PR Newswire BREA, Calif., March 11, 2011 BREA, Calif., March 11, 2011 -- Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced there is currently no reported harm to Suzuki's personnel, headquarters or manufacturing plants located in the Shizuoka Prefecture region. The earthquake's epicenter was located 240 miles north of Tokyo whi ... Continue reading
General Motors Recognizes Best Global Suppliers
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 11, 2011 DETROIT, March 11, 2011 -- General Motors recognized 82 of its best global automotive suppliers Thursday evening with its Supplier of the Year award during the 19th annual awards presentation held at the GM Renaissance Center. Sixty-three of the winning suppliers have been recognized ... Continue reading
MapQuest Helps Drivers with Money-saving Tools
DENVER--MapQuest, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Inc. , helps drivers find the lowest prices on gas in their hometowns, near the office or just out for errands. According to INRIX, drivers are experiencing an average 10 percent increase in travel times*, news that comes on the heels of the U.S. Energy Departmen ... Continue reading
PA Insurance Commissioner: Winter-Related Damage to Vehicles Can Lead to Auto Insurance Questions
PR Newswire HARRISBURG, Pa., March 11, 2011 HARRISBURG, Pa., March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania drivers coping with vehicle damage from potholes or weather have the right under state law to choose their own repair shop, acting Insurance Commissioner Michael F. Consedine said today. "While many insur ... Continue reading
Lexus Ranks Highest of Any Luxury Brand in 2011 J.D. Power and Associates CSI Study
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., March 11, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., March 11, 2011 -- Lexus ranked highest in customer satisfaction among luxury brands in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study(SM). Lexus achieved an overall CSI score of 846 on a 1,000-point scale, 27 points above the seg ... Continue reading
The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and Other Surprises
Take a look By Elaine Silver Special to The Auto Channel Petaluma CA March 11, 2011; Volkswagen has been tantalizing consumers by promoting is 2011 Jetta with the âsurprisingâ price of $15,995. We, at theautochannel.com, thought we would help out car buyers and take a peek at the Jetta to see how it compared ... Continue reading
Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced there is currently no reported harm to Suzukiâs personnel, headquarters or manufacturing plants located in the Shizuoka Prefecture region. The earthquakeâs epicenter was located 240 miles north of Tokyo while Suzukiâs headquarters are in Hamamatsu City, which is 1 ... Continue reading
OnStar Crisis Assist Services Available for Tsunami Warning
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 11, 2011 DETROIT, March 11, 2011 -- OnStar is offering Crisis Assist services to active subscribers in areas affected by the Tsunami warning. A simple push of the OnStar button in their vehicle will put subscribers in contact with specially trained Crisis Advisors. Crisis Assist services are ... Continue reading
Earthquake in Japan and Impact on Nissan Operations (Update)
During the overnight hours in the Americas, northern Japan was hit with an 8.9-magnitude earthquake, and numerous tsunamis are causing heavy damage across the Pacific coastline in Asia. Additionally, tsunami alerts have been issued for communities along the entire North America Pacific coastline. At this time, we are c ... Continue reading
Ford and DTE Energy Soak up the Rays with One of Michigan's Largest Solar Power Projects
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- New Ford-DTE Energy solar power generation system at Michigan Assembly Plant begins delivering 500 kilowatts of renewable energy to help power the plant The solar facility will be integrated with a 750-kilowatt energy storage facility that c ... Continue reading
Autoliv Wins Toyota Award of Excellence
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: âWe are honored and delighted to have been recognized by Toyota, one of the most quality-minded vehicle manufacturers in the worldâ At Toyota Motor Corporationââ¬â¢s 2011 Global Supplier Convention in Nagoya, Japan, Autoliv Inc. ââ¬â the global leader in auto ... Continue reading
Auto Central March 10, 2011; The IIHS has reported that after earning the top rating of good for roof strength, the Honda Odyssey minivan, and 3 large GM SUVs (GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, and Buick Enclave) become the latest 2011 Top Safety Pick winners. The Odyssey is the second minivan to earn Top Safety Pick sin ... Continue reading
PowerGenix and PSI Team Up to Supply Batteries for Traffic Light Backups
SAN DIEGO--PowerGenix, the leading manufacturer of high performance, rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, today announced an exclusive agreement with PSI Acquisition, LLC to supply battery cells for UP-Stealthââ¢, a cutting-edge uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the traffic industry. Starting in A ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Aspen Marketing Services is now offering a payment processing program to General Motors' nearly 4,500 dealerships nationwide through an arrangement with Chase Paymentech, a global leader in merchant acquiring. With this exclusive program, GM dealerships will have access to more competitive processing rates, saf ... Continue reading
Teaching Green: Ford Empowers Eco-Drivers to Maximize Their Own Fuel Efficiency
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- Ford's eco-friendly driving technologies coach drivers to more fuel-efficient driving habits, using real-time feedback and rewards Since 2008, Ford has pioneered an array of green driving technologies designed to empower consumers to conserv ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 10, 2011 DETROIT, March 10, 2011 -- The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse today received a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for all models built after January. "Car buyers shopping for safety get a big head start with vehicles earning our Top Safety Pick desig ... Continue reading
Phil Giebler Racing Enters Six Drivers For SKUSA ProKart Challenge South
ROSAMOND, March 10, 2011: Phil Giebler Racing will enter six drivers in the second round of the Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge South at Willow Springs International Motorsports Park kart track Friday and Saturday (March 11-12). Owner Giebler, the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year in 2007, will race a shifter kart ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin Returns To Action With A Turbo Pro Mod Car
GAINESVILLE. March 10, 2011: Four years ago, world champion drag racer Troy Coughlin made the bold move to try a turbocharged powerplant in his Pro Mod entry. The results with the brand-new technology were mixed at best, as Coughlin and his JEGS.com crew mostly struggled to harness the massive amounts of horsepower the ... Continue reading
F1 - Mercedes/Petronas GP Test Report - Barcelona - Day 2
Michael Schumacher was in action today at the Circuit de Catalunya as the final pre-season test continues. Michael had what he described as a "very productive day" as he got his first taste of some of the team's upgrades for the opening race of the season. Michael spent the morning completing set-up work with longer ru ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel - Vincentric's 7th annual Best Value in America awards were released today, with Toyota, Volvo, and GMC winning the inaugural brand value awards for Passenger Cars, Luxury Vehicles, and Trucks respectively. A revived Chevrolet also performed strongly, buoyed by its new Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Vol ... Continue reading
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Gears Up For The 2011 IZOD IndyCar Season With Andretti Autosport
INDIANAPOLIS, March 10, 2011: Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Andretti Autosport team up again to bring energy and passion to the IZOD IndyCar Series. Venom Energy will continue as the primary sponsor of the #26 car driven by Marco Andretti. Venom Energy is an exciting brand that delivers unique flavors, in a unique re-sea ... Continue reading
2011 PRI Trade Show Booth Count Already Exceeds 2010
LAGUNA BEACH, March 10, 2011: Looking for more positive signs for racing industry sales this year? Take a look at this âbehind-the-scenesâ news from PRI: More booths were plotted in the initial floor plan layout for the 2011 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show than the entire number of booths in the 2010 P ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation's Home Team Pride
FULLERTON, March 10, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation is partnering with two National Basketball Association (NBA) teams for the fourth consecutive year. As part of its 2011 marketing program, the Fullerton, California-based tire maker is sponsoring the Boston Celtics (for the fourth time) and Houston Rockets (first tim ... Continue reading
Special Gas Tank Caters to All-Electric Chevy Volt Drivers
PR Newswire WARREN, Mich., March 11, 2011 WARREN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- Ben Short isn't complaining about the rising price of gasoline. In fact, the Pittsford, N.Y., Chevrolet Volt owner doesn't pay attention to the rising prices since he's only used about a half a tank of gas in the last three weeks. Short is an ea ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Remains on Track for Profitable Growth After Record 2010
Following the most successful year in its history, the Volkswagen Group aims to continue its sustained growth path in 2011 and the following years and to further expand its market position. ... Continue reading
Nissan at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2011
The award winning Nissan commercial vehicle range will get even bigger at the Birmingham CV show next month. The company's new large van, the NV400 will be making its UK premiere at the CV show to be held at the NEC. ... Continue reading
Jaguar XKR-S Set to Make Its UK Debut at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed Press Day
The new Jaguar XKR-S, unveiled recently at the Geneva Motor Show, is set to make its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Press Day on March 17. ... Continue reading
Honda Celebrates Best Of British With 'Made In Britain' Campaign
Honda has launched a campaign to find Britain's most talented 'makers', to promote the skills of its car building engineers in Swindon. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 18.5% Global Sales Growth In February
Kia Motors Corporation has announced its global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for February 2011, recording a total of 169,727 units sold ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced two executive management appointments for the joint venture that will manage the product planning and engineering of mini cars for the Japanese domestic market. ... Continue reading
Volvo Expands S60 Range With Sports Focused R-Design And Fuel-Efficient T5 Models
Following hot on the heels of the launch of Volvo's stunning new S60 models, the Swedish manufacturer has expanded the range with sporty new R-Design variants and a powerful yet fuel efficient T5 model that debut's Volvo's all new 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct injection turbocharged petrol GTDi powerplant. ... Continue reading
Suzuki has continued its ongoing commitment to safety and value with the addition of side and curtain airbags to its entry-level SX4 hatch. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Posts Record Earnings For 2010
The BMW Group has achieved new record highs for revenues and earnings in 2010, with revenues climbing by 19.3% to euro 60,477 million (2009: euro 50,681 million) and the profit before tax (EBT) jumping to euro 4,836 million (2009: euro 413 million). ... Continue reading
Wests Tigers And Hyundai Drive Forward Together
On the eve of the opening round of the 2011 season, Wests Tigers has today announced that Hyundai Motor Company Australia's NSW regional office and the NSW Hyundai Dealer Network have signed on as the back of jersey sponsor in an exciting three year partnership. ... Continue reading
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