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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been named to Car and Driver's 10Best Cars list for the eighth straight year and 14(th) overall since the vehicle made its global debut in 1989. With a nearly 50:50 weight distribution, the small-in-size MX-5 offers a hefty dose of road-hugging handling and superior driving dynamics, making the roadster a favorite among weekend warriors and daily drivers alike. "The MX-5 Miata sets the bar high on sports...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Protean Electric's advanced in-wheel electric drive has been named one of the 10 Most Promising Technologies for 2013 by Car and Driver magazine. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121204/DE23575) Being named to this list is evidence that Protean Electric's in-wheel electric drive has a bright future in the global auto industry, according to Car and Driver, the world's largest auto enthusiast magazine. This list of Most...
ELK GROVE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ADEPT Driver encourages mature drivers to tune up their driving skills during Older Driver Safety Awareness Week by using Lifelong Driver. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121109/SF10286LOGO) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120823/SF62269LOGO) "As we get older, we can do a lot of things better than we used to. But chances are, driving is not one of them," said Dr. Richard Harkness, CEO of ADEPT Driver. "Older...
TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SynCardia Systems, Inc. (www.syncardia.com), manufacturer of the world's first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE (Europe) approved Total Artificial Heart, announced today that it has been honored with three awards in November. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/LA20709) Best in Biz Awards, announced Nov. 12 Best New Product of the YearGold Winner: Freedom® portable driverThe Freedom portable driver is the world's...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy's driver education programs exceed the state minimum requirements and are designed to combat the alarming statistics surrounding teen car crashes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 60 percent of teens experience a car crash in the first year after receiving a license. "When creating Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy, the team wanted to change the face of driver education and use an...
FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Exar Corporation (Nasdaq: EXAR) a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components and data management solutions today introduced the XRP7613, a programmable high current, high brightness LED Driver. Capable of driving LED currents up to 1.2A, the XRP7613 operates from input voltages up to 36V and supports analog and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) dimming up to 40KHz. (Logo:...
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS), today announced preliminary findings from a major, national study of teen drivers (ages 16 to 18) and parents of teen drivers conducted jointly with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The Study shows a significant correlation between parent and teen behaviors behind the wheel, suggesting parents can play an influential role in modeling risky behavior on the...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To highlight the growing popularity of a new class of auto technologies called "Driver Assists," automakers today launched a new YouTube channel in conjunction with the Los Angeles Auto Show, which opens on Nov. 30. The YouTube channel is the first part of a consumer campaign to highlight the benefits of Driver Assist technologies. "This is the next generation of 'gotta have it' auto technology, and when people see the systems in...
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the 2013 Ford Focus its top safety rating, a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) The Focus was designed to with safety in mind with its next-generation airbags and AdvanceTrac® with electronic stability control The driver's side airbag uses a specially designed curve-shaped tether system that pulls in the lower section to create...
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jorge Moran, President & CEO of Sovereign Bank, and Santander U.S. Country Head today joined with Fernando Alonso, Scuderia Ferrari Driver, to ring The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to highlight their support of the American Red Cross Hurricane disaster relief efforts. Sovereign-Santander donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross to help those who have suffered as a result of the storm and will match up to $500,000...
