Garden City Kansas Police Department Uses ICOP In-Car Video Systems

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ICOP Digital, a company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, recently said that the Garden City Police Department in Garden City, Kansas has issued ICOP another follow-on purchase order–for total ICOP Model 20/20(R) sales to the agency of 25 units and completes the agency’s planned full patrol fleet deployment. “Our experience with ICOP Digital has […]

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Master Lock Introduces Finger Activated Garage Door Opener

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Master Lock has introduced a new garage door opener with smartTOUCH technology that eliminates the need for keys, remotes, or keypads. Simply touch the device and it will recognize your fingerprint–and open the garage door. Master Lock Company LLC has entered into an agreement with bioMETRX, Inc. (OTC BB: BMRX), a leading developer of consumer

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Air Bags Linked to Increased Foot and Ankle Trauma

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According to members of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, they’re seeing a significant increase in the number of auto accident victims who have traumatic foot and ankle injuries. And they’re saying that air bags are the culprit. In 1998, the federal government started requiring dual front air bags in passenger cars. According

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Triple White New Special Edition Beetle Convertible Now Available

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Volkswagen of America has just announced that the limited edition Triple White New Beetle convertible is now available at dealers. Only 3,000 people will have the opportunity to own this truly special edition. The Triple White New Beetle convertible features a unique Campanella white exterior, a white interior, and white convertible roof boot. The Triple

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RL Polk Says 10.5 Million Alternative Fuel Autos on Roads Today

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According to 2006 sales data from R.L. Polk and Co., there are 10.5 million “Alternative Fuel Autos” on the roads today. And according to automakers, we’re all discovering the alternatives–2006 sales of “alternative fuel autos” are exceeding the automakers’ expectations by fifty percent. Currently manufacturers are offering 60 models of Alternative Fuel Automobiles for sale

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Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:QTWW) was awarded a $2.1 million contract by California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to develop and demonstrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Quantum will develop, manufacture, and deploy 20 Ford Escape PHEVs for demonstration in Southern California. Under this contract, Quantum will utilize its OEM system

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Madame Tussauds Immortalizes Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

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Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. have been immortalized in wax. These NASCAR superstars have been turned into was figures by Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas. The figures are being unveiled this week during the grand opening of Neon Garage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Madame Tussauds Las Vegas has immortalized Richard Petty, “The King”

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Hyundai Announces Veracruz Premium Crossover Pricing

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Hyundai Motor America has officially announced the pricing for their new premium crossover, the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. Hyundai has made luxury and performance attainable with a base price more than $11,000 lower than the Lexus RX350. Veracruz’s designers recognized that the needs and desires of traditional SUV buyers weren’t being met and focused on meeting

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Win a Hyundai Elantra in the Mash and Seek Challenge

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Hyundai has begun accepting applicants for its “Mash and Seek” challenge. On April 30, sixteen randomly selected finalists, who have never met and know nothing about one another, will be placed in teams of four armed with only a single photo — a collage of teammates’ facial features — and participate in a race to

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Jeep Sponsors Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Soul2Soul Tour 2007

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Jeep has just signed on to be the “presenting sponsor” of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s ‘Soul2Soul Tour 2007’. The tour kicks off on June 6th, 2007 in Omaha, Nebraska. Apparently Tim McGraw and Faith Hill first dated in a Jeep. Here’s more from the official press release today: One of country music’s most celebrated

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GM Unveils Powerful New V-6 Clean Diesel – Cadillac to Debut

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General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) unveiled a new 2.9-liter V-6 turbo-diesel engine that features state-of-the-art injection and combustion technology for minimum emissions and maximum performance. This is GM’s First Production Application of innovative, Closed-Loop Combustion technology. The Cadillac CTS is adding this engine to its portfolio in 2009. This new engine has low emissions, high

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New York International Automobile Show To Have New Ticket Options

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The New York International Automobile Show is going to have three ways to purchase tickets to the 2007 exhibition, which begins April 6, 2007. This auto shows popular e-ticket program at www.autoshowNY.com allows you to buy tickets online, print them, and head straight to the Auto Show. You can also use credit and debit cards

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Mitsubishi Announces Pricing for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

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Mitsubishi has officially announced the pricing for its 2008 Lancer compact sedan. The rally-inspired Mitsubishi Lancer delivers driven-to-thrill dynamics, “class-up” value, advanced safety and cutting-edge user-technology in an aggressively styled package. The 2008 Lancer will start at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $13,990 for the value-minded DE model. The well-equipped Lancer ES will

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Guarantees Radios to Work After Merger with XM

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According to SIRIUS, SIRIUS radios will not become obsolete after SIRIUS merges with XM. As you might recall, SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI), recently announced plans to merge with XM Satellite Radio–now SIRIUS is officially issuing a guarantee to its more than 12 million current listeners that existing radios will not become obsolete if the merger

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Toyota Reports February Sales Figures

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Toyota Motor Sales is reporting the best-ever February sales of 187,330 vehicles, an increase of 12.2 percent over February 2006. This apparently is due to a record number of Toyota hybrid auto sales. The Toyota Division posted best-ever February sales of 164,812, up 13 percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever February sales of 22,518 units,

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