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Buick Enclave Sees Future, Predicts Impact

Buick Enclave Sees Future, Predicts Impact

DETROIT, March 16, 2011 DETROIT, March 16, 2011 -- Rollovers are among the rarest of vehicle crashes, but the 2011 Buick Enclave still provides maximum protection against them. High-tech sensors designed to predict rollovers and help protect vehicle occupants before a crash occurs are part of the standard comprehensive ... Continue reading

Witnesses Make the Case for Right to Repair

Witnesses Make the Case for Right to Repair

PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., March 16, 2011 BETHESDA, Md., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Supporters testified Oregon Right to Repair legislation is essential to preserve consumer choice, ensure motorist safety and provide access to quality repairs in rural areas. A large contingent of supporters watched as Ho ... Continue reading

Mitchell to Partner with GRC-Pirk to Offer Energy Reduction and Pollution Prevention Reporting Tools

Mitchell to Partner with GRC-Pirk to Offer Energy Reduction and Pollution Prevention Reporting Tools

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AAA Warns Consumers of Dangers of Flood-Damaged Cars

AAA Warns Consumers of Dangers of Flood-Damaged Cars

PR Newswire ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2011 Nation's largest motor club offers tips to owners and potential buyers of flood-damaged cars ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Heavy rain and rapidly melting snow can lead to vehicle flood damage, which often results in difficult and expensive repairs. To ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: South Korea's Favourite Electric Motor Technology in EVs - is Likely to Escalate from 150 in 2010 to 42,000 in 2016 at a CAGR of 156 Per Cent

Research and Markets: South Korea's Favourite Electric Motor Technology in EVs - is Likely to Escalate from 150 in 2010 to 42,000 in 2016 at a CAGR of 156 Per Cent

DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5bad01/strategic_ana lysis) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of Electric Motor Technologies for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in South Korea" to their offering. “Strategic Analysis of Electric Moto ... Continue reading

Customers and Retailers Acclaim Narva's Advanced Large Driving Lamp Packaging

Customers and Retailers Acclaim Narva's Advanced Large Driving Lamp Packaging

Customers and Retailers Acclaim Narva's Advanced Large Driving Lamp Packaging ... Continue reading

Toyota Recognizes Top North American Suppliers for 2010

Toyota Recognizes Top North American Suppliers for 2010

PR Newswire ERLANGER, Ky., March 15, 2011 ERLANGER, Ky., March 15, 2011 -- DTR Industries, MAHLE, OTICS and U.S. Engine Valve, earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) at its annual supplier business meeting today. The awards recognize suppliers who exceeded the co ... Continue reading

Ford SmartGauge With EcoGuide Receives Two Patents for Helping Drivers Maximize Their Fuel Economy

Ford SmartGauge With EcoGuide Receives Two Patents for Helping Drivers Maximize Their Fuel Economy

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 15, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 15, 2011 -- Ford has secured two patents for specific parts of SmartGaugeâ„¢ with EcoGuide, a unique instrument cluster that coaches drivers to maximize fuel efficiency One patent is for EcoGuide, the display of leaves and vines that "reacts" ... Continue reading

Blind Spot Detection Systems in 25% of New Cars by 2016, Says ABI Research

Blind Spot Detection Systems in 25% of New Cars by 2016, Says ABI Research

LONDON--Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems first began to appear in top-of-the-line consumer vehicles around 2005, with Volvo leading the way. In 2011, such systems will be available on high-volume models such as the 2012 Ford Focus and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. By 2016, annual BSD installations are forecast by ABI Resear ... Continue reading

Oil Crisis Stimulates Interest in 40% Reduction in Fuel Consumption Technology

Oil Crisis Stimulates Interest in 40% Reduction in Fuel Consumption Technology

ARDEN N.C.--WatchIt Technologies Inc. http://www.watchittech.com (PINKSHEETS: WTCT) announced today that the company is rereleasing information on the patent-pending “Fuel Reformer.�?? The “Fuel Reformer�?? achieves significant increases in fuel economy while reducing tailp ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Revs-Up Marketing Engine with Re-Launch of Tire Billboard in the Heart of Times Square

Hankook Tire Revs-Up Marketing Engine with Re-Launch of Tire Billboard in the Heart of Times Square

WAYNE, N.J.--Hankook Tire America Corp. today rolled into New York City’s iconic advertising landmark, Times Square, and this time it plans to stay for a while. In a re-launch of its popular tire-shaped billboard, Hankook kicked off a new marketing initiative that will make it a visual staple right in th ... Continue reading

Ride-On's Tire Coverage Plus 24 Program Gives Motorists Free Roadside Assistance Benefits

Ride-On's Tire Coverage Plus 24 Program Gives Motorists Free Roadside Assistance Benefits

PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 -- Flat tires are the most common cause of vehicle breakdowns in the United States. This fact is what inspired the inventors of Ride-On to create a highly effective tire sealant and balancer that not only seals punctures immediately, but also balances ... Continue reading

California Gas Prices Putting the Squeeze on Auto Transport Brokers, Reports Universal Auto Transport

California Gas Prices Putting the Squeeze on Auto Transport Brokers, Reports Universal Auto Transport

PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 -- 2011 was supposed to be the year when Americans – financially battered, underemployed and demoralized by the impossibly long crisis – finally found their livelihoods improving. The nation was ready for a recovery, and f ... Continue reading

Japan Automakers Extend Shutdowns Amid Parts Shortages as Quake Impact Widens

Japan Automakers Extend Shutdowns Amid Parts Shortages as Quake Impact Widens

PR Newswire TOKYO, March 14, 2011 TOKYO, March 14, 2011 -- Japan's seven big automakers are extending nationwide production shutdowns amid growing concern about supply chain interruptions, power shortages and export difficulties following the massive earthquake and tsunami that hammered northern Japan, killing thousand ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Contrary to Popular Perception, Consumers Say Upselling of 'Unnecessary' Work by Auto Dealers is Rare

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Contrary to Popular Perception, Consumers Say Upselling of 'Unnecessary' Work by Auto Dealers is Rare

PR Newswire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 11, 2011 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 11, 2011 -- Despite some perceptions that auto dealerships routinely pressure customers to accept unnecessary maintenance or repair services, very few service customers indicate experiencing upselling by the dealer, according to the J. ... Continue reading

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