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Cars: University of Michigan Students Advance Solar Car Performance with Z Corporati
University of Michigan Students Advance Solar Car Performance with Z Corporation 3D Printing and Scanning
Designers of Newly Unveiled 'Infinium' Quickly and Affordably Create Prototypes, Molds and Vehicle Models
BURLINGTON, Mass., June 30 -- Infinium, a space-age solar panel on wheels and the University of Michigan's ultra-sleek contender for the upcoming World Solar Challenge, is a product of advanced engineering technologies like 3D printing and 3D scanning from Z Corporation.
The university's solar car team uses a ZScanner(R) 700 to inspect prototypes against digital designs to ensure accuracy for wind tunnel testing. The scanner also captures the engineering data from solar car prototypes from throughout the team's 20-year history.
The team uses a ZPrinter(R) multicolor 3D printer to create prototypes of parts like its ergonomic steering wheel and motor housing. The prototypes help the team conduct form, fit and functional testing before production. The team also "ZPrints" molds for lightweight carbon fiber parts and car models for display.
"Each time we use the ZPrinter to create a part prototype, mold or car model we save weeks and thousands of dollars by not sending the work out to a service bureau," said Steve Hechtman, 2009 project manager, recent graduate and four-year member of the University of Michigan Solar Car Team. "Each time we use the ZScanner we know we're capturing precise engineering data to drive critical design decisions. We're working faster and smarter, and Infinium shows it."
The team will take Infinium, unveiled June 5, to the World Solar Challenge, an 1,800-mile race across Australia in October 2009. Co-sponsored by Z Corporation, the team is a perennial high performer: it won the North American Solar Challenge (a 2,400-mile race from Dallas to Calgary, Alberta, Canada) five out of nine times and has finished as high as third in the World Championship three times. Twenty years after a group of University of Michigan students won the GM Sunrayce USA, the precursor to the North American Solar Challenge, the team remains the most visible and successful solar car team in North America.
Advanced technologies help Infinium perform
Five times more aerodynamic than a Corvette with contours shaped by a supercomputer, Infinium employs space-grade gallium arsenide solar panels that convert sunshine into power that is stored in highly efficient lithium batteries. The batteries are capable of carrying the car 300 miles in pitch dark. Their efficiency helps the car recharge on sunny days even while being driven. Infinium has a top speed of 87 miles per hour and weighs only 400 pounds.
The university's engineering approach exemplifies the standardization of 3D scanning and printing in advanced R&D organizations. A 3D printer creates physical models from 3D CAD data much as a do*****ent printer creates letters and presentations from office application data. A 3D scanner is one way of gathering data for 3D printing.
"We're proud to sponsor the University of Michigan Solar Car Team, and we strongly support the important work students are doing for the school as they advance their career prospects," said Z Corporation CEO John Kawola. "Even more importantly, the team is using 3D technology -- CAD and Z Corporation printing and scanning -- to uncover efficient renewable energy solutions for the future."
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Motorcycle: Industry Leaders Discuss Middle East's Premier Custom, Tuning and Motorspor
Industry Leaders Discuss Middle East's Premier Custom, Tuning and Motorsports Festival
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 1 -- Key representatives from the custom, tuning and motorsports industry met with organisers United Business Media in the Dubai Westin Mina Seyahi hotel on the 22nd of June to discuss Barbican TURBO and how it can best serve the industry. Barbican TURBO is the Middle East's custom, tuning and motorsports festival and will run from the 8th - 10th of October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi.
Barbican TURBO provides companies with the opportunity to interact with current and future customers and as such, organisers United Business Media feel direct input from the industry about the future development of Barbican TURBO and how it can meet the needs of companies who wish to promote their products and services is critical to its success.
Attendees at the meeting included Swen Roters and Omar Valentine from Foilacar, Hamid Moaref from Tires and Parts magazine, Konig Wheels UAE division and Varga Trading, Mitchell Perera from Liberty Motorsports, Grant M. Yake from Auto Sport (Al Yousuf Group) and Team Suzuki, Horst Busch from ALSA Automotive Engineering, Motaz Abu-Hijleh from TAM Auto Engineering, Ali Salman from Ultimate Motors and Bryan Espie, Marketing Manager, Becky Crayman, Sponsorship Director and Matt Tarrant, Show Manager from Barbican Turbo and United Business Media.
Swen Roters, Managing Director of Foilacar, excellence in car body finishing stated, "We are especially pleased the organisers have decided to involve us and other companies in the event process as it allows them to produce an event that we actually want and need to support our businesses goals." He continued, "Our target market are VIP customers and as a result of discussions we are now working with United Business Media to develop a VIP zone within the show and how best to attract other companies with VIP products and customers to Barbican TURBO for this year."
Some of the other topics covered in the meeting included show features such as world-class drifting demonstrations, the Top 100, the 2nd National Sound-Off, the 1st National Dyno Shoot-Out, the music stage and the gaming zone as well as show zones - the Paddock, the Japanese Tuning zone, European and American companies taking part and the Local Heroes zone - a zone which the organisers are calling to be filled with the best of the best companies from within the United Arab Emirates.
Matt Tarrant, Show Manager said, "We decided to hold this meeting to show further support to the industry and to be innovative in this respect, our goal is to deliver the very best event we can over the long term, for many years to come and we feel by listening to what the industry has to say we are a step closer to doing this." He also indicated, "The meeting was a success and we will be organising a follow-up meeting shortly. As an open forum we are also keen to have input from other companies and anyone in the industry who is interested should contact us directly."
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, July 04 @ 00:25:00 CDT (3 reads)
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Cars: Factory & Dealership Closures Concern Car Owners About Auto Parts Avai
Factory & Dealership Closures Concern Car Owners About Auto Parts Availability
Largest Marketer of Automotive Parts Addresses Facts & Fears
CHICAGO, July 1 -- With thousands of auto dealerships closing across the nation and announcements of major car brands phasing out production, many car owners are alarmed about the availability of parts they'll need to maintain their vehicles. The nation's oldest and largest direct marketer of auto parts, JC Whitney has reassuring news for these motorists.
"In our 95 year history, we've seen big auto makes like Oldsmobile and Plymouth go out of business, and we continue to stock thousands of replacement, performance, and restoration parts for virtually all of them," said JC Whitney's President & CEO Tom West. "We have over 6 million individual parts and accessories for almost every car, truck, and motorcycle, from the latest model year back to the 1920s. And if we don't have a part in stock, we have over 2,000 vendors to help us find it."
More and more car owners are purchasing their auto parts from JCWhitney.com and having a local mechanic do the repair. Customer service support is available to ensure they are getting the right parts, accessories and tools necessary for their project. Shipments can be made to the customer's doorstep or directly to their mechanic for installation.
"For almost 100 years we've been delivering high quality auto parts at the lowest prices," added West. "As long as Americans love driving, we'll be here to keep them rolling."
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, July 04 @ 00:20:00 CDT (2 reads)
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Cars: olkswagen Named a Full-Line Corporate Leader in Strategic Vision's Total
Volkswagen Named a Full-Line Corporate Leader in Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index(R)
Fourth consecutive year as a Best Full-Line Corporation
HERNDON, Va., July 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that they have been named a corporate leader in Strategic Vision Inc.'s Total Quality Index(R) (TQI). This marks the fourth consecutive year in a row that Volkswagen of America has been honored as a leader in the TQI rankings. For 2009, Volkswagen has the most models across the segments being measured than any other brand -- New Beetle, Rabbit, Jetta, CC, and Tiguan are all TQI leaders for their respective segments.
"We're excited that Volkswagen continues to do so well in Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "It reiterates that our vehicles provide a high standard of quality, are fun to drive, and that our owners are some of the most passionate brand advocates in the market."
The Strategic Vision Total Quality Index offers a complete measure of new vehicle owner satisfaction. It asks customers to evaluate all aspects of their ownership experience, from purchasing and owning to performance and handling. It is much more than just counting problems, rather it provides an overall impression of how customers evaluate their new vehicle ownership experience.
"In today's difficult market, the difference between products that generate consideration, build brands and increase sales versus those that do not is often how much delight and love the product generates with its customers," said Dr. Darrel Edwards, Chairman of Strategic Vision.
To calculate TQI, Strategic Vision asks owners to evaluate their new car experience by measuring: The initial perception of quality, the overall perception of satisfaction, the willingness to be an advocate for the brand, emotional attachment to vehicle, future purchase intention associated with the brand and overall experience with the vehicle. Strategic Vision also asks the customers to evaluate the experience based on product attributes and their dealership experience as well.
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, July 04 @ 00:15:00 CDT (4 reads)
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Cars: More than Half of Highway Fatalities Are Related to Deficient Roadway Conditions
More than Half of Highway Fatalities Are Related to Deficient Roadway Conditions
New Study Shows More Forgiving Roads Would Save Lives and Cut Costs; Health Experts & Transportation Leaders Urge Congressional Action
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- More than half of U.S. highway fatalities are related to deficient roadway conditions - a substantially more lethal factor than drunk driving, speeding or non-use of safety belts - according to a landmark study released today. Ten roadway-related crashes occur every minute (5.3 million a year) and also contribute to 38 percent of non-fatal injuries, the report found.
In revealing that deficiencies in the roadway environment contributed to more than 22,000 fatalities and cost the nation more than $217 billion annually, the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) concluded that making the roadway environment more protective and forgiving is essential to reducing highway fatalities and costs.
"If we put as much focus on improving road safety conditions as we do in urging people not to drink and drive, we'd save thousands of lives and billions of dollars every year," principal study author Dr. Ted Miller said. Miller, an internationally-recognized safety economist with PIRE added, "Safer drivers and safer cars remain vitally important, but safer roadways are critical to saving lives, preventing injuries and reducing costs."
Titled "On a Crash Course: The Dangers and Health Costs of Deficient Roadways," the study found the $217 billion cost of deficient roadway conditions dwarfs the costs of other safety factors, including: $130 billion for alcohol, $97 billion for speeding, or $60 billion for failing to wear a safety belt. Indeed, the $217 billion figure is more than three-and-one-half times the amount of money government at all levels is investing annually in roadway capital improvements - $59 billion, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
The report concluded that roadway related crashes impose $20 billion in medical costs; $46 billion in productivity costs; $52 billion in property damage and other resource costs; and $99 billion in quality of life costs which measure the value of pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life by those injured or killed in crashes and their families. The report also found that crashes linked to road conditions cost American businesses an estimated $22 billion at a time when many firms are struggling. According to the report, crashes linked to road conditions cost taxpayers over $12 billion every year.
"Recent concerns about swine flu pale in comparison to the number of crash victims I treat," said Dr. Jared Goldberg, an emergency room physician in Alexandria, VA. "In medical terms, highway fatalities and injuries have reached epidemic proportions, and efforts to prevent further spread of this plague are essential. In the absence of a true vaccine to defend ourselves, fixing dangerous roads would help prevent traffic crashes from occurring in the first place."
On a Crash Course identifies ways transportation officials can improve road conditions to save lives and reduce injuries. For example, immediate solutions for problem spots include: replacing non-forgiving poles with breakaway poles, using brighter and more durable pavement markings, adding rumble strips to shoulders, mounting more guardrails or safety barriers, and installing better signs with easier-to-read legends. The report also suggested more significant road improvements, including: adding or widening shoulders, improving roadway alignment, replacing or widening narrow bridges, reducing pavement edges and abrupt drop offs, and clearing more space adjacent to roadways.
"Although behavioral factors are involved in most crashes, avoiding those crashes through driver improvement requires reaching millions of individuals and getting them to sustain best safety practices," continued Miller. "It is far more practical to make the roadway environment more forgiving and protective."
The report also analyzed crash costs on a state-by-state basis. The 10 states with the:
-- Highest total cost from crashes involving deficient road conditions
are (alphabetically): Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois,
New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
-- Highest road-related crash costs per million vehicle miles of travel
are: Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia.
-- Highest road-related crash costs per mile of road are: California,
Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and South Carolina.
PIRE is a leading independent transportation safety research organization. It has conducted research for a range of organizations, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, National Safety Council and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Drawing upon the most recent available data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, PIRE employed analytic modeling methods to evaluate the causes and costs of U.S. motor vehicle crashes in preparing On a Crash Course.
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, July 04 @ 00:10:00 CDT (2 reads)
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Cars: CT&T Announces Plans for U.S. Electric Vehicle Production
CT&T Announces Plans for U.S. Electric Vehicle Production
Global Electric Vehicle and Battery Technology Leader CT&T United to Establish Multiple Facilities in Southeast and West Coast Regions to Manufacture Affordable Line of EVs by 2010
SEOUL, South Korea, July 1 -- CT&T Company, Ltd., a global leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology, announced plans today for e-Zone and c-Zone electric vehicle production in the United States with plans to employ 2,600, including production workers and managers, over the next five years.
CT&T United, the U.S. subsidiary of CT&T Korea, Ltd. is investing significantly to maintain its global position in the move towards consumer use of electric vehicles by establishing its North American headquarters, a research and development center and several manufacturing facilities to produce and market an entire product line of EVs and batteries. Company officials are considering potential sites in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and California.
In making the announcement, CT&T President and CEO Young Gi Lee said, "While we are reviewing a number of locations for our operations, we are committed to having a major presence in the Southeastern and West Coast regions."
CT&T United will produce and market City Drive Electrical Vehicles (EVs), Mid-speed Electric Vehicles, High-speed Electric Vehicles, Utility Electric Vehicles, as well as batteries in the Lead Acid, Advanced Lead Acid, Lithium Polymer and Lithium Ion categories for domestic and export markets.
"We are accelerating our plans to become a major investor in zero emissions vehicle technologies in the U.S.," said Lee. "CT&T has become a category leader because of our advanced technology, plus we offer a solution to the primary barrier to consumer adoption of electric vehicles by offering EVs at affordable prices."
By the fourth quarter of 2009, the company expects to begin selling c-Zone utility EVs for commercial and government applications as well the e-Zone City Drive EVs. Vehicles will range in price from $8,000 US dollars to $16,000 fully equipped.
CT&T United recently submitted proposals to work with the Department of Energy to accelerate the implementation of battery, electric motor drive and electric vehicle technologies. DOE is expected to announce their plans regarding these proposals later this summer.
CT&T works in four battery platforms by co-operatively manufacturing with Korean partners SK Energy, Sebang, EIG Corporation, LG Chemical Corporation, FCP, and Samsung. Specifically, the company works in Lead Acid, Lithium Polymer, Fuel Cell (FCP) and Lithium-ion battery systems.
The company has also announced a joint venture with PUES Corporation of Tokyo Japan for the development and production of inverters and new technology In-Wheel Motors.
"We have an aggressive market development plan, and our innovative Regional Assembly and Sales (RAS) system will enable us to reach our employment predictions of more than 10,000 people in the U.S. by 2014," said Lee. The RAS system is characterized by a network of regional joint ventures that will facilitate manufacturing, assembly and sales activities in specific geographic market areas throughout the U.S.
In addition to its manufacturing and distribution initiatives, CT&T United will partner with Research and Development teams in the U.S. to supplement and expand upon the company's activities in Korea. Currently, CT&T Korea, Ltd. works closely with Korea's leading technology research universities - Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea Polytechnic University, Ajou Motor College, and Soongsil to develop new cost and energy efficient Battery Platform, Drivetrain System, and Electric Vehicle technologies.
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, July 04 @ 00:05:00 CDT (3 reads)
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Cars: 25th Anniversary of Record-Setting Solar Car
25th Anniversary of Record-Setting Solar Car
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 1 -- Solar-powered cars are just now making news, but 25 years ago, solar pioneers Greg Johanson and Joel Davidson set a Guinness world record for the fastest "Solely Solar Powered Vehicle." On July 1, 1984 the Sunrunner achieved 24.7 mph in Bellflower California, and a final top speed of 41 mph in the Mojave Desert. The speed was officially recorded by Guinness approved independent observers and set the record. During 1984 and 1985, Johanson and Davidson extended an open invitation to race any other solar vehicle, but no one accepted the challenge. The record appeared in the 1986 Guinness Book of World Records. Inventor Greg Johanson is still in the solar vehicle business, making solar roofs for hybrid cars.
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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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Posted by Cars on Friday, July 03 @ 00:20:00 CDT (11 reads)
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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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Posted by Cars on Friday, July 03 @ 00:15:00 CDT (7 reads)
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