Jun 28, 2011
Toyota today announced a $1 million commitment to support the national expansion of Buckle Up for Life, a safety program developed by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, to help address the extraordinarily high number of African American and Hispanic children, teens and adults killed or injured in automobile ... Continue reading
Drivers Can Tell A Road Trip Story And Enter to Win Free Fuel From Shell
Jun 28, 2011
Beginning June 27, 2011- September 5, 2011, consumers are invited to enter the Shell "Favorite Road Trip" Sweepstakes for a chance to win 1 of 10 prizes of free fuel for year. It's easy to enter, consumers simply need to submit a short story of their favorite road trip route or memory for a chance to win. Every week, o ... Continue reading
The Infiniti EX35 Is A Safe Bet Says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Jun 28, 2011
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today awarded the 2011 Infiniti EX35 a "Top Safety Pick" rating. The rating is given to vehicles that achieve the Institute's highest rating of "Good" in front, rear and side impact protection, are equipped with electronic stability control, and earn a good rating in ro ... Continue reading
2011 Mazda CX-9 Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson
Jun 28, 2011
2011 Mazda CX-9 Sophisticated, Elegant and Versatile by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Late last summer I spent some time with the 2010 version of Mazda's CX-9 and it was good to recently get behind the wheel of the 2011 model. I'm attracted by the overall design philosophy of Mazda and the ... Continue reading
ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel Begins Work
Jun 27, 2011
Jim Matthews of Corning and Jim Pauley of Schneider Electric Lead Panel as Co-chairs On June 20-21, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) gathered in Detroit to lay the groundwork for a strategic roadmap that will define the standards and conformance programs needed t ... Continue reading
GEICO Urges Drivers to Celebrate Independence Day Safely
Jun 27, 2011
The Fourth of July is a fun-filled day spent out in the sun and into the night enjoying barbeque, fireworks, and other special traditions. It is the time of year where across America, friends and families celebrates the country's Independence Day. During such holidays, GEICO reminds drivers to be extra cautious as road ... Continue reading
Amazon.com Is Now Selling Universal Lubricants Recycled ECO Ultra Motor Oil
Jun 27, 2011
Universal Lubricants today launched a campaign to bring its high performance, recycled ECO ULTRA motor oil to drivers across the country by retailing the product on online shopping hub, Amazon.com. Produced domestically at the company's state-of-the-art re-refinery, ECO ULTRA is an American Petroleum Institute (API) ce ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee: The Buzz is Back - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 27, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, June 27, 2011 DETROIT, June 27, 2011 -- Two previous Transformers films helped make Camaro America's best-selling sports car for 2010 and 2011 2012 Transformers Special Edition Camaro Coupe allows fans around the world to get behind the wheel of Bumblebee The Chevrolet Camaro returns as the Autobot ... Continue reading
Securing Cargo and Good Will, Cequent Consumer Products Named as 2011 Top Workplace
Jun 27, 2011
TriMas Corporation -- a diversified manufacturer of engineered and applied products -- announced today that one of its subsidiaries, Cequent Consumer Products, was named one of the best places to work in Cleveland by the P l a i n D e a l er, Ohio's largest newspaper. Cequent Consumer Products is the leading designer, ... Continue reading
Microcars Are Ready to Storm Europe
Jun 27, 2011
Small Car, Big Ambitions: Over 60 Base Models Set for Launch in the Next Three Years in the European Microcars Market 7 out of Top 10 Vehicle Manufacturers to Develop on Strong Revenue Potential of Microcars The microcars segment is poised to become one of the largest revenue generators for over 30 market participants, ... Continue reading
The College for Creative Studies Gets $2,5 Million for the GM Foundation
Jun 27, 2011
The General Motors Foundation today announced a $2.5-million donation to the College for Creative Studies (CCS), strengthening a longstanding commitment to the world's leading educator of automotive designers. CCS, a world-class school for art and design education located in the heart of the city, is an economic engine ... Continue reading
Now TomTom Has The Latest Traffic News on its App for the iPhone
Jun 27, 2011
TomTom today announces that its newest update to the TomTom App for iPhone, version 1.8, now includes TomTom HD Traffic compatibility. TomTom HD Traffic enables drivers to get to their destination faster and is the most accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date traffic solution available. ... Continue reading
New European Regulation that Requires Daytime Running Lights Could Be Expensive for Drivers
Jun 27, 2011
According to an exclusive interview with just-auto.com, UK aftermarket lighting specialist Astra Automotive suggests that as the European Commission has recently mandated the use of daytime running lights for newly-registered vehicles, European motorists could get stung if their LED (light emitting diode) lights fail, ... Continue reading
Progressive Lets Better Drivers Pay Less
Jun 27, 2011
Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with Snapshot, Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive insu ... Continue reading
BMW M5 and M3 CRT Make Their Debut During M Party at Nürburgring - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 27, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor NÃRBURGRING, Germany - June 27, 2011: On the eve of the 24-hour race of the Nürburgring, BMW M GmbH unveiled the fifth generation of the M5 as well as a very exclusive edition of the M3. For a sporty division like M GmbH, the Ring is the perfect place to present a new model. ... Continue reading
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