2011 Chrysler Town and Country Van Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Sep 19, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Chrysler Corporation invented the minivan back in 1983, as an alternative to the full-sized wagon. The original Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager were solid middle-class vehicles, with more space than a large wagon on a smaller footprint, and with better fuel economy. What was a g ... Continue reading
Luxury and Fuel-efficiency Define New 'Imported from Detroit' TV Spot for the 2012 Chrysler 300
Sep 19, 2011
Chrysler Group LLC is the first domestic automaker to feature the state-of-the-art ZF eight-speed automatic transmission in its vehicles Best-in-class 31 highway miles per gallon (mpg) and best-in-class all-wheel-drive fuel economy with eight-speed automatic transmission and award-winning 292 horsepower, 3.6-liter alum ... Continue reading
AAIA Appoints Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs
Sep 19, 2011
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) today announced the appointment of Sheryl Wilkerson as senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs. The appointment will strengthen the current staff and bolster the association's presence in Congress, regulatory agencies and in the global marketplace, ... Continue reading
PPG, Pleotint to Co-Market Environmentally Adaptive Glazing Technology with Low-E Glass
Sep 19, 2011
PPG Industries and Pleotint, LLC, have agreed to jointly market a commercial window glass system that combines Sunlight Responsive Thermochromic, or SRT(TM), interlayer technology by Pleotint, with SOLARBAN(R) low-emissivity (low-e) glass and other glasses by PPG to control solar heat gain and reduce energy costs in bu ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2011
TOYOTA ANTICS Tour is returning to Los Angeles for its second annual block party on Sunday, Oct. 9. The mobile music tour is bringing top artists including CSS, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Gang Gang Dance, Datarock, Avi Buffalo, MEN, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Rainbow Arabia and more to Reservoir Street in Echo Park for ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2011
In an effort to improve fuel efficiency standards and lower carbon dioxide emissions, Duane Reade today announced a partnership with Smith Electric Vehicles to add Newton zero-emission, all-electric commercial trucks to its delivery fleet. With the addition of these medium-duty trucks, Duane Reade is the first retail p ... Continue reading
Millions of Motorists on an Expensive Road to Disqualification
Sep 19, 2011
Nearly one in two British motorists are risking thousands of pounds worth of fines and potential driving bans on a daily basis, according to shocking new research revealed by the HiQ fast fit network. HiQ has conducted an illegal tyre audit across its network and can reveal that 42% of motorists are making journeys on ... Continue reading
FBI: Auto Theft Decreases 7.2 Percent; Ford Offers Auto Theft Safety Tips
Sep 19, 2011
Fewer Americans were victims of car thefts last year. The FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report shows a 7.2 percentage decrease in auto thefts compared to 2010. Improved anti-theft devices and safety tips can help continue this downward trend. ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group to Present at 2011 CITI Global Industrials Conference
Sep 19, 2011
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, today announced that Mervin Dunn, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chad M. Utrup, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the CITI 2011 Global Industrials Conference at 3:55 P ... Continue reading
Cadillac Launches Team Escalade Texas
Sep 19, 2011
Texas Cadillac dealers are launching Team Escalade Texas, a multimarket, multimedia campaign in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio supporting six charities backed by 19 celebrities. Team Escalade Texas is a charity challenge aiming to increase awareness and support for vital Texas charities. Six celebri ... Continue reading
Improving the Fuel Economy of Any Car
Sep 19, 2011
Improving the Fuel Economy of Any Car The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) has just released a report on how decisions a driver makes beyond vehicle selection can improve vehicle fuel economy by up to 45 percent. Drivers can find the information they need to make many of these fuel-effic ... Continue reading
ATX Joins GENIVI Alliance Supporting Adoption of Open In-Vehicle Infotainment Reference Platform
Sep 19, 2011
ATX Group, a leading developer and integrator of customized, private-label connected vehicle services to global automobile manufacturers, including BMW, Hyundai, Lexus, Toyota and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, announced today it has joined as an associate member of the GENIVI Alliance, an automotive and consumer electronics ... Continue reading
AUL Becomes an Approved Provider on The ZERO Plan
Sep 19, 2011
AUL Corp., America's largest national provider of used car service contracts, and Universal Lenders LLC, creator of The ZERO Plan announce today that they will be working together to offer simple solutions to auto dealers. The partnership will allow dealers to provide premium financing through The ZERO Plan to their cu ... Continue reading
Audi Challenges Drivers to 'Take the Pledge' for Better, Safer Road
Sep 19, 2011
Audi is on a mission to make the road a more intelligent place. Challenging drivers to take a stand and champion responsible driving behavior, Audi announces a national initiative that encourages drivers across America to take the "Driver's Pledge." By pledging to be a smarter, safer, more efficient driver, Audi hopes ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2011
The second annual "SEND ME 2 VEGAS" sweepstakes begins today, giving one fan a chance to win a 2012 Ford Explorer XLT SUV valued at up to $33,000, two VIP tickets to NASCAR After The Lap, the opportunity to be featured in an on-air promotional spot on GSN (Game Show Network), a two-night stay at Hard Rock Hotel and Cas ... Continue reading
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