The Market for Electric Vehicle Telematics Will Reach $1.4 Billion by 2017, Forecasts Pike Research
Dec 19, 2011
For early plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), one of the key features for customers is not a component of the drivetrain, but rather, the telematics package. Giving the driver the ability to check on the battery and the rate of charge, telematics serve as a lifeline of sorts to help alleviate concerns over the limited ra ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2011
Gilmore Car Museum Opens Year Round Driven by Success - Museum Experiences Unprecedented Growth Hickory Corners, MI The ever-expanding Gilmore Car Museum, a favorite destination which has been visited by more than a million guests since opening to the public in 1966, has begun year-round hours for the first time in its ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2011
Evatran today announced that it has opened its online Plugless Power product reservation system and is offering a $150 rebate card, which can be used to cover up to six months of electricity to recharge customers' vehicles, as an incentive to encourage advanced reservations. The Preferred Customer Group will allow Evat ... Continue reading
AAA Projects More Than 800,000 Motorists Will Need Roadside Rescue During Year-End Holiday Season
Dec 19, 2011
Proper vehicle maintenance can avoid some causes of engine trouble. AAA anticipates it will come to the aid of more than 800,000 stranded motorists during the year-end holiday period, as 83.6 million holiday travelers choose to take to the roadways for their holiday travel plans. Between December 23, 2011, and January ... Continue reading
Award-Winning Audi Magazine Goes Digital: New App for iPad Users in the U.S.
Dec 19, 2011
As more consumers own smart phones, iPads and other mobile devices, Audi of America is continually taking strides to innovate and reach these potential buyers wherever they are. In a new move for the brand in the U.S., Audi has brought the award-winning Audi Magazine, known for its innovative design, opulent visuals an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Returns to the Super Bowl
Dec 19, 2011
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today it will advertise during the Super Bowl for the third consecutive year. Following the success of last year's two 30- second spots, Volkswagen will premiere one 60-second spot at the beginning of the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI. The spot will feature the all-new Beetle, w ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, December 19, 2011. This morning, Swedish car manufacturer Saab has filed for bankruptcy at the Court of the Swedish city of Vänersborg. By this step, Saab, that has been heavily fighting off its downfall, seems to have bowed its head and accepted its d ... Continue reading
2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists
Dec 18, 2011
NORTH AMERICAN CAR AND TRUCK OF THE YEAR FINALISTS By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The ornate second-floor ballroom of the historic Detroit Athletic Club was packed with media and auto industry folks, all members of the Automotive Press Association, as finalists for the 2012 North American Car and Truc ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer: NTSB Recommends Banning All Cell Phone Use While Driving
Dec 18, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) voted yesterday to recommend that all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia enact laws banning drivers from any use of personal electronic devices, including both handheld and hands-free cell phone use, while driving. The recommendation also called for states to imp ... Continue reading
2012 Scion iQ Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Dec 16, 2011
2012 Scion iQ Review Model: 2012 Scion iQ Engine: 1.3-liter 4 Horsepower/Torque: 94 hp @ 6,000 rpm/86 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 78.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 120.1 x 66.1 x 59.1 in. Tires: P175/60R16 Cargo: 3.5/16.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
First Date Preview: 2013 Lexus GS 350/450h Sedans
Dec 16, 2011
THE LUXURY CAR LEADER REVEALS 2013 GS 350 GS450h LUXURY SEDANS IN LAS VEGAS by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At-Large The Auto Channel Twenty-two years ago when the first Lexus was introduced to American buyers the luxury car market was changed forever. Yes, forever. Lexus set the gold standard for customer service in ... Continue reading
Confused.com Reveals Most Drivers Oppose Road Light Switch Off
Dec 16, 2011
Confused.com has revealed that the government's midnight switch-off of lights on UK roads, implemented since 2010, poses safety risks to drivers. As the shortest day of the year approaches, the car insurance expert reveals that 67% of UK motorists strongly oppose the switch off, with 47% of drivers feeling less confide ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2011
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommended, Dec. 13, 2011, to ban the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving in all 50 states. If adopted, the recommendation would outlaw nonemergency phone calls and texting by operators of every vehicle on the road, excluding hands-free ... Continue reading
High Prices Will Limit Sales of Electric Vehicles in 2012, According to Pike Research
Dec 16, 2011
Many potential buyers will hold off on purchases of electric vehicles (EVs) during 2012 due to the premium pricing of the vehicles, according to a new white paper from Pike Research. Nissan raised the price of the Leaf for 2012, and while the 2012 Chevrolet Volt will sell for $1,000 less, the car comes without several ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2011
MINI HAS IT WRAPPED UP THIS CHRISTMAS Make your own Christmas paper with fun new Facebook app MINI is helping fans to customise Christmas with a new Facebook application that lets users design their own wrapping paper. The MINI 'Tell-it-like-it-is' Christmas Paper Maker adds a unique personal touch to gifts - and even ... Continue reading
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