American Traffic Solutions Posts Strong 3rd Quarter
Nov 3, 2011
Strong third-quarter activity by Road Safety Camera market leader American Traffic Solutions was fueled by both the addition of new customers and the retention and expansion of existing customers. ATS was given 19 new contracts in July through September for an additional 249 red-light or speed safety cameras bringing t ... Continue reading
Goodyear Experts Suggest Getting a Grip on Winter with New Tires
Nov 3, 2011
Millions of North American drivers will soon be faced with cold temperatures that lead to the snowy and icy road conditions associated with winter weather. These seasonal changes can not only be an inconvenience, but at times very dangerous, even for the most confident and experienced drivers. While traveling during th ... Continue reading
Texas Drivers Unprepared for Holiday Travel Mayhem
Nov 3, 2011
Almost half (44 percent) of Texas drivers say they plan on taking a road trip of two or more hours during the upcoming holiday season. That's according to the Allstate 2011 Good Hands Roadside Assistance Survey, which also found that drivers, despite having considerable experience with disabled vehicles, underestimate ... Continue reading
Drive Time Should Be More Productive Time, Finds New Consumer Technology Survey
Nov 3, 2011
Accustomed to technology making life simpler, consumers want to transform long drives into a more productive use of their time. Consumers want the personal technologies they own to seamlessly integrate and interface with their car, with 7 out of 10 saying they want voice controls to make phone calls, navigation tools a ... Continue reading
Nov 3, 2011
Traffic crashes cost U.S. motorists almost $300 billion per year The annual societal cost of traffic crashes is $299.5 billion, more than three times the $97.7 billion cost of congestion, according to a report released today by AAA. AAA's "Crashes vs. Congestion -- What's the Cost to Society?" report highlights the ove ... Continue reading
iHeartRadio Launches in Select Toyota Entune Multimedia Systems in the 2012 Camry and Prius v
Nov 2, 2011
Clear Channel Radio, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any radio or television outlet, today announced the integration of iHeartRadio, its free, industry-leading digital radio service, into Toyota's Premium HDD Navigation with Entune multimedia system in select 2012 Camry and 2012 Prius v v ... Continue reading
Students to Win Money for Scholarships and Favorite Charities in Ford Blue Oval Scholar Contest
Nov 2, 2011
Ford Motor Company Fund launched the "Heart Behind the Oval" video contest which offers prizes to college students who showcase how they are making a difference through participation with a local non-profit organization. The contest also provides grants to the non-profits where the students volunteer. The first place p ... Continue reading
The Chevy Volt is Now Available for Rent at Competitive Prices
Nov 2, 2011
Do you want to go electric, but you're wary about options like the Nissan Leaf because of their limited range? If so, your choice is clear: the 2012 Chevy Volt outclasses everything that has come before it, and now you can find it at MPG Car Rental, a company that deservedly dominates the green car rental market in Sou ... Continue reading
3.4 Million Votes Cast in 2011 eBay Motors People's Picks Poll -- Winners Announced at SEMA Show
Nov 2, 2011
eBay Motors today announced the winners of the 2011 People's Picks survey, the annual poll inviting enthusiasts to weigh in on all things auto, from best camshaft, to favorite ignition, to favorite muscle car - even the best movie car of all time. More than 3.4 million votes were cast in this year's competition, 10 tim ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2011
ESCORT Live, ESCORT's ultimate ticket protection network, has been awarded the Best New Mobile Electronics Product by the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association). ESCORT Live competed with more than 2,000 products for the award, which is given for best new products debuted at this year's show. "The entire ... Continue reading
Ryan Hall Joins Nissan's Innovative Line-Up At ING New York City Marathon 2011
Nov 2, 2011
Olympic Marathoner Ryan Hall will share insights with runners to take performance to the next level at the ING New York City Marathon 2011 as part of the Innovation for Endurance program with Rodale, Inc and Nissan North America. Official automotive partner for the second year, Nissan will also provide the official veh ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2011
Here's a real kicker Ford is making loading packages a little easier thanks to a hands-free liftgate that will be available on the all-new Ford Escape, debuting at the L.A. Auto Show later this month. A simple kicking motion under the rear bumper activates the system and raises the liftgate -- no more fumbling around f ... Continue reading
Polk Reports Significant Growth in New Commercial Vehicle Registrations
Nov 2, 2011
New commercial vehicle registrations (Gross Vehicle Weight 3-8) in the U.S. are set to reach 440,000 units for the 2011 calendar year, an increase of 17.6 percent over 2010 calendar year and a 33 percent uptick from 2009, according to Polk, the recognized leader in data-driven solutions for the commercial vehicle indus ... Continue reading
Honda's 'Sweet Dreams' Float to Lead 2012 Rose Parade
Nov 2, 2011
Honda's 2012 Rose Parade float entry, Sweet Dreams,' will lead the 123rd Rose Parade, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, and introduce Just Imagine" as this year's Parade theme. Honda's float celebrates childlike imagination and Honda's belief in The Power of Dreams. ... Continue reading
Shorter Daylight, More Active Deer Drive Need for Extra Caution on Pennsylvania Roads
Nov 2, 2011
As the end of Daylight Savings Time will soon bring an earlier nightfall, PennDOT is cautioning motorists that most crashes involving deer happen at this time of year. Deer are most active during their breeding season, and particularly between sunset and sunrise. Harvesting and hunting activity can also increase the mo ... Continue reading
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