Archives for April 2012

Inspect My Ride – Vehicle Inspection Service

A new vehicle inspection service is making shopping for a car online even easier while also putting buyers at ease. InspectMyRide LLC, a subsidiary of DataScan Field Services LLC, one of the largest automotive inspection services in North America, provides online buyers the opportunity to obtain a comprehensive vehicle inspection performed by a professional.

The introduction of InspectMyRide was a …

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Ford Focus Park Assist in Paris – Funny Video

In Paris, people will do whatever it takes to fit into a parking space. Ford of Europe took this as an opportunity to promote Active Park Assist, a Ford Technology that helps even the worst drivers park their cars effortlessly.

They installed a giant pinball over a free parking space and programmed the bumpers of the front and rear cars …

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TV Star Victoria Justice Encourages Teens to ‘Act Out Loud’

 

Car crashes are the no. 1 cause of teen deaths and the fast-approaching summer months prove to be the deadliest. In advance of National Youth Traffic Safety Month® in May, The Allstate Foundation and National Organizations for Youth Safety® (NOYS) are partnering with TV star and singer Victoria Justice to encourage young adults to Act Out Loud® for stronger …

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5-Star Automobile Safety Ratings

The 5-Star Safety Ratings System was created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to provide consumers with information about the crash protection and
rollover safety of new vehicles beyond what is required by statute. One star is the lowest rating, five stars is the highest. More stars equal safer cars.

This is a program that encourages manufacturers to …

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U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Survey Analysis Showing Young People Are Least Likely to Speak Up About Distracted Driving as Passengers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today unveiled survey analysis that reveals young people are the least likely passengers to say something to their driver if he or she were texting or talking on a cell phone. At the same time, Secretary LaHood also launched a new contest for students to design a social networking icon that will be used in …

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