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You’re out for a Friday night celebration and having a few drinks with friends. The evening is coming to an end, and you and your responsible group – who have only had a couple of drinks in between the lively conversation at a local bar – get into your cars and drive home.

It’s now 1:30 a.m. and you’re 10 minutes from home but traffic on the major street you’re traveling on is coming to a stop.

That’s when you notice the lights, the police officers, the makeshift holding stations, the tow trucks – you’ve been caught in a state-sponsored DUI checkpoint.

“Some people come through and they’re in a hurry and they’re frustrated,” Ontario police Officer Craig Ansman said.

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Arizona is known throughout the country to have very strict laws regarding DUI, which is one more reason to hire an Arizona DUI lawyer who aggressively fights for you.

Being charged for a DUI in Arizona may be a very upsetting experience.

If this is the first time when faced with a DUI, probably you don?t know what your rights are.

It is important to know the basics of DUI Phoenix Arizona laws and penalties to be sure that you stay on the right side of the law. It is illegal for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle in this state under any of the following circumstances:

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New General Motors Laboratory will Accelerate Advanced Battery Technologies and Speed the Development of Electric Vehicles

American drivers may be one step closer to getting behind the wheel of an electric car. In an effort to expand battery research and expedite the introduction of electrically driven vehicles, General Motors announced the opening of The Global Battery Systems Lab.

The state-of-the-art facility is the size of seven basketball courts and is the largest in the United States. Capable of testing all current battery systems, the lab will speed the development of hybrid, plug-in and extended-range electric vehicles, including the Chevrolet Volt. In fact, more than half of the lab is dedicated to testing the electrochemical battery cells and their enclosures.

A team of more than 1,000 engineers will work on energy alternatives and advanced technologies that reduce dependence on petroleum, improve fuel economy and reduce emissions; putting cleaner, more efficient cars on the road more quickly and affordably.

Source: General Motors

Car insurance for your new electric car or hybrid vehicle is a click away.

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Transformers Star Drives the New Camaro at the Brickyard

Josh Duhamel, aka, Captain Lennox from the soon-to-be released summer blockbuster “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”, will lead the field with the pace car in this year’s Indy 500. But the star won’t be driving Bumblebee, the film’s heroic Autobot; instead he’ll be behind the wheel of the all-new 2010 Camaro SS.

This year the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway is celebrating its centennial, while Chevrolet celebrates its 20th time pacing “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The famous “Brickyard” will be reserved just for Pace Car practice and although normal pacing duties call for around 90mph, Duhamel could push the Camaro to speeds of over 100mph.

Source: General Motors

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System Helps Increase Rescue Response Time and Helps Determine Injury Severity

May 2009 (Medialink) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released the findings of a two year study of automobile crashes involving vehicles with Automatic Crash Notification systems. The research showed that the systems can in fact improve patient outcomes.

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Source:  General Motors

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May 2009 (Medialink) – Unfortunately, not all car accidents are simple fender benders. That’s why a new innovation from one major auto-maker is welcome news to the first responders who will soon know quickly which crashes have the biggest potential for severe injury. Brian Osuch has more.

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Source: General Motors

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Automakers have been in the news quite a bit lately. The future of some is very much in doubt. And since the economy is hitting most of us quite hard, I thought it appropriate to take a look at sites that help us find high-quality used cars.

Many of the sites in this alphabetical roundup will provide the research and information you require before you buy a car. Others will allow you to find cars in your area or buy them right on the site. Either way, they’re all worth a look.

AOL Autos AOL provides some of the best informational resources on the Web, if you’re looking for a car. Whether it’s reviews from some of its experts, information on sales, or news, the site has it all. It’s a full-featured resource that you’ll want to check out.

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Mercedes and Buick Also Rank in New Consumer Survey

May 2009 (Medialink) – In the midst of bailouts and restructuring in the auto industry, a new survey is revealing the brands owners are most satisfied with.

For the second year in a row, Cadillac was selected as the top brand in overall vehicle satisfaction in a survey of new buyers. AutoPacific’s 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards measure how satisfied owners are with their new car or light truck in comfort, safety and the overall purchase/lease experience. The survey reflected a significant change in consumer buying habits over the last year, like increased research to get the most value for their money.

Rounding out the top five were Lexus, Mercedes, Lincoln and Buick.

Source: General Motors

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Source: General Motors

May 2009 (Medialink) – Since its dramatic unveiling at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show and its high-profile acting debut in the first “Transformers” movie as Bumblebee, the all-new 2010 Chevy Camaro has been the most anticipated new car in a decade, and it’s finally here.

For the last year Chevy dealers have been taking deposits on the new Camaro. More than 14,000 people, most of whom haven’t even seen the car in person, not to mention taken it for a test drive, will soon be receiving their cars.

The design is very faithful to the original concept that inspired Hollywood director Michael Bay to make it the hero of the 2007 summer box-office hit movie and it also acknowledges the Camaro’s heritage, particularly the famous 1969 Camaro.

The 2010 Camaro’s MSRP starts at $22,995 for a 300hp V-6 that gets 29 highway miles to the gallon, with Bluetooth phone and USB connectivity, a Boston Acoustics audio system, OnStar, and XM satellite radio, and ranges up to a 426 horsepower V-8. Rick Hendrick, NASCAR owner and Chevrolet Dealer, says based on the waiting lists at his dealerships the new Camaro will appeal to a very wide demographic.

Many Chevrolet dealers have had to stop taking deposits for the new Camaro due to the high demand, but you can still catch it in “Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen” coming out at the end of June, and in Chevy showrooms nationwide.

Source: Medialink

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Flat tires are a common occurrence for car owners. A flat tire can be caused by under inflation, by dry rot of tires or by slow loss of tire pressure.  Sharp objects and hazards on the road can puncture a tire.  Hitting a curb, a nail or another sharp object can create a slow leak or a dangerous blowout at high speed.  whatever the cause of your flat tire, remain calm.  If your are driving when this happens, grip the steering wheel firmly and and slow down by taking your foot off the accelerator (gas pedal) and allwing the vehicle to slow down while pulling off the road.  Turn your emergency flashers on to warn those around you that something is wrong.

You can now either seek professional help to change the tire or you can change it yourself. If you have a cellular phone you can call a friend, a mechanic, or the automobile club, if you belong to one.  If you decide to change it yourself, be sure that you have pulled sufficiently far off the road that you are out of danger from passing vehicles.  If this is not possible, get away from the vehicle to a safe place and wait for help to arrive. A tow truck can safely tow away your vehicle and repair or replace your flat tire. or a passing police officer may stop to render assistance, especially if your car is not safely off the roadway.

Once you are ready to replace the flat tire yourself, check that you have a spare tire and that it is in good condition and filled with air.  Your car needs to be on firm level ground.  If it is on dirt or on a slanted roadside or hill, this will cause problems with your ability to change the tire.  Somewhere in your car, usually in the trunk (boot) or somewhere in the rear compartment, will be a car jack and a lug wrench which you will use to lift the corner of your car that has the flat tire.  Before lifting the vehicle, remove any hub cap or wheel cover to expose the lugs nuts of the wheel using the lug wrench or a metal object such as a screwdriver or your key (be careful not to break it or you will have bigger problems.)  Loosen the each of the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire slightly before lifting up your vehicle

Once all the lug nuts are slightly loose, use the car jack to jack the vehicle up to a level where the flat tire is above the ground.  Loosen all the lug nuts and remove the wheel from the car.  Replace the flat tire with your spare tire, and re-install and tighten the lug nuts hand tight (do not tighten completely with the lug wrench.)   Remove the car jack and tighten the lug nuts using the lug wrench. Tighten the nuts in a sequential manner using a star pattern for wheels with five lug nuts. Replace the hub cap or protective cover if it will fit on the spare tire and put away your jack and lug wrench. Drive to a tire store or mechanic and have the tire repaired or replaced.

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