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"Innovation Motorcade" to Parade Electric Drive Vehicles Through the Streets of Washington, D.C.

"Innovation Motorcade" to Parade Electric Drive Vehicles Through the Streets of Washington, D.C.

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, April 18, 2011 WASHINGTON, April 18, 2011 -- With gas prices hitting $4 a gallon and the one-year anniversary of the Gulf oil disaster this week, on Tuesday Secretary of Energy Stephen Chu will headline a motorcade of battery, hybrid and fuel cell powered vehicles through Washington D.C. The par ... Continue reading

Green Your Driving Machine

Green Your Driving Machine

BETHESDA, Md., April 18, 2011 BETHESDA, MD--April 18, 2011: When serious engine trouble hits, the Engine Repower Council reminds vehicle owners that repowering their vehicle rather than buying a new one is the cost-effective, "green" way to go. "When it comes to your vehicle, it's great to be green," said Ken Carter, c ... Continue reading

Buick Tech Announcement and Business Update

Buick Tech Announcement and Business Update

Apr. 18 Tony DiSalle, vice president, Buick marketing, will update media on Buick's recent progress and announce a consumer-focused, in-vehicle technology product for the brand's 2012 model year sedans. Media may listen live on Stitcher SmartRadio® (http://www.stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=16254). Those with the Stitche ... Continue reading

FIAT Gallery to Showcase Italian Vehicles, Brand and Culture

FIAT Gallery to Showcase Italian Vehicles, Brand and Culture

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 18, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 18, 2011 -- Hub of entertainment during New York auto show Test drive the Fiat 500 Discover the Fiat 500's heritage Relax in lounge and cafe Enjoy art and interactive displays FIAT Brand North America announced today that the FIAT Gallery at 18 Wooster â ... Continue reading

GEICO Standing by for North Carolina Policyholders Affected by Recent Tornadoes

GEICO Standing by for North Carolina Policyholders Affected by Recent Tornadoes

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--In the wake of the recent tornadoes in North Carolina, GEICO's Catastrophe Team (CAT) and claims teams are ready to assist policyholders affected. “After the devastating tornadoes that hit North Carolina this past weekend, we want to make sure that our customers are safe” “Af ... Continue reading

2011 Hyundai Equus Earns IIHS "Top Safety Pick"

2011 Hyundai Equus Earns IIHS "Top Safety Pick"

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 18, 2011 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 18, 2011 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2011 Hyundai Equus a "TOP SAFETY PICK"— achieving the highest rating of "Good" in all crash test categories including front, side, rollover and rear crash p ... Continue reading

Watt Plaza Plugs into Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Watt Plaza Plugs into Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

CENTURY CITY, Calif.--Watt Plaza, a twin 23-story office tower complex in the heart of Century City, has installed two electric vehicle charging stations on the first floor of its parking garage, making it the first office building in Century City to adopt the technology. “We see electric car charging stations as ... Continue reading

Honda Kicks Off the Civic "Study Break" Social Marketing Tour

Honda Kicks Off the Civic "Study Break" Social Marketing Tour

TORRANCE, Calif., April 18, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., April 18, 2011 -- Honda announced today that it has launched the Civic "Study Break" social marketing tour to promote the six all-new models of the 2012 Honda Civic at select universities on the West Coast. The tour, hosted on the Honda Civic's Facebook page, http://fa ... Continue reading

Get Your Car in Shape for Spring

Get Your Car in Shape for Spring

RICHMOND, Va.--April is National Car Care Month, and the technicians at CarMax, Inc. , the nation’s largest used car retailer, offer these five springtime tune-up tips. “Following a few easy steps to spruce up your vehicle helps to not only avoid costly repairs, but also keep vehicles running smooth ... Continue reading

New 2012 Avenger R/T Model Makes its Worldwide Debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show

New 2012 Avenger R/T Model Makes its Worldwide Debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 18, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 18, 2011 -- Stiffened suspension, best-in-class horsepower, center-mounted tachometer and performance-inspired design give the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T a performance edge Avenger R/T rounds out Dodge brand's entire lineup of R/T performance models Road & Trac ... Continue reading

Porsche Cars North America Selects Brandware Public Relations as PR Agency of Record

Porsche Cars North America Selects Brandware Public Relations as PR Agency of Record

ATLANTA, April 18, 2011 ATLANTA, April 18, 2011 -- Brandware Public Relations (www.brandwarepr.com), an independent, full-service agency specializing in enthusiast brands, has been selected as public relations agency of record for Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) (www.porsche.com/usa/), the exclusive importer of Porsc ... Continue reading

Lexus Takes to the Streets of Manhattan with "From Paper to Pavement" Moving Installation on 4/19

Lexus Takes to the Streets of Manhattan with "From Paper to Pavement" Moving Installation on 4/19

Apr. 18 WHAT: To celebrate the upcoming world unveiling of the LF-Gh, Lexus' Future Grand Touring Hybrid concept vehicle ( Lexus.com/BraceYourself ), Lexus is launching a four-car moving installation that will be traveling through the streets of Manhattan. The installation, a moving fleet, features four vehicles, each ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Debuts the Sportiest, Most Fuel-Efficient Beetle Ever

Volkswagen Debuts the Sportiest, Most Fuel-Efficient Beetle Ever

WOLFSBURG, Germany, SHANGHAI, BERLIN, and NEW YORK, April 18, 2011 WOLFSBURG, Germany, SHANGHAI, BERLIN, and NEW YORK, April 18, 2011 -- When the first Beetle rolled off the production line, it was called simply the Volkswagen — "the people's car" — but its distinctive shape inspired nickn ... Continue reading

Mexico City Gets Cleaner Air and a Certificate to Commute Greener! by Volvo IT

Mexico City Gets Cleaner Air and a Certificate to Commute Greener! by Volvo IT

GÖTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: “Our city has an ambitious Green Plan and transportation is one important area. The opportunity to both measure and reduce CO2 emissions makes Commute Greener! suitable for integration with our Environmental Management System.” Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): An innov ... Continue reading

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