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Cars: Ford, The Suburban Collection, Food Agencies Join Forces to Deliver 575,000 Me
Ford, The Suburban Collection, Food Agencies Join Forces to Deliver 575,000 Meals This Summer to Southeastern Michigan's Hungry
Leading the food distribution drive are Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services, The Suburban Collection, Gleaners Community Food Bank, Forgotten Harvest and United Way for Southeastern Michigan Effort includes reaching thousands of children this summer who face hunger because of lack of access to school-sponsored free lunch programs An estimated 600,000 people in southeastern Michigan are believed to be at risk of suffering from hunger
DEARBORN, Mich., July 2-- Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services announced today it is teaming up with local dealers and food agencies to deliver 575,000 meals this summer to the hungry in southeastern Michigan, where a tough economy is contributing to a rise in families struggling to meet basic food needs.
Teaming up with Ford to deliver meals to the hungry this summer are two Ford franchises of The Suburban Collection (Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights and Suburban Ford of Waterford), Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, Forgotten Harvest and United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
Through the team effort, Ford will bolster Gleaners' and Forgotten Harvest's food distribution with additional vehicles from The Suburban Collection. Additionally, United Way's "211" help line will direct people in need to meal distribution locations operated by Gleaners and Forgotten Harvest.
Also, Ford Fund and Ford Motor Company are donating $50,000 to Gleaners for food purchases and $100,000 to Forgotten Harvest for short-term leases of refrigerated trucks and fresh food acquisition.
"Because hunger is a community-wide issue, Ford is focused on forging relationships and collaborations with community partners that are going to result in people being fed," said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. "Helping families escape hunger is our goal, and to succeed, we are inviting more organizations and community leaders to get involved in this cause."
U.S. Rep. Sander Levin of Michigan lent his support to the meal delivery effort at a kick-off event this morning at Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights.
"These are tough times for Michigan families," said Rep. Levin. "The work of this coalition on a very basic issue - food and nutrition - will make a tremendous difference for hundreds of thousands of people this summer."
An estimated 600,000 people in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties are believed to face the prospect of suffering from hunger - a population that may grow to as high as 1.1 million people by 2013, depending on employment trends. An estimated 800 million to 1.2 billion pounds of food will be needed to serve this population by 2013. Though at least half of that food supply is expected to come from government-subsidized sources, there is concern that a food supply shortfall for the hungry could emerge that could number in the hundreds of millions of pounds.
"We're pleased to see community leaders and non-profits working together to come to the aid of families who face real hunger because of their economic hardships," said DeWayne Wells, president, Gleaners Community Food Bank. "This is help that will make a difference this summer in people's lives."
Added Jason Vines, senior advancement director, Forgotten Harvest: "Hunger is a real by-product of the economic turmoil we've experienced in southeastern Michigan, and it's affecting thousands of households in our region. This team effort brings resources together in a creative way to save needy families from the harmful affects of hunger."
When the meal delivery drive begins later this month, about 575,000 meals will be delivered via distribution routes established by Gleaners and Forgotten Harvest. Many of the meals will be targeted at the thousands of children who could face hunger this summer, simply because they do not have access to school free-lunch programs.
"We're proud that our presence in the community, our resources and our relationship with Ford Motor Company are being leveraged to help expand our community's capacity to feed the hungry," said David T. Fischer, chairman and CEO, The Suburban Collection. "We hope this initiative inspires others to join us in supporting the social service agencies in southeastern Michigan that are working so hard to save families from hunger."
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Cars: Summer Driving Tips for a Safe Traveling Season
Summer Driving Tips for a Safe Traveling Season
Summer travelers can do their part by following important vehicle and driving safety tips
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 1 -- With the official start of summer underway and the Fourth of July holiday coming up, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Highway Patrol (CHP) remind motorists to do their part to keep the roads safe this summer.
"During the summer months many families hit the roads for long weekends, holiday celebrations and summer vacations," said Office of Traffic Safety Director, Christopher J. Murphy. "Having a well maintained vehicle, planning ahead, and following traffic safety laws is the key to roadway safety for drivers and their passengers."
Hot weather can be rough on cars. Higher temperatures speed up a car's wear and tear, as fluids and lubricants break down more quickly. But by following your vehicle manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule (see your car's owner's manual) and taking the following precautions, your car will be ready for a long, hot summer:
-- Consider a pre-trip inspection by a qualified technician before you
leave on a long trip.
-- Operationally, check the air conditioning, and inspect the belts and
hoses. You may want to have a service professional inspect the entire
system.
-- Inspect batteries and battery cables for corrosion, cracks and dirt.
Hot weather can shorten a battery's life, so have it tested if it's
near the end of its warranty.
-- Have a licensed brake adjuster inspect your brake pads and linings for
wear.
-- Change the engine oil and filter according to the manufacturer's
service intervals and specifications. The service technician should
also check the coolant, brake, automatic transmission, windshield
wiper and power steering fluids.
-- Replace ragged wiper blades.
-- Check the air pressure in all tires, including the spare, to make sure
they are properly inflated. Uneven or excessive treadwear are signs
that it may be time for rotation or even replacement.
-- Test your car's interior and exterior lights, including turn signals
and high beams, to make sure they work. This is also a good time to
clean the lenses to get maximum visibility.
"While summer is a time for fun, travel and relaxation, we can never relax from our responsibilities on the road whether riding on two, four or eighteen wheels," said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow.
OTS and CHP also recommend that you prepare for your trip by having the right resources on hand. This includes packing a flashlight, jumper cables, and flares, and having food, water, any needed medications and a cell phone in your vehicle.
Preparation also means planning your travel route and allowing plenty of time to get to your destination. Be familiar with the maps/directions and let others know your route and anticipated arrival time.
With the increased numbers of drivers on the roads, it's important to remember key traffic safety laws and practices. These include:
-- Always buckle up, and if traveling with children, properly secure them
in the back seat. California law requires children younger than 6 or
weighing less than 60 pounds be properly secured in the back seat.
-- When celebrating, do so responsibly, always plan ahead and designate a
sober driver. If you spot a drunk driver, report them by calling 911.
-- If talking on a wireless telephone, use a hands free device. Under
California law, motorists over the age of 18 can use a hands free
device to talk on wireless telephone while driving.
-- When driving, do not send text messages, it's distracting, dangerous
and as of January 2009, it's against the law.
-- Motorcyclists need to follow California law and always wear a helmet.
Preliminary numbers from CHP indicate more than 550 motorcyclists were
killed in collisions statewide in 2008.
-- To prevent motorcycle crashes, CHP and OTS encourage all motorcycle
riders to participate in the California Motorcyclists Safety Program
before beginning to ride or coming back to riding after a long time
away.
-- Keep your eyes open for pedestrians walking in the roadway.
-- Slow down and increase distances between cars.
-- Avoid fatigue - get plenty of rest before a trip, stop at least every
three hours, and rotate drivers if possible.
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Cars: Suzuki Announces 'Free Gas for Summer' Sales Event
Suzuki Announces 'Free Gas for Summer' Sales Event
- Offer available on retail purchases of new 2009 Suzuki SX4 Sedan and 2009 SX4 Crossover models through Aug. 31 - Suzuki offers $2,000 in customer cash on all 2009 SX4 models equipped with manual transmission
BREA, Calif., July 2 -- To help motorists at the pump this summer driving season and generate additional traffic to U.S. showrooms, American Suzuki Motor Corp. has announced a nationwide sales promotion offering car buyers three months of free gasoline on retail purchases of new 2009 Suzuki SX4 Sedan and 2009 SX4 Crossover models. In addition, Suzuki is offering $2,000 in customer cash on all 2009 SX4 models equipped with manual transmission. The Suzuki "Free Gas for Summer" sales program, which kicked off July 1 and runs through Aug. 31, is expected to further build brand interest and bolster summer sales of its versatile SX4 lineup.
"Suzuki recognizes the economic challenges facing Americans and thought this promotion was a great way to provide relief for car buyers," said Koichi Suzuki, executive vice president, American Suzuki Automotive Operations. "Working through our U.S. dealer network, we're happy to extend this unique program to consumers across the country, providing potential buyers even more reason to consider purchasing a Suzuki SX4 during the summer shopping season."
Customers will receive a stored value debit card that can be used for fuel purchases. The amount of each stored value gas card is determined by several factors, including an assumed three-month timeframe for summer driving, the car's EPA estimated highway mpg, the Federal Highway Administration's estimated average of 1,000 miles driven per month and the U.S. national average price of one gallon of regular gasoline as determined by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
"Free Gas for Summer" Program
2009 Model Free Gas Incentive (pre-paid card)
SX4 Sedan/Sport $270
SX4 Crossover $290
2009 Suzuki SX4 Lineup
Suzuki's versatile SX4 lineup includes the spirited four-door SX4 Sedan (base and Sport), recently named as one of the "Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book, and bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover, America's most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive vehicle and the lowest priced automobile to offer a fully integrated standard touch-screen navigation system as standard equipment. All 2009 Suzuki automobiles are backed by America's #1 Warranty: a 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.
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Cars: Safety Advocates Warn: U.S. Road Death Reduction Largely Due to Economic Recessi
Safety Advocates Warn: U.S. Road Death Reduction Largely Due to Economic Recession, Gas Prices -- Passage of Priority Safety Legislation Needed More than Ever
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Following is a statement of Judith Lee Stone, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), www.saferoads.org, on today's release of the Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Data for 2008 by the U.S. Department of Transportation:
"The release of 2008 fatality data today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates a significant drop in motor vehicle crash deaths over the same time period in 2007 (9.7%). The overall number of traffic fatalities reported in 2008 was 37,261, compared to 41,259 in 2007. This is no great surprise, given the economic recession the entire nation was, and is experiencing. In previous recessions - the early 1980s and early 1990s - a similar dramatic drop in car crash fatalities was evident, due to greatly reduced exposure and many fewer discretionary trips taken by motorists.
"Although it is always heartening to know fewer people died and suffered injuries in motor vehicle crashes, we cannot rely on poor economic conditions to ensure major progress in traffic safety, especially because historical trends tell us the numbers will reverse as the economy improves. There are still nearly 40,000 people dying on the nation's roads, and hundreds of thousands more sustain life-changing and debilitating injuries on an annual basis.
"Advocates is dedicated to achieving permanent, substantial reductions in the number of annual deaths and injuries by adopting key policy improvements at the federal and state levels, and strongly urges Congress to adopt the following initiatives in the ongoing transportation reauthorization, or as stand-alone bills:
-- H.R. 1895, Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP)
Act, sponsored by Reps. Tim Bishop (D-NY), Michael Castle (R-DE) and
Chris Van Hollen, Jr. (D-MD). The 2007 FARS data shows that at least
7,500 people died in teen-related crashes, the majority of them teens.
These tragedies often happen one or two at a time, so the outrage
about the public epidemic these numbers represent is muted. Every
death, especially of a child, is a terrible waste, particularly when
we know that there are proven solutions in comprehensive graduated
driver licensing programs that can prevent many of these tragedies.
H.R. 1895 would go a long way toward reducing these staggering figures
that represent incalculable harm in the lives of very real people.
-- Primary Enforcement Seat Belt Laws in Every State. The Surface
Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) of 2009, currently proceeding
through the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, wisely
includes a provision that would encourage every state to pass a
primary enforcement seat belt use law, allowing police enforcement
officials to stop motorists for not using a seat belt without first
having to ticket them for another violation. These laws have proven
effective in raising seat belt use rates and saving lives. States
that do not enact such a law in three years would be sanctioned a
portion of their federal-aid highway funds until they enact the belt
law upgrade. 30 states and DC currently have primary enforcement
authority in their laws; this provision would result in all 50 states
enforcing optimal safety belt laws and higher use rates across the
nation. Advocates worked for adoption of this key safety measure in
the STAA of 2009 and strongly urges the full committee to keep it in
the bill.
-- Electronic On-Board Recorders in All Commercial Vehicles in Interstate
Commerce. The STAA of 2009 also requires that interstate trucks (at
or above 10,000 pounds) and buses (that carry eight or more passengers
for compensation) be equipped with electronic on-board recorders that
will reduce driver fatigue by improving enforcement of the current lax
hours-of-service reporting system. This is a crucial reform that
Advocates and other safety groups have petitioned the Department of
Transportation to implement for many years.
-- Stronger State Ignition Interlock Impaired Driving Laws. The STAA
2009 also provides that states adopt impaired driving laws that
require the use of ignition interlock devices on vehicles of drivers
convicted of impaired driving, upon first offense and thereafter.
This provision will accelerate the pace of adoption of important laws
that will deter drunk and drugged driving in every state, reducing the
toll of nearly 12,000 people who die annually in alcohol-involved auto
crashes.
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Cars: Demanding Consumers Push Logistics Improvements in Tough Russian Car Market
Demanding Consumers Push Logistics Improvements in Tough Russian Car Market
MOSCOW, June 29--
The market may be reeling from its first major decline in vehicle sales for nine years, made worse by government taxes and anti-corruption measures, but logistics executives are still looking to improve their service to consumers, the Automotive Logistics Russia conference in Moscow heard last week.
While sales drops of more than 50% in some segments mean the logistics landscape has changed drastically, the consensus among carmakers, service providers and dealers at the conference was that logistics had become even more vital in safeguarding precious cashflow.
"The issue for us today is no longer the lack of (road transport) fleets or capacity," said Natalia Petrenko, Vehicle Logistics Director for Ford in Russia. "Our job has actually become more difficult as we have to improve lead times to meet our customers' expectations." Added Sergey Sherbinin of major dealer Rolf Retail: "If the car is not available now to a customer, they will simply go to another dealer." A year ago there was a wait of 12 months for a Nissan Qashqai and six months for a Toyota Corolla, he added.
The sales decline in Russia has been more dramatic than in most global markets, said Louis Yiakoumi, conference chairman. He was reviewing the feedback from delegates at four other regional Automotive Logistics conferences held so far this year - in India, Western Europe, China and South America. The 2009 series continues with a conference in Detroit in September and then India again in December.
Yet the conference saw supply chain and logistics executives from OEMs and Tier suppliers continue to plan for the longer term. Vehicle makers present included AvtoVAZ, Ford, General Motors, MAN, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot Citroen, Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen.
Russia's new car sales to date are down 50% on last year. The industry's sales of cars and trucks reached 3.6m in 2008, but even the Association of Russian Automaker's optimistic forecasts predict only 1.9m this year. PriceWaterhouseCooper and VW are gloomier, predicting just 1.4m.
As a consequence local production, which reached 1.3m vehicles in 2008 and had been projected to rise to 3m by 2012, has been significantly cut. And imports have dived. Truck imports have almost disappeared following a nearly tenfold decline, said Vladislav Zaslavskij, president of the Association of Car Importers and Customs Brokers. The association's forecast is that imports of cars and trucks this year will not exceed 800,000, down from 2.2m last year.
Government action has been an extra drag on the market. Electronic voting by delegates at the conference put government policy, including customs, as the most significant current challenge for logistics in Russia, above issues such as infrastructure or investment.
Zaslavskij noted that duties and taxes had risen to 53% of the purchase price of as new car, from 46% last year. But on top of that, he said that Russian customs was stifled by bureaucracy and hampered by efforts to quell possible corruption.
"Anti-corruption measures have made it difficult for the customs officials to initiate any new measures," he said. "The managers of the federal customs feel as though they are participants in a reality TV show, as all of their offices and cars are bugged and being recorded."
However Barbara Koncewicz of Adampol, which provides car transport and storage via Poland as well as within Russia, identified the opportunity to tackle border queues caused by the poor IT used by customs. "I encourage IT and software providers to go to the Russian government with solutions [for customs clearance]," she said, "because it is aware of the problem."
Despite market conditions, overall investment in the Russian auto industry continues. "We almost took the decision to the freeze the development of our vehicle distribution centre in Chismena [outside Moscow]," said Alexander Zhuralev, chief executive of Major AutoTrans. The company provides full service finished vehicle storage and logistics including customs handling. "But our customers helped it to continue and it will open in a month."
The deputy governor of the auto manufacturing region of Kaluga, Maxim Akimov, told the conference that only two of the 42 projects and EUR3 billion worth of previously committed investment for the region had been postponed or cancelled so far. "We believe that we have laid down a foundation for future development," he said. The region has three industrial parks plus new road and rail links to serve plants for VW, PSA Group, Volvo Trucks and Mitsubishi and their suppliers.
The last word on strategy for the market went to Konstantin Skovoroda of Russian Transport Lines. The company is developing a new terminal at Ust-Luga, and hosted a successful networking reception for delegates on a river boat as part of the conference. He said that too many companies in Russia today were trying to read their fortunes "in the coffee grinds".
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Cars: U.S. Auto Makers Score Most Wins in Meeting Consumer Expectations According to A
U.S. Auto Makers Score Most Wins in Meeting Consumer Expectations According to AutoPacific's 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Survey of 32,000 Consumers Reveals Vehicles that Meet or Exceed Expectations
TUSTIN, Calif., June 29 -- Porsche and Ford Motor Company earned top honors in the 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), announced today by automotive research firm AutoPacific. The IVAs are based on owners' ratings of their new 2009 model year cars and trucks across 15 key vehicle attributes. The cars or trucks that owners would change the least are the most ideal.
"In today's economy, car buyers take many factors into consideration - styling, safety features, fuel economy and more," says George Peterson, president of AutoPacific. "IVA winners deliver the most of what consumers are really looking for in their vehicles."
"While some measurements barely differentiate between the highest and lowest-ranked vehicles, the Ideal Vehicle Awards clearly show which carmakers are providing the attributes car buyers want," says Peterson. "Looking at segment wins and top overall honors, shoppers can use the IVAs as a benchmark for vehicles that are designed and built with customers just like them in mind. In fact, AutoPacific owner research also shows that IVA-winning vehicles achieve higher overall satisfaction from their owners."
For 2009, the top-rated premium brand is Porsche, outscoring Buick and Jaguar for the most ideal premium vehicle brand honors. The top-rated mainstream brand is Ford, outscoring Mercury for top mainstream brand results. Porsche and Ford were also the highest scoring premium and mainstream brands in the 2008 IVA rankings.
The top-rated vehicle overall is the Honda Odyssey minivan, which beat out the next-highest rated vehicle, the Toyota Venza, from the premium mid-size crossover SUV segment. Rounding out the top five were three Ford Motor Company products: the Ford F-150 large pickup, followed by the Ford Taurus and the Lincoln Town Car, both in the large car segment.
Ford Motor Company leads the industry with a total of five segment winners. Hyundai/Kia and Toyota/Lexus each had three segment winners, with Chrysler, General Motors and Honda bringing in two wins each.
Of the twenty-three Ideal Vehicle Award (IVA) categories, American brands have nine segment winners, Japanese brands seven, European brands four, and Korean brands have three segment winners.
The top-rated product segment is Large Car, beating out last year's leading category, Large Crossover SUV. American buyers continue to value large, comfortable vehicles suitable for suburban driving and longer distance highway cruising.
2009 Ideal Premium Brand: Porsche
2009 Ideal Mainstream Brand: Ford
2009 Ideal Product Segment: Large Car
2009 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners:
Passenger Cars:
Premium Luxury Car Lexus LS
Aspirational Luxury Car Hyundai Genesis
Large Car Ford Taurus
Luxury Mid-Size Car Lexus ES350
Premium Mid-Size Car Saturn Aura
Mid-Size Car Volkswagen Jetta
Image Compact Car MINI Cooper
Compact Car Hyundai Elantra
Economy Car Honda Fit
Sports Car Porsche 911
Sporty Car Dodge Challenger
Pickups, SUVs and Minivans
Large Pickup Ford F-150
Compact Pickup Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Luxury Sport Utility Lincoln Navigator
Large Sport Utility Nissan Armada
Premium Mid-Size Sport Utility Ford Explorer
Mid-Size Sport Utility Jeep Liberty
Luxury Crossover SUV BMW X5
Large Crossover SUV Chevrolet Traverse
Premium Mid-Size Crossover SUV Toyota Venza
Mid-Size Crossover SUV Subaru Forester
Compact Crossover SUV Kia Sportage
Minivan Honda Odyssey
In addition to identifying segment winners, IVA also establishes numerical ideal vehicle ratings for virtually every passenger car and light truck in the United States market. These results come from calculating owner input across 15 specific areas related to a vehicle's attributes, including: exterior styling, exterior size, passenger roominess, cargo space, driver's seat comfort, driver's seat visibility, interior technology, interior lighting, power and acceleration, ease of getting in and out, interior storage compartments, ride, handling, safety features and tires and wheels.
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Cars: Kia Sportage Awarded Top Ranking in AutoPacific 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Kia Sportage Awarded Top Ranking in AutoPacific 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Sportage is Highest Ranked in Compact Crossover SUV Category
- Ideal Vehicle Award is Sportage's second AutoPacific award this year
- Compact SUV honored for high owner satisfaction
IRVINE, Calif., June 29 -- Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) today announced the 2009 Kia Sportage compact SUV topped the compact crossover SUV category in AutoPacific, Inc's 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), closely following the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award received earlier this year. The AutoPacific IVA awards are a quantitative measurement of how closely a vehicle matches an owner's expectations.
"We take great pride in knowing our owners are satisfied with their vehicles and Sportage's recognition as an ideal vehicle is a tremendous compliment," said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing, Kia Motors America (KMA). "This second AutoPacific award directly reflects the satisfaction of smart, discerning Sportage owners, and this type of consumer feedback validates Kia's commitment to providing high levels of quality, style, safety and practicality in all of our vehicles."
Sportage, noted for its passenger and cargo space as well as its off-road capabilities and impressive fuel economy, meets the needs of consumers looking for the total package at a significant value. Sportage offers an extensive list of standard safety and convenience features, including six airbags with full-length side curtain airbags, SIRIUS Satellite Radio with three months complimentary service(1) and USB and auxiliary input jacks, while the 2.0-liter engine delivers impressive fuel economy at 20 mpg (city) and 25 mpg (highway).
Based on survey responses from more than 32,000 vehicle owners, the 2009 IVA measure the combination of trust, anticipation, expectations and reality within specific product segments by having respondents rate 15 attributes concerning whether they would change them after having owned their vehicle for 90 days. An "ideal vehicle" is one that meets the owner's expectations based on how few attributes they would change. Sportage received a score of 1,224 out of a possible 1,500.
In addition to Sportage's top ranking in its segment, Kia Spectra, Optima, Sorento, and Borrego ranked among the top five in their respective categories.
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Cars: Jaguar Announces an All-New XF Supercharged Model for the North American Market
Jaguar Announces an All-New XF Supercharged Model for the North American Market
MAHWAH, N.J., June 29 -- Jaguar today announced the introduction of the 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged, the fourth and newest member of its acclaimed XF lineup. The vehicle, a mid-year release, is powered by a 470 hp version of the 5.0-liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine that debuted at this year's Detroit Auto Show. The XF Supercharged will go on sale in October 2009, and will be priced starting at $68,000 MSRP.
"The Jaguar XF Supercharged will offer consumers a compelling luxury sedan choice with benchmark handling ability and truly memorable performance," says Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director, Jaguar Cars. "This new luxury performance XF Supercharged sedan builds on the tremendous momentum Jaguar has achieved by introducing beautiful fast cars such as the XK sports car, the XF and the XKR and XFR models."
At-A-Glance Highlights -
-- 5.0-liter Supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine with 470hp (a 12% increase
over the 4.2-liter 2009MY supercharged XF) and 424 lb/ft of torque
-- 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds
-- Adaptive Dynamics (the latest in computer controlled continuously
variable damping) and Active Differential Control (electronically
controlled rear differential) are standard
-- Upgraded ventilated disc brakes
-- Interior features include: contrast color twin needle stitching on the
instrument panel and door top rolls, Jaguar Suedecloth Premium
headlining, Rich Oak veneer (unique to XF Supercharged only), 440W
Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, HD radio, and heated steering
wheel
-- Exterior features include: unique 20" five triple-spoke Selena-style
alloy wheels, "Supercharged" badging on rear trunk lid, quad polished
exhaust tailpipes, and silver-gray painted brake calipers
Globally launched at Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, the XF line has set new standards for the next generation of luxury sports cars. The XF Supercharged expands the already highly acclaimed model line that includes:
-- 4.2-liter naturally aspirated XF (300 hp) with a $52,000 MSRP
-- 5.0-liter naturally aspirated XF Premium (385 hp) with a $57,000 MSRP
-- 5.0-liter supercharged XF Supercharged (470 hp) with a $68,000 MSRP
-- 5.0-liter supercharged XFR (510 hp) with a $80,000 MSRP
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Cars: Dorel Juvenile Group Introduces Ground-Breaking Car Seat Safety Technology
Dorel Juvenile Group Introduces Ground-Breaking Car Seat Safety Technology
Air Protect(TM) to Launch in New Safety 1st Car Seat
FOXBORO, Mass. and MONTREAL, June 29 -- Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., a division of Dorel Industries, and the nation's largest juvenile products manufacturer, today announced the launch of Air Protect(TM), the most innovative and groundbreaking safety feature ever offered in a car seat. Developed in conjunction with Kettering University's renowned Crash Safety Center, Air Protect(TM) is designed to protect children in side impact collisions, putting a state-of-the-art layer of air protection where it's needed most, around the child's head.
Side impact crashes have dramatically increased over the past two decades and are today the deadliest kind of crashes for children. The vast majority of these fatalities are due to head trauma, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
How Air Protect(TM) Works
Through the precise release of air, Air Protect(TM) compresses and shields children from side impact intrusion and immediately reduces crash forces where the child is most vulnerable - the head. Air Protect(TM) does this by extending ride-down, the amount of time it takes to slow a child's movement in a crash. By extending ride-down time, Air Protect(TM) creates a slower, softer landing.
The Dorel/Kettering Method
Air Protect(TM) was developed as a result of a revolutionary testing method. The Dorel/Kettering Method uses an intruding door technique, instead of a fixed door, to simulate a side impact crash with far more accuracy. In a side impact crash, a car door moves inward, toward the child.
"Dorel continues to be the leader in the car seat category and with this unique testing approach has created a new level of side impact protection for children, the likes of which have never been seen before," commented Dave Taylor, President of Dorel Juvenile Group US. "This new testing method is so significant that we have shared our findings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, supporting NHTSA's efforts to provide more comprehensive regulation for side impact crash testing."
Over the past two years, Dorel's team of industry-leading car seat engineers have collaborated with researchers at Kettering University to study side impact crashes. Founded by General Motors in 1919, Kettering University has been at the center of many of the auto industry's safety innovations for decades. "The Dorel/Kettering Method and Air Protect(TM) are truly break-through advancements for child passenger safety," said Janet Brelin-Fornari, Ph.D., and Director of Kettering's Crash Safety Center. Specializing in pediatric crash safety, Brelin-Fornari oversees the crash safety curriculum at Kettering.
"The technology is so revolutionary that we will be rolling it out globally - incorporating it in Dorel car seats in Europe and Australia, in addition to North America," said Hani Basile, Global Dorel Juvenile Group President and Chief Executive Officer.
Road safety is especially important this summer as millions of families plan to travel to vacation destinations by car. According to the Automobile Association of America (AAA), an estimated 27 million Americans will travel by car this summer, many with children in the back seat.
Air Protect(TM) Being Launched in new Safety 1st Complete Air Car Seat
Air Protect(TM) is being offered in the new Safety 1st Complete Air car seat in black/gray and brown/orange. In addition to offering the best side impact protection, the Safety 1st Complete Air with Air Protect(TM) is easy to install, with Safety 1st's QuickFit(TM) Harness System, among other features. "We know that proper installation and use are critical to a child's safety too," added Dorel's Taylor.
A convertible car seat for children 5 to 50 pounds, Safety 1st's Complete Air is available for pre-order beginning July 1 at Babies"R"Us stores and online at Babiesrus.com and Babiesrus.ca. In August, Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores will be the first to offer the Complete Air car seat with Air Protect(TM), followed by other retailers later in the year. To learn more, visit www.safety1st.com/airprotect. Safety 1st has been the definitive leader and innovator in child safety products for the home and car for the past 25 years.
Air Protect(TM) Technology will also be extended to other Dorel car seats, including Maxi Cosi, Eddie Bauer and Cosco car seats.
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Cars: Subaru of America, Inc. Announces EPA Figures for 2010 Outback
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces EPA Figures for 2010 Outback
- Subaru Outback Wagon Achieves 29 mpg Hwy -
- Offers Better Fuel Economy Than Many Front-Wheel Drive Competitors -
CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 29-- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the EPA fuel economy results for the all-new 2010MY Outback. The 2010 All-Wheel Drive Subaru Outback achieves up to 24 mpg combined and 29 mpg highway, even while interior volume is up over 7-percent.
Specifically the Outback 2.5i CVT now exhibits better fuel economy (EPA combined) than such competitors as the Toyota Venza, Volvo XC70, VW Passat, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer. The 2010 Subaru Outback now scores better on EPA fuel economy than the much smaller Suzuki SX-4 AWD and has significantly more power coming from its 170HP 2.5L 4-cylinder Boxer engine.
"The all-new 2010 Subaru Outback combines great on- and off-road capability, comfortable space, incredible cargo carrying ability and fuel economy all for a great price," said Tim Mahoney, senior vice president and CMO of Subaru of America, Inc. "We think this new Outback will really raise the bar in the crossover segment."
With its unique Boxer engine, segment-leading 8.7 inches of ground clearance, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and fold-away roof rack crossbars, the all-new Subaru Outback has an entry-level price of $22,995 (excluding destination and delivery). The Outback provides an alternative for customers looking for more room than a midsize sedan and features the off-road capabilities of an SUV, with the fuel economy of a small car.
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