Chevy Volt Owners Write Their Own Fuel Economy Stories
Mar 18, 2011
PR Newswire WARREN, Mich., March 18, 2011 WARREN, Mich., March 18, 2011 -- Since he took delivery of his 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability in December, Mike DiPisa is averaging 231 miles per gallon of gasoline. It's because his 26-mile daily commute allows him to run almost gas free. "I ha ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2011
HONOLULU--First Hawaiian International Auto Show ââ¬â Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz today announced that AeroVironment has been selected to help lead the way to a cleaner transportation future through an $820,000 contract from the Hawaii EV Ready Grants Program. The contract will fund the deployment of u ... Continue reading
Auburn Cord Duesenberg - Museum Adds Two Cars to Collection
Mar 18, 2011
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum concluded 2010 with two generous donations. A 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mark II and a 1937 Cord Custom Beverly Sedan have become the latest additions to the Museum's permanent collection. Janette and John Mamula of Hopwood, Pennsylvania, don ... Continue reading
Statement by American Honda Regarding Front Windshield Wiper Linkage Rod Recall: 2011 Odyssey
Mar 18, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif. March 17, 2011; Honda will voluntarily recall 33,341 model-year 2011 Odyssey vehicles in the U.S. to replace the front windshield wiper linkage rod. If the windshield wipers are frozen to the windshield with heavy ice and the wipers are switched on without freeing them from the windshield, the wiper li ... Continue reading
Honda Recalls 2011 Civic and Odyssey
Mar 17, 2011
Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. TO PREVENT FUEL FROM LEAKING OUT OF A VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK INTO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER IN THE EVENT A ROLL-OVER INCIDENT OCCURS, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE IS EQUIPPED WITH A ROLL OVER VALVE (ROV). DUE TO IMPROPER ULTRASONIC WELDING OF THE P ... Continue reading
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire GALVESTON, Texas, March 17, 2011 GALVESTON, Texas, March 17, 2011 -- Ford and radio personality Tom Joyner are partnering for the fifth consecutive year as part of the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage that benefits Historically Black Colleges and Universities Ford will have the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer Limited ... Continue reading
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 17, 2011 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 17, 2011 -- Overall vehicle dependability has improved from 2010, with automakers succeeding in reducing problem rates in many traditional areas, but experiencing some challenges in overcoming problems with newer technologies and featu ... Continue reading
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2011 -- Lincoln received the highest score for durability in annual industry study of three-year-old vehicles Ford Motor Company has four award recipients in their respective model segments Lincoln MKZ is the second-highest performing vehicle in the ... Continue reading
Michigan Buick Dealers Tell MI Auto Times They're Proud of Buick Out Selling Other Luxury Brands
Mar 17, 2011
DETROIT--Michigan Buick dealers saw Buick sales soar past top luxury brands for the month of February. MI Auto Times is announcing Buick has surpassed Lexus for the second month in a row and outsold Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Acura. âBeing a part of the Buick legacy as it blossoms into what it is today is an indescri ... Continue reading
Gary Busey Launches GPS Voice App, Advises Drivers to 'Honk at Geese'
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2011 -- Academy Award-nominated actor, Hollywood enigma, and current Celebrity Apprentice standout, Gary Busey, brings his unique blend of deep and spiritual driving directions to GPS users across the globe. Exclusively from NavTones.com - the leading indep ... Continue reading
Majority of New-Car Shoppers Plan to Research Financing Options Online
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence survey concerning car financing, the majority of new-car shoppers (64 percent) who plan to finance some or all of their next vehicle say they will research their financin ... Continue reading
Awareness and Usage Of Smartphone Apps inside Cars Remains Low in Europe - Press Release
Mar 17, 2011
LONDON â 17 March, 2011 â A recent Frost & Sullivan survey on consumer preferences for smartphone applications (apps) and usage within cars reveals that unlike the general perception that awareness and usage of such apps is soaring, actual awareness among European car owners is very moderate and daily usage i ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Named 'Best New Crossover Vehicle' in About.com's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 -- In addition to being named the "International Truck of the Year" by ICOTY jurors and a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV now has achieved "Best New Crossover Vehicle" ... Continue reading
Tune Up, Slow Down and Unpack to Squeeze Extra MPG Out of Every Gallon of Fuel - VIDEO STORY
Mar 17, 2011
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Mazda Foundation Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross to Help Citizens of Japan
Mar 16, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 -- The Board of Directors of the Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc., has unanimously approved a donation of $150,000.00 to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund. "Mazda and its U.S. employees are deeply concerned for the safet ... Continue reading
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