Consumer Reports Survey: More Than 28,000 Claim Filers Rate 22 Popular Car Insurance Companies
Sep 7, 2010
NJM Insurance Group, USAA Group, Amica Mutual Group, and Auto-Owners Insurance Group of Companies among the best YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dealing with a car insurance claim can be a hassle, especially after an accident when consumers really need good customer service and a fast response. A Cons ... Continue reading
Mazda SHINARI Concept Car: Picking Up Where Furai, Nagare, Ryuga and Hakaza Left Off
Sep 5, 2010
Mazda SHINARI - Fast and strong motion that strikes the heart September 5, 2010: In 2007 and 2008, Mazda introduced a series of three exciting and beautiful concept cars under the group name "Nagare" (in fact, one of the models was called Nagare). The concepts debuted at various consumer trade shows around the world, r ... Continue reading
Sep 5, 2010
- The first open-top Audi supercar will begin at $161,000 MSRP - The V10 Audi R8 Spyder achieves 525-hp and a top speed of 195 mph - Planned arrival for the RS5 Coupe in the U.S. market is 2012 HERNDON, Va., July 23 -- Audi today announced that pricing for the new 2011 R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro® supercar will begin at $16 ... Continue reading
Used Car Price Guide Awards the 2011 Buick Regal 'Car of the Month'
Sep 3, 2010
- Buick Brings Royalty to the Auto Industry with the 2011 Regal - COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 2 -- NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, awards the all-new 2011 Buick Regal its September "Car of the Month." NADAguides selected the 2011 Buick Regal as the September "Car of the Month" based o ... Continue reading
Kia Moves to Change its Image, Hamsters and All - Watch New TV Commercials
Sep 3, 2010
Washington DC September 3, 2010; THe AIADA newsletter reported that to most Americans, at least to those who are aware of the brand, Kia is often associated with the cheap-and-cheerful products that long dominated its lineup after it introduced its U.S. dealer network in 1994. MSNBC reports thatâs an image the mak ... Continue reading
Sixth Annual 'Allstate America's Best Drivers Report' Reveals New Safest Driving City
Sep 3, 2010
Rocky Mountain, Appalachian Cities among Nation's Safest NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 2 -- The Allstate Insurance Company today released its sixth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report(TM)." The report ranks America's 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest dr ... Continue reading
NextEnergy Installs First ChargePoint America Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Michigan
Sep 3, 2010
DETROIT--NextEnergy today announced the installation of the first ChargePoint® networked electric vehicle charging station in Michigan as part of Coulomb Technologies $37 million ChargePoint America program. ChargePoint America will offer hundreds of free stations for public and home charging to individuals and busi ... Continue reading
'Thinking' Car Key Predicts Driver Actions
Sep 3, 2010
Micro Computer Knows When to Lock, Unlock Buick LaCrosse Doors DETROIT, Sept. 3 -- When Dave Proefke gets locked out of his car, it's called "research." Proefke, a General Motors Technical Fellow, leads a team that has developed an advanced wireless car key that automatically knows when to lock and unlock the doors on ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive to Launch the All-Electric CODA Sedan in Hawaii in 2011
Sep 3, 2010
HONOLULU, Sept. 2 CODA Automotive, a privately held American company that designs, manufactures and sells all-electric vehicles and battery systems for transportation and utility related applications, today announced its intent to distribute the CODA Sedan to consumer and fleet customers in Hawai'i in the third quarter ... Continue reading
2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Adds SuperCrew Option, More Technology, Towing, Standard 6.2-Liter Engine
Sep 3, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 3 -- -- Ford F-150 SVT Raptor again is raising the bar for high-speed off-road performance trucks by adding a SuperCrew option and more standard power and towing capability for 2011 -- The previously optional 6.2-liter V8 engine, which produces 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, now comes ... Continue reading
Sep 3, 2010
- Infiniti M is Equipped with Vehicle Dynamic Control and Available Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning Technologies Recommended as Part of the Safety Agency's NCAP Crash Avoidance Program - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 2 -- Infiniti today announced that the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan i ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 2 -- Buckle in and hold tight. Dodge is jumping back into the sport utility (SUV) segment with the 2011 Dodge Durango, a three-row vehicle spacious enough to carry the entire crew and performance-tuned to thrill anyone who truly loves to drive. Durango will lead the Dodge brand's new product ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Subaru WRX 5-door Subaru's WRX changed the face of high-performance driving in this country when it debuted back in 2001. Before that time, "sports sedan" (or coupe) meant, for the most part, "influenced by road racing". Meaning front engine, rear-wheel drive preferred, front-w ... Continue reading
MINI Countryman in Full Flow - GREAT VIDEOS
Sep 2, 2010
MUNICH - September 1, 2010: MINI will release an innovative TV spot produced with cutting-edge film technology in September as part of its launch campaign for the new MINI Countryman. Under the campaign motto âMINI Countryman. Getawayâ, this impressive piece of cinema showcases the versatility of the vehicle ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Model: 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Engine: 1.6-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 120 hp @ 6,350 rpm/112 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 98.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 173.6 x 67.8 x 58.0 in. Tires: P195/50R16 Cargo volume: 12.8/20 (est ... Continue reading
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