City CarShare Announces 20,000 Cars To Be Removed from Bay Area Roads by 2020
Oct 24, 2011
On the occasion of its 10th Anniversary celebration, City CarShare, a Bay Area nonprofit carsharing organization, announced its goal to remove 20,000 cars from our roads by 2020. In the presence of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, local and state elected officials and nearly 400 members and friends, City CarShare outlin ... Continue reading
Oct 24, 2011
2011 2012 Nominees Are Ford Focus Electric, Honda Civic Natural Gas, Mitsubishi i, Toyota Prius v and Volkswagen Passat TDI WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2011 The Diesel Technology Forum is congratulating Volkswagen for having its 2012 Passat TDI clean diesel named as one of five finalists for the 2012 Green Car of the Year Awa ... Continue reading
A Battery Check Today Can Keep the Tow Truck Away
Oct 24, 2011
A battery check today can keep the tow truck away, says the Car Care Council, as it advises vehicle owners to have their battery tested and replaced if necessary this fall to avoid being stranded this winter. Sooner or later all batteries have to be replaced, and excessive heat and overcharging are the two main reasons ... Continue reading
Richard Wu to Present VLOV at Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012
Oct 24, 2011
VLOV, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VLOV.OB) ("VLOV" or the "Company"), VLOV, Inc., which designs, sources and markets VLOV-brand casual, fashion-forward apparel for men in the People's Republic of China, today announced that the Company will participate in Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 on October 27, ... Continue reading
Final Eight HBCU Bands Chosen for 10th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands
Oct 24, 2011
The nation's marching band fans have spoken, and have chosen the top eight marching bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands. Now marking 10 years of celebrating the heritage, showmanship and scholarship of HBCU bands, the Honda Battle of the Bands will bring ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Governor Corbett to Sign Bill to Strengthen Teen Driver Safety and Training
Oct 24, 2011
Oct. 24 Governor Tom Corbett will sign House Bill 9 at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Harrisburg High School, 2451 Market Street, Harrisburg. The bill, also known as "Lacey's Law," makes changes to state law aimed at helping junior drivers receive more comprehensive training, minimizingc young driver distraction by ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Optima Review - Green Or Mean By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Oct 24, 2011
2012 Kia Optima : From Mean to Green By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2501) The Kia Optima sedan was redesigned for 2011 with a longer wheelbase, a more spacious cabin and bolder exterior styling complementing its wider and lower stance. For 2012, changes are minor and include some eq ... Continue reading
ECOtality Installs First Blink DC Fast Charging Station at Portland Fred Meyer
Oct 24, 2011
Alongside Oregon elected officials and electric vehicle (EV) advocates, ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today celebrated the Company's first Blink Direct Current (DC) Fast Charge installation at the Hollywood Fred Meyer store in Portland, Oregon. The UL-listed Blink ... Continue reading
Gogo, Ford Team Up to Give Passengers Free Access to Mustang Customizer and Facebook at 30,000 Feet
Oct 24, 2011
Gogo, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity, and Ford have teamed up to give passengers free access to Ford's new interactive Mustang Customizer. This is the first time travelers will be able to access Ford's popular Mustang Customizer and share their Mustang creations from the stratosphere for free. ... Continue reading
Kia Enhances Certified Pre-Owned Program With Carfax Vehicle History Reports
Oct 24, 2011
Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) today announced a major improvement to its Kia Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program. KMA, which distributes vehicles through its network of authorized independent Kia-brand dealers in the United States, has selected Carfax as its vehicle history provider of choice for Kia's CPO program. Cons ... Continue reading
Oct 24, 2011
Pacific Pride Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Wright Express Corporation , today announced a new agreement with ApexFuels, a wholesale petroleum marketing company, to offer the co-branded PrideComplete Universal Card. The program supports ApexFuels's nationwide growth and offers customers a comprehensive and complementa ... Continue reading
AARP Driver Safety Program Offers Free Course to Veterans
Oct 24, 2011
AARP invites military personnel to take a driver safety class, free of charge, this November. In honor of Veteran's Day and in recognition of their dedication and commitment to service, the AARP Driver Safety Program (DSP) is waiving entrance fees to its classroom courses for veterans in Illinois and across the country ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Durango Named "Full-Size SUV of Texas" by Texas Auto Writers Association
Oct 24, 2011
Dodge Durango, the segment leader in power, towing capacity and driving range, wins "Full-Size SUV of Texas" award The Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA) hosted its annual "Texas Truck Rodeo" Oct. 21-22 in San Antonio Nearly 60 journalists belonging to the Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA) spent two ... Continue reading
2012 Green Car of the Year Finalists Revealed
Oct 24, 2011
Green Car Journal announced its five finalists for the 2012 Green Car of the Year award today. For the seventh consecutive year, the Green Car of the Year honors environmental leadership in the automotive field, with the winner being announced during a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show Press Days on Nov. 17 ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (October 17-21) Automotive Factoids - In Case You Were Sleeping
Oct 23, 2011
* Veteran IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, who won the Indy 500 for the second time this year, died from injuries suffered Sunday in a 15-car wreck in the final race of the Indy Car Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. * Did you ever hear about the story behind the Detroit 3 dumping dealers during the crash and bankruptcies? ... Continue reading
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