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Monday, November 7, 2011

The End of The Line For 14 2011 Car Models - Buh Bye

The End of The Line For 14 2011 Car Models - Buh Bye

Washington DC November 7, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that as 2011 runs out, so does the life of several cars and trucks. According to Yahoo Autos, they are victims of changing tastes and corporate indifference. While a few never had much of a following, several were popular in their peak, and a couple were mov ... Continue reading

Ricardo Study Suggests Global Oil Demand May Peak Before 2020

Ricardo Study Suggests Global Oil Demand May Peak Before 2020

Ricardo today announced the results of a landmark multi-client research study conducted by Ricardo Strategic Consulting in association with Kevin J. Lindemer LLC, and involved participation of some of the world's leading energy and technology companies and organizations. The research challenged the concept that "Peak O ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF Charges up With SunPower

Nissan LEAF Charges up With SunPower

In a collaboration announced today, Nissan North America and SunPower Corp. will team up to help Nissan LEAF electric vehicle owners learn how a residential solar power system from SunPower can reduce their carbon emissions and control the cost of charging their electric vehicles. ... Continue reading

Faster, Simpler, Better: MyFord Touch Upgrade Provides New and Existing Customers Enhancements and New Features

Faster, Simpler, Better: MyFord Touch Upgrade Provides New and Existing Customers Enhancements and New Features

Ford will launch performance upgrades and new features for MyFord Touch beginning with 2013 models -- no-charge upgrade will be available to existing owners Simpler graphics, faster touch-screen response and easier-to-use controls are among the many enhancements to the voice-activated in-car connectivity system Ford cu ... Continue reading

vAuto's RealDeal Increases Dealer Traffic 24%

vAuto's RealDeal Increases Dealer Traffic 24%

Dealers who use vAuto's RealDeal get more online vehicle shopper interest and leads than dealerships that do not, according to results of a test conducted with AutoTrader.com. They affirm consumer focus group feedback that today's buyers are interested in a fair deal and a no-hassle experience at the dealership. ... Continue reading

Digi-Key Launches New ToolsXpress TechZoneSM

Digi-Key Launches New ToolsXpress TechZoneSM

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced the launch of the ToolsXpress TechZoneSM, the company's newest addition to its online TechZone resources. ... Continue reading

Yahoo! en Espanol and Ram Truck Launch La Banda Ram -- First Online Mexican Regional Music Channel

Yahoo! en Espanol and Ram Truck Launch La Banda Ram -- First Online Mexican Regional Music Channel

Yahoo! en Espanol, the premier digital media company, and the Ram Truck brand today announced the launch of La Banda Ram, the first dedicated Mexican regional music channel. Accessed from on Yahoo! en Espanol's omg! site, La Banda Ram offers fans exclusive programming, music news, and lifestyle-relevant Ram Truck brand ... Continue reading

LoJack Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results

LoJack Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results

LoJack Corporation , the global leader in finding and recovering a wide range of mobile assets including cars, construction equipment and motorcycles, today reported its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011. The company reported that consolidated revenue for the third quarte ... Continue reading

Jesse James surprises at SEMA

Jesse James surprises at SEMA

Appearing at the SEMA Show, the world's aftermarket fantasyland, Jesse James has announced a new series of training videos, featuring the young workers at The Austin Speed Shop, his new venture, opened after closing his California operation and relocating with his children to Central Texas, according to Linda Water Nel ... Continue reading

Alcoa and the Government of Quebec agree to New Development Program for Alcoa in Quebec

Alcoa and the Government of Quebec agree to New Development Program for Alcoa in Quebec

Alcoa announced today the Company has approved the next phase of a 5-year, $2.1 billion investment plan for its Baie-Comeau, Deschambault and Becancour smelters in Quebec. The plan will move the Quebec smelters down the aluminum cost curve by 13 percentage points and contribute to Alcoa's goal of achieving an overall 1 ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan GT-R Gains 15 Horsepower to 545 HP Total

2013 Nissan GT-R Gains 15 Horsepower to 545 HP Total

Since its introduction, the iconic Nissan GT-R has had one goal in mind -- never rest on its laurels. One of the most acclaimed supercars in automotive history, the Nissan GT-R is the ultimate expression of the Nissan brand and its "Innovation for All" philosophy. A multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up t ... Continue reading

Maryland Court Verdicts Confirm Accuracy of Optotraffic Speed Cameras

Maryland Court Verdicts Confirm Accuracy of Optotraffic Speed Cameras

In two recent court cases, Maryland judges confirmed the accuracy of Optotraffic laser-based automated safety equipment. On October 20, Maryland District Court Judge Lawrence V. Hill, Jr. issued his decision in the case of Town of Forest Heights vs. Eastover Auto Supply. The judge found Eastover guilty on all 18 speedi ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America to Open Hyundai ST Math Lab at Urbain H. Plavan Elementary School in Fountain Valley

Hyundai Motor America to Open Hyundai ST Math Lab at Urbain H. Plavan Elementary School in Fountain Valley

The Fountain Valley School District and Hyundai Motor America today announced the opening of a new ST Math lab at Urbain H. Plavan Elementary School in Fountain Valley. The new Hyundai ST Math Lab will be officially opened at a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Urbain H. Plavan Elementary School, w ... Continue reading

The Jeep Brand Launches Groundbreaking Campaign for the 2012 Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition

The Jeep Brand Launches Groundbreaking Campaign for the 2012 Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition

Innovative campaign includes broadcast, print, digital, social media and experiential events Electroluminescent billboards in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago featuring unique day and night imagery New Wrangler tagline debuts: 'The toughest vehicle in the world. Any world.' Consumers can enter to win the very first 20 ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 125 Years at the James Beard House

Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 125 Years at the James Beard House

Mercedes-Benz USA is hosting one of its final occasions in 2011 to mark the 125 year anniversary of the invention of the automobile with a festive dinner prepared by James Beard Award winning chefs, John Besh of August, Karen DeMasco of Locanda Verde, Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park and Dan Kluger of ABC Kitchen. Th ... Continue reading

Visteon Products Shine on Fisker Karma Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Visteon Products Shine on Fisker Karma Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Visteon Corporation has started producing lighting and electronic products for the Fisker Karma, the world's first premium electric vehicle with extended range (EVer). Visteon's components contribute to the Karma's sleek styling and performance, while maintaining Fisker's commitment to an environmentally conscious vehi ... Continue reading

Get Your Vauxhall Winter-Ready For Just £129

Get Your Vauxhall Winter-Ready For Just £129

For a limited time, Vauxhall MasterFit is offering an incredible deal on a Winter Service for only £129 - including a free set of AutoSock Snow Socks - for all Vauxhall vehicles over 36 months old. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Digital Manufacturing Engineer Su Kyeong Cho Receives Prestigious Women of Color Career Professional Leadership Award

Chrysler Group Digital Manufacturing Engineer Su Kyeong Cho Receives Prestigious Women of Color Career Professional Leadership Award

Women of Color conference and award honors significant achievements of professional women in technology fields "For making outstanding contributions in her field, and for being a role model and leader for others" Su Kyeong Cho, Digital Manufacturing Project and Systems Lead, Chrysler Group LLC, received the Women of Co ... Continue reading

Hertz On Demand Cruises Onto 6 New Campuses This Fall

Hertz On Demand Cruises Onto 6 New Campuses This Fall

Hertz On Demand, Hertz's global hourly car rental membership program, has been rapidly expanding its presence on University campuses in North America. This fall, Hertz On Demand is announcing the addition of 6 new campuses, rounding out a presence on over 50 Universities across the U.S. "Hertz On Demand is the ideal me ... Continue reading

Top Auto Finance Company Ally Financial Expands Its Financial Literacy Program

Top Auto Finance Company Ally Financial Expands Its Financial Literacy Program

Ally Financial Inc., the No. 1 overall retail automotive finance company in the U.S.(1), has expanded its financial literacy program, Ally Wallet Wise, to include a course on Auto Finance. This new curriculum is in addition to the courses on Budget, Credit and Banking & Investing and is designed to provide consumers wi ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company to Participate in Barclays Capital 2011 Global Automotive Conference

Ford Motor Company to Participate in Barclays Capital 2011 Global Automotive Conference

On Monday, Nov. 14, Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company group vice president, Global Marketing, Sales and Service, will participate in the Barclays Capital 2011 Global Automotive Conference. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m. EST and to last for approximately 55 minutes. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Employees Honored as Distinguished Oakland University Alumni

Chrysler Employees Honored as Distinguished Oakland University Alumni

The Oakland University Alumni Association has named two Chrysler Group LLC employees recipients of university alumni honors, identifying them as distinguished graduates for their leadership to the university. Michael Stamper, Senior Manager for Occupational Safety and Ergonomic Processes, received the association's Dis ... Continue reading

Lincoln Automotive Financial Services Launched to Support the Lincoln Experience

Lincoln Automotive Financial Services Launched to Support the Lincoln Experience

Exploring Lincoln, choosing a Lincoln and driving a Lincoln are paths along a unique journey. Now, the premium customer experience is even more seamless with available financing and exceptional service from Lincoln Automotive Financial Services. "Lincoln Automotive Financial Services is the dedicated financing brand th ... Continue reading

NAVTEQ Named Ford's Exclusive Map Provider for SYNC MyFord Touch Navigation System

NAVTEQ Named Ford's Exclusive Map Provider for SYNC MyFord Touch Navigation System

NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, has been selected by Ford Motor Company to be their exclusive map supplier for the SYNC MyFord Touch. The agreement positions NAVTEQ as the map data provider for t ... Continue reading

GGE and 350Green to Bring Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Hollywood and Beyond

GGE and 350Green to Bring Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Hollywood and Beyond

Green Galaxy Enterprises (GGE) is proud to announce its representation of 350Green, a pioneering developer of electric vehicle charging station networks. GGE will work to build 350Green's profile in the entertainment industry, in cooperation with individuals and organizations that believe in clean electric transportati ... Continue reading

Lucas Oil Off-Road - Points Races Ramp Up In Vegas

Lucas Oil Off-Road - Points Races Ramp Up In Vegas

The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, presented by GEICO, is back in action this weekend, with Rounds 13 and 14 here at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. With just three races left in the regular season, the drivers at the top end of the field are sharpening their focus as they try to pick up every possible point in their purs ... Continue reading

The Chase - Vietnam Veterans To Ride Along With Schumacher, Newman In NHRA, NASCAR Races

The Chase - Vietnam Veterans To Ride Along With Schumacher, Newman In NHRA, NASCAR Races

FORT KNOX, Nov. 7, 2011: As a Veterans Day tribute, the U.S. Army Racing cars for drivers Tony Schumacher and Ryan Newman will be adorned with more than 350 faces of Army Vietnam Veterans during this weekend's NHRA and NASCAR races. The Army race teams are honoring the Veterans for their service and sacrifice during th ... Continue reading

Camping World Trucks - Paludo Race Report - Texas

Camping World Trucks - Paludo Race Report - Texas

FT. WORTH, November 6, 2011: Miguel Paludo loves Texas Motor Speedway. The rookie of the year contender already recorded a top-10 finish in the spring event and desired nothing less than a repeat performance after a recent rash of bad luck. Paludo started in the 17th position and worked his way into the top-10. A late ... Continue reading

Nationwide Series - Bayne Takes First Victory At Texas

Nationwide Series - Bayne Takes First Victory At Texas

FT. WORTH, Nov. 6, 2011: Trevor Bayne took the lead with only six laps remaining in Saturday afternoon’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Nationwide Series race at Texas Motor Speedway and held on to score his first career Nationwide Series victory. The win marked Roush Fenway’s 299th NASCAR victory and places the te ... Continue reading

Mini Yours: Personalisation Becomes An Art Form

Mini Yours: Personalisation Becomes An Art Form

By offering a huge range of style, comfort, convenience and technology options, MINI has always been ahead of the pack at encouraging owners to personalise their cars. Now the British brand is taking this unique appeal and innovation to a new level of sophistication with the launch of a stunning collection of premium o ... Continue reading

Camping World Trucks - Peters Race Report - Texas

Camping World Trucks - Peters Race Report - Texas

FT. WORTH, November 6, 2011: Cold winds blew on a clear Texas night as the next to last Truck Series race of 2011 went green. Timothy Peters and the No. 17 NTB/Service Central Toyota Tundra team started in the 15th position. Peters quickly made his way into the top 10, running as high as second, before late in the race ... Continue reading

Lucas Oil Off-Road - Points Races Ramp Up In Vegas

Lucas Oil Off-Road - Points Races Ramp Up In Vegas

The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, presented by GEICO, is back in action this weekend, with Rounds 13 and 14 here at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. With just three races left in the regular season, the drivers at the top end of the field are sharpening their focus as they try to pick up every possible point in their purs ... Continue reading

Team News - Joe Gibbs Comments On Busch Suspension

Team News - Joe Gibbs Comments On Busch Suspension

JOE GIBBS, owner, Joe Gibbs Racing "I wanted to meet with everybody and just say that we met this morning with NASCAR and they explained their situation and their decision and, after that, sometimes in life you have to deal with some real tough things. This is a tough situation for us and basically what we are trying t ... Continue reading

How Mazda's Digital Servicing Record Adds Value

How Mazda's Digital Servicing Record Adds Value

Cars with full service histories are worth more and are easier to sell, according to new research carried out by ICM Research' which shows that a full service history on a car could increase its value by 26 percent. ... Continue reading

Stay Safe On The Roads This Winter With Vauxhall Masterfit's Safety Check

Stay Safe On The Roads This Winter With Vauxhall Masterfit's Safety Check

With cold winter weather on the horizon, Vauxhall owners can make sure their car is ready for any adverse conditions with Vauxhall MasterFit's Winter Safety Check. ... Continue reading

Mazda Showcases Grand Ideas in Small Cars at 2011 SEMA

Mazda Showcases Grand Ideas in Small Cars at 2011 SEMA

Low-Emissions, Lightweight MX-5 Spyder and MAZDASPEED-Infused Turbo2 Headline Mazda's Lineup at Annual Automotive Aftermarket Trade Show ... Continue reading

The Honda Foundation Tackles Bullying

The Honda Foundation Tackles Bullying

The Honda Foundation and Yarra Honda have made a generous $10,000 donation to The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, to assist with the production of the 'Bullying Hurts' brochure. ... Continue reading

Subaru to Unveil Advanced Tourer Concept in Tokyo

Subaru to Unveil Advanced Tourer Concept in Tokyo

Subaru will unveil an "Advanced Tourer Concept" at Tokyo Motor Show, at the end of November. ... Continue reading

Ford Delivers Outstanding Value with FG Falcon MkII

Ford Delivers Outstanding Value with FG Falcon MkII

Ford Australia today announced Manufacturer's List Pricing for the new FG Falcon MkII range, highlighting the most comprehensive package of standard equipment and features ever offered on Falcon, in conjunction with a revised pricing strategy that delivers even greater value for customers. ... Continue reading

Mazda Wins Amongst the Mountains

Mazda Wins Amongst the Mountains

Mazda Australia's rally-bred Mazda3 MPS, piloted by champion driver Simon Evans, has taken out the showroom category in the 2011 Targa High Country held in Victoria's alpine region over the weekend. ... Continue reading

Cruze Hatch Drives Holden Manufacturing Flexibility

Cruze Hatch Drives Holden Manufacturing Flexibility

Holden has grown the capacity and efficiency of its vehicle manufacturing operations in South Australia with the introduction of the new Cruze hatch. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Company Reports 2011 Third Quarter Results

Hyundai Motor Company Reports 2011 Third Quarter Results

Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, has reported a sales increase of 10.5 percent for the first nine months of 2011 over the same period a year earlier (September 2011 YTD v. September 2010 YTD). ... Continue reading

Ford ReactsTo Complaints - Issues Free Software Update For Sync System

Ford ReactsTo Complaints - Issues Free Software Update For Sync System

FREE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE FOR FORD INFOTAINMNET SYSTEMS By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At Large The Auto Channel Dearborn MI Nov 7, 2011; Proactively Ford is responding to its customers and the JD Power IQ survey results which have noted problems/issues/difficulties mastering the new technology which runs the on-board-c ... Continue reading

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