Ford Motor Company Educates Teens on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Sep 24, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 24 -- -- Ford Motor Company, through its nationwide Ford Driving Skills for Life initiative, has created a special training module designed to help teens recognize and avoid driving distractions. These methods will be demonstrated in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 29 -- Research shows that d ... Continue reading
Honda Safety Institute Opens its Doors
Sep 24, 2009
Barcelona, Sept 17, 2009; The Honda Safety Institute, or Honda Instituto de Seguridad in Spanish, is a center dedicated to the training of motorcycle riders. This facility is the first in Europe joining many similar facilities around the world, particularly in Asia and South America, Honda has chosen Santa Perpetua de ... Continue reading
Student's Union, University of Greenwich Brings Zipcar Car Sharing to Campus
Sep 23, 2009
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts and LONDON, September 23 -- - New program provides students and staff a convenient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly option to owning a car The University of Greenwich and Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing service, today announced the launch of Zipcar's car-sharing program on c ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Takes on Safety Challenges Surrounding Electric Cars - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 23, 2009
Volvo is currently conducting advanced analysis and research to ensure any future electric powered cars meet the extremely high safety standards Volvo imposes on all its cars products irrespective of car type, fuel or power source. Advanced monitoring of battery status and by enclosing the battery and protecting it eff ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2009
Exclusive and in-depth coverage of the 63rd Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, the worldâs largest motor show AUTO CENTRAL - September 10, 2009: With just a few days to go before the start of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, which is the unofficial official start of the 2010 major auto show season, TheAutoChannel ... Continue reading
We Need Your Support - 'Ridin' to a Cure' Sept. 25 and 26
Sep 23, 2009
Rock River HOG 15th Annual Fund Raiser for Breast Cancer Research in Wisconsin OCONOMOWOC, Wis., Sept. 22 -- On September 26, 2009, over 2,000 motorcycle riders and enthusiasts will gather at Wisconsin Harley-Davidson in Oconomowoc for the Rock River Harley Owner's Group (HOG) annual "Ridin' to a Cure" fund raiser for ... Continue reading
20 Years Ago This Week: The Auto Channel TV Series Debuts Across America
Sep 22, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - September 22, 2009: Just a short/long twenty years ago, The Auto Channel's first broadcast television series hit the airwaves. The weekly show was uniquely produced in three formats to fit available local-market time blocks: 2-hours, 1-hour and 30-minutes. The show aired in about 65% of U.S. markets; 16 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Builds Market Share With Good Design Value and Low Prices
Sep 22, 2009
It was not exactly a planned strategy, but the recession, particularly in the United States, has been very good for Hyundai. According to the New York Times, after years of struggling to prove to consumers than it was more than a second-tier brand, Hyundai Motor America and its affiliate, Kia Motor America, accounted f ... Continue reading
Replace Your Vehicle's Belts, Hoses Regularly
Sep 22, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Losing a belt today can mean big trouble for the engine because serpentine belts are used on most engines to turn the water pump, alternator, power steering and air-conditioning compressor. If a belt snaps, everything is lost and you may be stranded. Older cars use ind ... Continue reading
More than 324,000 people have already visited the 2009 Frankfurt International Motor Show
Sep 22, 2009
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany--The 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) for private cars has got off to a flying start â that was the verdict of some 13,000 accredited journalists from 94 countries who attended the press days (15-16/09/2009) of the wordâs most important trade show for cars. Since the show opened, ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2009
Round and Black Becomes Lean and Green SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 22 -- Following a recent test at its South Bend, IN test track, Tire Rack, America's largest independent tire tester, today published a comprehensive report analyzing the effectiveness of eco-friendly, low rolling resistance (LRR) tires. In its published re ... Continue reading
Family Cars CUV's Replacing SUV's
Sep 22, 2009
American families, looking to hold onto space but save money, switch to crossovers from SUVs DETROIT September 19, 2009; Kimberly S. Johnson writing for the AP reported that suburban mom Shana Rampersad is looking for a new family car, and it's got to be fuel efficient, stylish and roomy. That eliminates sedans, sport ... Continue reading
DOT Says Trucks and SUVs Big Sellers Under Cash for Clunkers Program
Sep 21, 2009
WASHINGTON September 21, 2009; Stephen Manning and Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles were big sellers under the Cash for Clunkers program despite the federal government's focus on replacing gas guzzlers with more fuel-efficient cars. Data released late last week by the ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC is First Automaker to Provide Digital Owners' Manuals
Sep 21, 2009
- For all 2010 model-year Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles, automaker will provide a consolidated, customer-friendly user guide and DVD - Digital move to save 930 tons of paper, the equivalent of 20,000 trees annually AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 21 -- New Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle owners will soon have room t ... Continue reading
Jungle Motors Launches New Longer Range Conversion Kit for the Toyota Prius
Sep 21, 2009
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Jungle Motors, Orange Countyâs largest electric vehicle conversion facility, is now offering a new Plug-In Hybrid conversion kit for the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius using state of the art Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries and advanced, integrated Battery Management Systems (BMS). Jungle Moto ... Continue reading
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