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Drunk and Drugged Driving Ruins the Holidays

Drunk and Drugged Driving Ruins the Holidays

If you’re enjoying the holidays with a drink, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Due to the increase in drunk-driving-related fatalities around the holidays each year and the rise in drug-related DUI, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and law enforcem ... Continue reading

Shoe Soles and Rag Washing Helps Drive GM Global Zero Waste Progress

Shoe Soles and Rag Washing Helps Drive GM Global Zero Waste Progress

European Opel/Vauxhall plants and GM Mexico manufacturing now landfill-free DETROIT – Making shoe soles and washing solvent-drenched rags instead of discarding disposables are two ways General Motors is approaching its aspirational goal of becoming a zero waste manufacturer. With the addition of six landfill-free ... Continue reading

Cargomatic Now Shipping in San Francisco Bay Area +VIDEO

Cargomatic Now Shipping in San Francisco Bay Area +VIDEO

Cargomatic is bringing the local trucking revolution to Northern California. After several months of beta testing, the company has officially launched service in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and beyond. "The San Francisco Bay Area is the heart of technological innovation, and a ... Continue reading

Automatic Labs, Local Motors, Lyft And QNX Join LA Auto Show's Connected Car Expo Advisory Board

Automatic Labs, Local Motors, Lyft And QNX Join LA Auto Show's Connected Car Expo Advisory Board

The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show) announced four additions to its Connected Car Expo (CCE) advisory board for 2016. Damon Lavrinc of Automatic Labs, Justin Fishkin of Local Motors, Derek Kan of Lyft and Linda Campbell of QNX Software Systems Limited join nine returning board members from thought leading companie ... Continue reading

Ford to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing on California Roads +VIDEO

Ford to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing on California Roads +VIDEO

PALO ALTO, CA - December 15, 2015: Fully autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans are taking to California streets next year, as Ford Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto continues growing. Ford is officially enrolled in the California Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program to test autonomous vehicles on public roads. The ... Continue reading

Ford Joins with Girls Who Code in Silicon Valley to Educate the Next Generation of Women, Close STEM Gender Gap

Ford Joins with Girls Who Code in Silicon Valley to Educate the Next Generation of Women, Close STEM Gender Gap

Ford Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto is joining with Girls Who Code to help close the gender gap in technology and engineering fields. “We are pleased to support an organization that mirrors our commitment to developing young minds and inspiring them to work in STEM-related careers” Tweet this As par ... Continue reading

'Maria Sharapova & Friends, Presented by Porsche' Brings Tennis Back to Los Angeles

'Maria Sharapova & Friends, Presented by Porsche' Brings Tennis Back to Los Angeles

The 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera showcased at the tennis event is set to reach U.S. dealers in April 2016 ATLANTA -- December 14, 2015: Porsche teamed up with Five-time Grand Slam Champion Maria Sharapova to bring a new tennis event to Los Angeles, "Maria Sharapova & Friends, presented by Porsche." The event took place at ... Continue reading

Specially Wrapped Dodge and Viper Vehicles Patrol L.A. Streets This Weekend in Celebration of Upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Specially Wrapped Dodge and Viper Vehicles Patrol L.A. Streets This Weekend in Celebration of Upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Fans can get their pictures taken with First Order Stormtrooper-themed white Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, plus Kylo Ren-inspired black Dodge Viper ACR Vehicles patrol Los Angeles-area streets Friday, Dec. 11 – Monday, Dec. 14 Track vehicle locations in real time on Twitter using hash ... Continue reading

Specially Wrapped Dodge and Viper Vehicles Patrol L.A. Streets This Weekend in Celebration of Upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Specially Wrapped Dodge and Viper Vehicles Patrol L.A. Streets This Weekend in Celebration of Upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2015 -- Fans can get their pictures taken with First Order Stormtrooper-themed white Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, plus Kylo Ren-inspired black Dodge Viper ACR Vehicles patrol Los Angeles-area streets Friday, Dec. 11 – Monday, Dec. 14 Track vehicle locations in r ... Continue reading

Subaru Excels in Independent 'Real World' Efficiency Tests +VIDEO

Subaru Excels in Independent 'Real World' Efficiency Tests +VIDEO

Independent test names Subaru as one of only five brands to beat official CO2 ratings in real world driving German magazine Auto Motor und Sport tested 600 production models from all major car manufacturers over two years Subaru ranked second best among all brands for honest fuel economy claims COLESHILL, UK -- Decembe ... Continue reading

2015 LA Auto Show Press Pass Coverage +VIDEO

2015 LA Auto Show Press Pass Coverage +VIDEO

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Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 30-December 6, 2015; NAIAS No Shows; e-Porsche; Buick Made in China, Dart Recall, VW GTI Up, Eye On Design Awards And More

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 30-December 6, 2015; NAIAS No Shows; e-Porsche; Buick Made in China, Dart Recall, VW GTI Up, Eye On Design Awards And More

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 30-December 6, 2015; NAIAS No Shows; e-Porsche; Buick Made in China, Dart Recall, VW GTI Up, Eye On Design Awards And More ... Continue reading

FIAT and FCA US California Business Center Team up With Motor4Toys and Local Car Community to Bring Holiday Cheer to Underprivileged Kids

FIAT and FCA US California Business Center Team up With Motor4Toys and Local Car Community to Bring Holiday Cheer to Underprivileged Kids

FIAT is a presenting sponsor of the 12th annual Motor4Toys Charity Car Show and Toy Drive More than 5,000 vehicles, from supercars and everyday cars to hot rods and rat rods, will gather for annual charity event All car enthusiasts and car clubs encouraged to attend Goal is to collect more than 60,000 toys for underpri ... Continue reading

Hyundai's Before Service Experience Tour To Stop At Its United States Headquarters

Hyundai's Before Service Experience Tour To Stop At Its United States Headquarters

Car owners in Orange County will have the opportunity to participate in the Hyundai Before Service Experience Tour on Fri., Dec. 18, 2015, at Hyundai Motor America, the company's U.S. headquarters in Fountain Valley, Calif. At this tour stop, participants can get their vehicle inspected for free, regardless of make or ... Continue reading

Hyundai Tucson Named Finalist For 2016 Green SUV Of The Year +VIDEO

Hyundai Tucson Named Finalist For 2016 Green SUV Of The Year +VIDEO

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - December 3, 2015: Green Car Journal has named Hyundai's all-new 2016 Tucson a finalist for the 2016 Green SUV of the YearTM award. Each year, five finalists are considered for the award, an honor that recognizes the most fuel-efficient SUV/crossover vehicles and the environmental leadership they b ... Continue reading

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