Consumer Cellular and AAA Oregon/Idaho Launch Motorola Bravo Smartphone
Mar 1, 2012
Consumer Cellular and AAA Oregon/Idaho will be offering the Motorola Bravo smartphone in AAA Oregon/Idaho Travel Store locations beginning March 1. ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Volatile February Gas Prices Highest Ever for This Time of Year
Mar 1, 2012
AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased $.07 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.57 per gallon for the month of February, which is $.27 higher per gallon than last year. In northern Indiana, gas prices average $3.50, whic ... Continue reading
Forbes Insights Study Predicts Strong Luxury Auto Sales Will Continue Through First Half of 2012
Mar 1, 2012
Good times should continue to roll for the U.S. auto market, especially in the luxury segment, into the foreseeable future, according to "2012 Special Report: Luxury Automotive Outlook," a new study released by Forbes Insights that relies on forward-looking consumer data provided by BIGinsight, a consumer insight resou ... Continue reading
2012 SEAT Exeo Glides Into Showrooms
Mar 1, 2012
The executive class 2012 SEAT Exeo is now available in the Spanish brand's UK showrooms nationwide with even more style, economy and refinement available to savvy saloon and estate buyers. SEAT's much-admired Exeo saloon and Exeo ST Estate range boasts a new look and some important engineering upgrades. The 2012 cars' ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2012
Mary Barra knows the pulse of the car business. In fact, as the leader of General Motors' global product development team, it's her job to get that pulse racing. She leads the design and engineering of GM vehicles worldwide -- with the goal of bringing those new cars, trucks and crossovers to market in record time and ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Maps Power Audi Connected Car Technology Research
Mar 1, 2012
NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, is joining with Audi and three leading U.S. universities to further the Audi Urban Intelligent Assist (AUIA) project. The goal of the project is to develop connect ... Continue reading
AAA Announces New Vehicle Technology Trends for 2012
Mar 1, 2012
New vehicle technologies expand to more affordable makes and models For 2012, the largest trend in new vehicle technology is the availability of innovative and advanced technologies, once offered exclusively in luxury vehicles, to many more motorists on the road. The list includes a variety of features all intended to ... Continue reading
Feb 29, 2012
As weeks have passed since the automakers ran their Super Bowl commercials around the world, it is only now possible to know whether the ads worked to actually change consumer behavior. The advertising pundits have had their turn to assess the spots, but CarWoo!'s infographic of the effects of 2012 Super Bowl ads demon ... Continue reading
PEMCO Poll: Are Hybrid Vehicles a Northwest Rarity?
Feb 29, 2012
If you drive a hybrid vehicle in the Northwest, you might be more uncommon than you thought, according to poll results from Seattle-based PEMCO Insurance. In a recent poll, the Northwest personal-lines insurer finds less than 2 percent of Northwest drivers say they own a hybrid vehicle. However, the poll shows that hyb ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius c Review By John Heilig
Feb 29, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Toyota Prius c Model: 2012 Toyota Prius c Engine: 1.5-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 73 hp @ 4,900 rpm/82 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm (99 net horsepower) Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 100.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 157.3 x 66.7 x 56.9 in. Tires: P175/65R15 (temporary spare) Ca ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Becomes First Electric Car Available For Order In All U.S. Markets
Feb 29, 2012
Beginning tomorrow, drivers across the country will have their first opportunity to order their Nissan LEAF, as Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) expands availability for all U.S. markets, nationwide. ( This new launch phase means residents of 21 new states will be able to select and order a 2012 Nissan LEAF. The LEAF, t ... Continue reading
Ford Recognized With Climate Leadership Award
Feb 29, 2012
Ford has been recognized with a Goal-Setting Certificate at the inaugural United States Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leadership Awards Ceremony and Conference for its global CO2 strategy, which includes a publicly stated goal of 30 percent per vehicle reduction in manufacturing greenhouse gas emissions from ... Continue reading
Arizona Innovator Raises Solar Lotus Through Biomimicry
Feb 29, 2012
Monarch Power announced today the Monarch Lotus and unveiled the first prototype of the solar energy innovation. Dr. Joseph Hui founded Monarch Power after exploring ways to recharge his Tesla electric vehicle. Later after researching methods of powering his home and heating his pool, Dr. Hui turned to the world energy ... Continue reading
Agenda and Keynote Speakers Announced For 2012 Penton Media's WardsAuto Interiors Conference
Feb 29, 2012
New advancements in technologies, materials, safety and design trends will be explored at the 2012 WardsAuto Interiors Conference, to be held May 17, 2012 in Dearborn, MI. The day-long event covers virtually every aspect of the modern automotive interior, with keynote addresses from top industry designers, informative ... Continue reading
Californians Tighten Their Wallets as Gasoline Prices Soar
Feb 29, 2012
Californians are feeling the pinch at the pump as gasoline prices jumped 20 percent in November prompting consumer consumption to dip 2.6 percent, according to a report released today by Chairman Jerome E. Horton of the Board of Equalization (BOE). "I'm keenly aware of the negative impact higher gas prices have on hard ... Continue reading
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