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Nitto Introduces the Motivo Active All-Season Ultra Performance Tire

Nitto Introduces the Motivo Active All-Season Ultra Performance Tire

Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., a leading developer of performance tires for enthusiasts, is proud to announce its new active all-season UHP tire, Motivo‚ Motivo utilizes advanced technology to create performance that elevates driving confidence and motivates users to explore new destinations.‚ Extensive size offerings addre ... Continue reading

California DUI Deaths Drop to Record Low

California DUI Deaths Drop to Record Low

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that California's DUI deaths reached their lowest level ever in 2010. This also signifies the largest single yearly drop of DUI deaths in the past 14 years. A record low of 791 persons were tragically killed in DUI crashes on California roadways ... Continue reading

GE WattStation Electric Vehicle Charger Available at Amazon.com

GE WattStation Electric Vehicle Charger Available at Amazon.com

GE Energy has reached an agreement with Amazon.com to sell its award-winning GE WattStationTM Wall Mount electric vehicle (EV) charger directly to U.S. consumers through the online retailer's popular website. 'We believe the product is well-suited to an online purchasing experience.” Just in time for the holidays, ... Continue reading

Kia Motors' New 1.6-Liter Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Named to Ward's "2012 10 Best Engines" List

Kia Motors' New 1.6-Liter Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Named to Ward's "2012 10 Best Engines" List

For the 2012 model year, Kia Motors America (KMA) equips the all-new Rio subcompacts and enhanced Soul urban passenger vehicle with a state-of-the-art 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder Gamma powerplant, which was recently honored as one of Ward's "10 Best Engines." The editors of WardsAuto recognized the engine's combination ... Continue reading

All-new 2013 Dodge Dart Interior Sets New Standard for Compact Cars

All-new 2013 Dodge Dart Interior Sets New Standard for Compact Cars

New Dodge Dart built with materials and precision craftsmanship typically found in more expensive vehicle segments Customization is key -- Dodge offers thousands of ways to personalize the Dart Available high-tech features include class-exclusive customizable 7-inch gauge cluster, 8.4-inch Uconnect touch screen, heated ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Grows Vehicle Deliveries Further In Period To November

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Grows Vehicle Deliveries Further In Period To November

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand handed over 4.69 (January-November 2010: 4.18) million vehicles to customers worldwide from January to November 2011. ... Continue reading

The Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid - The Most Technically-Advanced Volvo Model Ever

The Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid - The Most Technically-Advanced Volvo Model Ever

The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid and is Volvo Car Corporation's most technically advanced model ever - an electric car, hybrid car and muscle-car all rolled into one. At the touch of a button, the driver can choose which of the three cars they want to drive at any given moment. ... Continue reading

Toyota And Lexus Fleet Services Invest To Meet Customer Needs

Toyota And Lexus Fleet Services Invest To Meet Customer Needs

With a wave of exciting new models including four new tax efficient hybrids, a new communications programme, an even better After Sales proposition and systems that will deliver easier access and support for customers; Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services are investing to support their customers in the fleet market. ... Continue reading

Symbolic handover of Volkswagen brand pavilion to Autostadt

Symbolic handover of Volkswagen brand pavilion to Autostadt

The Volkswagen brand pavilion has now been officially handed over by Christian Klingler, Management Board Member of the Volkswagen Passenger Car Brand Responsible for Sales and Marketing, to Otto Ferdinand Wachs, Managing Director of Autostadt. ... Continue reading

New Audi connect services: Internet radio and Google Street View

New Audi connect services: Internet radio and Google Street View

Audi's new "Audi music stream" application lets drivers tune in to international radio stations via the internet. And how about picturing your destination as you drive there? No problem: Just call up real-life images via Street View. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Develops New Eco-Friendly Floor Mats Using Plant-Based Fibres

Mitsubishi Motors Develops New Eco-Friendly Floor Mats Using Plant-Based Fibres

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), working with EIDAIKAKO Co., Ltd., MRC Pylen Co., Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, has developed a new floor mat made using plant-based bio-polyethylene (bio-PE) fibre to add to its line-up of proprietary plant-based Green Plastic products. The company plans to start production of ... Continue reading

Hyundai iLoad - Keeps on Delivering the GoodsiLoad - Keeps on Delivering the Goods

Hyundai iLoad - Keeps on Delivering the GoodsiLoad - Keeps on Delivering the Goods

The Hyundai iLoad has again been recognised after receiving the 2011 carsales.com.au 'People's Choice Award' in the Light Commercial Van category for a second consecutive year. The multi-award winning iLoad impressed again with a combination of efficiency, practicality, reliability, and versatility. ... Continue reading

Bentley to Debut Two New V-8 Continentals at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

Bentley to Debut Two New V-8 Continentals at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

Two new Bentley Continental V8 models will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 9th January 2012. The new 4.0 litre, twin turbocharged V8 Continental GT coupé and GTC convertible achieve exceptional standards for power-to-emissions in the high luxury sports car sector. This remarkabl ... Continue reading

Michelin Suggests Easy Way to Increase Driving Safety

Michelin Suggests Easy Way to Increase Driving Safety

From the hottest to coldest and wettest to driest, 2011 brought extreme weather. And predictions for a severe winter indicate more extreme weather is coming. Extreme weather takes a toll on a vehicle, including wiper blades. ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2012 Acura TL By Marty and Michael Bernstein +VIDEO

New Car Review: 2012 Acura TL By Marty and Michael Bernstein +VIDEO

THE NEW 2012 ACURA TL IS A BREAKTHROUGH SEDAN by Marty Bernstein with Michael Bernstein Senior Editor-At-Large (Because he's earned it!) Chances are you have never driven, let alone owned an Acura. More importantly for Honda’s luxury brand is that brand recognition is low which results in a lack of knowledge about ... Continue reading

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