Safety Panel Calls on Government to Ban Cell Phones from Drivers
A key safety panel called today for governments to ban all uses of cellphones and Internet devices by drivers in vehicles — a step far beyond what vehicle owners and automakers have been willing to...
View ArticleOnline Auto Insurance: Growth in Telematics Programs Means More Opportunities...
After recent reports that auto insurance companies are expected to invest increasingly in technology that transmits data on how policyholders behave behind the wheel, Online Auto Insurance (OAI)...
View ArticleGreen Car Journal Announces 2012 Green Car Vision Award Finalists
Green Car Journal has announced five finalists for its 2012 Green Car Vision Award™ and will announce the winner on Jan. 26 during The Washington Auto Show’s Public Policy Preview Day at the Walter E....
View ArticleNo More Cutouts: Where Do Aftermarket Stereos Go?
Getting an aftermarket stereo used to be straightforward. Head down to the electronics store, pick a new unit, yank out your old stereo and install the replacement in a same-size dashboard cavity....
View Article10 Cars to Trade in Now for Maximum Return
We did just that, beginning with a long list of model-year 2008 cars and trucks that Automotive Lease Guide initially predicted would retain above average residual values after three years of...
View ArticleHonda Pilot Receives “Family Car of the Year” Award From Cars.com
merican Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that the 2012 Honda Pilot has received the Cars.com “Family Car of the Year,” award. The Pilot SUV received a wide range of upgrades for 2012, including a...
View ArticleNine Chrysler Group LLC Models Net 2012 Consumer Guide Automotive Awards
Chrysler Group LLC has received nine awards in Consumer Guide Automotive’s 2012 list of “Best Buys” and “Recommended Picks.” Six Chrysler Group vehicles received Consumer Guide’s prestigious “Best...
View ArticleCars.com Adds Carfax Reports to Mobile Apps
Your car research just got even easier! Carfax and Cars.com today announced the integration of Carfax Vehicle History Reports into the Cars.com mobile app. Anyone searching for used cars using the...
View ArticleAdvanced Safety Systems Help Drivers Avoid Crashes, Reduce Injuries
According to the United Nations, worldwide nearly 1.3 million lives are lost in traffic accidents each year and this number could rise to nearly 1.9 million in the next 10 years. Furthermore, estimates...
View ArticleSpread the Love This February with Savings on Gifts for Sweethearts Using AAA...
Money may not buy love, but saving money on gifts is a wise move for budget conscious shoppers looking to let the special people in their lives know they are thinking of them this February. Last year...
View ArticleHarley-Davidson Introduces Two New Motorcycle Models
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) today announced the introduction of two new motorcycle models, the Seventy-Two and the Softail Slim, each inspired by current trends in the American garage-built custom...
View ArticleFord Mustang Thefts: A Look at Thefts of an American Automotive Icon
For over 25 years, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has published Hot Wheels, an annual report of America’s 10 most stolen vehicles. While popular expectations have been that newer, more...
View ArticleNADA Says Used Cars Prices Continue to Rise in 2012
Increasing demand and a drop in the supply of used cars and trucks will lead to higher used vehicle prices in 2012, says Jonathan Banks, executive automotive analyst with the National Automobile...
View ArticleKia Optima Earns Kiplinger’s Personal Finance 2012 Best New Car Value Award
Recognized by the editors at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as a 2012 Best New Car Value, the Kia Optima has been ranked “Best in Class” in the $25,000-$30,000 sedan category. Kiplinger’s editors sort...
View ArticleAll-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Named Best Small Utility Vehicle by MotorWeek
The latest arrival to the Zoom-Zoom family and the first to fully incorporate the full suite of SKYACTIV®[1] technologies, the all-new 2013 CX-5 has earned Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) its...
View ArticleZipcar Expands Nation’s Largest Campus Car Sharing Program
Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car sharing network, has now added service to more than 45 college and university campuses since the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. Zipcar is the leading...
View ArticleGoodyear Names Finalists for 29th Highway Hero Award
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named the finalists for its 29th North America Highway Hero Award. Finalists include a Minnesota driver who came to the aid of an elderly couple that had...
View ArticleConsumers Pay if Fuel Economy Rules are not Delayed, NADA Warns
In comments filed late Monday with the Obama administration, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) raised serious concerns about proposed fuel economy rules for Model Year 2017-2025...
View ArticleCars.com Cares Awards $100,000 Donation to SADD
Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used vehicles, announced today that SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is the recipient of a $100,000 donation from...
View ArticleWhen Renewing Your Auto Insurance Policy, Understanding All of Your Coverage...
Whether buying coverage for the first time or renewing an existing auto insurance policy, consumers should take advantage of a highly competitive insurance marketplace, according to the Insurance...
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