Top Automotive Consumer, Press release and news information from 24-7 Press Release Newswire en-us http://rss.24-7pressrelease.com/images/24-7PressRelease_rss_logo.gif http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/ http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press_releases_by_category.php?cat=96 http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/distracted-driving-bill-proposed-in-delaware-142520.php Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Delaware's proposed legislation would ban texting, sending or receiving emails, browsing and using hand-held cell phones, but would permit cell phone use with hands-free devices. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-york-personal-injury-attorneys-ajlouny-associates-settles-car-accident-claim-recovers-475000-142502.php Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT The New York Law Firm of Paul Ajlouny & Associates recovered $475,000 in a lawsuit for personal injuries for a Queens women hurt in a rear-ended car accident. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/a-lawyers-advice-on-how-not-to-get-a-dui-in-todays-world-142298.php Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Every time you or the person responsible for your transportation plans to drink at any time in a given situation, it is important to have a back-up plan in place. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-yorks-leandras-law-dwi-crime-and-punishment-142295.php Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT New York recently adopted "Leandra's Law," a measure which increases DWI penalties for those convicted of driving while intoxicated with a minor passenger in the vehicle http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/helping-victims-of-dwi-accidents-142294.php Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT In 2008, over 400 people died in drunk driving accidents in NC. While criminal punishments have become more severe, these alone are not always sufficient to punish a driver for careless acts. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/west-virginia-likely-to-become-latest-state-to-ban-texting-while-driving-142293.php Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT The West Virginia legislature is debating the merits of outlawing texting while driving. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/redlight-cameras-to-curb-pedestrian-injury-142292.php Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT To lower the rate of pedestrian deaths in Connecticut intersections, the legislature is considering the Red-Light bill that would provide cameras to monitor certain intersections. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/colorado-cities-in-top-25-drunkest-in-america-142299.php Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Colorado's three largest population centers are among the nation's top 25 drunkest cities. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/smartway-advisors-helps-people-with-a-bankruptcy-or-damaged-credit-find-a-car-and-good-loan-142210.php Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Smartway Advisors has developed several "fresh start" programs for responsible people looking to get a reliable car and a fair loan - through Trust Funding. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/darren-deurso-yorktown-heights-new-york-dwi-and-criminal-defense-lawyer-gives-you-insight-into-hiring-a-public-defender-vs-criminal-law-attorney-142268.php Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Darren DeUrso is a Family Law and Criminal Defense Attorney in Yorktown Heights, New York, serving Putnam County, Bronx, Westchester County, Queens, Manhattan and all of New York City. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/autobody-alliance-approves-gerber-collision-glass-into-network-142228.php Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT AutoBody Alliance supports a Direct Repair Program which allows insurance adjusters to dispatch assignments directly through the AutoBody Alliance web site. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/challenging-the-validity-of-blood-alcohol-content-tests-141993.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Those suspected of a DUI offense may challenge a finding that their blood alcohol content was over the legal limit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/can-toyota-fix-its-problems-142000.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT The deluge of safety-related problems Toyota is experiencing has already washed away much of its reputation as a reliable maker of quality vehicles. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/dwis-in-virginia-offenses-penalties-refusal-and-field-sobriety-tests-141998.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Virginia imposes separate penalties for driving while intoxicated and refusing a blood alcohol concentration test. These tests and field sobriety tests can be challenged by an attorney in court. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/seat-belts-and-air-bags-safe-for-pregnant-women-141997.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Due to myths regarding safety restraints and features in cars (such as seat belts and air bags), many of pregnant women are less protected than they should be. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-rules-for-teen-drivers-in-new-york-141996.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Teen drivers already face a lot of challenges as they drive on New York's crowded highways. And thanks to new laws, they now face additional obstacles on their way to the road. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/hit-and-run-accidents-in-wisconsin-141995.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT This article discusses uninsured motorist coverage in hit and run accidents and highlights basic steps to take following an accident to preserve your rights should legal action be necessary. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/holiday-autos-late-deals-save-up-to-30-percent-on-car-hire-in-gibraltar-141940.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT If you are after some warmer weather you don't need to go too far from home to find it. Gibraltar is only two and a half hours from London and has all the comforts and culture of home, but with all the weather of Spain. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/car-covers-boat-covers-keeps-your-atvs-shiny-and-new-142101.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Whether it's stored away in the garage, or on full display of the elements; protecting and covering you ATV has never been easier or cheaper. UTV and ATV cover specialists Car Covers Boat Covers have the right cover to suit your needs. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/a-bright-future-for-a-tarpaflex-tarp-142103.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Tarpaflex a leading industry experts on tarps, US-based Tarpaflex, have launched their latest addition to their ever-growing catalogue, the new Green Heavy Duty Poly Tarp. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/cecos-rmax-valve-proven-in-highspeed-applications-142387.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT CECO's rMAX Valve Proven in High-Speed Applications http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/online-auto-insurance-launches-new-video-for-californians-142162.php Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT OnlineAutoInsurance.com offers CA visitors a new video to demonstrate how to finding cheaper auto insurance rates online. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/mini-countryman-launches-september-2010-brocars-finance-and-leasing-141753.php Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT In September this year MINI will launch its latest and largest model, and the first to offer four wheel drive, to the UK market. The MINI Countryman range will be the fourth member of the MINI family following Hatch, Convertible and Clubman. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/evosport-rotors-for-mercedesbenz-shave-up-to-40lbs-of-weight-141841.php Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Evosport Inc. announces the release of their performance lightweight 2-piece brake rotors for the most popular current AMG model vehicles. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/byd-backs-off-plan-to-mass-produce-by-mid2010-141900.php Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT One of the trendsetters in the electric car industry, Chinese automaker BYD Co. has backed away from plans to mass produce electric cars by the middle of 2010 in its home country. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/navtones-gives-directions-to-knight-rider-festival-march-1920-2010-141091.php Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT GPS Voice Publisher Sponsors Annual Gathering of 80's Aficionados In Las Vegas, Nevada http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/braking-problem-prompts-another-toyota-recall-141083.php Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Following the recall of more than 8 million Toyotas for sudden acceleration problems, Toyota announced another world-wide recall in early February of its popular Prius model. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/two-school-bus-safety-bills-proposed-in-connecticut-141081.php Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Legislation to require seat belts on all public school buses and to increase fines for bus drivers who violate traffic laws is currently up for discussion. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/congress-considers-national-distracted-driving-bills-141080.php Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Congress is considering a number of bills that are intended to reduce the incidence of distracted driving accidents. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/female-drunk-driving-arrests-on-the-rise-in-michigan-across-the-country-141086.php Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Police in Michigan are arresting more women for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and other drunk driving offenses than ever before. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/major-factor-of-auto-insurance-costs-controlled-by-motorists-141312.php Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT A major factor used to calculate auto insurance premiums can be controlled by consumers which can lead to lower rates. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/belle-tire-to-open-sunday-march-14-for-huge-one-day-only-tire-sale-141097.php Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT To quickly move this merchandise out of the stores, Belle Tire is pricing every single tire and custom wheel on sale at cost, near cost and below cost. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/nhtsa-calls-for-nationwide-ban-on-texting-while-driving-kerckhoff-law-apc-141157.php Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called for a nationwide ban of texting while driving. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/the-other-side-of-safe-drivingfatal-crash-driver-shares-his-story-with-plymouth-north-students-140905.php Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Ten years ago, Ethan Morgan was not much different than the classroom of students he addressed last week at Plymouth North High School. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/drive-to-survive-during-new-yorks-dangerous-winter-weather-conditions-140631.php Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT During a dangerous bout of winter weather, New York drivers should prepare themselves and their vehicles for icy road conditions and know how to avoid potential car accidents. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/carproof-hits-the-tv-screen-thanks-to-the-clever-heads-at-creative-bube-tube-production-agency-140550.php Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT A growing vehicle history report company takes the next step into the world of television commercial advertising. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/interstate-powercare-launches-in-southern-california-nevada-140639.php Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT PowerCare now to service Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/imagination-creates-dynamic-auto-show-experience-for-ford-in-geneva-140237.php Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Imagination, the global brand communications agency, has designed a hands-on, interactive stand for Ford Motor Company to engage visitors at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show, open to the public until Sunday 14th March. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/march-is-national-collision-awareness-month-kerckhoff-law-apc-140413.php Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Did you know that March is National Collision Awareness Month? I encourage all drivers to take a moment to explore how to be safer on the road. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/recalls-only-scratch-the-surface-of-toyotas-defects-140307.php Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Toyota's multiple recalls of several models of vehicles do not address the true underlying cause of Sudden Unintended Acceleration. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/las-vegas-near-top-of-dui-list-140359.php Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Las Vegas came in 11th on the March 2010 list of drunkest cities in the U.S. , just falling short of the top 10 for deaths, arrests and binges related to alcohol and alcoholism. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/physical-and-emotional-costs-of-being-hit-by-a-drunk-driver-140357.php Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT 4,000 Minnesotans are injured each year in alcohol-related accidents. Those injured are often left with debilitating injuries for the rest of their lives. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/honda-also-facing-recall-troubles-140363.php Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Most public attention regarding automakers recently has focused on the recall problems facing Toyota, but Toyota is certainly not the only automaker facing such troubles. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/federal-government-slam-brakes-on-texting-truckers-140362.php Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation issued a ban on texting by drivers of commercial vehicles, including large trucks and buses. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/lack-of-federal-oversight-partially-to-blame-for-toyota-crisis-140361.php Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT As Congress held hearings and members angrily wagged fingers at Toyota executives, some critics pointed at the federal government as a key part of the problems enveloping the Japanese auto giant. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/examining-the-rise-in-motorcycle-accidents-140360.php Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT The Federal Highway Administration will fund a study designed to pinpoint causes of the increasing fatality rate among motorcyclists and identify prospective interventions. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/california-to-begin-ignition-interlock-experiment-139998.php Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Beginning in July, all California drivers convicted of drunk driving in Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Tulare counties will be required to install ignition interlock devices. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/distracted-driving-what-you-dont-see-139996.php Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT The public campaign to eliminate distracted driving has a powerful new ally: talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Her new "No Phone Zone" campaign aims to make us all safer. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/some-vacation-becoming-injured-while-visiting-florida-139994.php Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT It is important to understand both the risks for injury while visiting Florida and to obtain basic information on how you should react if injured before setting off on your vacation. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/cbc-gm-car-added-to-toyota-classaction-lawsuit-140114.php Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT CBC: GM Car Added to Toyota Class-Action Lawsuit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/complaints-question-whether-toyota-acceleration-problem-resolved-140116.php Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Complaints Question Whether Toyota Acceleration Problem Resolved http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/the-law-offices-of-michael-barszcz-md-jd-elements-of-a-car-accident-injury-claim-139755.php Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT You must show that an individual was at fault for your accident or injuries. They did or did not do something that caused your accident, such as speeding, driving while intoxicated or failing to observe a stop sign. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/ford-outsells-gm-for-first-time-since-1998-139938.php Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Ford Outsells GM for First Time Since 1998 http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/jeff-grandstaff-featured-panelist-at-conference-of-automotive-remarketing-139749.php Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Jeff Grandstaff is part of a panel of remarketing professionals who will be speaking to remarketers about how to find the wholesale cars they need even when supply is low. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/interstate-batteries-sets-alltime-sales-record-interstate-all-battery-center-division-also-posts-double-digit-growth-139837.php Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Interstate Batteries, North America's top battery replacement brand, set its all-time one-month sales record in January with more than 1.5 million automotive batteries sold, nearly 11 percent over its previous record in October 2009. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/web-site-for-kruse-auction-complaints-growing-rapidly-139426.php Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Site Reaches 1500 Monthly Visitors and Expands Coverage to Other Auction Companies http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/drunk-driver-receives-prison-sentence-for-bicyclist-accident-139536.php Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Victims of drunk driving accidents have the right to file a civil claim against the responsible driver to recover for their losses, including their medical expenses and lost wages. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/lawmakers-optimistic-florida-will-pass-texting-ban-in-2010-139535.php Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT 2010 may be the year that Florida passes a texting ban. Before that happens, issues have to be decided, including whether the ban will apply to all Florida drivers and enforcement of the ban. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/online-auto-insurance-releases-a-quotes-comparison-demo-139838.php Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT OnlineAutoInsurance.com has launched a new video to help demonstrate how to complete online quote comparisons. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/invest-in-your-business-get-itrack-live-vehicle-tracking-139459.php Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT iTrack Live provide an affordable web based fleet management solution for your business. This system analyses routes, drivers whereabouts, fuel consumption and can generate other valuable reports giving you instant access to your vehicle fleet.