Tag: Chevrolet

Chevrolet transforms a truck into a blood donation center

Stuart Mitchell

In view of the reduction in stocks in blood banks as a result of the pandemic, Chevrolet, in partnership with Albert Einstein Hospital and Eldorado Shopping Mall launched the initiative “Drive Thru Blood Donation”, which will be held in a truck transformed into a complete blood donation center to offer safety and convenience to blood donors. Prepared by Chevrolet with five blood donation booths, mobile tents for donor interviews, a screening office and shelving for material storage, the truck was positioned in the parking lot of Eldorado Shopping Mall, on…

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NSFW (Not Safe for Wheels): DoSomething.org and Chevrolet Launch New Road Safety Campaign For Teens With Support From Actor Kevin Quinn

Stuart Mitchell

Everyone has that friend whose habits are NSFW…Not Safe for Wheels. In 58% of teen vehicle crashes, teen drivers were seen engaging in potentially distracting behavior leading up to the crash. This can include texting and cell phone usage, eating while driving, peer passengers, and more. On foot, studies show that 1 in 5 high school students cross the street while distracted – most while texting or wearing headphones. Getting reminders and tips from friends is one of the most effective ways to keep young people safe in vehicles and…

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DoSomething.org and Jason Genao, Star of Netflix’s On My Block, Join Forces To Promote Safe Driving for Teens

Stuart Mitchell

Question: If a ______ is too tight, that’s a problem. If it’s too loose…that’s a bigger problem. What is it? Answer: A seat belt. (Duh! What did you think we were talking about??) Seat belts save up to 15,000 lives every year. DoSomething.org, one of the largest organizations for young people and social change, and Chevrolet, one of the largest automobile manufacturers, believe that reaching young people with this message is critical, and are partnering for a second time on “Ride & Seek,” a national campaign to promote seat belt…

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Chevrolet’s Call Me Out App Aims to Curb Risky Driving

Stuart Mitchell

Chevrolet is launching a new smartphone app called Call Me Out to help remind new and experienced drivers to keep their eyes on the road and put their phones down while they are driving. According to a recent Research Now survey, 84 percent of people admit that distracted driving while handling a phone is dangerous, yet 90 percent of drivers have done it. Driven to change the behavior and the conversation, Chevrolet hosted a hackathon where teams of young people were challenged to propose ways to reduce distracted driving. The…

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“Brake It Down”! Chevrolet & DoSomething.org Partner With David Mazouz for Safe Driving Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

How well do you know your best friend? What’s their favorite snack on a road trip? What musician are they most likely to play in the vehicle? And what if answering these questions could keep your best friend safe on the road? That’s the case with “Brake It Down,” the national safe driving campaign from DoSomething.org and Chevrolet! Thousands of young people will take the “Brake It Down” quiz about their friends’ on-the-road habits. Based on their answers, quiz-takers will receive customized tips to share with friends and keep them…

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