Aug 17, 2011
What: AAA, the nation's largest motor club, recently unveiled its Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging trucks that provide charges to electric vehicles with depleted batteries on the roadside. North America's first EV roadside assistance truck that soon will be deployed will be demonstrated at a three-hour media availabili ... Continue reading
Free Fuel, National Bragging Rights Up for Grabs: Ford F-150 EcoBoost Challenge
Aug 17, 2011
The Ford F-150 EcoBoost Challenge kicks off today on Facebook, with drivers in eight cities putting EcoBoost-equipped Ford F-150s to the test-- in fuel efficiency challenge and community projects Winning driver receives a year's supply of free Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasoline; two Shell-branded stations in the winning ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2011
The Breathe Easy, Stay Healthy campaign of Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) launched an initiative today to engage citizens in enforcing the state law banning diesel idling, a key clean air provision. The organization also announced that the Allegheny County Health Department was the first identified sco ... Continue reading
Porsche Design Driver's Selection Launches New Products
Aug 17, 2011
Porsche today debuted the latest additions to the Porsche Design Driver's Selection (PDDS) lineup of lifestyle apparel and accessories. Additions to the product line include a collection celebrating the renowned motorsport heritage of the Porsche 917 and a new line of items made from genuine materials used in the const ... Continue reading
Woodward Dream Cruise Giveaway: See the Classics, Take Home Modern Muscle
Aug 17, 2011
Woodward Dream Cruise fans attending the 17th annual event will not only see classic cars cruising down historic Woodward Avenue, but they'll also have a chance to win a brand new vehicle lease. ... Continue reading
FIAT Brand to Host 'Simply More by FIAT,' an Outdoor Cinema Experience in Downtown Chicago
Aug 17, 2011
FIAT Brand North America is bringing its debut commercial, "Drive-in," to life as it sets up a weekend-long celebration and outdoor cinema in downtown Chicago starting Friday, Aug. 19 -- Sunday, Aug. 21. Attendees to the "Simply More by FIAT" experience will be able to spend an afternoon relaxing in the Cafe al fresco ... Continue reading
Text or Chat in a Texas School Zone -- Face Fines Up to $327
Aug 17, 2011
Get caught using a hand-held cell phone while driving in an active Texas school zone and expect to pay an average fine of $235, according to a new survey by Allstate Insurance. The company recently surveyed 80 police departments and municipal courts across the state to find out the average cost of a traffic ticket for ... Continue reading
"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Campaign Gets Kudos
Aug 17, 2011
The following is attributable to Alliance Vice President, Safety & Harmonization Rob Strassburger: The Alliance commends law enforcement agencies, national and state traffic safety officials and others across the country that are carrying out the intensive high-visibility "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" mobilization f ... Continue reading
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring Road Test And Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 17, 2011
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring Affordable practicality By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_1986) The Auto Channel My scheduled drive time in a 2011 Subaru Forester fit perfectly with a road trip that would take me from the city life of Chicago on the western shore of Lake Michigan to beautiful and ser ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2011
WXYZ-TV will broadcast exclusive coverage of the 17th annual Woodward Dream Cruise presented by Chevrolet on Saturday, August 20th. Coverage of the world's largest one-day automotive celebration revs up with a 2-hour live special from 7-9 p.m. An encore presentation will air on Sunday, August 21, from 8-10 a.m. Channel ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2011
Sirius XM Radio announced today BBC Radio 1 will be available to its listeners on SiriusXM Internet Radio beginning Friday, August 19 at 5:00 pm ET as part of a new multi-platform agreement with the BBC that brings subscribers additional concert performances from the BBC vault. BBC Radio 1 will be time-shifted by 5 hou ... Continue reading
GENIVI Alliance Unveils Member Compliance Program
Aug 16, 2011
First Five GENIVI Compliant Solutions Approved The GENIVI Alliance, an automotive and consumer electronics industry association driving the development and adoption of an open In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference platform, today announced the availability of its newly-created Compliance Program to its member compani ... Continue reading
Hertz UK Launches Horatio's Reverse Auction for Lowest Priced Three-Day Weekend Rental
Aug 16, 2011
Hertz #1 Club members can win an opportunity to purchase weekend car rental in the UK at the price they quote in lowest unique bid offer Hertz, the world's leading general use car rental brand, announced that Horatio, the company's goodwill ambassador, and now official auctioneer, has opened his very own Reverse Auctio ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at Investor Conference
Aug 16, 2011
Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced that Company executives will present at the BB&T "Car Talk in the City" Conference. The presentation will cover Sonic's operating strategy and financial results. The Company's presentation will be at 1:00 PM Eastern on August 17, 2011 at the InterCont ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2011
The 2011 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), announced today by automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, reveal the vehicles that most closely match their owners desires. "Everyone has had the experience of wanting to change something after you've bought it and experienced it for awhile. This is especially true of ... Continue reading
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