Archive for May, 2008

GM and Ford Expand Participation in NASTF SDRM

LEESBURG, Va., May 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has announced that both GM and ford have expanded their participation in the Secure Data Release Model (SDRM) to include the release of key codes to registered security professionals and service technicians in all 50 states. Prior to this announcement, GM and [...]

Kia Sorento Receives Top Ranking in AutoPacific 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

IRVINE, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire/ — The 2008 Kia Sorento is the top ranking midsize SUV in AutoPacific, Inc.’s 2008 vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), an industry benchmark for objectively measuring owner satisfaction of new vehicles. In this competitive segment, Sorento received a higher rating than the Hummer H3, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro and Nissan Xterra.“Sorento’s [...]

Garmin Announce Third Generation StreetPilot for Mercedes-Benz A-Class, B-Class and C-Class

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 29 /PRNewswire/ — – With Photos Garmin, global leaders in portable satellite navigation, today announcedMercedes-Benz Accessories will continue its relationship with Garmin byselecting the nüvi 760 as their latest portable after market navigationsolution. The nüvi 760 named the ‘StreetPilot III’ by Mercedes-Benz, iscustomised with a specially designed mount for the new generation [...]

Callpod’s Chargepod(R) – Versatile 6-in-1 Charger Now Starts at $39.95

CHICAGO, May 28 /PRNewswire/ — Callpod, Inc. (), an award-winning emerging technology company that has created and patented unique audio conferencing and content sharing technologies for wireless and consumer electronic devices as well as cellular telephones, has reduced the starting price of its debut product, the Chargepod, to $39.95 and the bundle pack to $79.95.The [...]

Appearance Does Matter: Tips to Protect the Value of Your Vehicle

CHICAGO, May 28 /PRNewswire/ — With the rising price of gas and food, a difficult job market and declining home values, the last thing many Americans are thinking about is purchasing a new vehicle. In fact, according to Autodata Corp., overall U.S. automotive sales fell 14% in April 2008, marking the lowest automotive sales volume [...]