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Ford and Microsoft Team Up Again

NEW YORK, March 31, 2010 – Today, Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp. are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future by announcing a new solution that will make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable for consumers. The two companies are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm™ energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. Ford is the...

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Nine Prius Acceleration Myths

Toyota addresses the top nine myths about unintended acceleration in the Prius: Myth: The start/stop button on the dash will not turn off my Prius while it’s running. Fact: On early to 2010 models with a push-button smart key system, pushing and holding the button on the dash for about three seconds will shut off the ignition system...

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iPhone Comes Closer to Driving Your Car

(NewsUSA) - In the olden days, people used maps for directions and yellow pages to find restaurants, and they didn't often use their phones as lightsabers. But then came the next best thing since sliced bread -- the iPhone and its numerous apps. Users count calories, listen to music, track workouts via GPS, browse Amazon, watch videos, check e-mail, find low gas prices, pour animated beer and knock on virtual wood....

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Duracell High Performance Batteries

Say ‘Goodbye’ to those jumper cables! Recently, Duracell unveiled its latest addition to a long line of batteries with the all new “AGM Extreme Power & EHP...

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Mobility, Money, Mood, Marketing Sway Car Color Choices

Like fashion designers, automobile manufacturers gather all the data they can to formulate their predictions of colors that will appeal to consumers. They also have to rely on psychology and cultural influences that can have an effect on color preference, especially in turbulent economic times. Due to uncertainties posed by the global recession, the DuPont color design staff recently consulted two experts for their opinions on potential psychological and anthropological factors that...

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TowMate's LightStick Makes RV Towing Easier

Towing "four-down" is arguably the most efficient way to pull a vehicle behind an RV. We chose not to deal with the added hassle of a trailer or a two-wheel tow dolly; while in some cases simpler to hook up, these methods present the problem of having an additional piece of equipment to deal with. An empty trailer or tow dolly clutters up the campsite when it'...

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'Are you in Vogue?' The White/Gold 20 has Arrived!

Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company announces that the wait is over. The much anticipated 245/40R20 white/gold stripe design tire will be available starting in mid-November, 2008 through Vogue's extensive dealer network throughout the United States, including 20 Custom Center locations located in new car dealerships. The 20 inch tire is an addition to Vogue's existing line of 16, 17, and 18 inch passenger car tyres. Vogue Tyre has been a leader in the industry for over 90 years. The white...

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Rain-X Introduces Wiper Blades with New Lattitude

The revolutionary new Rain-X Latitude wiper blades with their unique curvature contour to the shape of the windshield to provide evenly distributed wiping pressure along the full length of the blade. The new Latitude windshield wiper blades are developed with fewer parts and jointless construction making them a natural "all season" blade, negating the need for traditional winter blades. The durable rubber encased substructure increases wiper flexibility, which helps...

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Garmin Nuvi 885T Combines Voice Activation and Lane Assist

> "Combining two of Garmin's most popular features - speech recognition and lane assist with junction view - the nüvi 885T lets drivers keep both hands on the wheel and takes the guesswork out of navigation," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "And with enhanced MSN Direct services, the nüvi 885T provides much-needed travel information like traffic updates, flight status, Doppler radar, gas prices,...

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Improve Gas Mileage Through Your Tires

Proper Tire Inflation Could Save American Drivers Billions with Goodyear's Ongoing 'Free Air' Campaign With more than 100 years of tire and automotive know-how, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and its staff of experts regularly offer advice to millions of motorists each year. Together with its national network of...

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