Special Motorsports Event - Children's Tumor Foundation/Racing4Research Fundraising Continues
NEW YORK, February 2, 2012: The No. 4 eBay Motors/Childrenâs Tumor Foundation/Racing4Research Porsche GT3 team raised an impressive $600,000 for the fight against neurofibromatosis (NF) in last weekendâs Rolex 24 At Daytona but the fundraising didnât stop when the checkered flag waved. A special eBay Mot ... Continue reading
Accuride Appoints Lewis M. Kling to Board of Directors
Accuride Corporation -- a leading supplier of components to the commercial vehicle industry -- announced today that Lewis M. Kling has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors as an independent director, effective immediately. Kling fills the Board seat vacant since the departure of former Director Robert J. ... Continue reading
ZAG - Zag Sales Strategy, now known as TrueCar, Inc. is the recipient of a "Top Rated" Best New Car Lead Provider award in the third annual DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards, presented in conjunction with the 2012 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo. ZAG - Zag Sales Strategy, now know ... Continue reading
Callbright Receives DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Award
Callbright is the recipient of a "Top Rated" Call Management award in the third annual DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards, presented in conjunction with the 2012 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo. "It's gratifying to be recognized by dealers for delivering the automotive call managem ... Continue reading
Toyota to Make Major Philanthropic Announcement at 2012 Chicago Auto Show
WHAT : As part of its overall presence at the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota will make an important philanthropic announcement on the second Media Day, February 9. The announcement will describe how Toyota will give the public a way to be an active participant in directing some of Toyota's philanthropic donations in 2012. W ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Honored with Two DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards
DealerTrack today announced the company has received "Highest Rated/Top Rated" awards in the DMS and Inventory Pricing Tools categories at the third annual DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards, presented in conjunction with the 2012 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo. In addition to the ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Receives "Highest Rated" DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Award for DMS
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company has received the "Highest Rated" Dealership Management System (DMS) Award in the third annual DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards. The Reynolds POWER DMS received the highest ranking for dealer satisfaction in the DMS category, as determined by the thousands of auto dealers who are ... Continue reading
China Auto Parts and Service Show 2012
"Dynamic and Exciting" - China Auto Parts and Service Show 2012, co-sponsored by major organizers of the Beijing and Shanghai auto shows, will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong, Shanghai, from June 12th to 15th, 2012. The exhibition will take place in SNIEC's new 70,0 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Motorist Behaviour and Implications at the Service Station: France" report to their offering. 'Motorist Behaviour and Implications at the Service Station: France' Verdict has conducted a study of over 8,000 motorists across eight European countries to asse ... Continue reading
Alcoa Shines Bright at Super Bowl XLVI
Alcoa will be at Super Bowl XLVI this Sunday in Indianapolis, Ind., in more ways than one. The award-winning Lucas Oil Stadium, host site of the Super Bowl football game, features several products made by Alcoa's Kawneer architectural aluminum products business. ... Continue reading
According to the 2012 New Luxury Vehicle Loyalty Study, conducted by Polk and AutoTrader.com, brand affinity and quality/reliability are among the top reasons luxury buyers stay with their brand. ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
2012 Lexus CT 200h Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 134 (total) hp @ 5,200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: Electronically6 controlled CVT Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 170.1 x 69.5 x 56.7 in. Tires: P215/45R17 (mini spare) Cargo: 14.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
DrivingSales 2011 Dealer Satisfaction Award Recipients Announced
The third annual DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards were presented today in conjunction with the 2012 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo. The awards measure dealer satisfaction with services provided by vendors in 2011 in fourteen categories, including CRM, New Car Leads, Used Car Adv ... Continue reading
Siemens Drive Technologies Division Launches Online Energy Savings Estimator
The Drive Technologies division of Siemens Industry, Inc. announced an industry first in the launch of its online Energy Savings Estimator, a user-friendly tool that allows customers using drives, motors, couplings and gearboxes the ability to estimate potential energy savings across their entire drive train. "We belie ... Continue reading
Six Ford dealers from across the world have been awarded Ford's Salute to Dealers award for showing exceptional generosity toward their communities Launched in 2001, the award demonstrates the company's commitment to its thousands of dealer principals who step beyond their showroom doors to make a difference in the com ... Continue reading
Dreams have been a topic of speculation and interest throughout history, and Kia Motors America (KMA) is tapping into the idea of dreams revealing true desires in a new 60-second commercial set to air during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVI. Now playing on more than 18,000 movie screens nationwide now and at YouTu ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC to Launch Next Step in Enhancing Overall Customer Experience
In collaboration with dealers, brand re-launches new Mopar e-Store Mopar FlexTech dealer program to enhance customer experience in Chrysler Group dealerships Program raises customer awareness of Mopar brand Chrysler Group dealers to get first look at FlexTech offerings at NADA Convention Mopar introduces new 75th anniv ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Yaris Review By John Heilig +VIDEO
2012 Toyota Yaris Model: 2012 Toyota Yaris SE Liftback Engine: 1.5-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 106 hp @ 6,000 rpm/103 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 98.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 154.7 x 66.7 x 59.4 in. Tires: P195/50R16 (compact spare) Cargo: 15.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Hyundai has confirmed to Consumer Watchdog that it will not include its "40 Mile Per Gallon" claim about the Elantra in its Super Bowl advertisement weeks after the consumer group called for a cessation of such advertising. Hyundai contends, however, it was not influenced by Consumer Watchdog. On Wednesday, Consumer Wa ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 NISSAN LEAF REVIEW
SEE ALSO: Electric Vehicles - Solution or Diversion? SEE ALSO: EV-MOTORING.COM HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEAF VEHICLE The Nissan Leaf is the first one-hundred percent electric vehicle to be mass marketed to American consumers. Thatâs correct: Zero gas. Thi ... Continue reading
Ashfield In2Focus Receives Toyota Treatment
Toyota Avensis is continuing to meet the needs of one of Toyota's largest and long standing fleet customers. ... Continue reading
The world's premier sporting honours event is being held next week in central London. Hundreds of the world's sporting superstars will attend to support Laureus' annual celebration, and Mercedes-Benz UK is helping them arrive on time, in style, and in the most efficient way possible. ... Continue reading
Mazda Posts Record Sales and Market Share
Mazda Australia has smashed its previous January best with 8,479 sales last month, providing it with an 11.0 per cent market share, according to official VFACTS figures released today. ... Continue reading
Local and Imported Holdens Make Strong Showing in January
Holden has enjoyed a strong January sales result, with positive performances across a range of local and imported passenger and SUV models. ... Continue reading
Stamp of Approval for a Suzuki Legend
Suzuki Ambassador and Melbourne Storm star Billy Slater has had his status as legend made official. ... Continue reading
Honda Australia Announces Pricing and Specifications For The All-New Civic
Honda Australia has today announced pricing and specifications for the all-new Civic. ... Continue reading
Details Emerge on Infiniti's Advanced Sports Car Concept
Infiniti, the luxury performance brand from Japan, has announced its advanced sports car concept is to be called the INFINITI EMERG-E. ... Continue reading
Introducing the All-New Hyundai Veloster - Cool Coupe or Smart Hatch?
Hyundai Motor Company's all-new Veloster is now arriving in Australian showrooms and brings a unique, interesting and inspiring alternative to the Australian automotive market. ... Continue reading
New Civic and Veloster Set Highest Safety Standard
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today announced crash test ratings for the Honda Civic and Hyundai Veloster â both achieving 5 stars under the second year of the new ANCAP Road Map. ... Continue reading
Shannons Revives Touring Car Passion at AGP
Shannons will turn back the clock at the 2012 Formula 1⢠Australian Grand Prix to revive the glory days of Australian Touring Car racing from the 1970s to early 1990s. ... Continue reading
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