Two all-electric vehicles fall short of meeting the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s awards criteria, but consumers who want to minimize gas consumption while also prioritizing safety can choose from two plug-in hybrids that earn the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.
The two recently evaluated all-electric models are the 2017 Tesla Model S and the 2017 BMW i3. The plug-in hybrid models are the Chevrolet Volt, whose award was announced in December, and the Toyota Prius Prime.
To qualify for the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK award, a vehicle must earn good ratings in all five crashworthiness evaluations — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints — and come with a front crash prevention system that earns an advanced or superior rating. The “plus” is awarded to vehicles that meet all those criteria and also come with good or acceptable headlights.
Volvo Car Group reveals a number of user-friendly safety and support technologies that will be introduced in the all-new Volvo XC90 at the end of 2014.
“We are introducing the first Volvos with autonomous steering to avoid accidents and make driving more comfortable,” says Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor Volvo Car Group.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61938-volvo-car-reveals-safety-support-features-XC90
When you take good care of the land, the land takes good care of you. The better we are growing our own fuel today, the better off our kids will be tomorrow. That's why ethanol is America's Growth Energy.
To learn more about what you can do to help America's homegrown energy source visit http://growthforce.org.
The Dodge brand is upping the ante in the fast-growing full-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) and crossover segments by introducing the new 2014 Dodge Durango at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. This new SUV is built on the Dodge brand’s pillars of performance, style and innovation, delivering a new standard state-of-the-art class-exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission. That powertrain improves fuel economy up to 9 percent, the Chrysler Group’s award-winning. The 2014 Durango also features Uconnect Access easy-to-use touchscreen technologies and the Dodge brand’s signature racetrack LED tail lamps to driving enthusiasts in the market for a three-row family performance SUV.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60823-new-2014-dodge-durango-ultimate-no-compromise-suv
Ethanol production doesn't raise food prices. While commodity prices came down last year, food prices kept going up. Ethanol is helping to feed and fuel America. With Ethanol as America's Growth Energy, we all win.
To learn more about what you can do to help America's homegrown energy source visit http://growthforce.org.
See the continuously-advancing efficiency of ethanol production and how it improves the environmental impact of filling up at the pump.
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The Ford Mustang wins the 2013 SEMA Award for Hottest Car. The automotive specialty equipment industry has selected the Ford Mustang as the most accessory friendly vehicle platform for 2013.
Finding yourself stranded in your car due to treacherous conditions like snow, ice, poor visibility and slick roads only to discover you have junk in the trunk, rather than the necessary roadside emergency supplies, can place you and your family in jeopardy.
According to a new survey by State Farm® and KRC Research, more than 60 percent of drivers had some sort of “junk” (non-emergency supplies) in their trunk ranging from extra clothes and shoes to used food or drink containers. While 99 percent of drivers had at least one emergency supply in their vehicle, such as spare tire or jumper cables, a mere nine percent carried all the essential emergency roadside supplies.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56805-state-farm-survey-few-drivers-keep-emergency-supplies-in-vehicle
In this video you will see the reasons why you should use ethanol. Ethanol is the only option for an independent America, the best option for creating new jobs, reducing your carbon footprint. Your money will be spent to develop better technologies with even lower footprints and lower production costs, instead of spending your money to foreign countries.
From the showroom floor of its National Dealer Meeting in Memphis, Tenn., Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the introduction of its all-new RTV X-Series, the next generation lineup of work utility vehicles re-engineered and Kubota-built from the ground up. With a superior ride and unmatched terrainability, Kubota’s new RTV X-Series delivers a whole new level of exceptional styling, operator comfort, durability and workhorse capability.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/63762-kubota-debuts-all-new-rtv-x-series-diesel-utility-vehicle
With ethanol we can enhance America's security, create a better fuel for our environment, and make sure agriculture plays a vital role in our economy. With ethanol as America's Growth Energy we can all win.
To learn more about what you can do to help America's homegrown energy source visit http://growthforce.org.
