Zipcar Provides Smart Solution for Today's Graduates on the Move
May 26, 2011
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 26, 2011 -- Those in need of a great gift for the graduate in their life can turn to Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, to give recent grads the gift of "wheels when they want them." Zipcar, a more convenient and cost-effective alternative to car ownership, has locations in 14 ... Continue reading
GMAC Insurance Study: Nearly 1 in 5 American Drivers Unfit for the Road
May 26, 2011
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 26, 2011 -- Today, the 2011 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test results revealed that nearly 1 in 5 drivers on the road today cannot meet the basic requirements to get a driver's license, meaning that 36.9 million American drivers ââ¬â roughly 18 percent ââ¬â would not ... Continue reading
Auto Alliance Statement on "Click It or Ticket" Campaign
May 26, 2011
WASHINGTON, May 26, 2011 -- Statement from Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers on National "Click It or Ticket" Campaign, attributable to Alliance Vice President of Federal Affairs Shane Karr: "Safety belts are still the most effective and important safety equipment in any vehicle, and we support efforts to increase t ... Continue reading
Honda North American Production to Reach 100% in August for Most Models
May 26, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda today announced plans for the accelerated recovery of auto production in North America following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Honda will increase production volume at its North American automobile plants to a rate of 100 percent of the original production plan in August, for all ... Continue reading
Ford Honors Autoliv for Strong Performance in 2010
May 26, 2011
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: âThis is the first time for our Electronics Division to be recognized as one of the best suppliers to Ford world-wide, which is very encouraging in our strategy to become the global leader in restraint electronics and active safetyâ Autoliv Inc. ââ¬â the global leader i ... Continue reading
Compare EPA MPG Estimates With Real World Owner Shared MPG
May 26, 2011
FYI: Rank cars and trucks by MPG FYI: Find Your Exact Fuel Costs For 1997-2011 Vehicles Fuel Economy.Gov is a U.S. government web site that has created very useful tools and collected useful and surprising MPG data. Below you will find comparisons of the EPA estimated MPG compared to the MPG of drivers like you. In thi ... Continue reading
Are We There Yet? Go Farther on Your Family Vacation With Clean Diesel Cars
May 26, 2011
WASHINGTON, May 26, 2011 -- Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the following statement regarding fuel efficiency and America's travel options for the 2011 Memorial Day Weekend: "Whether headed to the beach, lake or Mountains, more families will be hitting the road with the new ge ... Continue reading
World's Largest Car Seat Manufacturer Partners with Leaders in Racing Technology
May 26, 2011
COLUMBUS, Ind., May 26, 2011 -- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG), a division of Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX; DII.A; DII.B) and the nation's largest juvenile products manufacturer, today announced it has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Bald Spot Sports (BSS) a leading company in the world of professional car rac ... Continue reading
May 26, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., May 26, 2011 -- The 2012 Ford Focus joins a list of 11 other Ford vehicles that have previously earned the Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Sales of the new Focus were up 22 percent in April compared with the same month a year ago Awards highlight impressive safety ... Continue reading
Nissan Juke Earns Top Safety Pick From IIHS
May 26, 2011
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 26, 2011 -- Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the 2011 Nissan Juke 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 as well as being equipped with electronic stability ... Continue reading
The Lancia Ypsilon is a Gem of a Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 26, 2011
TURIN - May 26, 2011: The Geneva Motor Show was the setting of the world premiere of the new Lancia Ypsilon, a âsmall flagshipâ that in just 3.84 metres packs the best of Italian style, innovation and eco-friendliness. For the first time it is proposed in a 5-door version designed to offer even greater conven ... Continue reading
EDTA Says DOE Funding is Critical to Advancing Electric Drive Technology
May 25, 2011
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 --Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY12 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. As part of the Homeland Security bill, the Committee passed an amendment to add $1 billion in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster relief fund, offset by red ... Continue reading
May 25, 2011
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 25, 2011 -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International will co-sponsor the 2 nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit September 27-28, 2011, at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. The 2 nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards ... Continue reading
Chevrolet and GM Foundation Help Missouri Tornado Relief
May 25, 2011
DETROIT, May 25, 2011 -- The General Motors Foundation today announced a $100,000 grant to the American Red Cross to aid recovery efforts for victims of the tornado that ravaged Joplin, Mo. on May 22. "Thanks to the generosity of the General Motors Foundation, the Red Cross has been able to mobilize support to help fam ... Continue reading
Parkmobile and Liberty PlugIns Debut Pay by Phone Electric Vehicle Charging
May 25, 2011
PITTSBURGH, May 25, 2011 -- Parkmobile, a leader in the rapidly growing market for pay by phone parking services, and Liberty PlugIns (LPI) have teamed to permit EV charging revenues to be collected by mobile phones. Drivers use their cell phones and native mobile apps for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android to pay for a ch ... Continue reading
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