J.D. Power Wrong on Electrics?
May 2, 2011
Both J.D. Power and Associates and the media have totally mischaracterized the data from the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Green Automotive Study on the adoption of innovative technologies like electric vehicles. Despite the news headlines, J.D. Power's own data actually indicates electric vehicles are poised to ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America First Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for Monday, May 9th
May 2, 2011
WESTLAKE, OH--TravelCenters of America LLC (NYSE Amex: TA) today announced that it will host a conference call in conjunction with the announcement of its first quarter 2011 financial results. TA plans to issue a press release containing its first quarter financial results before the NYSE Amex opens on Monday, May 9, 2 ... Continue reading
'Buckle Up for Life' Safety Program, Sponsored by Toyota, Strives to Save Lives of Hispanic Families
May 2, 2011
LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2011 LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2011 -- Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), this past weekend co-hosted a "Celebration of Safety" in conjunction with the Buckle Up for Life program, at an event held at Our Lady of Guadalupe church in East Los Angeles, California. According to the Centers for Disease Co ... Continue reading
Armored AutoGroup Sets Date for Bondholder Conference Call
May 2, 2011
Armored AutoGroup today announced that it has scheduled a conference call for its current bondholders to be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 1:30 pm EDT to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. Current bondholders are requested to email ir@armoredautogroup.com on or before May 4, 2011 i ... Continue reading
TicketBust.com Introduces iTicketBust Mobile APP for iPhone and Android
May 2, 2011
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--TicketBust.com (The Original Ticket Busters of California)ââ¬âknown for assisting drivers who find themselves in possession of a California traffic ticket, contest their traffic ticketââ¬âhas introduced iTicketBust ââ¬â the first mobile APP to contest and di ... Continue reading
May 2, 2011
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2011 WASHINGTON, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mobile technology is being deployed in numerous ways to make transportation safer, easier and more convenient for Americans. In CTIA's May "Wonder of Wireless" (WOW) webcast and blog (http://blog.ctia.org), the association features stories on "i ... Continue reading
AAA and NHTSA Pedal 'Roll Model' Campaign To Help Parents Put the Brakes on Child Bike Fatalities
May 2, 2011
WASHINGTON--May is National Bike Safety Month and as summer approaches, millions of Americans will climb onto their bikes to enjoy one of the ultimate warm-weather experiences. To help curb bike injuries and fatalities, AAA and NHTSA have partnered to remind parents to set positive examples that encourage children and ... Continue reading
Lifelong Mechanic Shares Money Saving Advice in New Book
May 1, 2011
Lifelong Mechanic Shares Money Saving Advice in New Book "Don't Let Your Mechanic Pick Your Pocket"! by George A. Moyer educates readers before car breaks down by guiding them through common noises and vibrations. RINGOES, N.J. April 26, 2011 -- "Don't Let Your Mechanic Pick Your Pocket!: A Simple Guide That Can Save Y ... Continue reading
GM Foundation Grant to Aid Karmanos Cancer Fight
Apr 30, 2011
DETROIT, April 30, 2011 DETROIT, April 30, 2011 -- The General Motors Foundation awarded the Karmanos Cancer Institute a $50,000 grant Saturday evening for research to help the nationally renowned Detroit-based center in its work toward curing and treating cancer. The grant was announced at the Karmanos' Annual Fundrai ... Continue reading
Bridgestone's Third Generation Run Flat Tire Unveiled
Apr 29, 2011
Bridgestoneâs Third generation Run Flat tire, Potenza RE960AS RFT Pole Position tire Run flats are back. Originally designed for the ultra exotic all wheel drive Porsche 959, the second generation of run flat tires were original equipment tires on daily drivers like Mini Cooper, Corvette, Lexus, BMW, and even a Si ... Continue reading
Car2Go Car Sharing Company Comes To Canada
Apr 29, 2011
car2go announced today that Vancouver, British Columbia, is the first Canadian city selected to launch its innovative mobility service. A newly created company, car2go Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, will also be located in Vancouver. Nicholas Cole, President and CEO of car2go Canada Ltd ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Electronics Research Laboratory Celebrates New Silicon Valley Location
Apr 29, 2011
BELMONT, Calif., April 29, 2011 Researchers Showcase Latest Automotive Innovations for the Next Generation of Mobility BELMONT, Calif., April 29, 2011 -- Thanks to cutting-edge research being conducted at the Volkswagen Group Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL), tomorrow's drivers may be able to interact with their c ... Continue reading
2011 Chrysler 200 First Drive Review
Apr 29, 2011
2011 Chrysler 200 First Drive Luxury at an Affordable Price ) by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel I've just spent a week with the star of Chrysler's Imported from Detroit TV-spot that made its premier on the Super Bowl. No, not Eminem, the new for 2011 Chrysler 200. After all, the car is th ... Continue reading
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