Nissan Teams With Carfax to Help Consumers Identify Open Recalls
May 24, 2011
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 24, 2011 -- In an effort to provide used-car shoppers with improved access to information on open safety and emissions recalls, Nissan North America (NNA) today announced it will begin sharing this information for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles with Carfax. By providing vehicle identification numbers ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Places Two Vehicles on MSNBC.com's List of "Ten Most Improved Cars of 2011"
May 24, 2011
IRVINE, Calif., May 24, 2011 -- Coming on the heels of back-to-back all-time monthly sales records and a series of consumer and critical acclaim, the 2011 Kia Sorento CUV and 2011 Kia Optima midsize sedan were recently recognized by MSNBC.com as two of the "Ten Most Improved Cars of 2011." Ã Both vehicles were prais ... Continue reading
May 24, 2011
AACHEN, Germany, May 24, 2011 -- Ford researchers have developed a heart rate monitoring seat with electrode sensing technology that can check a driver's heart activity The seat, a joint project between the Ford European Research and Innovation Centre in Aachen, Germany and Rheinisch-Westfalische Technische Hochschule ... Continue reading
Bring Plenty of Water: AAA Expects 8.7 Million Stranded Motorists During Summer Travel Season
May 24, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla., May 24, 2011 Nation's largest motor club encourages all drivers to do three easy maintenance tasks to help avoid becoming stranded, improve their safety and save money on gas ORLANDO, Fla., May 24, 2011 The summer travel season kicks off later this week with the Memorial Day holiday weekend, and AAA esti ... Continue reading
May 24, 2011
NEW YORK, May 24, 2011 -- Sirius XM Radio and Hyundai Motor America today announced that consumers across the United States will receive a 3-month introductory subscription to XM when they purchase Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned vehicles factory equipped with XM. (Logo: "Hyundai drivers have come to expect high quality, r ... Continue reading
Salon Privé 2011 is "Supercar Heaven"
May 24, 2011
Lamborghini Aventador & Bugatti Veyron Super Sport headline unique collection of debuts LONDON - May 24, 2011: In a little less than a month, one of the UK's most exclusive and prestigious automotive events takes place. At Salon Privé, automobile royalty will be gracing the delicately manicured lawns of Syon House, We ... Continue reading
May 23, 2011
May 23 Tuscaloosa, Ala., Rock Quarry Elementary School and the Chrysler brand will host a ride and drive event at the Rock Quarry Country Fair where $20 for each test-drive will be donated to the Tuscaloosa community schools that were damaged and destroyed by a series of tornadoes that struck the area last month. What: ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Spares Landfills From Gulf Oil Spill Waste
May 23, 2011
DETROIT, May 23, 2011 -- Oil-soaked booms from the Gulf of Mexico are providing more than enough recycled material to make a production year's worth of air-deflecting baffles for the Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended range, a positive outcome of the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history. "GM decided to offer ... Continue reading
SAE International Book Focuses on Hybrid Vehicle Design
May 23, 2011
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 23, 2011 With more than 20 different hybrid cars available from most major automakers, hybrid vehicles are a crucial and growing market segment. Additionally, with several high profile plug-in hybrids coming out now or within the next year, innovation and development of hybrid vehicles is continuin ... Continue reading
May 23, 2011
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2011 -- According to data gathered by the U.S. Geological Survey, lead wheel weights used for tire balancing are responsible for approximately 500,000 pounds of lead pollution in California every year. On a national level, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 1.6 million po ... Continue reading
Get Your Vehicle Road-Ready Just in Time for Memorial Day
May 23, 2011
PHILADELPHIA--With summer driving season quickly approaching and the Memorial Day holiday just around the corner, millions of motorists are preparing to take to the roads for weekend getaways. To ensure that drivers stay safe and prevent any roadside mishaps, The Pep Boys ââ¬â Manny, Moe & Jack ââ¬â ... Continue reading
Prius v Expands Iconic Hybrid "Family" of Vehicles
May 23, 2011
HALF MOON BAY, Calif., May 23, 2011 -- The newest entrant in a growing Prius family of hybrid vehicles, the Prius v delivers an unparalleled blend of versatility and fuel efficiency in a comfortable, mid-size package. Â A new evolution in hybrid vehicles with excellent cargo space and Prius' heritage of environmental ... Continue reading
2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Review and Road Test
May 23, 2011
2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Review and Road Test, The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS â 2011 NISSAN MURANO CROSSCABRIOLET Model: 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: Xtronic CVT with Adaptive Shift Control Wheelbas ... Continue reading
2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Review - Late Production
May 23, 2011
2011 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER ACCESS CAB compact pickups, review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Of all segments in the car and light truck market in the US one of the weakest is what are sometimes called compact pickups. Compare to:Nissan Frontier, Suzuki Equator, Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger (due to go ... Continue reading
May 23, 2011
ARLINGTON, Va., May 23, 2011 Memorial Day serves as the start for the busy summer driving season and AAA estimates that nearly 35 million motorists will travel this holiday weekend. Ã So as motorists prepare for the Memorial Day vacations, a team of professional truck drivers are helping to make our roads safer. ) A ... Continue reading
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