Consumer Brands - Subaru Named As Official Car Of The Isle Of Man TT Races
Jun 3, 2011
Subaru of America Inc. announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement of the Isle of Man TT Races and will run a U.S. specification Subaru WRX STI on several timed laps of the famous TT motorcycle course. The previous timed lap for a car was run 21 years ago by legendary motorsport racer Tony Pond who completed the cours ... Continue reading
AlertDriving to Showcase New Look at ASSE Safety 2011
Jun 3, 2011
AlertDriving, the global leader in driver risk management solutions, will be showcasing their new online presence at the ASSE Safety 2011 exposition, held June 12 through 14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Everything from updated empirical case studies to improved return on investment and CO2 emission reduction calc ... Continue reading
Direct Injection Reduces Fuel Consumption and Emissions
Jun 3, 2011
Anyone who has ever played the game "telephone" knows that the more times a message gets passed along, the less accurate it will be when it gets to its destination. The same thing applies to feeding fuel to an engine. Across-the-board use of direct injection in the Buick lineup is helping to take translation layers out ... Continue reading
Free Tire Check Pit Offered During National Tire Safety Week
Jun 3, 2011
TireVan Corporation, a full service mobile tire replacement service, announced today that it is launching a tire safety campaign in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The company is partnering with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) to promote National Tire Safety Week from June 5 to June 12. As part of this ... Continue reading
UK Drivers Using Their Cars Less Often Due to Rising Fuel Costs
Jun 3, 2011
Admiral has found motorists using their cars less and ignoring problems with their cars due to motoring costs. Half of UK motorists say they have reduced the amount of driving they do due to the rising cost of fuel, while more than nine out of ten feel ripped off by the current price of petrol and diesel. These are som ... Continue reading
Enphase Microinverter-Based Solar Systems 45 to 70 Times More Reliable
Jun 3, 2011
PETALUMA, Calif.--Enphase Energy today released field data demonstrating the reliability of its microinverter technology. The data, collected separately and independently by Westinghouse Solar and SunEdison over a two-year period from 2008 - 2010, show the reliability of microinverters is 45 to 70 times greater than tr ... Continue reading
Top Safety Award for Electric 2011 Chevrolet Volt
Jun 3, 2011
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is the first electric vehicle to earn a five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program. "Safety is a key consideration for all buyers no matter how a car is powered gas, or in the case of the Volt, electricity ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Civic Models Compare Specs and Prices
Jun 3, 2011
39 different Honda Civics. Each Honda Civic is differentiated by its own equipment and capabilities. Where else but on The Auto Channel can you use tools to let you easily compare each Honda Civic with all of the others...I have included links to the tools here in this article¦have fun and make sure you buy the right ... Continue reading
People are Buying the Chevrolet Cruze -- 22,771 Sold In May
Jun 2, 2011
For the first time in five years, an American car is the best selling compact car in the United States. The Chevrolet Cruze recorded 22,711 segment-topping sales in May, and achieved its second consecutive appearance on the Top 10 across all U.S. auto segments. The Cruze also has helped Chevrolet gain share in the comp ... Continue reading
New Safety Belt Enforcement Efforts Needed
Jun 2, 2011
With the latest Click It or Ticket (CIOT) mobilization underway, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers joins the National Safety Council in asking Congress to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's request for funding to conduct a second national safety belt enforcement mobilization in the upco ... Continue reading
NADAguides Car of the Month for June 2011: Mini Countryman
Jun 2, 2011
NADAguides names the 2011 MINI Countryman the NADAguides Car of the Month for June. The 2011 MINI Countryman was selected as the NADAguides Car of the Month for June 2011 based on the vehicle's fuel efficiency, coupled with ample space, sporty performance, attractive European styling and safety features that scored a " ... Continue reading
Meritor Pledges $100,000 to The Henry Ford Education Pilot Program
Jun 2, 2011
Chip McClure, chairman, CEO and president at Meritor, Inc. today announced a $100,000 contribution to The Henry Ford's Innovation Education Incubator (IEI) to launch a pilot program that brings digital education resources into classrooms and helps teachers meet Michigan and national education standards. "Partnering wit ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Are Affecting Consumer Choices
Jun 2, 2011
Half of Americans who own a vehicle (51%) say they have cut back on products and/or services in order to pay the increased price of gasoline. As might be expected, those with lower household income are more impacted. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet is this Year's Sponsor of the Woodward Dream Cruise
Jun 2, 2011
Woodward Dream Cruise is world's largest one-day automotive event 1.5 million fans and 50,000 cars participate in grassroots celebration Chevrolet will be the presenting sponsor for the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise, a grassroots event that each August draws some 1.5 million car enthusiasts to Michigan's legendary Woodwar ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces John W. Kett Named President, Tom C. O'Brien Continues as CEO
Jun 2, 2011
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA) the leading live and live-online salvage auto auction company and wholly owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. , today announced executive leadership changes. I am pleased to announce that John Kett has been named President," stated Tom O'Brien, CEO. John will also conti ... Continue reading
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