Consumer Reports Picks Best Cars for Teens and Seniors
Aug 3, 2010
Honda Accord is the right fit for the young, old, tall and small YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the fall semester just around the corner, Consumer Reports offers its best choices for parents and teens out shopping for a car to bring back to school. When looking for the right car for teens, includ ... Continue reading
2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid Sedan Review
Aug 3, 2010
2010 LEXUS HS250h A Smaller Luxury Hybrid By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lexus was first to present luxury hybrids beginning with their popular RX crossover. That was a hit. Then came the GS luxury sport sedan and the big LS luxury sedan. The idea here was to get V8 performance out of V6 engines with ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Saab 9-5 AWD Engine: 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,300 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 111.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.2 x 73.3 x 57.8 in. Tires: P225/55R17 Cargo volume: 18.2 cu. ... Continue reading
McDermott Becomes a Stand Alone Engineering and Construction Company Focused on Offshore Oil and Gas
Aug 2, 2010
HOUSTON--McDermott International, Inc. (ââ¬ÅMcDermottâ& acir c;¬???) announced today that it has completed the spin-off of its power generation systems and government operations segments through the distribution of the shares of The Babcock & Wilcox Company (ââ¬ÅB&Wâ⠬???) to holders o ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Facebook Contest to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Prius
Aug 2, 2010
Toyota Facebook Contest Seeks Most Passionate Prius Fan to Host 10th Anniversary Celebration TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 2 -- The Toyota Prius is celebrating its first decade in the U.S. market this year. In a nod to the technological innovation heralded and led by the introduction of the Prius to the automotive market, Toy ... Continue reading
Ford Researchers Advancing Crash Avoidance Capability With Wireless Technology
Aug 2, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 2 -- -- Ford researchers are advancing vehicle safety with the development of new crash avoidance systems that use wireless vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications to detect and respond to imminent collisions -- Ford's research into wireless "active safety" application ... Continue reading
Tata Technologies Explains Nano Frugal Engineering
Aug 2, 2010
DETROIT--Tata Technologies, a global leader in Engineering Services Outsourcing (ESO), Enterprise Solutions services, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) today announced that ââ¬ÅBETTER INNOVATION on Tour,ââ¬??? its travelling presentation focusing upon its contributions to the development of the Ta ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2010
Leading Provider of Customized Connected Vehicle Services Migrates from Simple Incident Notification and Location to Accident Data Management, Networked Notification DALLAS, Aug. 2 -- ATX, a leading provider of customized connected vehicle (also known as telematics) services to global automobile manufacturers, announce ... Continue reading
86 Percent of Teens Have Driven While Distracted, According to AAA and Seventeen Magazine Survey
Aug 2, 2010
Seventeen, AAA and The Department of Transportation team up in a 'Two-Second Turnoff Day' to stop texting while driving AURORA, Ill., Aug. 2 -- Teen drivers often understand that shooting a quick text message, playing with their radio, or eating while driving is dangerous. However, the overwhelming majority of teen dri ... Continue reading
Pocono Raceway Activates World's Largest Solar-Powered Sports Facility
Jul 31, 2010
POCONO, Pa.--As the country begins to aggressively seek alternative energy sources, a significant new solar energy project is ready to flip the switch in what might be considered an unlikely place ââ¬â a NASCAR racetrack in Long Pond, PA. âWe are proud to partner with Pocono Raceway to develop the larg ... Continue reading
DynoValve Sponsoring Documentary Auto Film At Contour d' Elegance
Jul 29, 2010
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 29 -- SaviCorp proudly announces DynoValve's sponsorship of the new documentary film, "The Pebble Beach Experience", premiering at the Pebble Beach Contours d' Elegance "Car Week", August 8-15th. The feature film is a centerpiece event for "Car Week", commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Co ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Kia Sportage Preview Only the name remains the same. The Sportage has been a mainstay in the Kia product lineup since its debut in 1995. That was the beginning of the Great SUV Boom, and the small, inexpensive but capable Sportage offered an alternative to larger, thirstier, p ... Continue reading
More Than 20 World Debuts Planned for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show
Jul 29, 2010
A Total of 40 Vehicle Debuts Already Anticipated at the Nov. 17 and 18 Press Days LOS ANGELES, July 29 -- Today, the Los Angeles Auto Show announced that more than 20 World Debuts are confirmed for the 2010 Press Days, Nov. 17 and 18. Many important North American premieres are also anticipated, bringing the total vehi ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #5
Jul 29, 2010
Dear Tom, I recently drove through a huge puddle of water. The car made it through the puddle but shut down afterwards. I own a 2003 Mercedes c240 with low mileage. All the lights turn on and everything works when I put the key in the ignition, but the car won't start. Any thoughts? Steven from Jacksonville, FL Steve, ... Continue reading
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