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Farmers Insurance Announces Hybrid Vehicle Discount

If you own a hybrid vehicle and you live in Kansas, then you’re in luck; you now can get a discount on your auto insurance from the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. Farmer’s Insurance is the first U.S. insurer to offer an insurance discount to customers who own a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle, and

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XM Satellite Radio Now Standard Equipment 2007 Acuras

We reported a while back about XM Parkinglink and other Vehicle Navigation Systems such as the BMW Navigation System and other ways to get Traffic Reports in your vehicle. Well, now Acura owners starting in 2007 won’t have to worry about getting their traffic report–the 2007 Acuras are now going to include XM Satellite Radio

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BMW Introduces World’s First Hydrogen-Drive Luxury Performance Car

BMW has announced the introduction of the new BMW Hydrogen 7, the world’s first hydrogen-drive luxury performance automobile. The car — a vehicle that has undergone the regular Product Development Process — will be built in a limited series in Europe and driven in the US and other countries by selected users in 2007. It

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Hypertech Power Tuning Boosts 2006 GM Duramax Turbo Diesels

Hypertech’s new Power Programmer #30003 and HyperPAC #83005 give a serious performance boost to 2006 GM C/K 2500/3500 trucks equipped with 6.6-liter Duramax turbo diesel engines. The new Power Tuning programs developed by Hypertech’s R&D team deliver gains of up to 95 horsepower and 178 ft.-lbs. of torque without even opening the hood. Hypertech’s exclusive

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BMW Adds Real Time Traffic Information from Clear Channel to Its Navigation System

Underscoring its commitment to delivering industry-leading service, technology, and innovation, BMW has announced the availability of Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) through a partnership with Clear Channel’s Total Traffic Network. This new premium service feature will offer timely traffic information and, for the first time on any production vehicle sold in the United States, dynamic

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Tundra Solutions Unveils New Toyota Hybrid Forums

Tundra Soltions, a website where Toyota owners or prospective owners can research, discuss, price, and talk about the repair their Toyota, Scion or Lexus, has announced the introduction of the new Toyota hybrid discussion forums on TundraSolutions.com. The hybrid section includes individual forums for the current hybrid models – Camry, Prius and Highlander – and

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XM Satellite Radio, Standard Parking, and Quixote to Develop Real-Time Parking Info Service

Are you late for an appointment? Perhaps it’s raining and you want to find the closest parking space to the door? Are you new to a city and don’t know where to park the car? Or maybe you’re trying to catch the next flight out to Chicago and need to park your car quickly. XM

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Gas Saving Tips

Gas prices in the last week or so have gone down here in the Texas area. However, if you want to save some gas then there are several things that you can do to make the gas that you put in last longer. I’ve compiled a list of tips from several reliable sources; doing these

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2007 Acura RDX SUV

I’ve always been a fan of Acuras. Unfortunately, they don’t have a pickup truck in their lineup, so I probably won’t be buying an Acura soon. But, if I decide to get another vehicle, it will probably be the new Acura RDX SUV. Acura of Valley Stream has put out a press release today about

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Goodyear SilentArmor Technology Pro-Grade Tires for Working Pickup Trucks

I’ve always been a fan of Goodyear tires. In fact, my newest pickup truck has Goodyears on them right now. Goodyear has just announced what they’re calling “SilentArmor Technology Pro-Grade Tires” which are now tougher than ever–they have a new tread compound and enhanced treadwear capability. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has

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2006 Toyota Tundra Recall

If you’ve got a 2006 Toyota Tundra (I don’t but was actually considering buying one until I bought the 2006 Chevrolet Pickup Crew Cab because it has more room), then you’ve got a recall on your vehicle. Apparently this recall has to do with the exterior lighting, and some amber lights. Here’s the info about

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