2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Road Trip Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Oct 17, 2011
2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Road Trip to Wisconsin By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Front View] One of those destinations close to home weâve not explored is the Wisconsin Dells, perhaps the most popular attraction in the state, next to the Green Bay Packers. My pretty wife and I decided to ... Continue reading
Ford to Demonstrate Smart Electrification Technology That Can Adapt with Green Cities Trend
Oct 17, 2011
Ford researchers will demonstrate smart electrification technology that uses cloud-based computing and data to optimize a plug-in hybrid's powertrain efficiency at the 18th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford will be a keynote speaker and talk about his vision for the futur ... Continue reading
"Teen Driver Safety Week" Addresses Auto Crashes Being Leading Cause of Death for American Teens
Oct 17, 2011
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for American teenagers, with teens involved in three times as many fatal crashes as other drivers, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In recognition of October 16-22 being NHTSA's "Teen Driver Safety Week," shopautoweek.com offers tips for kee ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Marketing Campaign For The Reinvented 2012 Toyota Camry
Oct 17, 2011
marketing campaign for the all-new 2012 Camry: "It's Ready. Are You?" The campaign demonstrates how the seventh-generation model addresses changes in consumers' vehicle needs, expectations and driving habits through the combination of new innovations and improvements to interior and exterior styling. Camry has built a ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Insight Details Revealed
Oct 17, 2011
A significantly updated 2012 Insight hybrid debuts today with new exterior styling, an enhanced interior, additional features on select models and an EPA fuel economy-rating1 improvement of 1 mpg. The Insightâs city/highway/combined EPA fuel economy rating1 of 41/44/42 mpg, up from 40/43/41 on the prior model, con ... Continue reading
Oct 17, 2011
GroundLink, the first global private car service, today announced the launch of the first mobile app that allows people around the world to order private cars with their smartphones. For the first time, consumers can access the world's biggest and highest quality network of ground transportation providers through both ... Continue reading
IntelliDriveTM Mileage-Based Auto Insurance Can Help Drivers Save Beyond the Pump
Oct 17, 2011
Recent reports indicate that many consumers are limiting their driving as a way to save money*. Travelers can provide another way for low-mileage drivers to reduce annual vehicle expenses with its mileage-based auto insurance product, IntelliDriveTM. Travelers IntelliDrive customers may receive an immediate discount of ... Continue reading
TransCore Debuts GPS-Based Device for Infrastructure-less Tolling and Safe Driving Applications
Oct 17, 2011
TransCore introduces ROVR, a GPS device with GSM communications that allows infrastructure-less tolling and includes an optional driver safety monitoring feature shown to dramatically reduce accidents, improve fuel economy, and decrease Greenhouse gases (GHG). The device will be showcased in booth # 1949 and demonstrat ... Continue reading
Some Parents Setting Poor Example While Teaching Teens To Drive
Oct 17, 2011
While government, law enforcement, industry and consumer groups have joined forces to spread the word about the dangers of distracted driving, apparently this call isn't getting through to some parents as they teach their teens to drive. ... Continue reading
Hertz Adds Five Transit Connect Electric Vans to Its Fleet
Oct 17, 2011
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, and Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) ("Azure"), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for light and medium commercial vehicles, today jointly an ... Continue reading
Oct 17, 2011
Nearly every traffic accident caused by driver error--up to 90 percent of all crashes-- could be eliminated if existing intelligent transportation technologies were implemented in our vehicles and roads, say experts at IEEE, the world's largest technical professional association. These include electronics and computing ... Continue reading
Oct 17, 2011
LoJack Corporation today announced the appointment of Randy L. Ortiz, a recognized auto industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience at Ford Motor Company, as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective November 1, 2011. LoJack also named Donald R. Peck, a Chief Financial Officer, CPA and attorney with more ... Continue reading
Buick Adds Pandora Radio as Standard Feature in Vehicles
Oct 17, 2011
Pandora , the leading personalized radio service, will be integrated in Buick IntelliLink, the luxury brand's in-car infotainment system, starting with Buick's 2012 sedans, Verano, Regal and LaCrosse, later this year, followed by Enclave in 2013. Buick IntelliLink uses Bluetooth or USB to connect the driver's smartphon ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Posts Highest Brand Loyalty Ranking in Latest Study by Experian Automotive
Oct 17, 2011
Leading global information services company Experian recently released a report regarding automotive brands with the highest loyalty, with Kia Motors America (KMA) landing on top with 47.9 percent. Experian also reported that the Forte compact sedan received the highest loyalty ranking of any vehicle with 67.7 percent, ... Continue reading
Chase Auto Finance Partners with Aston Martin the Americas on New Financing Program
Oct 17, 2011
Chase Auto Finance and Aston Martin the Americas announced today an expansion of their relationship with Chase becoming the exclusive provider of financing for Aston Martin's first U.S. retail subvention program. With an award winning model line-up and exciting new products, such as Virage, Vantage S and the four-door ... Continue reading
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