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Concours d'Elegance Of America Announces Track Event

Concours d'Elegance Of America Announces Track Event

TROY, Apr. 12, 2011: The Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John’s (formerly held at Meadow Brook Hall) is pleased to announce the First Annual Concours Track Event at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). Owners of classic cars from around the country are invited to bring their machines to MIS on Friday, July ... Continue reading

Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept - Close-up First Look

Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept - Close-up First Look

LF-Gh concept to make world debut at 2011 New York International Auto Show Stylish and assertive concept advances notions of premium grand touring sedan Concept explores Lexus’ future direction with aggressive and bold spindle-shaped front grille NEW YORK (April 12, 2011) – The Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept will ... Continue reading

Rising Gas Prices: Don't Panic, Get Perspective, Perspective My Butt TACH Says!

Rising Gas Prices: Don't Panic, Get Perspective, Perspective My Butt TACH Says!

Combat High Prices by Following a Few Simple Steps from the Car Care Council BETHESDA, Md., April 12, 2011; Prices at the pump are moving upward in time for spring and summer road trips. While many motorists may panic as gas prices continue to rise, a little planning, perspective and a few simple steps from the Car Car ... Continue reading

Stream Energy Launches "Ignite" Texas License Plate Program

Stream Energy Launches "Ignite" Texas License Plate Program

DALLAS--Stream Energy, the world’s largest network marketer of energy, has announced pre-registration for a specialty Texas license plate emblazoned with the logo of Ignite, Stream Energy’s network marketing arm. The six-character plates will be available for delivery starting in late May ... Continue reading

Toyota and EA Announce Green Partnership in MONOPOLY Millionaires Facebook Game

Toyota and EA Announce Green Partnership in MONOPOLY Millionaires Facebook Game

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--Electronic Arts Inc. today announced a 12-month partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. that features the Toyota Prius and Toyota Prius Eco-Greenhouse as giftable virtual items within MONOPOLY Millionaires. MONOPOLY Millionaires is the first free-to-play social gaming version of the world ... Continue reading

Dodge Brand and YMCA Metro Detroit Team Up to Help Families Stay Active at the 20th Anniversary Healthy Kids Day

Dodge Brand and YMCA Metro Detroit Team Up to Help Families Stay Active at the 20th Anniversary Healthy Kids Day

PR Newswire Apr. 12 The North Oakland Family YMCA and the Dodge Brand invite community members to visit the North Oakland YMCA for a free family play day to celebrate YMCA's Healthy Kids day, on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Auburn Hills, Mich., Apr 12, 2011 Â - What: The North Oakland YMCA and ... Continue reading

Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept Explores Design Features That Will Migrate to Future Lexus Vehicles

Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept Explores Design Features That Will Migrate to Future Lexus Vehicles

PR Newswire NEW YORK, April 12, 2011 NEW YORK, April 12, 2011 -- The Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept will make its global debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The concept, which sets out to redefine the premium grand touring sedan, will be at the Lexus display through May 1. "For this concept, Lexus designers ... Continue reading

WomenCertified Launches Dealer Recognition Program with Research Powered by J.D. Power and Associates

WomenCertified Launches Dealer Recognition Program with Research Powered by J.D. Power and Associates

PR Newswire HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 12, 2011 HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 12, 2011 -- WomenCertified® has launched a Dealer Recognition Program, with research powered by J.D. Power and Associates, to create a powerful way for dealerships to increase customer satisfaction among their female clients through the WomenCertifie ... Continue reading

Inteva Products Addresses Interiors of the Future at SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit

Inteva Products Addresses Interiors of the Future at SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit

PR Newswire TROY, Mich., April 12, 2011 TROY, Mich., April 12, 2011 -- Gerard Roose, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Inteva Products, will join other industry leaders at the SAE 2011 World Congress in a discussion to address new technology and industry insights in automotive interiors. Roose is a featured pane ... Continue reading

Azure Dynamics Appoints Ford Retail As UK Dealer Partner For Transit Connect Electric

Azure Dynamics Appoints Ford Retail As UK Dealer Partner For Transit Connect Electric

PR Newswire OAK PARK, MI, April 12 Ford Retail is Europe's largest dedicated Ford dealer group and will represent the Transit Connect Electric van in key markets across the UK Announcement made in conjunction with the Birmingham Commercial Vehicle show where dozens of journalists, prospective customers and members of U ... Continue reading

MiX Telematics: Top Industry Players Collaborate to Boost Driver Safety

MiX Telematics: Top Industry Players Collaborate to Boost Driver Safety

AMSTERDAM & CAPE TOWN, South Africa--MiX Telematics (JSE:MIX), a global leader in fleet management technology and innovation, and Mobileye, world-renowned for its collision prevention systems, have collaborated to boost driver safety through integrating their world-class solutions. The integrated solution means that cl ... Continue reading

ConnectivityWeek Explores Smart Grid Wireless Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles and Data Centers

ConnectivityWeek Explores Smart Grid Wireless Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles and Data Centers

PR Newswire DALLAS, April 12, 2011 DALLAS, April 12, 2011 -- What do electric vehicles and data centers have in common? Their shared stake in the cost of electricity and how much they stand to benefit from Smart Grid. ConnectivityWeek's InfraConn track will explore how extending Smart Grid benefits beyond the grid coul ... Continue reading

DTS and HD Radio Bring the Home Theater Experience to the Car

DTS and HD Radio Bring the Home Theater Experience to the Car

LAS VEGAS--NAB (Booth #SU7525) --DTS, Inc. , a leader in high-definition audio, announced today that its HD Radio Technology surround sound content initiative with partners American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio, JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater from NPR Music, the Cleveland Institute of Music and others has res ... Continue reading

Los Angeles Motorists Give New Meaning to 'City of Angels'

Los Angeles Motorists Give New Meaning to 'City of Angels'

PR Newswire DETROIT, April 12, 2011 DETROIT, April 12, 2011 -- The bad news is that residents of Los Angeles County spend an estimated four days a year stuck in traffic. The good news is drivers are helping each other when they are in need. According to OnStar, the "City of Angels" ranked No. 1 in Good Samaritan calls ... Continue reading

2011 Scion tC Crash Ratings

2011 Scion tC Crash Ratings

TORRANCE, Calif. (April 12, 2011) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the all-new 2011 Scion tC sports coupe, a top overall rating of five stars. The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a consumer information program created by NHTSA, rates vehicles to determine crash and rollover s ... Continue reading

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