World Premiere of the All-New Lexus LC 500h
Feb 18, 2016
Dynamic luxury - a more elegant, evocative, and fluid interpretation of Lexus L-finesse design philosophy Brand-new Multi Stage Hybrid System offers exhilarating performance and greater efficiency Ultra-rigid yet light body with multi-link suspension for precision handling GENEVA, Feb. 18, 2016 â First revealed by ... Continue reading
Last Chance to see the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the Nation's Largest
Feb 18, 2016
CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2016 -- The Chicago Auto Show, the nation's largest, is ramping up for its closing weekend, Feb. 19-21. Show-goers can get a glimpse of the more than 20 global debuts that are taking center stage at the 108th edition of the show, including the Kia Niro, Ram Power Wagon, Nissan Armada, Toyota Tacoma TR ... Continue reading
Groundbreaking device makes any car safer instantly!
Feb 18, 2016
as a driver you're probably going to need assistance on the road at least one time in your life. Sure, newer more expensive cars have you covered with all their wiz bang gadgetry, but what about the rest of us who have a standard ride or something a little older? That's why we invented splitsecnd. splitsecnd is a compa ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reveals Stylish and Versatile New V90 Estate
Feb 18, 2016
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 18, 2016 -- - with photo. The eagerly-awaited Volvo V90 was revealed today in Stockholm, Sweden. The stylish and versatile V90 is the latest in the premium car maker's top-of-the-line 90 series sitting alongside the award winning XC90 SUV and the recently-launched S90 premium sedan. To view the ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls Certain RAV4 and RAV4 EV Vehicles
Feb 18, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2016 â Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 1,124,000 Model Year 2006-2012 RAV4 and Model Year 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with lap-shoulder seatbelts in both second-row outboard seats. The ... Continue reading
Truck Plaza Turns into Safe Haven During Snow Storm
Feb 18, 2016
Hitesh Patel opened his store for the night to help stranded motorists in need of shelter. ​CHARLOTTE, N.C. February 18, 2016; A Saluda, North Carolina, business owner went above and beyond to help families stranded in the ice and cold on Monday by turning his gas station into a safe haven, reports Fox 46 in Char ... Continue reading
NASCAR Icons Goodyear, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Expand Relationship +VIDEO
Feb 18, 2016
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 17, 2016 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr., 26-time NASCAR winner, will be the featured expert who chooses Goodyear tires on and off the track in a series of broadcast, digital and print ads. "We've already had a relationship due to the confidence tha ... Continue reading
Kia To Unveil Optima Plug-In Hybrid at 2016 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 18, 2016
The all-new Optima Plug-in Hybrid provides greater battery capacity and pure electric range than earlier Optima Hybrid models, enabling drivers to travel up to 33 miles in zero-emissions electric-only mode before the efficient 2.0-litre GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine is required to provide propulsion. Kiaâ ... Continue reading
New Peugeot 2008 - The Brand's Compact SUV +VIDEO
Feb 18, 2016
The PEUGEOT 2008 entered the market in 2013 and immediately appealed to British new car buyers. Customers particularly appreciated its elegance and dynamic performance. It has enjoyed continuous growth in sales volumes, with production of over 500,000 units[1] worldwide. In Europe, this success is illustrated by a podi ... Continue reading
Dog Day Afternoon of Driving - Love Your Pet Day Feb. 20th
Feb 18, 2016
WAYNE, N.J., Feb. 17, 2016 -- Passenger safety is always important when it comes to driving, and the same goes for all species. With "Love Your Pet Day" on February 20th, Hankook Tire was curious to learn about how drivers keep their dogs safe on the road in their latest Quarterly Gauge Index. According to Hankook Tire ... Continue reading
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Presents Lecture on Racing History
Feb 18, 2016
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Announces a Presentation on the "Cord #1 and the Stevens Trophy." (AUBURN) - The Cord #1 and the Stevens Challenge Trophy - On Wednesday, February 24 at 6:00 pm, Jon Bill, curator of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum will give a public presentation celebrating the rec ... Continue reading
Nearly 59,000 U.S. Bridges Still Structurally Deficient, New Analysis Finds
Feb 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2016: There's good news and bad news to report about the condition of America's bridges. The good news is there were 2,574 fewer structurally deficient bridges in 2015 compared to the number in 2014. The bad news is there are still 58,500 on the structurally deficient listâand at the current p ... Continue reading
NASA TV to Broadcast U.S. Cargo Ship Departure from Space Station
Feb 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After delivering more than 7,000 pounds of cargo to support dozens of science experiments from around the world, Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo spacecraft is set to leave the International Space Station Friday, Feb. 19. NASA Television will provide live coverage of the e ... Continue reading
Feb 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2016 For a fourth year, the Ford Motor Company is supporting the military community by sponsoring 175 scholarships for workplace development training through the American Red Cross. The Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training Program is designed to teach students the information and skills needed to bec ... Continue reading
Motor Vehicle Deaths in 2015 Increased by Largest Percent in 50 Years, says National Safety Council
Feb 17, 2016
ITASCA, Ill., Feb. 17, 2016 Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate motor vehicle deaths were 8 percent higher in 2015 than they were in 2014 â the largest year-over-year percent increase in 50 years. The National Safety Council estimates 38,300 people were killed on U.S. roads, and 4.4 mil ... Continue reading
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