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Lawsuit filed by purchasers/lessees of Ford vehicles manufactured between 2002 and 2010; plaintiffs from 14 states allege design defects in cars lacking brake override systems; law firm Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. is co-counsel to plaintiffs CHICAGO and HUNTINGTON, W.Va., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers from 14 states have filed a federal class action today against Ford Motor Co. in connection with alleged defects in Ford's vehicles causing and failing to prevent the...

NEW YORK, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Durango features advanced design and premium class-exclusive features for 2014 All-new standard eight-speed transmission with rotary shifter improves fuel efficiency up to 9 percent and enhances Durango's fun-to-drive DNA Now offering the latest 8.4-inch Uconnect Access Via Mobile touchscreen with downloadable apps and customizable instrument gauge cluster with 7-inch full-color screen New LED lighting technology, including standard...

The Ultimate No Compromise SUV Raises the Bar for Performance, Technology and Style in the Three-row SUV Segment NEW YORK, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60823-new-2014-dodge-durango-ultimate-no-compromise-suv (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130328/MM81172) Durango features advanced design and premium class-exclusive features for 2014 All-new standard eight-speed...

-- In April, 2013, the Company will open Jaguar Larchmont/New Rochelle for sales and service on site with our existing Land Rover Larchmont/ New Rochelle operations. MT. KISCO, N.Y., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Premier Collection, LLC, a private family of eleven New York and CT automotive retailers announced today an expansion of its business to include two new Jaguar franchises. The Premier Collection operates with four business principles: Integrity, Fair and...

Third generation roadster takes top honors ATLANTA, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At a ceremony hosted by Bridgestone Corporation at the New York Auto Show this morning, the Porsche Boxster and Cayman were named the 2013 World Performance Car. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130328/CL85164) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120628/CL32476LOGO) The World Car Awards (WCA) are presented annually in four categories - Car Design, Green Car, Performance Car and...

REUNION, Fla., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Automotive Safety Council held its 52(nd) Annual General Membership meeting at the Reunion Resort and Club March 20-24(th). The Automotive Safety Council (ASC) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1961, with a mission of enhancing automotive safety globally through the development, production and implementation of the latest automotive safety equipment to prevent crashes, protect occupants and pedestrians in a collision and to...

South Hampton Resources Subsidiary Collaborates with Gevo, Inc. to Develop Renewable Hydrocarbon Materials Utilizing Toll Processing Services SUGAR LAND, Texas, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Arabian American Development Co. (NYSE: ARSD) announced today that it has signed a contract with Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEVO) to extend toll processing services of the hydrocarbon processing demonstration plant at its South Hampton Resources (SHR) facility in Silsbee, Texas and construct a second...

Low-profile car mount Mobio Go designed to reduce number of car accidents caused by irresponsible cell phone use BOULDER, Colo., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever been distracted while driving - searching for your phone to answer a call, texting at a stoplight, trying to follow a map in traffic? Is smartphone use behind the wheel becoming an international problem? 39 states currently ban texting while driving while only 10 prohibit the use of handheld phones while...

NEW YORK, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Two-tone Wraith presented in Midnight Sapphire II with Cassiopeia Silver upper breaks cover in New York Elegant fastback design points to most powerful Rolls-Royce ever: 624 bhp and 590 ft lbs torque from 1,500 rpm : 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds (100 kp/h in 4.6) New Satellite Aided Transmission reads the road ahead, using GPS mapping to ensure correct gear is always pre-selected Voice activated connectivity augments effortlessness - the...

MINNEAPOLIS, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FLW, the world's premier tournament fishing organization, and Can-Am, a leading manufacturer of ATVs and side-by-side vehicles, have announced a sponsorship agreement through the 2013 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The world discovered the Can-Am brand more than 30 years ago through ground-breaking motocross bikes. Can-Am is part of Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), a company where innovation and passion are...