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Beach Ford Carries the New 2013 Ford Flex in Myrtle Beach, SC MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- With so many options out there for a new crossover or SUV it's hard to know which one has everything you need. The new 2013 Ford Flex in Myrtle Beach, SC makes it easy for you to decide by offering everything that you are looking for in new vehicle. Its versatility and 7-passenger seating have many new car shoppers choosing the new 2013 Ford Flex over all of the...

50 teams battled for national title and nearly $12 million in scholarships at 64th annual auto technology showdown that cultivates industry's next generation of talent DEARBORN, Mich., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- America's top young automotive minds were on display today in Dearborn, as two-student teams representing all 50 states engaged in a race against the clock - and one another - in an effort earn the title National Champion at the 64(th) annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Survey commissioned by Ford shows parents and teens wrongly perceive the winter months to be the most deadly time for teens on the road 76 percent of teens and 83 percent of parents consider the dangers of distracted driving to be comparable to drunk driving, yet parents are 40 percent more likely to check their phones while driving than their teenage children Parents are concerned about their teens having safe driving habits, but...

As average repair cost rises 10% nationwide, 4 out of top 5 most expensive states are on the East Coast IRVINE, Calif., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When the dreaded check engine light illuminates on the dashboard, drivers in New Jersey now pay the most in the nation to have it diagnosed and repaired, at an average cost of $392.99, according to CarMD.com Corporation's analysis of more than 160,000 repairs made on vehicles with check engine light problems in 2012. Indicating a...

Acquisition of CCL, a leading national accident management services provider, accelerates Hertz's entry to the US $1.5 billion car and van insurance replacement market in the UK LONDON, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, announced that Hertz UK Limited has acquired CCL Vehicle Rentals Ltd (CCL), a leading national accident management provider headquartered in Dorset, UK. The move positions Hertz for huge...

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- What: U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Danielson, and Mayor of the City of Indianapolis Gregory Ballard will address a gathering of electric drive industry leaders and experts at the 2013 Electric Drive Transportation Association Conference. Dr. Danielson and Mayor Ballard will participate as keynote speakers to discuss electric vehicle preparedness, the need to accelerate...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A one-of-a-kind, customized Ford Mustang plays a prominent role in the upcoming film from DreamWorks Studios, "Need for Speed," based on the long-running video game series Mustang fans have crowd-sourced a list of about 3,000 Ford Mustang appearances on the large and small screen over nearly five decades Mustang made its silver screen debut in the 1964 James Bond film "Goldfinger" just months after its launch From appearances in...

The 2013 Dodge Journey continues to grow with growing families in Green Bay WI GREEN BAY, Wis., June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The 2013 Dodge Journey is not the average family crossover. Its versatility and affordable price cater to growing families, but its interior comforts, exciting technology, and powerful performance take driving to another level. The 2013 Dodge Journey in Green Bay WI is available at S&L Motors for families of up to seven. For drivers hoping to...

DUBLIN, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5whr38/2013_deep) has announced the addition of the "2013 Deep Research Report on Global and China Electric Vehicle Industry" [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5whr38/2013_deep ] report to their offering. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 ) This 2013 Deep Research Report is a professional and in-depth research report on...

CHICAGO, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Nissan Motor Co. (OTC:NSANY-Free Report), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM-Free Report), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F-Free Report), Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM-Free Report) and Honda Motor Co. (NYSE:HMC-Free Report)....