HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA REVIEW
Apr 7, 2011
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA REVIEW, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Specs, Prices and Comparisons, HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLE For the first time in vehicle history, Volkswagen is actually showing signs of car-maker jealously. Nervous of what less-e ... Continue reading
ECTunes APS: Electric Cars Need Artificial Engine Sounds
Apr 7, 2011
HORSENS, Denmark--Sounds for electric cars should have the characteristics of engine sounds which alternate in pitch, frequency and volume in relation to speed and acceleration. These are just some of the conclusions found in ââ¬ÅWhite paper on external sounds for electric carsââ¬???, the first report ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid - First Drive Review
Apr 7, 2011
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid - First Drive Review I've just spent an unusual week with a Toyota Prius PHV (Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle). It may be the future of the Prius, but you can't go out and buy one. Yet⦠It's one of 160 factory plug-in conversions that have been in use by universities, government agencies, car-sh ... Continue reading
WifiRVFriends Launches Real-Time, Location-Based Social Network for the RV Industry
Apr 6, 2011
BOISE, Idaho--The first true virtual connection for RV users is opening today, thanks to WifiRVFriends. The new network, available to resorts, RVââ¬â¢ers and RV product and service providers at WifiRVFriends.com, uses patent-pending technology to bridge the gap between social networking and face-to-face inte ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Explorer 4WD Review and Specifications
Apr 6, 2011
2011 Ford Explorer 4WD Model: 2011 Ford Explorer 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm/255 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.1 x 90.2 x 70.4 in. ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2011
NEW YORK & IRVINE, Calif.--The Dodge brand and Specific Media, a next-generation media platform company, today announced that theyââ¬â¢ve teamed up for season three of the hit online show, ââ¬ÅJen and Barb, Mom Life.ââ¬??? As the showââ¬â¢s exclusive auto sponsor, Dodge will be fe ... Continue reading
Orthopaedic Surgeons Launch National Campaign to Stop Distracted Driving
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, April 6, 2011 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Harris Interactive Survey on Distracted Driving Reveals Key Insights into Driver Behaviors and Risks WASHINGTON, April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Orthopaedic Trauma Associat ... Continue reading
SAE International Releases New Book on Pregnant Occupant Safety in Vehicles
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire WARRENDALE, Pa., April 6, 2011 WARRENDALE, Pa., April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Automotive crashes are the single largest cause of death for pregnant females in the United States, as well as the leading cause of traumatic fetal injury mortality. Each year approximately 160,000 pregnant women are inv ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Wins Gold Medal in 2011 Edison Awards
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, April 6, 2011 DETROIT, April 6, 2011 -- The Chevrolet Volt continued to build its resume of honors, winning the 2011 Edison Awards Gold Medal in the Personal Transportation Segment. The Edison Awards honor the innovation in the spirit of America's greatest inventor and marketer Thomas Alva Edison. ... Continue reading
210 Million Connected Cars by 2016, Says ABI Research
Apr 6, 2011
LONDON--The installed base of embedded and hybrid connected car systems is expected to grow from 45 million at the end of 2011 to 210 million by 2016. Many different flavors of connected car implementations contribute to this trend: âThe prospects for the connected car look good, with growing interest from a range ... Continue reading
Mississippi Auto Insurance Verification Program Shelved
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2011 LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2011 -- A legislative effort aimed at tempering Mississippi's high rate of drivers without auto insurance was dealt a setback last week when Gov. Haley Barbour announced he was vetoing a bill that would have established a state-run verification system to iden ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., April 6, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., April 6, 2011 -- Ford's industry-exclusive technologies ââ¬â rear inflatable seat belts, MyFord Touchâ⢠and MyKeyî ââ¬â each received top honors as 2011 Edison Best New Product Award winners by grabbing the Gold in th ... Continue reading
Mazda to Make U.S. Debut of SKYACTIV Fuel-Saving Technologies
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., April 6, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., April 6, 2011 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will unveil its innovative and industry-leading suite of SKYACTIV technologies at the upcoming New York International Auto Show, alongside the North American debut of its MINAGI Concept and the United State ... Continue reading
Subaru to Debut All-New 2012 Impreza at New York International Auto Show
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 6, 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 6, 2011 -- Subaru of America today announced the world debut of the all-new Subaru Impreza 4-door and 5-door models at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The new 2012 Impreza will deliver 36 MPG, the highest fuel economy* of any all-wheel dri ... Continue reading
Toyota Sells One-Millionth Prius in the U.S.
Apr 6, 2011
Toyota Prius, the world's first mass-produced hybrid gas-electric vehicle, in the United States. It is the third milestone for Toyota's hybrid lineup in the last six months that started with the announcement of worldwide Toyota Prius sales topping two million in October 2010 and overall global Toyota hybrid sales passi ... Continue reading
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