Lincoln Luxury Models to Include Pandora
Oct 30, 2011
Pandora , the leading personalized radio service, is now a standard feature on three popular luxury Lincoln models: the MKZ, MKZ Hybrid and the Navigator. The vehicles arrived on dealer lots in September 2011. Lincoln makes Pandora available via the SYNC system, using the AppLink feature, which is compatible with Andro ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2011
Ford Explorer tops 100,000 in sales America's love affair with the Ford Explorer is stronger than ever. With more than 100,000 Explorers sold this year, it's the fastest-growing midsize utility in the nation. U.S. retail sales of Explorer are up 290 percent compared to the same period in 2010, making it one of the best ... Continue reading
Online Auto Insurance: Allstate Acquisition Signals Shift in Sales Approach
Oct 29, 2011
Allstate Insurance's recent announcement that it has wrapped up its acquisition of Esurance and Answer Financial highlights ongoing changes in the way consumers are shopping for auto coverage--and the opportunities those changes present for coverage providers, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI). More American con ... Continue reading
Knievel Custom Cycles Announces Licensing Agreement With The Collegiate Licensing Company
Oct 29, 2011
Knievel Custom Cycles LLC today announced that its manufacturing subsidiary, Knievel Motorcycle Manufacturing, Inc., has executed a contract with The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), a division of IMG College, to manufacture officially licensed logo motorcycles themed after colleges and universities in the U.S. Havi ... Continue reading
Hawaii's 2012 State Teacher of the Year Receives Use of an Electric Car; Two Charging Stations
Oct 29, 2011
With Hawaii focusing on the development of the state's abundant wind, wave, sun, geo-thermal, ocean-thermal and bio-mass energy resources, this year, an electric car (use for a year) was awarded to the 2012 State Teacher of the Year during ceremonies held at historic Washington Place, across from the State Capitol. Cha ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Now Playing on GOOGLE TV, YAHOO! Connected TV and Internet TV
Oct 28, 2011
The Number 1 Streaming Video Website is the Number 1 Google TV Network AUTO CENTRAL - When the Auto Channel began using streaming video on its website in February 1996 we were the first users of online streaming video in the world. During that we we establishe many other online firsts, such as the first to video stream ... Continue reading
New Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Wins Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road 2012 4x4 of the Year Competition +VIDEO
Oct 28, 2011
EL SEGUNDO, CA - Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine has named the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon the winner of its coveted 4x4 of the Year award. This is the 30th year of the enthusiast magazine's in-depth competition of new 4x4 vehicles, and the third time the Jeep Wrangler has taken home the award. In fact, Jeep prod ... Continue reading
Should You Consider an Electric Car? +VIDEO
Oct 28, 2011
Current Studies Predict There Could be 14 Million Electric Vehicles on the Road by 2020 DETROIT - October 28, 2011: All within the last few years, the electric car went from being science fiction to a reality. But with a limited driving range of around 100 miles, many Americans are asking themselves if they are a viabl ... Continue reading
Grooveshark Partners with Mercedes-Benz for Coupe Remixes Campaign
Oct 28, 2011
To celebrate the launch of the all-new 2012 C-Class Coupe, Mercedes-Benz and Grooveshark have partnered to create the "Coupe Remixes" campaign offering fans the chance to vote for their favorite tracks, which will then be remixed into a final playlist. The Coupe Remixes campaign, running from now through December 8th, ... Continue reading
Oct 28, 2011
Whittington Auction & Appraisal announces the absolute auction of over 100 salvage Corvettes in Forest City, NC, on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 10am, according to Dick Whittington, auctioneer. "Charlie Brown is devoting his time and efforts to other business ventures and has commissioned us to sell over 100 salvage ... Continue reading
Subaru Launches Custom Performance Cars at 2011 SEMA Show
Oct 28, 2011
Subaru of America, Inc. has teamed with its motorsports partners, tuners and enthusiasts to showcase the latest Subaru Genuine Parts and Subaru Performance Tuning Accessories at the 2011 SEMA show. Subaru will also display the record-setting WRX STI, which set an average speed record of 115.356 MPH around the historic ... Continue reading
Gevo Supplied Isobutanol-Gasoline Blend Runs Well in Small Engines
Oct 28, 2011
In side by side performance, durability and emissions testing of small engines, gasoline blended with isobutanol performed better than blends using ethanol. Gevo, Inc. , a renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, provided the isobutanol to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and Briggs & Stratton (B& ... Continue reading
Oct 28, 2011
Fuel economy jumps in importance as a reason to buy nearly every kind of vehicle, according to a nationwide study; Miami consumers rank fuel efficiency No. 1. Ford continues aggressive introduction of a wide range of vehicles with top fuel efficiency, giving customers the "power of choice" -- from gas-powered to electr ... Continue reading
Oct 28, 2011
Sirius XM Radio and Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. will automatically give a 3-year subscription to SiriusXM data services, featuring fuel prices, traffic data, weather forecasts, sports updates, and stock information to customers purchasing select Model Year 2012 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with Toyota's new multimedia ... Continue reading
186 Million Stop-Start Vehicles to be in Use by 2020, Forecasts Pike Research
Oct 27, 2011
While automotive stop-start technology is virtually unknown in North America today, the benefits it provides in terms of fuel economy and emission reductions make the shift toward such vehicles inevitable. Stop-start systems enable gasoline engines to turn off when vehicles are slowed down or stopped. Driven by efforts ... Continue reading
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