Issues With Headrests Are the Leading Seat Problem for New-Vehicle Owners says J.D. Power
Aug 19, 2011
While relatively few new-vehicle owners indicate having experienced a problem with their vehicle seats, those who do most often cite headrest adjustment controls as the source of the problem, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. Only 6.2 percent of ... Continue reading
Subaru Pricing for 2012 Impreza
Aug 19, 2011
2012 subaru Impreza price starting at just $17,495 for the base model 4-door Impreza 2.0i with a five-speed manual transmission, the car's starting price remains unchanged compared with last year's. The automatic version, offered exclusively with Subaru's newly designed continuously variable transmission (CVT) starts a ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Remains on Track With Vehicle Deliveries
Aug 19, 2011
The Volkswagen Group grew worldwide deliveries further in the period from January to July, handing over 4.75 (January - July 2010: 4.16; +14.4 percent)* million vehicles to customers. Europe's largest automaker therefore once again performed noticeably better than the world market (+5.5 percent). July was also a very s ... Continue reading
Lexus Unveils 2013 Lexus GS 350
Aug 19, 2011
Lexus today held the world premiere unveiling of the 2013 "GS 350" here at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The all-new GS 350, due for launch in early 2012âand with GS hybrid and GS "F-Sport" versions also in the pipeline, is a pioneer characterizing the future of Lexus. GS 350 (U.S.-market version) The fund ... Continue reading
Un-Named Four-Door Concept Sets New Direction for Kia at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Aug 19, 2011
FRANKFURT - August 19, 2011: Powerful, dynamic and forward-looking, Kia's new concept car signals the company's distinctive new design direction. This rear-wheel drive four-door sports sedan marries sleek and muscular proportions with a sophisticated and elegant four-seater cockpit. "No matter from which perspective yo ... Continue reading
MINI Reveals Results of Electric Vehicle Trials +VIDEO
Aug 18, 2011
LONDON - August 18, 2011: Earlier this month, MINI (part of the BMW Group) presented the details of the UK's most in-depth electric vehicle consumer tests. Sixty-two With 62 members of the public and 76 pool users running the battery-powered hatchbacks over two six-month periods Understanding how electric cars are driv ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania's Drivers Have Price Guards on their Car Insurance Costs
Aug 18, 2011
Prices on everything seem to be going up clothes, groceries, utilities. In today's economy, that's tough on the wallet. But now drivers in Pennsylvania can keep one line item in their budget the same their car insurance. ... Continue reading
Navfree Spain: The GPS Navigation App That Gets More Accurate Every Month
Aug 18, 2011
With 2.8 million users globally and no 1 in navigation in 9 countries, Navfree today launches in Spain. Available from iTunes for iPhone and iPad, Navfree is completely free to download and any user can help to make it the most accurate GPS navigation system for Spain by updating the mapping where they live or work. ... Continue reading
Fuel-Saving Northwest Drivers are Motivated by Greenbacks, Not Being 'Green'
Aug 18, 2011
A recent poll from Northwest insurer PEMCO Insurance reveals that while a majority of drivers say they take steps to reduce the amount of gas they use, about eight out of 10 drivers in Washington and the greater Portland area say their fuel-efficiency practices are motivated by saving money, not the environment. ... Continue reading
IIHS Report Names Red Light Safety Cameras as One of 7 Ways to Make Roads Safer
Aug 18, 2011
Today the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its list of seven safety measures including red light safety cameras that can cut traffic deaths significantly, but have not been widely implemented by every state. "It's no surprise the IIHS has found that red light safety cameras are a proven safety too ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2011
Ford driving simulator helps ensure the MyFord Touch interface will best fit the needs of drivers in the all-new Ford Focus Electric The simulator takes users on an 11-mile circuit through a variety of terrain that a typical drive might include hills, cities and flat land The new Ford Focus Electric includes a unique e ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2011
Virgin America, the award-winning airline that is reinventing travel, announces today that it has partnered with The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, to offer Virgin America's Elevate loyalty program members exclusive deals on Hertz rental cars wherever the airline flies. El ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: August New-Vehicle Retail Selling Rate Edges Up From July
Aug 18, 2011
New-vehicle retail sales for August have yet to spark a stronger recovery, but the selling pace continues to increase slowly from its low point in May, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the United States. Retail Light-Ve ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2011
As a wave of new models from Chinese and Indian auto manufacturers, including BYD, Mahindra and Tata, are poised to debut in the United States in the coming months, researchers from GfK Automotive found that significant barriers exist for these automakers to gain market share among American consumers. ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2011
For more than 15 years, Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics, has helped approximately 50 million consumers experience convenience, comfort and peace-of-mind with the HomeLink Wireless Control System, the original vehicle-based c ... Continue reading
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