inc. The $50,000 Henry ... Continue reading
Sprint Honors National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Apr 19, 2012
In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Sprint , is reminding wireless consumers to focus on driving while behind the wheel, to not text or email while driving, and to encourage others to avoid distracted driving. Sprint is partnering with the Kansas City Royals on the evening of Friday, April 20, at K ... Continue reading
Rand McNally's 2013 Road Atlas Combines Travel Planning and Savings
Apr 19, 2012
Rand McNally's 89th Edition of America's #1 Road Atlas takes to the highways this month featuring updated maps, printed links to online content, and money-saving coupons. Rand McNally continues to evolve its iconic Road Atlas to meet the demands of an increasingly connected consumer. The 89th edition includes printed w ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2012
Trafficcrashes are the leading cause of death for American teens. The yearly increase in numbers of alcohol-related crashes for teens begins to occur during April and May -- prom and graduation season -- according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nissan North America and the Tennessee Governor's H ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2012
Rising oil prices have Ford speeding up its efforts to reduce its dependence on petroleum and use more sustainable materials -- including old U.S. paper currency retired from service. Shredded cash joins cellulose from trees, Indian grass, sugar cane, dandelions, corn and coconuts as alternative material under review f ... Continue reading
Brammo Reveals New Details for Empulse and Empulse R Electric Sport Bikes
Apr 18, 2012
Brammo, Inc., the designer and manufacturer of world leading electric motorcycles today announced details of its much anticipated Empulse and Empulse R electric sport bikes. Both models utilize the world's first drivetrain that has been designed and built for a production electric motorcycle. It features a water-cooled ... Continue reading
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