Cold Weather Tips for Smart Driving and Vehicle Maintenance
Oct 29, 2009
Cold Weather Tips for Smart Driving and Vehicle Maintenance CHICAGO, Oct. 28 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, provides guidelines to help drivers reduce the frustration of winter driving. NAVTEQ Traffic.com prov ... Continue reading
California Gasoline Demand Rose 2.2% in July
Oct 29, 2009
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Betty T. Yee, Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization (BOE), today released gasoline and diesel consumption figures for July 2009. California gasoline demand rose by 2.2 percent in July compared to the same month of the previous year. Demand for on-road diesel fell a substantial 11.2 percent in July ... Continue reading
Mazda, BMW, Acura, Suzuki in This Month's Letter From Europe
Oct 28, 2009
By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel I had a call from a nice lady at Mazda. In all the years of testing cars this is the very first time someone from a company had taken the trouble to phone and ask what Iâd thought about their product. Well, there wasnât too much to complain about. There wa ... Continue reading
CTIA Statement on Senate Commerce Committee Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009”
Oct 28, 2009
WASHINGTON--Today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement in response to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller's (D-WV) introduction of âDistracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009â (S. 1938): "CTIA welcomes introduction of Chairman Rockefel ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Given '2010 Automotive Excellence Award' By Popular Mechanics
Oct 28, 2009
Prestigious Publication Recognizes All-New Kia Five-Passenger Hatchback - Soul honored for smart pricing, extensive standard features and impressive fuel economy - Kia five-door one of only 10 vehicles acknowledged on 2010 list IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 28 -- Already a recipient of numerous accolades including a "Top Safety ... Continue reading
On a Night of Fun and Frights, Pedestrian Safety Should Be the Primary Focus
Oct 28, 2009
This Halloween - drivers, parents and children should slow down for safety WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On a night when many children spend hours in close proximity to cars as they navigate through neighborhoods gathering candy, pedestrian safety should be a top priority for both drivers and parents. ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Energy Policy Needs Bold; President Obama Gives Us Same Old
Oct 27, 2009
No New Gasoline Powered Cars in The U.S. By 2014 â Can it be done? More: No Balls Obama, our fearless new leader, the guy who said Yes We Can apparently just canât when it comes to our antiquated and destructive energy policy! Yes I am angry, upset and feel betrayed. When Mr. Obama was campaigning for our vot ... Continue reading
Tips for Safe Driving in Winter Conditions
Oct 27, 2009
BEND, Ore.--This week's cold weather streak in the Northwest reminds drivers to prepare for the challenges of driving in snow and ice. For 55+ years, Les Schwab Tire Centers has helped consumers learn the rules of the road for safe winter driving. Greg L'Hommedieu, Area Manager for Les Schwab Tire Centers in Northwest ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sorento Enters CUV Segment
Oct 27, 2009
All-New CUV Embodies Kia Motors' Style, Value and Longevity - Newest Kia vehicle offers premium style, technology and safety features - The first vehicle built(1) at KMMG, the 2011 Sorento is a symbol of Kia Motors' commitment to the U.S. ATLANTA, Oct. 27 -- Kia Motors continues its full-fledged design and vehicle line ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports' 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey: World's Most Reliable Carmakers
Oct 27, 2009
Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan Reliability Tops Honda Accord and Toyota Camry YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ford has secured its position as the only Detroit automaker with world-class reliability. About 90 percent (46 of 51) of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln products were found to have average or better re ... Continue reading
CarLocate.com Selects University of Tennessee for First College Football Event
Oct 27, 2009
CarLocate.com will host a booth in Volunteer Village during the South Carolina versus Tennessee football game on Oct. 31 DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- CarLocate.com, a newly launched nationwide new and used vehicle search Web site, has selected the University of South Carolina versus the University of Tennessee football gam ... Continue reading
AAA Warns Motorists of the Dangers of Disregarding Needed Auto Repairs
Oct 27, 2009
As part of AAA Car Care Month, motor club warns foregoing maintenance and needed repairs can put drivers, passengers and those in surrounding vehicles in danger ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Disregarding maintenance on your vehicle can definitely result in costly repairs. However, AAA reminds motori ... Continue reading
Japan: We're Ready for 2016 CAFE Standard - TACH Told You Increasing CAFE 10 MPG Was Bull!
Oct 27, 2009
Washington DC October 27, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show may have been light on world debuts, but its ecological theme showed that Japanese automakers are taking the global stiffening of fuel economy and emissions regulations seriously. According to Automotive News, hybrid and electr ... Continue reading
Injuries from Power Windows Greatly Underestimated According to New Study
Oct 27, 2009
WHAT: Safety organization KidsAndCars.org will host a press conference unveiling data collected earlier this month in a poll administered by Harris Interactive that refutes National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) approximated power window-related injuries with statistics that differ not by thousands, b ... Continue reading
AAA Urges Adult Halloween Partygoers to Designate a Sober Driver
Oct 26, 2009
AURORA, Ill.--With nearly one in three adults planning to attend or host a Halloween party this year, AAA urges partygoers to plan in advance by designating a sober driver before enjoying the festivities. âHalloween has become an increasingly popular occasion for adults to host and attend parties where alcohol is ... Continue reading
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