Corporate News

Monday, 15 July 2013

• Headlight Eye Lashes Hailed as the Ultimate in Bad Taste Car Accessories
• News Release: EPA Announces $15 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean up and Redevelop Contaminated Brownfields Sites Across the Country
• American Red Cross Joins IAA's One Car One Difference Car Donation Program To Generate Funding For Lifesaving Services And Relief Efforts
• Penske Logistics Named Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner
• Rand McNally Releases the 33rd Edition of the Motor Carriers' Road Atlas
• Atmel Launches New Automotive-Qualified maXTouch Controller Family; Enables Single-Layer Shieldless Touchscreen and Touchpad Designs in Car Center Stacks
• Behr's Visco Technology For Diesel Engines Offers Heavy-truck Fuel Savings
• Michelin issues voluntary recall for some of its light truck replacement tires
• Online Auto Retailer Shows that Car Buying Doesn't Have to be a Game of Chance
• All-new Range Rover Sport Takes on Mighty Spitfire in a Unique Duel of British Legends at Goodwood
• Jaguar Project 7 to Make Dynamic Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
• China Yuchai International Appoints Weng Ming Hoh as President
• GM and Universal Technical Institute create a partnership to help meet the growing need for qualified automotive technicians
• National Car Rental Recognized as Best Overall Car Rental Service by Executive Travel Magazine
• Geotab Launches World's First Telematics NFC Driver ID Key Solution with IOX Technology
• SANLUIS Rassini Supplying Suspension Components and Rotors on the All-New 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra
• Ford Announces Senior Leadership Team Changes
• GMC Vehicles Take the Field in Madden NFL 25
• Honda Embarks on Breakthrough Twitter-centric Campaign Featuring Vine Videos in Support of Summer Clearance Sales Event
• Intertek's San Antonio Automotive Powertrain Research Facility Celebrates 60 Years
• Third Annual Toyota 100 Cars For Good Program Continues To Impact Nonprofits' Work
• Louisiana's Industrial Employment Jumped 2.9% over Past Year
• Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Contracts Evana Automation to Supply a Multi-Station Lean Manufacturing Solution for a Lane Departure Warning System

Sunday, 14 July 2013

• CareerWorks: Greater Newark Workforce Funders Collaborative Awards $100,000 Grant to New Community Workforce Development Center's Automotive Technician Program
• Mission Federal Credit Union's CUSO Acquires Autoland
• Dramatic Growth in Global Automotive Infotainment Systems Net an Installed Base of 85 Million by 2017

Saturday, 13 July 2013

• Fitch Affirms 1 Class of Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust 2009-A
• New ACE White Paper Discusses New Regulations Impacting Fleet Safety

Friday, 12 July 2013

• Carmichael, Hamel, McDonald, Renfrow and Traynors compose AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2013
• Ford of Europe Posts Sales Volume, Market Share Increases in June Despite Overall Industry Sales Decline
• All-New Ford Tourneo Connect and Grand Tourneo Connect Offer Active Families the Perfect People Movers
• Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrids Support €13.2 Million Mobility Study into Integrating Electric Vehicles into Cities
• Daimler Group EBIT for Q2 2013 above market expectations
• Mara Hoffman Receives "Mercedes-Benz Presents" Title
• Michelin Issues Voluntary Safety Recall For Some Of Its Light Truck Replacement Tires
• Newest Goodyear Blimp Takes Shape
• Symmetrix HPX-F Battery Separator from Porous Power Enhances Lithium Ion Battery Safety, Earns R&D 100 Award
• Enterprise Holdings Acquiring Zimride Ride-Matching Program
• Chrysler AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL!
• Statement Regarding the Death of Ford Motor Company's Philip Caldwell
• Martin Apfel to Leave General Motors
• 20 ABF Drivers Set to Compete in National Truck Driving Championships
• Electric Drive Transportation Association Responds to FY14 Energy & Water Development Funding Bill
• Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia reaches one million U.S.-built vehicles milestone
• The New 2013 Ford Fusion Energi
• United Airlines and Mercedes-Benz USA Team Up to Bring Unique Benefits to Frequent Flyers

Thursday, 11 July 2013

• The Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Consent Order On The Hertz/Dollar Thrifty Merger
• 2014 Mazda6 Delivers Impressive Fuel Economy and Performance
• TI introduces motor driver family with integrated power management and CAN interface for use in automotive functional safety applications
• Details of Ford Motor Company's July 24 Briefing on 2013 Second Quarter Results
• Ford Motor Company Declares Third Quarter Dividend
• GM Outlines Progress on Environmental Priorities
• Dodge Brand Targets Multicultural Millennials with Campaign for All-new Dodge Dart Featuring International Music Superstar Pitbull
• Ram Introduces New "Black Express" Model for 2013
• Ford eNews - July 11, 2013
• New PennDOT Videos Aim to Educate Pennsylvanians on Pedestrian Safety
• TVS Diode Arrays from Littelfuse Provide 40 Percent Greater Protection Against ESD and Lightning-Induced Surges
• 27.9 Million MirrorLink and GENIVI Car Infotainment Systems Shipments by 2018, Forecasts ABI Research
• States Receive Teen Driving Grants for Innovative Projects
• 2013 Toyota Corolla continues tradition of reliability
• New Guide Eases Handicapped Parking Permit Process -by MyParkingPermit.com
• Hertz and TomTom introduce NeverLost 5 satnav system for Europe
• Ryder Opens Two Natural Gas Fueling Stations in California
• HARMAN Receives Global Industry Leadership Award for In-Vehicle Infotainment
• Elektrobit (EB) and Daimler Establish New Model to Develop Software for Driver Assistance Systems
• IXYS UK Provides Solar Cells for Oxford University Eco-Vehicle at the 2013 Shell Eco-Marathon in Rotterdam
• Real-Time Parking Guidance App Parker 4.0 Now Available for Android

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

• The FIAT Brand to Debut "Body Paint" Print Ad in ESPN The Magazine's Annual Body Issue
• 2013 Americas Altair Technology Conference Will Feature Global Experts in Simulation Trends for Aviation and Automotive
• Corporate confidence in the auto industry on the rebound
• IBM and Sprint Velocity Drive Connected Car Into the Future
• Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team to Compete at New Hampshire Motor Speedway July 11
• The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton to Keynote NADA Convention in New Orleans
• Largest Propane Autogas School Bus Purchase in History Marks Launch of Propane Road Tour
• The Shell Drive For Five Card Offers A New Way To Save This Summer
• AAM awarded new business featuring patented e-AAM hybrid & electric driveline system technology
• MD Johnson, Inc. Advises Michael O Brien On the Sale of BMW HONDA and VW Dealerships to Lithia Motors
• North American Class 4-8 Commercial Vehicle Wheel End Brake Components Aftermarket
• Toyota Donates $50,000 to Help Victims and Families Affected by Arizona Fire
• Toyota Partners with Eco-Savvy Influencers on 2013 Prius MPG Challenge
• Nissan To Feature Fan-Made Instagram And Vine Videos In TV Commercial
• Paralyzed Veterans of America Thanks Toyota for Its Support of the 2013 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
• Volvo: Invitation to press and analyst conference in Stockholm
• Dealertrack Launches Advanced F&I Menu Selling Solution for iPad
• INCENTCO and Windy City Harley-Davidson Dealer Group Announces August 2013 Launch of Innovative Loyalty and Rewards Program for Customers and Employees
• CU Direct Connect Releases New Technology That Enables Credit Unions to Review and Fund More Auto Loans
• Chevron Announces June 2013 Inductees to the Delo Sponsored Million Mile Club

Tuesday, 09 July 2013

• WEX Releases Monthly Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI) Results
• TomTom Announces Traffic Integration with Esri ArcGIS
• North America Car Rental Industry Outlook to 2017- Off-Airport Segment and Car Sharing Driving the Future Growth
• Corvette Stingray Most Efficient Sports Car on the Market
• Chevrolet to Enter Myanmar
• GM Korea First in Customer Satisfaction with Service
• Hankook Tire Gauge Index Shows Decline in Summer Driving
• I DRIVE SAFELY Supports Teen Driver Safety By Launching Essay Contest During the "100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers"
• Applied Manufacturing Technologies to Host Automation Technology Open House
• QAD Enterprise Applications Assists Senior Flexonics Czech in Achieving Highest Supplier Score Defined by MMOG/LE
• MaxTradeIn Expands into Columbus, Ohio and Surpasses $80 Million in Offers Made to Consumers Trading In or Selling Their Car
• KPIT Cummins Announces Release of New Generation Diagnostics Products
• Sergio Marchionne to Deliver Opening Address at the 2014 Canadian International Auto Show
• GEICO announces plans to hire 200 new associates in Tucson; also named 'Top Company to Work For'
• Chevron Adds Third Group II Base Oil Hub in Europe
• EcoCAR 2 Team from University of Victoria Wins First Place MathWorks Award for Innovative Model-Based Design
• Bosch Technology Powers 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel

Monday, 08 July 2013

• SORL Auto Parts Announces Its Public Accounting Firm Is Withdrawing From Auditing Chinese Companies
• All-New 2014 Infiniti Q50 Arrives at U.S. Dealers on Aug. 5 with Strong Pre-Sale Momentum
• Online Auto Shopping: A Changing Retail Market
• Electric vehicle tariffs on average 34% cheaper than eGallon
• Texas Gained 32,000 Manufacturing Jobs over Past Year
• PSEG Opens Largest Electric Car Charging Facility in New Jersey
• Three Month US Tour Brings Stunning Rolls-Royce Wraith To First American Clients
• 2014 Subaru Outback: Ruggedly versatile, powerful yet efficient
• Manheim Reports Used Vehicle Sales For First Half Of 2013; Reflects Economic Recovery
• Iconic Ferraris To Be Displayed Together For The First Time In History At The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
• Nine AutoNation Stores Named In Automotive News' "Best Dealerships to Work For" 2013 survey
• Magnesium Metal Market Benefitting From Automotive Emissions Reduction Targets
• Hertz And Penske Racing Team Up To Introduce The Special Edition "Hertz Penske GT"
• New 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named Winner of Cars.com/USA Today Midsize SUV Challenge
• 'Get Smart and Save' with the Summer ExxonMobil Smart Card Promotion
• A New Way to View Directions in the Car: Garmin Introduces Its First Portable Head-Up Display (HUD)
• More Home Time Attracts Truck Drivers to Careers at Ryder
• Chrysler Group Signs on as a Sponsor for Independent We Stand

Sunday, 07 July 2013

• California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Drops Rates
• Autobytel Announces Results of Reconvened Annual Meeting of Stockholders
• EPA's Tier III Rule Can Encourage Adoption of Biofuels, BIO Says

Saturday, 06 July 2013

• Research and Markets: Trends in Vehicle Part Replacement in Europe, 2005-16
• REG Celebrates Biodiesel Production Start-Up and New Jobs at New Boston, Texas
• Cooper Tire Aligns with America's Favorite Pastime

Friday, 05 July 2013

• Autoliv Board member to resign for new role at Jaguar Land Rover
• Top 10 Reasons Why Silverado is Summer’s Perfect Pickup
• Chrysler Recalls Nearly a Million Cars Because of Head Restraint Problems
• Ford of Canada Leads Sales in Canada at Mid-year
• Ford China Sets First Half and June Sales Records, First Half Sales Surge 47%, June Sales Up 44%
• Ford Brings Fastest Fiesta ST to China, With a Price of 185,900 Yuan
• All-New Ford Transit Connect Offers Smart Cargo Solutions for Class-Leading Every-Day Load Carrying
• Toyota Leads All Automakers in 2012 U.S. Patents Issued
• Porsche delivers 81,500 new cars to customers in first half-year
• Ford eNews --July 3, 2013
• Record June truck sales lead Toyota Canada to record first half truck sales
• Del City Supports Veterans with Wheelchair-Accessible SUV Built by West Coast Customs
• Subaru Canada: Best June ever
• Volvo Car Group reveals world-class safety and support features that will be introduced in the all-new XC90 in 2014
• MAZDA ANNOUNCES PRICING, FUEL ECONOMY OF i-ELOOP-EQUIPPED 2014 MAZDA6
• William R. Reagan, Founder of LoJack Corporation and Its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System, Dies at 78
• Ford Returns to 2013 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans for Fifth Consecutive Year as Exclusive Automotive Brand

Wednesday, 03 July 2013

• 2014 AMG Pricing: SLS AMG Black Series & C63 AMG Edition 507
• IHS Receives Hart-Scott-Rodino Approval for Acquisition of R.L. Polk; Closing Scheduled for Week of July 15
• Traveling with Kids This Summer? Fast Park offers tips, tricks, giveaways and sweepstakes
• 'Strong' 2014 Chevy Silverado Anthem Debuts July 4
• KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES JUNE SALES
• Five Questions with GM's Connect Car Guru, Mary Chan
• ALG Report: Used Market Supply Outlook on the Rise; Current Incentives Up
• Autobytel and the American Muscle Car Love Affair
• Pedeta-Purchases Expected to Rise
• The Fuel Rewards Network Program Brings Its Great American Fuel Price Relief Tour to Chicago Just in Time for Summer Travel
• Car dealerships continue to evolve to meet demands of online consumers
• A2B, Leading Electric Bike Manufacturer, Attempting To Break A Guinness World Records Title For The Longest Journey On An e-Bike
• Ford Develops Advanced Technology to Revolutionize Prototyping, Personalization, Low-Volume Production
• Cincinnati Automotive Parts Company Tailors Promotion to Help World War II Veterans
• AutoNation Announces Total Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 25,162 in June 2013
• Kelley Blue Book Highlights Fourth Of July New-Car Deals
• Avego Ridesharing Activity Grows 8,825% in BART Strike Chaos
• TRW To Highlight Safety Leadership On The Road To Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Functions At IAA Motor Show 2013
• NCSR: July 4th Ranks as Second Riskiest Summer Holiday for Red-Light Running
• BMW Announces Leadership Change at its South Carolina Plant

Tuesday, 02 July 2013

• Porsche Reports Best June in History -- up 23% over 2012
• Hyundai Motor America Reports Best June And Mid-Year Sales Ever
• BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2013 Sales
• Honda Reports June Sales Surge on Record Light Truck Sales; Acura RDX Posts Record June Sales
• Mazda today reported June U.S. sales of 22,496 vehicles, representing an increase of 13.0 percent versus last year and the best June since 2007
• Nissan U.S. Sales Increase 12.9% To Set New June Record
• Subaru Reports 42 Percent Increase In June Sales; Best-Ever June For Forester And Outback
• The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class
• Honda Introduces New Jazz ES Plus
• Toyota Motor Sales Issues June 2013 and First-Half Sales Preview
• Industry New-Car Transaction Prices Up Nearly 1 Percent From Last Year, According To Kelley Blue Book
• LG Chem, Johnson Controls Score Highest in Navigant Research Assessment of Manufacturers of Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles
• 2013 Honda Civic Tour Featuring Maroon 5 is Best-Selling Trek in Tour's 12-year History
• Toyota Eclipses 10 Million in Camry Sales
• Hyundai Sets All-Time Record for June Sales
• GM Reports Highest Monthly Sales Since September 2008
• KIA MOTORS AMERICA EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORSCHOOSE.ORG TO BENEFIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS NATIONWIDE IN 2013
• Crash test dummies at work: Videos take viewers behind the scenes at the IIHS crash test lab
• Carhartt and Covercraft Announce Tough, Rugged & Stylish Seat Protection
• Elite Drivers Urge Motorists to be Safe Over the Independence Day Holiday
• Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 13 Percent; Ford Cars, Escape Continue Record-Setting Pace, Driving Coastal Share
• Rear View Safety Encourages Drivers to be Proactive with Road Safety by Using Backup Cameras
• AAA: Illinois and Indiana Gas Prices Drop in Time for July Fourth Travel
• Kia Motors America Launches Nationwide Partnership With B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School To Provide Free Hands-On Defensive Driving Instruction

Monday, 01 July 2013

• Happy Independence Day from Buick
• Greater Grace Temple Combines Detroit's Biggest Block Party With Its 51st Classic Car Show For A Motor City Summer Fun Blowout
• Japanese Brands Top Edmunds.com's 4th of July List of Top 'American' Cars
• Hyundai Powered Unlimited Race Car Sets The Second Fastest Time In Pikes Peak Hill Climb History
• Celebrate Independence Day safely: GEICO reminds drivers to stay safe on the roads
• NADA Data: Jobs and Payroll Up at New-Car Dealerships
• Giti Tire Wins Its Pikes Peak Debut
• Food Authority Expands Fleet with Fuel Efficient Vehicles from Ryder
• Volvo Group to increase warranty reserves
• Jury Awards $14 Million to Plaintiff Injured in Hyundai Defective Air Bag Case
• ATA to Host Executive Summit on Making Trucking Technology Pay Off
• NAPA Launches Second Annual Get Back and Give Back Campaign to Support The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
• Electric Cars Among Dirtiest Transportation Options According to Comprehensive Study
• THE MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 3 TIRE NOW AVAILABLE
• ANCO Wipers Becomes Official Wiper Blade of National Hockey League
• Rand McNally Releases New Software with More Connected Features for its 7-Inch Truck GPS
• Car Insurance Premiums Can Double with a Teenage Driver, But Results Vary Considerably by Age, Gender and State
• Auto Insurance Company Gives Back By Offering Free Book Bags For Back-to-School
• A Letter from Evatran CEO, Rebecca Hough
• National Safety Council Provides Tips to Stay Safe this 4th of July

Sunday, 30 June 2013

• Smarteq New Multifunctional Antenna Platform for Heavy Vehicles Will Be Installed in the New Renault Trucks
• Chrysler Group Names Shell Lubricants as Supplier of the Year
• TomTom Seeks New Partners to Integrate with Its Fleet Management Platform WEBFLEET

Saturday, 29 June 2013

• Dominion Dealer Solutions Hires Automotive Veteran Susan Moll to lead customer service for its Dominion DMS products
• Farm Bureau Insurance - Tennessee is Highest in Region in J.D. Power Auto Customer Satisfaction Study for Second Consecutive Year
• Aha By Harman to Provide Connected Entertainment System in Redesigned 2014 Mazda3

Friday, 28 June 2013

• Ugliest Car in Texas Means Big Bucks for Drivers at Ingram Park Mazda
• BIO Applauds Legislation That Levels the Playing Field for Renewable Chemicals
• June Car Sales Cap a Strong First Half of 2013 for the Auto Industry
• Frost & Sullivan Releases Independent Analyst Report on Streetline, Inc.; Recognizes Streetline with 2013 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Award
• TOP OFFICIALS FROM NHTSA, AUTO ALLIANCE AND MIT TO DISCUSS DISTRACTED DRIVING ISSUES AND TECHNOLOGY AT CONNECTED CAR EXPO, NOVEMBER 19
• Autoliv to build textile center in China to support growth
• Honda Launches Global Social PR Campaign Inspired by Customer Journeys
• Toyota Leads the Future of Mobility Conversation at 2013 Aspen Ideas Festival
• Wynnchurch Capital Invests in Detroit Tool Metal Products, Co.
• Cadillac ELR Tech Targets Engaging Driving Dynamics
• Nice Timing: XTS, Luxury Watches Share Chrome Cues
• Iconic Corvette Began 60 Years Ago
• Cooper Tire Connects with Youth in Canada through Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS)
• World Premiere of the All-new Mazda3 Hatchback
• Smart Vehicle Mounted Terminals: For an Entirely New Way of Life
• Ram's Commercial Flagships -- 2014 Chassis Cab Lineup Offers Best-in-class Capability and Exclusive Features
• 2014 Ram 1500 Offers Best-in-class Fuel Efficiency with Industry's Only Light-duty Diesel Pickup
• Progressive Insurance and United Services Automobile Association (USAA) Enter License Agreement for Usage-Based Insurance
• Alcoa to Close Fusina Smelter in Italy
• Electric Vehicle Drive Motor Revenue Will Surpass $2.8 Billion Annually by 2020, Forecasts Navigant Research
• Westport Acquires Clean Energy's Natural Gas Vehicle Business, BAF Technologies and ServoTech Engineering, to Expand Ford Product Portfolio and Dealership Coverage; Commits $5 Million to Co-Marketing Program with Clean Energy
• Tim Morgan of Radley Acura Named Autobytel Dealer of the Month; Dealer of the Year Awards Slated for January 2014

Thursday, 27 June 2013

• New Study Finds U.S. Diesel Vehicles Have Lower Total Cost of Ownership Than Gasoline Vehicles
• Top Off Your Tank and Rev Up Your Engine!
• Hertz Honors Service Men and Women at The Greenbrier Classic
• 2014 Ford Taurus costs less that Toyota Avalon, matches performance
• L.A. Metro to Purchase Its First Electric Buses for Los Angeles County Transit Riders
• Chrysler Group and Fiat SpA Open Mopar Operations in South Africa
• Creators of 'Robot Chicken Bring Original Web Series 'Friendship All-Stars' to L/Studio
• Ford's Newest Fuel-Efficient Products Driving Sales Growth, Market Share Gains in the U.S., Particularly on the Coasts
• EcoDual Announces Former Tesla, Chrysler Executive As President And CEO
• 2013 Delo Big Bass Boat Sweepstakes -- Don't Let This Big One Get Away
• IKEA to Grow Presence of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with Units at 8 More Locations, Extending Reach beyond the Western U.S.
• Celestica Recognizes ON Semiconductor with a 2012 'Total Cost of Ownership' Supplier Award
• Parker Expands Offering for Pneumatic Lockout Valves with New Compact LV Series, High Flow LV Series, EZ Series and LVSS Series
• City of Berkeley Launches Innovative 'goBerkeley' Transportation Program
• GE Delivers Integrated Lighting Retrofit Solution to BR Williams Trucking
• QAD Executive Earns 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award from AIAG
• Research and Markets: Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2013-2023: Forecasts, Technologies, Players - Updated 2013 Report
• P&G to Convert 20 Percent of Its For-Hire Truck Loads to Natural Gas
• Hydrogen Fuel Cell That's as Durable as a Conventional Engine

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

• Ford eNews - June 26, 2013
• Halliburton Deploys Pilot Fleet of Compressed Natural Gas Light-Duty Trucks
• GM Invests $133 Million for New Press at Wentzville Plant
• GM's Focus on Customer Experience Goes Global
• Ford Teams Up with Habitat for Humanity Detroit to Help Revitalize City Neighborhood, Finish Milestone Project
• Ford Shares Mobile Vision at Mobile Asia Expo, Showcases Mobile Technology at Connected City
• Ford Forms Strategic Partnership with Baidu for In-Car Infotainment
• HARMAN Appoints John Diercksen and Adriane Brown to Board of Directors
• DriveCam Elects Thomas Darcy to Board of Directors
• Jumpstart Automotive Group Post-Auto Show Roundup: Trucks, SUVs, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles Rule the Road at the 2012 -- 2013 U.S. Auto Shows
• Take the 2013 Pit Crew Challenge, Sweepstakes Presented by Mobil 1 and O'Reilly Auto Parts
• NGV Today is Launched, the Source of Comprehensive Coverage of Natural Gas Vehicle Markets, Technology, and Policy
• Kansas Gained Manufacturing Jobs, Plants over Past Year
• 3,000th Lender Signs with VINtek for Automotive Collateral Management Technology and ELT Services
• GfK Releases Insights for User-Friendly Design in Automobile Infotainment Systems
• Eaton Supercharger Plant Receives Kawasaki Quality Award
• Car Rental Customers 55% More Likely to Buy New Vehicles than Average Consumer

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

• The Collegiate Women Sports Awards Presents 2013 Honda Cup to Keilani Ricketts of the University of Oklahoma
• 2014 Honda Odyssey Arrives at Dealers July 2 Delivering More Value to Customers with Refreshed Styling, Enhanced Safety and Additional Standard Features
• West Central KY Gas Prices Drop
• GM Building in Milford Earns LEED Certification
• Alan Batey Named Global Head of Chevrolet
• 'Opening the Highways' Artwork Restored as Ford Builds on Century-Plus Legacy of Mobility Leadership
• Ford, UAW and UAW Trust Launch Voluntary Regional Health Care Pilot Program
• Alamo Rent A Car Brand Enters Peru
• Logility Delivers Best-of-Breed Supply Chain Solutions in the Cloud
• Autoliv: Invitation to Autoliv's Q2, 2013, Teleconference
• Hertz Wins Industry Award from Digital Screenmedia Association with NCR Technology
• DIRECTV Drives Gas Reductions, Plans to Expand Propane Autogas Fleet
• Freescale Takes Automotive Radar Mainstream with Industry's Most Integrated ADAS System Solution
• Natural Gas Vehicles on Roadways Worldwide Will Reach Nearly 35 Million by 2020, Forecasts Navigant Research
• TE Connectivity Survey Finds Safety the Top Consumer Priority in Adopting Autonomous Vehicle Technology
• University of Michigan Solar Car Features Avery Dennison Car Wrap Films in 2013 World Solar Challenge
• GSA Urged to Spur‚ Alternative Fuel Vehicles in $1.5‚ Billion Contract for Deliveries
• Shelby American Goes Global with New Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Las Vegas

Monday, 24 June 2013

• Chevron Recognizes Flyers Energy for Strong Lubricant Sales Performance
• Research and Markets: Automotive Ignition Systems' Global Market Report - Forecasts to 2027
• FHI Releases "SUBARU XV HYBRID" in Japan
• Acura Introduces New Campaign for the 2014 MDX Entitled "The Extremely New MDX - Made for Mankind"
• Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013: auction of Mercedes-Benz W 196 R one of highlights at world's 'largest motorised garden party'
• BMW presents a special edition of its Lifestyle catalogue featuring the 2013/2014 Sport Collections and Golf Collections
• 2014 Cadillac XTS Packs Twin Turbo Power
• Rocket Racing Wheels: Made For Modern Muscle Cars
• Philly Is New Green Hotbed, Dallas Has Its Hands Full, New Yorkers Are Stargazing Based on Ford Escape Sales Trends
• Secretary Bialecki and Global Advanced Metals Announce Selection of Massachusetts as its U.S. Headquarters
• Alamo Rent A Car Launches Games 2 Go -- Brings Travel Games to the Social Age
• CleanWorld Expanding Successful Sacramento BioDigester
• Tesla Supercharging Stations at CBL Malls
• Pelagicore and Elektrobit (EB) collaborate in bringing GENIVI Infotainment platforms to market
• Enterprise Expands into the Netherlands in European Expansion Drive
• Honda's Environmental Short Film Series Receives National Award Recognition
• Advance Auto Parts Names Donna Justiss Chief Information Officer
• South American Auto Market to See Significant Growth by 2025

Sunday, 23 June 2013

• Cofiroute USA Signs New $60 Million Operating Contract for 91 Express Lanes Extension in California
• Luxfer Gas Cylinders to Introduce G-Stor Pro Line of AF Cylinders at ACT Expo Tradeshow
• Dealertrack Expands Cutting Edge Digital Retailing Suite with Online Dealer-Controlled Vehicle Trade-In Appraisal Tool

Saturday, 22 June 2013

• The Connected Car Conference at CE Week Brings Together Top Influencers in the Connected Car Space, June 25 in NYC
• VW Passat TDI Clean Diesel Visits Chicago Automobile Trade Association

Friday, 21 June 2013

• Autobytel Adjourns Annual Meeting of Stockholders until July 3, 2013
• Dan Akerson Remarks at Cadillac Plant Groundbreaking
• New Chevrolet Impala Campaign Features John Legend
• Susan Docherty Announces Intention to Leave GM
• 2013 CARQUEST Auto Parts Classic - Duke vs. UCLA
• Toyota Installs KYOCERA-Powered Solar Carport at Tijuana Manufacturing Plant
• TravelCenters of America Adds Goodyear Brand Tire Lines at TA and Petro Stopping Centers
• Former European rally champion Eugen Bohringer has died, at the age of 91
• BMW Group claims a total of 19 awards in the Automotive Brand Contest 2013
• Honda of South Carolina Begins Production of Pioneer Side-by-Sides
• Toyota Donates Meals To New Yorkers in Need for Each Viewing of Online Film, Up to Half A Million Meals
• Ford Fund Joins Go Red for Women Campaign
• Buick Turns 110: Most Significant Buick of Each Decade
• Alcoa and RUSNANO Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Produce Aluminum Drill Pipe with Antiwear Coating for the Oil and Gas Market
• Toshiba Launches New MOSFET "SSM3K337R" for Relay Drivers
• CarMax Reports Record First Quarter Results
• Anderal Technologies Takes Second Place in Shell Oil's 'Future Energy' Event

Thursday, 20 June 2013

• Honda Expands Accord Lineup this Fall with 2014 Accord Hybrid Featuring Class-Leading MPG Ratings and Exclusive Styling
• Toyota Camry Tops Midsize Segment in J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey
• Toyota Boosting Manufacturing Investment in Alabama, Missouri and Tennessee
• Ford Motor Company Fund Sends Ohio World War II Veterans to Visit National World War II Memorial in D.C.
• Ford Celebrates Production of 7 Millionth Transit Van; Tough, Versatile Workhorse to be Sold in 118 Global Markets
• Ford Tests High-Tech 'Brake Light' That Warns Other Drivers Even From Afar
• Ford eNews – June 19, 2013
• Corvette Stingray: 3.8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph
• Sonic Automotive Selects Contact At Once! Website Chat for Dealerships
• AllGo Systems' MirrorLink and Miracast Solutions for Automotive Head Unit Applications Demonstrated at Telematics Update Detroit 2013
• Green Automotive Company's GoinGreen Announces Exclusive UK Distribution of I'MOVING Electric Commercial Vehicles
• Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Reach 3 Million in Annual Sales by 2020, Forecasts Navigant Research
• QAD Joins Representatives from Chrysler, Ford and GM to Discuss Trends in MMOG/LE Supplier Assessments at 2013 AIAG Supply Chain Summit
• Automotive Leaders Address Vehicle Technology Impact at I-CAR Conference
• Garmin Announces Next-Generation maps + more Portable Infotainment Device for Volkswagen up! Compact Car
• Ryder Takes Delivery of First Light and Medium Duty Natural Gas Vehicles
• Five of the Top Ten Captive Auto Lenders Choose ChannelNet to Drive Customer Retention
• Dealertrack Canada Completes Certified System Integrations with General Motors of Canada Limited
• Scania Delivers World's First Euro 6 Gas Truck
• Vehicle Owners Must Ensure They Use the Correct Type of Charger for Their Batteries to Avoid Lasting Damage, Reminds CTEK

Wednesday, 19 June 2013

• Research and Markets: The Bio Natural Gas Opportunity: Developing Baseload Renewable Power
• Lexus LS Flagship Luxury Sedan Leads Industry in J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Initial Quality Study
• Acura Earns Top Honors in Edmunds.com 2013 Best Retained Value Awards for Second Consecutive Year
• All-New 2014 Acura MDX Takes Luxury Refinement to a New Level with Signature Acura Technologies, Increased Comfort, Fuel-Efficiency and Performance
• Shanghai GM Breaks Ground for Cadillac Plant and PATAC Breaks Ground for R&D Facility
• Chevrolet Named Title Sponsor of MLB’s Home Run Derby
• Chevrolet Revs Up for Its Return to The Oscars
• GM Names Gerald Johnson to Lead North America Manufacturing
• 4.3L EcoTec3 V-6 Offers Best-in-Class Capability
• GM Receives Most Initial Quality Awards Among Automakers
• Ford provides more exclusive options for vehicle personalization
• Ford More Than Doubles China Engine Production Capacity with New Chongqing Plant
• SYNC and MyFord Touch Sold on 79 Percent of New Ford Vehicles, New Technology Drives Quality Satisfaction
• News from S & B Commercials - New Citan completes the Mercedes-Benz picture for GBN Services
• ON Semiconductor Wins 2012 'Best Project Collaboration' Award from Yanfeng Visteon Group
• Automotive Social Buzz Report: Ford Continues to Dominate Online Conversation
• EPA Recognizes Students for Sustainable Environmental Solutions
• Rise in Alternative Fuels Prompts Launch of Training Network

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

• Buick LaCrosse Priced at $34,060
• Chicago Automobile Trade Association Announces 2013-2014 Executive Board
• Chrysler Group And NHTSA Resolve Recall Request
• Freudenberg Technology Helps Drive the 2013 "Engine of the Year" Winner
• LA Auto Show Adds Director of Sponsorships to Growing Staff
• Dragon Mobile Assistant Expands with Intelligent Driver Mode
• Autel North America Appoints Art Jacobsen CEO
• Meineke Raises $80,000 for Carolinas Healthcare System's Levine Children's Hospital and Children's Miracle Network
• Subaru of America's Central Region, in Partnership with the Village of Itasca, Attempts to Set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Record.
• ESCORT to Present Ultra-Fast PASSPORT Max High Definition Radar Detector at NYC Propel Gift Guide Event
• Construction Milestone Celebrated at Continental Tire Plant in Mt. Vernon, Illinois
• Veolia Transportation On Demand acquires EnviroCab of DC
• Parental Involvement May Keep Teen Drivers Safer On The Road This Summer
• Start Your Engines for Henry Ford Health System's Third Annual "Get Your Heart Racing" Event
• BorgWarner Helps Car Manufacturers Comply With New Stringent Government Regulations In Brazil
• A Real Feast for Fiesta ST Owners: Optimum Driving Fun with Standard-Equipped Recaro Sport Seats
• Long Island Man's Volvo Will Reach Three Million Miles in 2013