Updated Tips for Buying an Extended Vehicle Warranty for a New or Used Vehicle
Mar 7, 2012
In a recent Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) press release, Tips for Buying an Extended Vehicle Warranty for a New or Used Vehicle (2.16.12), the SCIC inadvertently and unintentionally provided inaccurate information regarding warranty coverage provided by automobile manufacturers. The SCIC sincerely apologizes ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2012
The American automotive industry had traveled a tough road through the economic downturn, but according to a new complementary study and accompanying infographic from local market consumer research firm Scarborough, the American auto industry will be putting the pedal to the metal this coming year. Scarborough's automo ... Continue reading
BMW at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
Mar 7, 2012
Driving pleasure that arouses emotions, fascinating aesthetic appeal, premium quality and groundbreaking efficiency characterise the model range which keeps the BMW brand on track for success in 2012 GENEVA - March 7, 2012: At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, BMW presents numerous new serial production models as well as gro ... Continue reading
GEICO and Caliber Collision Centers donate vehicle to National Guard veteran
Mar 7, 2012
Without the benefit of reliable transportation, things have been difficult for National Guard veteran John Jones of Hurst, Texas, since he returned from two tours of Iraq. To help him out, GEICO partnered with Caliber Collision Centers to provide a refurbished vehicle for Jones and his wife and two children. ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2012
2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine now standard on AVP, SE and SXT models and delivers up to 26 miles per gallon on the highway Third-row seating is available at no extra charge in March -- a $995 added value Dodge Journey is the most affordable seven-passenger vehicle in America starting at a Manufacturer's Starting Retail P ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recalls of Certain Camry, Venza and Tacoma Vehicles
Mar 7, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., March 7, 2012; Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS), today announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving certain 2009 Camry and 2009 to certain 2011 Venza vehicles to replace the stop lamp switch. Approximately 70,500 Camry and 116,000 Venza vehicles are covered by this recall. During instal ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2012
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal car insurance company, is pleased to announce the "Road to Maker Faire Challenge Presented by Esurance." This competition invites burgeoning "makers" to enter their do-it-yourself (DIY) projects suitable for exhibition at Maker Faire Bay Area. ( First launched in 2006, Maker Fa ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2012
GE and Chesapeake Energy Corporation today announced a collaboration to develop infrastructure solutions that will help accelerate the adoption of natural gas as a transportation fuel. This groundbreaking technology and services project marks a significant milestone toward increasing energy independence in the United S ... Continue reading
Drive Smart and Save Gas Money
Mar 7, 2012
Driving Behavior, Vehicle Care Directly Impact Fuel Efficiency-- With no end in sight to rising gas prices, consumers who modify their driving habits and properly maintain their vehicles will get more miles per gallon. The Car Care Council recommends the following ways to drive smart and save gas money: Observe the spe ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2012
Cyclone Power Technologies (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it has received its first foreign patent in South Africa for its scalable waste energy recycling engine known as the WHE. Cyclone filed to protect the WHE internationally last year in countries where it ... Continue reading
TRW Announces First Contract for Active Buckle Lifter Seat Belt Technology
Mar 7, 2012
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety, today announced the first production contract for its Active Buckle Lifter (ABL) seat belt technology. The contract is with a major European vehicle manufacturer and will start production in 2013. The system will be launched on the rear sea ... Continue reading
Acura TSX Wagon Campaign Gets Extra Mileage with Rhapsody's Field Trip! Campaign
Mar 7, 2012
Rhapsody and Acura teamed up to put the number-one premium subscription music service's South by Southwest editorial coverage into overdrive. The innovative video campaign, "From Silver Lake to Austin" centered around a rock 'n roll road trip and delivered millions of ad impressions, with viewers spending more than fiv ... Continue reading
Goodyear Getting Students Excited About Engineering
Mar 7, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company à will host the 12th annual Engineering Career Day, an event designed to help students from across Northeast Ohio get excited about engineering. (Logo:à http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "Engineering is a field that many students pass up because they feel it ma ... Continue reading
Geneva Debut for the F12berlinetta - First in a New Generation of Ferrari V12s +VIDEO
Mar 7, 2012
Ferrari is debuting two important new cars at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show: the F12berlinetta, which ushers in the new generation of Prancing Horse V12s, and the Ferrari California which, thanks to constant development, is seen here as a lighter, more powerful version, also available with the Handling Speci ... Continue reading
Maserati Granturismo Sport World Debut At 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
Mar 7, 2012
Maserati chooses the Geneva International Motor Show to unveil its new GranTurismo Sport. Bolstered by the success of a model that brought the entire concept of the Grand Tourer up to date, the new GranTurismo Sport stands out from the crowd thanks to thorough restyling and a host of new technical features that further ... Continue reading
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