News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

Strategy Analytics: Smartphone Texting While Driving Rampant

Mar 8, 2011

BOSTON--Distracted driving is an issue for many smartphone owners in the US and Western Europe, as they report widespread use of texting while driving. The Strategy Analytics Automotive Consumer Insights (ACI) report, “Widespread Use of SMS and Email While Driving,�?? shows that 38% of US smartph ... Continue reading

Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act Introduced in Congress, With New Poll Showing Strong Support From Teens

Mar 8, 2011

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 8, 2011 WASHINGTON, March 8, 2011 -- Gathered in a U.S. Capitol meeting room, a coalition of parents, teens, pediatricians, safety advocates, insurance and other business executives joined Senate and House sponsors to support introduction of major national teen driving legislation which wi ... Continue reading

Sonata Launches "MilEdge" for the Global Car Rental Industry

Mar 8, 2011

A State-of-the-art Web-based PCI DSS Compliant Car Rental Solution Designed to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Maximize Profits BANGALORE, India and LAS VEGAS, March 8, 2011 -- Sonata Software (http://www.sonata-software.com), a leading IT consulting and software services provider, announced the launch of "MilEdge", ... Continue reading

National Safety Council Strongly Supports Comprehensive Graduated Driver Licensing

Mar 8, 2011

ITASCA, Ill.--Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens between the ages of 15 and 20. More teens die annually in traffic crashes than the next three leading causes of death combined: homicide, suicide and cancer. Teen driving safety directly addresses this issue which is why it is one of ... Continue reading

Reach--Revolutionary New Commercial Van Powered by Isuzu, Scheduled for Mid-Summer Production

Mar 8, 2011

ANAHEIM, Calif.--Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, and Utilimaster, Inc., a category leading manufacturer of specialty chassis and vehicles, today unveiled the Reach™, their game-changing commercial van, at the National Tru ... Continue reading

Right to Repair Act Introduced in Oregon Legislature

Mar 8, 2011

PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., March 8, 2011 HB 3243 Protects Oregon Motorists' Right to Decide Who Repairs Their Vehicles BETHESDA, Md., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Right to Repair Act (HB 3243) has been introduced into the Oregon legislature to ensure that the state's motorists and their trusted repair f ... Continue reading

Consumers Can 'Take Charge' of Winning a New Contest on Ford's Electrified Vehicle Facebook Page

Mar 8, 2011

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 8, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 8, 2011 -- Ford's new "Take Charge" contest on its Electrified Vehicle Facebook page asks consumers to share what actions they are taking to help the environment, with winners being awarded an electric vehicle experience Facebook users can offer ideas in ... Continue reading

Ram Truck Unveils Cargo Van

Mar 8, 2011

PR Newswire INDIANAPOLIS, March 8, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS, March 8, 2011 -- Cargo Van (C/V) now offered by Ram Truck brand Solid side panels and flat load floor tailored to small-business needs Ram C/V offers best-in-class cargo space, payload and class-exclusive towing capability Commercial-tuned ride and heavy ... Continue reading

Yokohama Tire Corporation To Highlight OTR Tires At ConExpo

Mar 8, 2011

FULLERTON, March 7, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation is displaying its line of off-the-road (OTR) tires at the upcoming ConExpo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 22-26 in booth N-1257 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “We’ll be highlighting our bias and radial OTR tires for the rock, aggregate and concrete industr ... Continue reading

Intermap Technologies Completes the First 3D Dataset of All Roads in Western Europe

Mar 8, 2011

DENVER--Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP) today announced the completion of their 3D Roads – the only dataset to provide highly accurate 3D models for every road, from the largest highway to the smallest urban and rural roads, throughout Western Europe. Derived from a radar-generated 2D road network combi ... Continue reading

America Back on the Road to Gridlock According to the INRIX National Traffic Scorecard

Mar 8, 2011

PR Newswire KIRKLAND, Wash., March 8, 2011 KIRKLAND, Wash., March 8, 2011 -- INRIX®, a leading provider of traffic and navigation services, today released its 4th Annual INRIX National Traffic Scorecard revealing gridlock and longer commute times returning to America's roads.  Traffic congestion increased nationwi ... Continue reading

Audi Group: Best Result in Corporate History

Mar 8, 2011

INGOLSTADT, Germany, March 8, 2011 -- - Cross reference: Picture is available via epa european pressphoto agency and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/6730/audi_ag/?keygroup=bild - - Cross reference: The long version of this press release can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www. ... Continue reading

Uncompromised Driving Pleasure, Unrivalled Value: The New BMW X3.

Mar 8, 2011

The all-new BMW X3 has arrived on Australian shores having grown in size, value, and aesthetic appeal. ... Continue reading

2010 NHS Employee Of The Year Wins Renault Megane

Mar 8, 2011

NHS Employee of the Year winner and 'healthcare hero' Yunus Dudhwala has driven away in his prize, a new Megane, courtesy of Renault. ... Continue reading

G Line: Perfectly Tailored

Mar 8, 2011

Comprising saloon, coupe and convertible body styles, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive and features such as 4-Wheel Active Steer, Infiniti's G models already deliver more choice than most in the luxury performance market. ... Continue reading