Top Automotive Consumer Articles, 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=97 http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/propaganda-gem-is-shifting-gears-to-drive-into-a-new-future-with-the-bmw-group-126333.php Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Propaganda GEM is proud to announce its appointment as the global entertainment-marketing agency of record for the BMW Group, effective January 1st 2010. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/driving-while-impaired-its-more-than-dui-125886.php Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Pennsylvania is now participating in the ARIDE efforts designed to help officers better detect drivers impaired by prescription or illicit drug use and help curb accidents and injuries. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/slamming-the-brakes-on-distracted-driving-126042.php Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Legislators across the nation are responding to the overwhelming evidence of the dangers of distracted driving by enacting laws restricting cellphone use while driving. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/the-collision-of-road-hazards-and-negligence-126045.php Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Traffic fatalities in New Jersey are caused by not only poor driving, but often road hazards and negligent maintenance of roadways and vehicles. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/protecting-california-bicyclists-126044.php Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT California law gives bicyclists the same rights to use the roadways as motor vehicle motorists. Many drivers, however, do not know the law and believe that bicyclists must yield to them. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/legislation-imposes-additional-punishments-on-drunk-drivers-in-new-york-126046.php Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Recent legislation proposed by Governor Paterson increases the penalties against drivers who are convicted of drunk driving offenses with a child passenger in the vehicle. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/distraction-at-37000-feet-lessons-for-the-road-125883.php Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Bad things can happen when you don't pay attention. This has been tragically proven again and again as distracted drivers continue to cause roadside tragedies. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/what-happens-when-your-car-is-a-total-loss-125695.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT After an accident, if the repair costs exceed the value of the car, an insurance company will declare the car a total loss and offer a settlement. However, a car owner may still have options. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/head-injuries-in-adults-125708.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT The different scenarios that can cause brain injuries, the symptoms that may occur as a result of head injuries, and the possible safety measures you can take to prevent head injuries. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/protecting-yourself-from-deercar-collisions-in-west-virginia-125476.php Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Deer present one of the most dangerous road conditions for drivers on WV's roadways. Precautions can be taken, including protecting yourself with UM/UMI coverage. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/distracted-driving-is-dangerous-up-there-and-down-here-125165.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT When two pilots missed the Minneapolis airport by more than 100 miles while on their laptops, it offered just one more illustration of the perils of distractions when operating moving vehicles. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/beware-of-shady-accident-management-services-in-florida-125170.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT While some legitimate accident administration firms exist, many of these types of companies lack integrity and they can harm already distressed accident victims. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/agency-agrees-to-meet-headon-the-dangers-of-commercial-trucker-fatigue-125169.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT In accordance with a lawsuit settlement, the FMCSA may be revising trucking regulations related to hours-of-service rules in the future. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/long-road-ahead-in-effort-to-end-distracted-driving-125173.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT At the recent Distracted Driving Summit hosted by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, it became clear that distracted driving is a growing safety concern across the nation. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/floridas-habitual-traffic-offender-law-125171.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Under Florida law, once you receive a certain number of traffic violations you are labeled a "habitual traffic offender," and your driving privileges are revoked for a minimum of five years. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/cost-of-motoring-rises-by-268-to-gbp2338-a-year-125093.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Cost of running a car is over 11% higher than in 2007. Sainsbury's Car Insurance offers a 10% discount when you buy online. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/jack-l-jaffe-was-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-lawyers-in-detroit-in-the-november-edition-of-dbusiness-a-detroit-business-magazine-125204.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Jack Jaffe was honored this month in not one but in two categories for his practice in the area of Family and Criminal/DUI law as a Detroit Top Lawyer. Mr. Jaffe has extensive trial experience and will fight for his client's rights. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/rv-storage-in-fort-worth-124941.php Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Blue Mound Self Storage Offers Fort Worth RV Storage with Electric Hookups http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/blood-draws-of-suspected-san-antonio-drunk-drivers-have-started-124850.php Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT A new Texas law, effective September 1, 2009, expands police power in Texas for Mandatory Warrantless Blood Tests. This change will have many people suspected of DUI forced to give a blood sample. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/hit-and-run-accidents-involving-damage-to-attended-vehicle-or-property-124624.php Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Obligations of individuals to stop at the scene of a vehicle accident. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/carrentalscouk-advises-skiers-to-book-early-as-heavy-snow-fall-boosts-demand-124674.php Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Comparator urges travellers to book early following shortages in summer availability. Car hire prices from GBP15* per day http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/the-consequences-of-super-extreme-dui-in-arizona-124453.php Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Legislators are regularly pressured to provide tougher punishments for DUI convictions. In Arizona, they have responded by creating an offense known as "super extreme" DUI. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/arizona-court-clarifies-rights-of-drunk-driving-suspects-124452.php Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Arizona law is clear: people suspected of drunk driving must expressly consent to invasive alcohol testing, or police must first get a valid search warrant. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/florida-laws-on-uninsured-driver-accidents-124185.php Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT You pay your insurance premiums every month so that if you or another driver is seriously injured, you are covered. So nothing seems more unfair than being injured or having vehicular damage at the hands of an uninsured motorist. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/cash-strapped-learners-turning-to-driving-school-of-mum-and-dad-124073.php Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Learner drivers are increasingly turning to amateur instructors to combat the costs of learning to drive, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/uninsured-and-underinsured-car-collisions-lead-to-harsh-consequences-123652.php Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Drivers with car insurance can expect their rates to increase if they get hit by uninsured drivers. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/massachusetts-lawmakers-take-action-to-protect-young-motorcycle-riders-123691.php Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT To protect young drivers from the dangers of unskilled motorcycle riding, Massachusetts lawmakers are considering new legislation that would mandate additional education for young riders. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/savini-forged-and-boyd-coddington-team-up-for-modular-niche-wheels-123604.php Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT SAVINI Forged Wheels of Santa Fe Springs, California, and Genuine Boyds, LLC, located in Corona, California, are joining forces to supply three-piece modular wheels for G-machines and Hot Rods. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/website-offers-help-to-young-drivers-trying-to-find-insurance-123771.php Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Drivers under the age of 25 represent some of the highest rates charged by auto insurance providers. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-usa-partnerships-for-sixt-123184.php Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Three new partnerships will enable customers in the USA to reserve car hire from Sixt rent a car through new booking channels. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/330-million-verdict-sends-message-in-dui-crash-123045.php Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT In Florida, there is no cap on the amount of punitive damages a plaintiff may recover in cases involving intoxicated defendants. Drunk drivers may be facing not only legal but financial repercussions. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/dui-defense-lawyer-las-vegas-exclusive-aggressive-las-vegas-criminal-defense-lawyer-paul-j-adras-esq-122834.php Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT DUI in Las Vegas: Finding an experienced and ethical lawyer can be a difficult process especially in Las Vegas! http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/bmf-wheels-expands-product-line-and-launches-new-designs-at-sema-2009-122803.php Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT BMF Wheels is an aftermarket wheel company specializing in wheels for lifted and leveled trucks. They are releasing new sizes, designs and a new leveling kit program at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/bicyclist-struck-by-an-automobile-122590.php Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT With the increase of bicyclists on our roadways, there is the corresponding risk of accidents between bicycles and automobiles. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/trucking-industry-looking-for-exception-from-texting-bans-122593.php Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Across the country, there has been a movement at the state and federal levels to ban drivers from sending, receiving and reading text messages while driving. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/causes-and-dangers-of-large-truck-accidents-122434.php Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Large-truck crashes account for a large number of accidents on America's roadways. Some main causes include the condition of trucks and roadways, weather, and the condition of drivers themselves. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/restrictions-aim-to-make-teenage-drivers-in-connecticut-safer-122433.php Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Driver safety has been a main focus of Connecticut lawmakers in recent years. Since 2002, Connecticut has significantly upped restrictions on teenage drivers in an effort to curb driving fatalities. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/mot-black-hole-leaves-motorists-driving-illegally-122295.php Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Over six million* British drivers have forgotten about their cars annual MOT check up according to new nationwide research by car insurance company Zurich Connect. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/saginaw-tx-insurance-quotes-122369.php Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT New Web Sites Offer Free Insurance Quotes and a Chance to Drive 5 Super Exotic Cars http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/rearend-car-accidents-122213.php Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Unless proven otherwise, the law assumes that the rear-ending driver in a rear-end collision is at fault. This does not take into account the many reasons why a rear-end collision might happen, including: http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/choosing-an-automobile-accident-attorney-122214.php Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Yet in the aftermath of an accident, most people are confused and unsure what to do. Hiring an attorney to represent their interests is new to them. It can be very easy to make a mistake and hire an inexperienced or less qualified lawyer. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/no-kidding-average-age-of-child-on-parents-car-insurance-is-31-122330.php Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT New research from uSwitch.com reveals that the average age of someone named as a second driver on their parent's car insurance policy has rocketed to 31 years old. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/massachusetts-court-rules-police-must-have-warrant-for-gps-devices-121985.php Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT According to a recent ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, police must have a search warrant before installing a global positioning system (GPS) device in a private citizen's vehicle. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/tarpaflex-launches-black-tarps-for-halloween-decorating-needs-121894.php Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT With Halloween just around the corner, many families are beginning to decorate their homes and yards for the scary, creepy, crawly holiday. One company is making it easier for families to decorate for the occasion this Halloween - Tarpaflex.com http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/keller-tx-insurance-quote-could-come-with-supercar-drive-121856.php Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT New Web Sites Offer Free Insurance Quotes and a Chance to Win a Ticket to a Supercar Driving Experience http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/dillmansolutions-a-green-home-based-business-joins-forces-with-ecomates-promoting-ethos-fr-and-fr-to-reduce-harmful-emissions-and-help-americans-create-wealth-121843.php Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Using Carbon Copy Pros' proven On-line Marketing Systems, Mitchell Dillman of DillmanSolutions announces his alliance with ECOMATES to promote the emissions reducing fuel re-formulator Ethos FR and FR+ and help Americans create Wealth... http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/interstate-all-battery-center-powers-into-six-new-markets-121617.php Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT America's Fastest Growing Portable Power Solutions Company Announces Four New Franchisees http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/motorcycle-safety-courses-121473.php Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Motorcycle safety is an important concern not only for motorcyclists but other motorists on the road as well. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/focusing-on-the-dangers-of-distracted-driving-121475.php Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Issues related to distracted driving are receiving a great deal of attention as lawmakers begin to understand the prevalence of this problem and the full extent of the consequences. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/walkup-melodia-kelly-schoenberger-partner-selected-as-the-best-personal-injury-attorney-in-san-francisco-121641.php Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Walkup partner, Michael A. Kelly, has been selected by a poll of attorney-readers of San Francisco's Recorder legal newspaper as the "Best Personal Injury Attorney" in San Francisco http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/insurance-providers-fund-fraudsters-by-hiking-excess-by-32-121498.php Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT As the insurance industry foots a GBP1.9 billion fraud bill and recent reports reveal a 44% increase in false claims, new research from uSwitch.com http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/south-africas-first-dedicated-online-car-auction-site-launches-121470.php Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Online Car bid is the nation's premier auction website. Recently launched and ready for action, this unique service is set to offer a host of benefits for those seeking to buy cars online. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/croftgate-direct-relaunches-as-detailer-products-121482.php Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Detailer Products, formally known as Croftgate Direct, has re-launched as the worldwide distributor of car care accessories, car wash products, and professional Detailer Products. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/haslet-tx-insurance-quotes-121072.php Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT New Web Sites Offer Free Insurance Quotes and a Chance to Drive Five Dream Cars http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/so-youre-buying-car-insurance-do-you-know-what-youre-getting-121162.php Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT If you're looking at starting or switching insurance coverage, make sure that you know exactly what you are getting and to what extent you are covered. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/what-to-do-when-you-are-in-an-accident-121159.php Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Once you obtain your driver's license, statistics show that you will have at least one accident in your lifetime, if not many more. Knowing what steps to take following a vehicle accident will make a difference to you when injuries result. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/save-big-on-insurance-in-azle-texas-120972.php Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT New Web Sites Offer Free Azle Insurance Quotes and a Chance to Drive Five Dream Cars http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/fort-worth-tx-insurance-quote-120971.php Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT New Web Sites Offer Free Insurance Quotes and a Chance to Win Supercar Driving Experience http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/pedestrian-safety-120882.php Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Pedestrian v. automobile traffic accidents have become a growing concern. Many are caused by bad habits or inattentiveness of both drivers and pedestrians. Safety measures are a must. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/royal-purple-announces-sponsorship-of-blue-c-wahoos-kawasaki-1x-team-for-the-baja-1000-120848.php Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Royal Purple is proud to announce their sponsorship of Blue C / Wahoo's / Kawasaki 1X Team for the upcoming 2009 SCORE Tecate Baja 1000.