Sep 29, 2011
If you had to guess who's greener--Gen Y or Baby Boomers--many might presume it's the younger generation. However, when it comes to putting their money where their mouths are, it's the Boomers who put green behind green and invest in eco-conscious technology from their homes to their automobiles. That's why Del Webb--t ... Continue reading
The FIAT Brand Teams Up with Mopar to Announce the 'FIAT SEMA Design Challenge'
Sep 29, 2011
FIAT fans can create their own custom Fiat 500 vehicle wrap and enter for a chance to win prizes The top-three winning designs will be wrapped live within the Mopar Alley at SEMA Complete list of Mopar accessories at www.mopar.com The FIAT brand has teamed up with Mopar to launch the 'FIAT SEMA Design Challenge,' a soc ... Continue reading
GM Introduces Industry's First Front Center Air Bag
Sep 29, 2011
General Motors will introduce the industry's first front center air bag, an inflatable restraint designed to help protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle. The front center air bag will be introduced on the Buick Encla ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for 2012 xD and xB Release Series Models
Sep 29, 2011
Scion today debuted for the first time its 2012 xD Release Series 4.0 (xD RS 4.0) and xB Release Series 9.0 (xB RS 9.0) models at the 2011 State Fair of Texas. The two limited production Scions will begin arriving at dealer showrooms in October. Scion is also pleased to announce that all 2012 Scion models will come sta ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Ford Explorer built of LEGO bricks rolls off the line in Chicago A rather unusual, bright red Explorer rolled off the line at Chicago Assembly Plant this week; it was built from more than 380,000 LEGO bricks, weighed 2,654 pounds, and was created by 22 designers. The LEGO Explorer is en route to the new LEGOLAND® Flor ... Continue reading
SUVs and Pickups Becoming Safer Than Cars and Vans, According to New Crash Test Results +VIDEO
Sep 28, 2011
NEW YORK, September 28 -- Today's SUVs and pickups pose far less risk to people in cars and minivans than previous generations, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Until recently, SUVs and pickups were more likely than cars or minivans of the same weight to be involved in crashes that kil ... Continue reading
IBM and Streetline Address One of the Great Unsolved City Problems: Parking +VIDEO
Sep 28, 2011
ARMONK, N.Y. and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2011 -- IBM and Streetline, Inc. today announced a collaboration to help cities of all sizes reduce congestion, better manage parking availability and resources and put information at people's fingertips to find parking faster. Combining information management and advanced anal ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Magnesium Civilization, The: An Alternative New Source of Energy to Oil" book to their offering. Magnesium Civilization, The: An Alternative New Source of Energy to Oil The use of fossil fuels damages the global environment, and supply of oil is becoming more unst ... Continue reading
Chevrolet 'Diamonds and Dreams' a Home Run for Youth Baseball and Local Communities +VIDEO
Sep 28, 2011
As Major League Baseball® and millions of fans prepare for the playoffs, Chevrolet and their dealers are preparing to make next season a home run for tomorrow's baseball stars in over 100 communities. Chevrolet in partnership with The Scotts Company LLC, Ripken Baseball, Ripken Design, Rawlings Sporting Goods, MLB Adv ... Continue reading
Foreign Expats Can Buy a Car in the United States without a Credit History
Sep 28, 2011
Buying a car as a foreign expat who is planning a move to the United States can be extremely difficult. Foreign expats moving to the U.S. often lack a U.S. credit history which makes it difficult to lease or finance a vehicle for their U.S. transportation needs. Through a unique program that caters specifically to fore ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Most comprehensive campaign to date runs in 15 top Hispanic markets 'A Todo, Con Todo' message captures consumer mindset and true essence of Ram -- to everything, with everything Bi-lingual Ram Truck owners provide real life testimonials Ads created in Spanish and English. The Ram Truck brand is connecting with the His ... Continue reading
SEAT Pushes for Safer Winter Driving +VIDEO
Sep 28, 2011
SEAT dealers fully prepared to help owners choose exactly the right winter tyre for their vehicle Sporty car maker SEAT may be synonymous with its sunny Spanish homeland but the northern European areas, as another potentially tough winter approaches, the brand is supporting TyreSafeâs campaign to highlight the maj ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Smart Holdings, Inc. (SMHS.PK), dba Assurance Group Direct announced today that the company will continue its sales efforts via television commercials with new media running again on October 3rd for the Auto Warranty Program and October 10th for the RX Prescription Savings program. The RX program will be testing a new ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Expand U.S. Presence With New Regional Sales Office in Dallas
Sep 28, 2011
Volkswagen of America (VWoA) today announced it will open a fifth regional sales office in the Dallas metropolitan area to further strengthen the company's relationships with customers and dealers. As a vital part of Volkswagen's long-term commitment to the U.S. market, the expansion will help facilitate future growth ... Continue reading
Safety is Driving Force Behind American Parents' Support of GDL Laws
Sep 28, 2011
Many would agree there is a long list of worries for parents of teen drivers. Yet, a new survey from Allstate reveals that these parents take some comfort when it comes to their teens hitting the road, in the form of strong graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws, professional driving instructors, and perhaps surprisingl ... Continue reading
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