PennDOT: New Teen Driver Law to Take Effect Dec. 27, not Dec. 24
Dec 20, 2011
PennDOT announced today Pennsylvania's new law aimed at increasing safety for young drivers will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 27. Due to a calculation error, the effective date was incorrectly reported as Dec. ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model: NISSAN / JUKE Model Year(s): 2011 Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 08, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V583000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER Potential Number of Units Affected: 28,294 Summary: NISSAN IS R ... Continue reading
RECALL: 2010-2011 Nissan Sentra
Dec 20, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model: NISSAN / SENTRA Model Year(s): 2010-2011 Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 14, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V579000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,803 Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Forty Percent of Drivers Increasing Safety Risk by Delaying Automotive Maintenance
Dec 20, 2011
Drivers favor independent shops over dealers or national chains for repairs. Cash-strapped consumers are delaying automotive maintenance at the potential cost of their safety. Forty percent of respondents to a recent Consumer Reports poll who are involved in repair decisions stated that they are postponing car maintena ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Scion and its experiential agencies JUXT Interactive and George P. Johnson have teamed up to bring the iconic brand to life through an immersive digital experience called the Scion Surface Experience. Scions Surface installation is engaging millions of consumers nationwide now and throughout 2012 at major auto shows th ... Continue reading
In Southeast Michigan: One Child + One Toy = Hours of Priceless Smiles
Dec 20, 2011
This holiday season, Chrysler Group LLC employees and The Chrysler Foundation teamed up to deliver toys and hours of priceless smiles to children in need throughout Southeast Michigan. Between Dec. 5 and Dec. ... Continue reading
TomTom Helps Dutch City of Purmerend to Improve Traffic Flow
Dec 20, 2011
TomTom will provide the city of Purmerend with real time traffic information to optimise traffic flow. Journey time information will be displayed on the highway message screen advising drivers of the quickest way out of the city onto the A7 highway. ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The reveal will feature the world premiere of the concept vehicle as well as the North American debut of the Prius c hybrid during Toyota's news conference on Tues ... Continue reading
Jeep Brand Launches 'Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig' Sweepstakes
Dec 20, 2011
Grand Prize winner will receive a 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Arctic edition Six sweepstake contestants will attend the '2012 Winter X Games 16' held January 26-29 in Aspen, Colo. Participants can enter the 'Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig' sweepstakes via the Jeep Brand's Facebook, Twitter or Blog sites The Jeep® brand would like to s ... Continue reading
Cie Studios Teams Up With Scion to Introduce New "Build A Scion" App for iOS Devices
Dec 20, 2011
Cie Studios, a developer of custom social, mobile and web applications, today announced its collaboration with Scion to deliver Build A Scion , a new app for iOS devices that provides potential car buyers the freedom and opportunity to configure, visualize and price new Scion vehicles. In Build A Scion, users can selec ... Continue reading
Magellan GPS Receives 2012 CES Innovations Award
Dec 19, 2011
Magellan, a leading GPS brand, has been named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Award Honoree for its Wireless Back-up Camera. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstan ... Continue reading
Nissan Teases 2013 Pathfinder Concept At Detroit Auto Show
Dec 19, 2011
Nissan Pathfinder Re-imagined The Nissan Pathfinder Concept, which is set for its world debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show beginning on January 9th, takes all of Pathfinder's traditional SUV hallmarks and wraps them in a new platform and dramatic new aerodynamic body.Ã With thoughtful technolog ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing for All-New 2012 CR-V
Dec 19, 2011
Pricing remains consistent with outgoing model despite the addition of innovative features and new AWD system TORRANCE, Calif. December 17, 2011; The all-new 2012 Honda CR-V, which was recently named a finalist for 2012 North American Truck of the Year, is set to debut at U.S. dealers nationwide today with a manufactur ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania's Stronger Teen Driver Law to Take Effect Dec. 24
Dec 19, 2011
Measure Limits Passengers, Requires Additional Training -- Pennsylvania's new law aimed at increasing safety for young drivers takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 24. The new law increases behind-the-wheel training requirements, places a limit on the number of passengers a young driver can transport and makes not wearin ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for 2012 RAV4 Compact SUV and Prius Liftback
Dec 19, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2011 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2012 RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and the Prius Liftback. The RAV4 will begin arriving at dealerships on December 20 and the Prius in January 2012. RAV4 The Toyot ... Continue reading
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