Easy Do-It-Yourself Auto Maintenance Saves Drivers Money
Jul 15, 2009
CHICAGO, July 15 -- Car owners can save money and keep their vehicles running safely with a few essential maintenance projects they can do themselves, regardless of their automotive or mechanical expertise. JC Whitney, the most trusted name in auto parts and accessories, recommends some basic and easy-to-do car care th ... Continue reading
New Company Hopes to Break the Speed Limit for Sales Within Crowded Private Used Car Market
Jul 15, 2009
ForSaleWithWarranty.com(SM) Positions Private Sellers to be More Competitive with Other Used Car Sellers, Dealers NAPA, Calif., July 14 -- In the world of used auto classifieds, four eye-catching words - For Sale With Warranty(SM) - could lead to sales envy. The creator of the nation's first short-term warranty program ... Continue reading
Londoners to Quit Cars for One Month and Embark on Low-Car Diet
Jul 15, 2009
LONDON, July 14 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing service, is giving Londoners the opportunity to test drive a low-car and less expensive lifestyle as part of its second annual Low-Car Diet. In the midst of a challenging economy, rising fuel prices and a focus on cutting costs and adopting a smart lifestyle, t ... Continue reading
Porsche Showcases History - and the Future - As the Featured Marque of 36th Rolex Monterey Historics
Jul 14, 2009
The North American debut of the 2010 Porsche Panamera - and 145 historic Porsches - headline the 2009 edition of the world's most prestigious vintage motorsports event ATLANTA, July 14 -- At the upcoming 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on August 14-16, the sound of the i ... Continue reading
Subaru Achieves a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Record
Jul 14, 2009
- 'Largest Parade of Subaru Cars' in the World - ITASCA, Ill., July 14 -- Subaru of America, Inc.'s Great Lakes Region, with the Village of Itasca, achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS(TM) record for the "Longest Parade of Subaru Cars." The attempt took place on July 11, 2009. The official GUINNESS announcement can be fou ... Continue reading
"Landspeed" Louise Named 2009 Goodguys Woman of the Year
Jul 14, 2009
COLUMBUS, OH - The Auto Channel's good friend, renowned author, historian and columnist "Landspeed" Louise Ann Noeth was named 2009 Goodguys Woman of the Year at the 12th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. A veteran of motorsport and land speed racing journalism, she accepted the award in front of a packed house during t ... Continue reading
Monaco, Maserati, Lamborghini and Other Nice Things in This Month's Letter From Europe
Jul 14, 2009
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel For once it really is a case of where do I begin? Maybe back in May which seems like ages ago. Virgin Atlantic were as good as ever while the food was bad as ever. Certain things never change. Still, it got me to TACHâs European HQ and with th ... Continue reading
Dobbs Nissan Grand Opening Celebration Raises Funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis
Jul 14, 2009
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 13 -- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis and Dobbs Nissan are celebrating a new community partnership, with the announcement of the Grand Opening of Dobbs Nissan's new dealership at Hacks Cross and Hwy. 385 (4140 Hacks Cross Rd.) in Memphis and Dobbs Nissan's commitment to donate a minimum ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2009
The Dangers of Text Messaging While Driving EAST LANSING, Mich., July 13 Text messaging and driving is a deadly mix, according to the Michigan State Medical Society. Statistics show that drivers are six times more likely to become distracted and cause an accident if they are text messaging. Distracted drivers account f ... Continue reading
Honda to Begin Sales of Two More Hybrid Models in 2010 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 13, 2009
Tokyo, July 13, 2009; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z sporty hybrid model in February 2010 and Fit Hybrid before the end of 2010. By combining these two models with the currently available Insight and Civic Hybrid, Honda will further enhance its lineup of compact hybrid m ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2009
The axiomatic definition of electric powerâ that it is unique because you must âuse it or lose itââ is now defunct. The advent of stationary energy storage is game-changing, a revolution in the making. Energy storage benefits include renewables integration, lower cost and higher efficiencies, carbon ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing on 2010 370Z Roadster
Jul 13, 2009
- All-New Open-Top Z(R) Goes On Sale in September, Starts at $36,970 USD MSRP - FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 13 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the all-new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster, which goes on sale in September at Nissan retailers nationwide. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080 ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Continues Bold Moves to Prevent Distracted Driving
Jul 13, 2009
RESTON, Va.--ZoomSafer demonstrated its alpha software today at the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) National Conference and showed for the first time how itâs patented solution uniquely minimizes driving distractions stemming from the use of cell phones. The demonstration was conducted using a Blackb ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2009
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, reports that searches on carmax.com for hybrid vehicles has risen four percent in June over May while diesel vehicle searches rose seven percent over the same time period. Visits to the Fuel Economy section of carmax.com have risen 17 percen ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation, Posit Science Join Together to Make Drivers Safer
Jul 13, 2009
AAA Foundation Recommends Brain Fitness Software to Cut Auto Crash Risk, Improve Driving WASHINGTON, July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety today announced that it would join with Posit Science, the leading provider of brain fitness programs, to enhance driver safety by improving drive ... Continue reading
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