Hertz Rent a Car and Nectar Renew Exclusive Partnership to Reward Customer Loyalty in the UK
Hertz, the world's leading general use car rental brand, has announced the renewal of its partnership with Nectar, the UK's leading loyalty programme. The new deal will mean that Hertz customers will benefit from the exclusive arrangement; allowing them to gain points on their rentals to spend across a range of Nectar ... Continue reading
A new report by the New York-based non-profit environmental organization Energy Vision highlights a municipal waste management and transportation initiative by The City of Surrey, the second largest city in the Province of British Columbia that is breaking new ground in moving toward a sustainable future. 'We believe i ... Continue reading
Digi-Key Corporation and Synapse Wireless Announce Global Distribution Agreement
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, has signed a global distribution agreement with Synapse Wireless. 'Synapse Wireless offers state-of-the-art, intelligent wireless c ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure
Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure: 2012 --2015 Will Be Most Crucial Years for Market to Advance, Says Frost & Sullivan Central and Local Government Playing a Significant Role in Establishing EV Charging Infrastructure; London to Become European Capital of EVs London 19 January 2012 - The array of initiatives ... Continue reading
The Best Car Deals Go to West Coast Men
According to CarWoo!'s first infographic of 2012, men and West Coast buyers got the best deals on new cars in 2011. Current shoppers are able to use the data revealed in this infographic as a key research tool, helping them with their car buying decisions. All of the data was based on new car offers in the CarWoo! Mark ... Continue reading
BAE Systems Receives $313 Million Contract for Continued Research and Development of PIM
BAE Systems received a $313 million contract modification for additional engineering design, logistics development and test evaluation support to complete the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the U.S. Army's Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program. PIM is the latest howitzer in the M109 family of ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Appoints New Vice President for Midwest Region
Nissan North America today announced that Bryan Dumais has been named regional vice president, Midwest region, Nissan Sales Division, effective immediately. He will report to Al Castignetti, vice president, Nissan Sales Division, Nissan North America, and be responsible for Nissan vehicle sales, customer satisfaction a ... Continue reading
Detroit News reader-judges award reflects consumer sentiment at the 2012 North American International Auto Show Seven consecutive Readers' Choice awards reinforce Chrysler's leadership in minivan functionality, versatility and design More than 40 available safety and technology features, such as Safety, which provides ... Continue reading
DCH Auto Group is pleased to announce the formation of the DCH Teen Safe Driving Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to reducing the number of deaths and injuries resulting from teen related auto crashes by promoting safe driving through greater awareness, education and advocacy directe ... Continue reading
Deloitte Survey: Gen Y's Embrace of Hybrid Vehicles May be Auto Market's Tipping Point
Gen Y's strong affinity for hybrid vehicles could make it the "generation that leads us away from traditional gasoline-powered vehicles," reports Craig Giffi, vice chairman and automotive practice leader at Deloitte LLP, after seeing the results of Deloitte's annual survey of Gen Y consumers and what they want in an au ... Continue reading
Cover Cars: 2013 Dodge Dart - Autoweek
Auto Central January 20, 2012; The cover of the January 23 issue of Autoweek features a big bold headline: Along with a photo of the 2013 Dodge Dart parked outside of what may be an inner city Detroit loft/former factory building or a set (or both). The article written for Autoweek by Bob Gritzinger on page 11 states r ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Electrifies the Alps
Renault and Nissan electric vehicles available for test driving and powering appliances during World Economic Forum in Davos -- Top business leaders and heads of state will gather next week in the Swiss Alps to debate global social and economic policy. Thanks to the Renault-Nissan Alliance, they will discover cutting-e ... Continue reading
Toyota Tacoma Wins PickupTrucks.com's 2012 Midsize Shootout
PickupTrucks.com, the authority for new and used pickup truck buyers, announced today the Toyota Tacoma as the winner of its 2012 Midsize Shootout. Toyota's Tacoma won the first-place prize in the competition between seven popular midsize trucks. "Of all the small trucks we tested, the Tacoma was the clear winner in th ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Sustainable Performance Leaders - Industry Benchmark - Automobiles Sector" report to their offering. Sustainable Performance Leaders - Industry Benchmark - Automobiles Sector The Sustainable Performance Leaders - Industry Benchmark - Automobiles Sector report is p ... Continue reading
Kia Renews NBA Team Partnerships and Establishes New Relationship With the Golden State Warriors
Kia Motors America (KMA), the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA and one of the fastest growing car companies in the U.S.[1], has added a new team to its National Basketball Association (NBA) team partnerships by becoming the "Official Vehicle of the Golden State Warriors." Beginning with the 2011-2012 basketball s ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Escape Gives Drivers Quieter Ride Thanks in Part to Mirror That 'Sees' Sound
Ford reduces wind noise in all-new Ford Escape by using an elliptical acoustic mirror to measure noise This is the first use of this technology to test wind noise in a Ford sport utility vehicle The mirror is like a satellite dish with a microphone placed a short distance from the Escape, traversing it lengthwise to co ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Receives Over $50 Million in Payments Via Mobile Channels
Since introducing its iPhone app giving customers the convenience to make payments anytime, anywhere just over two years ago, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) has received over $50 million in payments via mobile channels -- and the number is growing. In October 2009, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services became the f ... Continue reading
22 FIRST Robotics/FIRST Lego League teams from Arizona, Indiana, Michigan and Virginia receive grants of up to $6,625 The Chrysler Foundation's support of FIRST robotics program and teams tops $1.7 million and spans 16 years Announcement reaffirms The Chrysler Foundation's commitment to training the work force of tom ... Continue reading
Gen Y Auto Buyers Want Hybrids Packed with Technology
Washington DC January 20, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that when it comes to their autos, members of Generation Y want hybrid cars stuffed with technology. They could be the "generation that leads us away from traditional gasoline-powered vehicles," said Craig Giffi, the Deloitte automotive consultant who overse ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - O'Reilly Auto Parts Becomes Official Auto Parts Retailer Of Talladega
TALLADEGA, Jan 19, 2012: Talladega Superspeedway is proud to announce that OâReilly Auto Parts will be an official sponsor in 2012. The multi-year agreement gives OâReilly the distinction of Official Auto Parts Retailer of Talladega Superspeedway. âWeâre excited to welcome back OâReilly Auto Pa ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Ranks #12 on FORTUNE's '100 Best Companies to Work For'
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that for the third consecutive year, it has been ranked one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine in its 15th annual survey which appears in the February 12th issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands on Monday, January 23rd, and now at fortune.com/bestcom ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius v Three Ride and Review By Carey Russ +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Toyota Prius v Three Prius is no longer one Toyota model. It's rapidly becoming a complete lineup. The familiar sedan, which has practically defined the gasoline-electric hybrid genre, has been renamed Prius Liftback for clarification and joined by a plug-in hybrid version and ... Continue reading
Winner of "Best Utility Award," the all-new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 offers a unique blend of head-turning SRT performance with legendary Jeep capability and utility, luxury and refinement, and innovative advanced technologies Best performing and most powerful Jeep vehicle ever: 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds; quarter mi ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Veach Enters Final Formula Car Challenge Winter Series
FONTANA, January 18, 2011: Andretti Autosport Star Mazda Championship driver Zach Veach hopes to use his 11-point lead to his advantage in the Formula Car Challenges presented by Goodyear Winter Series' final three races at Auto Club Speedway this weekend. "I'm really looking forward to racing this weekend at Fontana w ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Pro Winter Warm-Up This Friday/Saturday
Jupiter, January 18, 2012: If youâve been anywhere near Palm Beach International Raceway this week, youâve heard the rumble of the nitro cars but you couldnât get in the gate. That will all change Friday and Saturday night when the public is invited in to hear and feel the rumble and smell the nitro of m ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - NASCAR Extends Partnership With Federal-Mogul
DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 18, 2012: The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today that it has renewed its partnership agreement with Federal-Mogul Corporation , extending Federal-Mogulâs market-leading MOOG brand of automotive steering and suspension components as an exclusive NASCAR Perfor ... Continue reading
Toronto, January 18, 2012: Race fans attending the Canadian Motorsports Expo presented by Inside Track will have an exclusive opportunity to have an up-close look at the new 2012 Dallara DW12 IndyCar. This is the first time Canadian race fans and journalists in Canada will have the chance to view the long awaited car. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Legge Signs With Dragon And TrueCar
Indianapolis, Jan. 18, 2012: "I am beyond proud to be joining the TrueCar Racing Team," says Katherine Legge of her return to open-wheel. "From all of the talented TrueCar employees, to their partners and dealers, we are all on the same mission - to empower drivers like myself and my teammates to become champions in ra ... Continue reading
2012 Geneva Motor Show A New Look...
For the first time, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has decided to select the most demanding European market as global launch pad for an all-new vehicle. ... Continue reading
Jeep Sales Soar By Over 60 Per Cent In Europe In 2011
Sales of Jeep brand vehicles rose 61.8 per cent in Europe (the 27 member states of the European Union, plus the four European Free Trade Association countries) in 2011 versus 2010 - compared to an industry decline of 1.4 per cent - according to numbers released by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACE ... Continue reading
If you've watched the Top Gear presenters and thought you could do better; if you've always wanted to test drive a new car in an exotic location; if a cold January has you craving a luxury weekend in the South of France, then Citroen has the competition for you. ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius: New Style, New Technology For The World's Best-Selling Hybrid
As Toyota plans to introduce full hybrid technology across its core model range, it continues to refine the quality, performance and owner-appeal of Prius, still the world's best-known and best-selling hybrid vehicle. ... Continue reading
A New Object Of Desire: Citroen DS3 Ultra Prestige Now On Sale
Citroen has introduced DS3 Ultra Prestige to its UK range just months after the model premiered at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to celebrate DS3's ongoing sales success ... Continue reading
New Year Brings New Jobs, As Arnold Clark Skoda Opens Its Doors In Paisley
This new year, Arnold Clark Å koda on Phoenix Retail Park in Paisley, opened its doors as a full Sales Retailer and Authorised Repairer for Skoda vehicles. ... Continue reading
Proton has extended a three years free servicing offer on all new vehicles in its range when purchased and registered up until 31st March 2012 ... Continue reading
Toyota Support For UK H2 Mobility Group
Toyota is pleased to be a founding member of the UK H2 Mobility Group. ... Continue reading
Meow Meow Performs Little Match Girl Tonight in The Honda Festival Garden
Honda is giving away a number of free tickets to performances at Sydney Festival 2012, including sold-out shows such as Meow Meow's Little Match Girl and Washington Presents Insomnia, through a competition on Honda Australia's Facebook page (facebook.com/HondaAustraliaCars). ... Continue reading
Suzuki and Lydia Lassila - A Winning Partnership
Suzuki Australia has extended the partnership with its first ambassador - Olympic and world champion aerial skier Lydia Lassila. ... Continue reading
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