Most U.S. Consumers Want to Buy an Electric Vehicle
Apr 26, 2011
BOULDER, Colo., April 26, 2011 BOULDER, Colo., April 26, 2011 -- Plug-in electric vehicles may just be entering the market, but most U.S. consumers are ready to buy them. E Source recently analyzed data from the Nielsen Energy Survey and found that 85 percent of U.S. consumers say they would purchase a battery-driven c ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2011
ALBANY, N.Y., April 26, 2011 ALBANY, N.Y., April 26, 2011 -- Immediate reform of New York's fraud-riddled no-fault automobile insurance system is needed to stop criminals from cheating the state's citizens out of hundreds of millions of dollars a year, says the New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA). In testimony ... Continue reading
Ford Survey: Parents Say They Drive Safe but Teens Observe Troubling Risks
Apr 26, 2011
NEW YORK, April 26, 2011 NEW YORK, April 26, 2011 -- Nearly all (95 percent) parents believe they're safe drivers yet 82 percent of teens report seeing their parents be careless when driving More than three quarters of tweens say they will rely heavily on their parents' advice when they start to drive. Nationally renow ... Continue reading
Toyota Top Choice Among Black American Car Buyers in 2010, According to Polk Survey
Apr 26, 2011
According to a Polk survey, Toyota led all automotive brands among new vehicle purchases by Black Americans in 2010. Total new vehicle registrations among this audience reached 641,090, an increase of 11.5 percent over 2009 -- and represented 7.4 percent of all new vehicle registrations in 2010. Furthermore, the Africa ... Continue reading
Polaris to Acquire Chrysler's GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) Subsidiary
Apr 26, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced an agreement to acquire Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly owned Fargo, N.D. based subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC and manufacturer of premium electric-powered vehicles. GEM is the recognized leader within the low-speed vehicle market, with a well-respect ... Continue reading
2011 Nissan LEAF Earns Top Safety Pick From IIHS - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 26, 2011
IIHS awarded the 2011 Nissan LEAF 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 control and earn a good rating in roof strength. The Nissan LEAF joins the Nissa ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 26, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, achieving "good" scores in four types of crash tests and offering crash-avoiding electronic stability control. The IIHS tests vehicles to determine how well they protect occupa ... Continue reading
Saab Reveals Largest Number of New Products Ever in the US During New York Auto Show
Apr 25, 2011
NEW YORK, April 25, 2011 NEW YORK, April 25, 2011 -- Sleek, innovative and exceptionally efficient: the Saab PhoeniX concept car showcases design features and technologies which will shape the next generation of cars from Saab. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prn ... Continue reading
How to Claim For Automobile Diminished Value The Right Way
Apr 25, 2011
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, April 25 Consumer Helpline Produces Free Step By Step Guide For Policyholders FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, April 25 -- Imagine you're stopped at a red light when someone rear-ends you. The insurance company pays for the repair as well as your deductible. However, your car now has a claim registered against i ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Launches New Compact Seat
Apr 25, 2011
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 25, 2011 NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 25, 2011 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today announced it will unveil a new Compact Seat at CEMAT 2011 to be held May 2 ââ¬â 6 in Hannover, Germany. The Compact Seat represents modern technology at its best. Engineered to give maximum comfort with ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2011
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 25, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 25, 2011 -- Distinguished list includes employers engaged in developing, recruiting and hiring talented students pursuing technical careers at the nation's minority-serving institutions Ninth annual survey of education leaders was conducted by U.S. Black En ... Continue reading
Have You Been the Victim of Auto Insurance Fraud? How to Recognize the Signs of a Staged Accident
Apr 25, 2011
NEW YORK, April 25, 2011 Organized Scams Defraud Consumers And Insurers Alike, Costing Billions Of Dollars Annually NEW YORK, April 25, 2011 -- If you have been involved in an auto accident that just didn't feel right, it might not have been an accident at all. More and more criminals are devising elaborate staged vehi ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Finalists in 100 Cars for Good Program
Apr 25, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., April 25, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., April 25, 2011 -- Toyota today announced the 500 nonprofit organizations selected as finalists in the "100 Cars for Good" program, which will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public. Toyota' ... Continue reading
How To Buy A Car - New Car Research and Test Drive Tutorial
Apr 25, 2011
New and Used Car Research is serious business. Choosing which car or truck to consider for purchase can be a daunting experienceâ¦so much so, that many would-be smart shoppers put down their mouse and âgo with their gutââ¦BAD IDEA! Buying the wrong vehicle is a very bad decision that will stay with yo ... Continue reading
AAA Reminds Motorists of Hazards of Running Out of Gas
Apr 25, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla., April 25, 2011 As fuel prices continue to climb, drivers pushing gas tanks to their limits could end up with costly repair bills in addition to putting themselves in potentially dangerous situations ORLANDO, Fla., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With gas prices nearing record levels, motorists ... Continue reading
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