PRIMEDIA’s IntelliChoice.com has released their results of the second annual Motorist Choice Awards. Toyota and GM vehicles are tops on the list. Lexus LS “edges out” the Cadillac DTS. Toyota scored winners in eight areas, including the overall winner, Lexus LS, while GM followed in second with five segment winners, including the Cadillac DTS and …
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Brammo Motorsports has launched the world’s first production motorcycle–with zero emissions. It’s a battery-powered plug-in electric motorcycle. This new electric motorcycle called the “Enertia” has a range of 45 miles. It takes 3 hours to fully re-charge the Enertia’s battery. The Enertia uses a carbon fiber chassis that productes an ultra strong, light-weight vehicle platform …
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Goodyear, one of the world’s largest tire companies, is giving you the opportunity to bid on one of 43 autographed Goodyear Eagle tires used in a NASCAR race. This special auction will benefit the NASCAR foundation and will be held at www.GoodyearGarage.com and will run from 12:00 Noon Eastern on Friday, July 6th through 11:59 …
With the 4th of July Holiday coming soon, Cars.com has updated its annual American Made Index to help you identify the top ten cars that are the most American in terms of their parts, where they’re produced and their popularity. There’s no easy way to determine just how “American” a car really is. Many cars …
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Cars.com, in conjunction with DriversEd.com, have come up with a list of the top ten most common mistakes that teen drivers make. According to DriversEd.com founder Gary Tsifrin, “There are a number of factors that lead to an increase in accidents for teen drivers, including inexperience, dealing with emergency situations, distracted driving and the inclination …
HUMMER, a division of General Motors Corporation, has launched the very first mobile phone exclusively designed and distributed by the CDM – Customized Design Manufacturer – ModeLabs Group. Inspired by the design and high-end finish of the wheels and grille of HUMMER vehicles, the HUMMER HT1 offers a unique style with its slider shape and …
Infiniti has officially announced the pricing on the new 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV (sport utility vehicle). The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV goes on sale this summer at Infiniti dealers nationwide. The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV marks a redesign for the full-sized Infiniti QX56. The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV will have new exterior features, interior enhancements, …
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Truckin Magazine is having a Ride of the Month Contest. If you have a sweet ride and would like the possibility of having an article written about your truck or SUV, then you should enter this contest. Here’s what you need to do: take a few photos of your ride. Choose the 4 best ones …
According to a recent survey conducted by AAA, more Americans will go on family vacations and other getaways over this 2007 Memorial Day weekend than last year. The travel authority also forecasts that more people will travel by car over this Memorial Day weekend than a year ago: 32.1 million motorists will drive, up 1.8 …
Results from the 2007 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test are indicating that one in six American drivers on the road would not pass their written DMV exam if they took it today. This is the 3rd annual survey by GMAC Insurance. This survey gauges driver knowledge of the rules of the road. It tests Americans …
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The Roewe KV6 was awarded “best engine” by a panel of leading media representatives at the Shanghai auto show, the first time that this prize has been bestowed on a Chinese own-brand product VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., May 9 /PRNewswire/ — The KV6 went into production in China in December 2006 following an intensive program …
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Cars.com has come out with their list of the top ten cars that are priced over $100,000 US Dollars. If you’ve got money to burn, then you need to start looking at Porsche, Aston Martin, BMW, and Mercedes vehicles. 1. Bentley Continental Flying Spur – The two-door Bentley Continental GT broke things open for the …
LAS VEGAS, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — As part of the company’s Worldwide Rally in Las Vegas this week, Domino’s Pizza tested delivering its pizzas using ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) all-electric vehicles supplied to them by The Electric Vehicle Company. As the pizza delivery experts, the electric vehicle deliveries reinforce Domino’s desire to bring cost-saving, environmentally …
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Rhino Linings has teamed up with Tradesman Truck Accessories to offer a new line of truck bed tool boxes, tanks, job site boxes and specialty boxes sprayed with Rhino Linings’ HardLine. The new boxes with HardLine by Rhino Linings provides strength and durability–and are built to withstand the wear and tear that comes from rugged …
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One of the reasons that I go through so many vehicles (about one new truck every 1.5 years or so), is that I drive a lot. As a result, one of the other reasons is that I want to drive a vehicle that’s very reliable–and one that has a warranty associated with it. We all …
According to a new Harris Interactive survey commissioned by DaimlerChrysler, nearly two-thirds (63%) of parents indicated a driving related concern as their biggest concern for their teens on prom night, including drinking and driving (32%), car crashes (23%) and reckless driving (8%). Overall, parents of teens worry most about driving safety and motor vehicle crashes. …
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Do you have an “awesome ride”? Have you tricked out your car and want to a chance to prove that you have the best ride around? Now here’s you’re chance! Import Tuner, the magazine that features imports, is having a contest–and they’re looking for the “ride of the month”. The winner will win an Import …
The editors over at Kelley Blue Book have picked the top ten cool, new, affordable cars that are selling for under $18,000. Not only are these cars “sporty”, many are smaller vehicles that have great fuel economy. All but one of the cars on the list gets at least 30 miles per gallon or better. …
In anticipation of the release of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Early Assessment” of 2006 traffic crashes, SUV Owners of America, released today an expert analysis of 1997-2005 data for vehicle performance in all kinds of crashes. It found that SUVs are 5-7 percent safer than passenger cars in reducing fatality risk. This …
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Nissan has officially announced the pricing on 2008 Altima Coupe; the all-new Nissan Altima coupe, which goes on sale May 25, 2007, starts at at $20,490 MSRP. The newest extension of Nissan’s best-selling Altima lineup offers dramatic styling, a sport-inspired interior and a choice of two advanced powerplants — a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder or …
Electric car pioneer ZAP, which stands for “Zero Air Pollution,” is asking people to celebrate Earth Day with them by inviting everyone to local dealerships to experience “Zero Air Pollution Driving.” ZAP is promoting electric cars as a way to fight global warming, but also has a simpler idea — planting trees. As part of …
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Professional BMX rider Dave Mirra posted the fastest qualifying time among the celebrity drivers in the 31st Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. As the fastest qualifier, Mirra earns the coveted inside track position for tomorrow’s race and $15,000 will be donated by PEOPLE Magazine to Mirra’s charity of choice, the Multiple Sclerosis Society in honor of …
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If you’re looking for a ZAP electric car and you live near Davis, California, then you’re in luck–a ZAP car dealership opened this week in Davis. This is the first electric car dealership for Davis, California. Davis is famous for being one of the most bicycle-friendly towns in the world. The University of California at …