Telit and SemaConnect Lead the Charge in Powering Electric Vehicles
Jun 7, 2011
Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc., the U.S.-based mobile technology arm of Telit Communications (AIM: TCM), announced today that its CC864-DUAL and GC864-QUAD V2 M2M modules will provide cellular capabilities for SemaConnect's ChargePro, a safe, reliable and convenient charging solution for a new generation of electric ve ... Continue reading
How Long Till the Tow Truck Arrives? Roadside Connect Will Tell You
Jun 7, 2011
In time for the summer vacation travel season, a new service from Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country) lets stranded motorists know how quickly it will take for the tow truck to arrive. Cross Country is introducing Roadside Connect, a smartphone and Internet accessible site that delivers up-to-the-minute s ... Continue reading
Auto Technology Translated: Rain Sensor Helping to Make Rivers Cleaner
Jun 7, 2011
You might have had the pleasure of driving a luxury car equipped with rain sensing windshield wipers. Recently, Hydreon Corporation has developed a new optical rain sensor that uses the same principles as automotive rain sensors, and is now being used to make wastewater treatment plants more efficient. The Hydreon Opti ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2011
Research shows that vehicle safety is the number one motivator for most motorists when it comes to vehicle maintenance and the brake system is at the top of the vehicle safety checklist. The Car Care Council advises not to stop short of checking brakes routinely and repairing or replacing when necessary. "Brakes are a ... Continue reading
Buick Regal Turbo, Infiniti G25 are Consumer Reports Standouts in Testing of Four Sports Sedans
Jun 7, 2011
Redesigned Volvo S60 is much improved and The Infiniti G25 and Buick Regal Turbo and scored "Excellent" and "Very Good" overall road test scores, respectively, in Consumer Reports' testing of a group of four sports sedans, outpointing competitors from Volvo and Audi. The G25 now ranks second overall in Consumer Reports ... Continue reading
Hawaii and Mitsubishi Show Their Commitment to the Electric Vehicle With New Cooperative Effort
Jun 7, 2011
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) and the State of Hawaii have entered into an agreement that will seek to vastly improve the infrastructure and deployment for the new Mitsubishi i and other advanced 100% electric-powered vehicles (EVs) for residents of America's tropical island paradise. Ã "Mitsubishi's ... Continue reading
Gas Price Conscious Car Shoppers Need to Be Aware of Financing Costs
Jun 7, 2011
Memorial Day signaled the unofficial start to summer, meaning Americans are hitting the road again. With gas prices recently reaching $4 per gallon, drivers are anxious about how much of their disposable income they will need for transportation. As in years past, many car shoppers are considering smaller, fuel efficien ... Continue reading
Get That Title Fast with VINtek's TitleMyCar.com Adapted for Mobile and Tablet Devices
Jun 7, 2011
VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management, electronic lien and title (ELT) services and direct finance processing, announced that its www.TitleMyCar.com consumer auto finance Web portal is compatible with the Apple iPhone and iPad. âAs borrowers continue to rely on their Web-enabled devices, financial ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Making Car Owners Think Twice
Jun 7, 2011
Gas for $3.89 a gallon: a bargain worthy of turning the car around and filling up. With gas prices remaining well above $4 for the foreseeable future, keeping the car full is an expense similar to housing for many. Sticker shock at the pump is causing auto owners to look closely at their vehicle and potential purchases ... Continue reading
Hyundai Begins Accessories Sales Programs Facilitated By Insignia
Jun 7, 2011
Looking to capitalize on increasing vehicle sales and market share, Hyundai Motor America has announced the launch of an in-store accessories sales program to be facilitated through MOBIS Parts America and powered by Insignia Group, LC, the industry leader in accessories sales tools and training since 2002. The program ... Continue reading
The People's Price: $18,995 for The Iconic Volkswagen Beetle
Jun 7, 2011
Volkswagen today announced pricing for the 21st Century Beetle, the third generation of the classic "people's car." The new Beetle will start at just $18,995, offering an agile, driver-oriented coupe that respects the Beetle's past yet looks to the future. "The 21st Century Beetle is an automotive icon reinvented, a no ... Continue reading
Parents Magazine says: "2011 Kia Sorento Is One of the "Best Family Cars of 2011"
Jun 7, 2011
The 2011 Sorento has earned tremendous critical and consumer acclaim since arriving in showrooms, and now Kia Motors' best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for 17 consecutive months has been recognized as one of the "Best Family Cars of 2011" by Parents magazine. ... Continue reading
A Recipe For Unbridled Driving Fun: The MINI Coupé - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 7, 2011
MINI is expanding its product family with the launch of a model geared squarely to maximising driving fun. ... Continue reading
Five Economic Trends That May Impact Your Car Insurance Costs
Jun 7, 2011
Financial challenges have forced many consumers to make lifestyle changes to adapt to the current economy. From changing jobs to moving to a different house to downsizing vehicles, Americans have made decisions that impact unexpected areas of their life - like car insurance. In fact, in the past year 53 percent of Amer ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500 Review and Roadtest
Jun 6, 2011
2012 Fiat 500 Review and Roadtest, 2012 Fiat 500 sales are moving in the upward direction very quickly. Through the end of May 3,141 new 500s have been delivered to new owners in the United States. By year end there will be 130 Fiat "Studios" in 37 states around the U.S. Coincidental to my one week 500 test car drive, ... Continue reading
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