New 2014 Ram ProMaster Debuts at 2013 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
CHICAGO - February 7, 2013: The new 2014 Ram ProMaster is Ram Commercialâs latest addition to its popular vehicle lineup. ProMaster takes its place in the expanding, purpose-built, full-size van segment with a number of best-in-class features focused on the commercial customer. Coming from a strong background of c ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils 2014 Redesigned Tundra Pickup at 2013 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
CHICAGO - February 7, 2013: Toyota U.S.A. unveiled the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck at a press conference at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Tundra has been a quality leader with Toyota's DNA of quality, dependability and reliability. The industry has recognized Tundra with a myriad of awards over the last ... Continue reading
Nissan Features Latest NISMO and Commercial Vehicles at 2013 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
CHICAGO - February 7, 2013: First there was the debut of the new 2013 JUKE NISMO and then the 2014 370Z NISMO. These models are part of an expansion of the NISMO brand worldwide. As part of the NISMO lineup, they are designed to be the most forward-looking expression of Nissan, offering cutting-edge performance, techno ... Continue reading
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. & ATLANTA--Helping to ease the transition from online shopping to in-store buying for both consumers and dealers, Dealertrack and AutoTrader.comî today announced a strategic partnership to bring dealer-driven (indirect) automotive financing to vehicle shoppers online. âTodayââ¬â ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) today announced the selection of veteran Pikes Peak racer Paul Dallenbach to race in the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) Time Attack 2WD class. Dallenbach will drive the same production-based Genesis Coupe that set last year's all-time world record with Rhys Millen ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive analysis shows impact of a $1 gas price increase
Experian Automotive today released findings from a study on the impact of rising fuel prices on various vehicle segments over a five-year period. The research showed that there was a direct correlation between fluctuations in gas prices and changes in market share for different types of vehicle sales. Not surprisingly, ... Continue reading
2013 Chicago Auto Show : Kia Unveils New Cross GT Concept
KIA UNVEILS STUNNING NEW CROSS GT CONCEPT CUV AT 2013 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW Combining the Beauty and Elegance of the GT Concept with the Functionality of a Crossover Inspired by the power of nature while pushing the boundaries of technology Cross GT takes Kia design in a bold new direction that hints at the future of the b ... Continue reading
Morgan remains a mainstay on Lucas Oil/MAVTV team heading into 2013
CORONA, Calif. (Feb. 7) - Fresh of his Top 10 season in 2012, Pro Stock driver Larry Morgan will be once again entering the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series with the colors of Lucas Oil and MAVTV on his Ford Mustang. "I can't tell you how excited we are," Morgan said. "I've been racing a lot of years, and Forrest an ... Continue reading
Demeny Racing All Fired Up over E3 Spark Plugs
Hbrams, WI (February 7, 2013) - A few weeks ago, Don Demeny was ahead of schedule with his off-season rebuild of his #885 RAM powered Super Stock Truck, and just about to install the new power plant when his latest sponsor called. Now thanks to the team's latest partner, E3 Spark Plugs, the Nsight Cellcom Mickey Thomps ... Continue reading
The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will once again have a major presence at the CME
NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES WILL ONCE AGAIN HAVE A MAJOR PRESENCE AT THE CANADIAN MOTORSPORTS EXPO The Canadian Racing Season Begins February 8, 9 & 10, 2013 at Toronto's International Centre (TORONTO, ON // FEBRUARY 7, 2013) For the third year in a row, the massive race hauler that is the base of operations for all NA ... Continue reading
Thanks to a series of popular vehicle redesigns across its lineup, Lexus shopper loyalty has increased 9.2 percentage points year-over-year among www.kbb.com new-car audience, according to Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used car information. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121108/LA08161LO ... Continue reading
GEICO celebrates 40 years of customer and community service in Woodbury
This year, GEICO honors 37 active associates who were with GEICO when the Woodbury office opened its doors in 1973. They were recognized at a special event on Friday, January 31 at GEICOs Woodbury office. ... Continue reading
Distracted driving is an epidemic. According to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), each day 10 people are killed and more than 1,100 people are injured in crashes that involved distracted drivers. To address this ongoing concern, Continental, a leading global automotive supplier, has developed its ... Continue reading
Ryder CEO to Address the BB&T Capital Markets 28th Annual Transportation Services Conference
MIAMI--Ryder System, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Sanchez will present a company update at the BB&T Capital Markets 28th Annual Transportation Services Conference. Who: Ryder System, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Sanchez What: BB&T Capital Markets 28th Annual Transportation Serv ... Continue reading
MotorWeek 2013 Drivers' Choice Best of the Year: 2013 Cadillac ATS
MotorWeek, television's longest running automotive series, names the Cadillac ATS as its "Best of the Year" 2013 Drivers' Choice award winner for delivering an American-made driving experience that's as close to a classic European sport sedan as you can get. The Drivers' Choice Awards are among the auto industry's most ... Continue reading
Meet the Stars of Discovery's Hit Series Fast N' Loud at the Chicago Auto Show
Discovery Channel's hit show FAST N' LOUD is rip roaring into the Chicago Auto Show on Saturday, February 16 with its two stars, Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman. Richard and Aaron will be on site at the FAST N' LOUD booth showcasing a classic 69' Pontiac GTO for attendees to take photos with, signing autographs (11a ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz "Soul" Shines Through
The perennial discussion among industry pundits about the Super Bowl, the largest and most watched sporting event of the year, is: are the millions of dollars spent on Game Day airtime worth the investment? Most experts say that it depends on the expectation and the execution. Ask Steve Cannon, president and CEO of Mer ... Continue reading
NBC5 Chicago Presents: The 2013 Chicago Auto Show
NBC 5 and the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) present The 2013 Chicago Auto Show, LIVE from McCormick Place on Saturday, February 9th, 6-7PM. This marks NBC 5's 15th consecutive year airing the Chicago Auto Show, the largest and longest running auto show in the country. NBC 5's Brant Miller, Cheryl Scott, A ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel
Turbocharging helps deliver segment-leading 148 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque with estimated 42 mpg highway $25,695 MSRP includes destination and two - year maintenance plan Chevrolet is entering the U.S. and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of its hottest-selling sedan, the ... Continue reading
ZAP Discloses California Superior Court Ruling on the Composition of the Board of Directors of ZAP
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company headquartered in Santa Rosa, California confirmed today that at the hearing held on February 4, 2013, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles (Case No. BC499106), the Superior Court Ruling invalidates all actions taken by Mark Abdou, Steve Schneider and A ... Continue reading
2014 Ram ProMaster puts Ram Truck back into the expanding, purpose-built, full-size van segment with best-in-class features focused on the commercial customer New 2014 Ram ProMaster van developed from the successful, long-standing Fiat Ducato: 30-plus years of reliable service and more than 4.5 million units sold Excep ... Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. today launched a dealer program that provides turnkey residential charging packages to consumers purchasing new electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and allows them to finance the charger in combination with the vehicle at the time of sale. The program, which is the first of its kind, ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates to Release 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study Results on February 13
J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of the 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) at 10 a.m. EST on Wednesday, February 13. Among new-vehicle owners, reliability/dependability is the most influential factor in their decision to purchase a specific vehicle model, according to J.D. Power and Associates. ( ... Continue reading
For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles in the world can look back on such a long tradition and with such genuine continuity as the Porsche 911. It has been inspiring car enthusiasts the world over since its debut as the Type 901 at the IAA International Automotive Show ... Continue reading
Mercedes Benz Wins Big in Hybrid Awards: Echo Automotive Completes Positive Tests in Hybrid Market
Mercedes Benz triumphed in the recent Business Car Manager SME Company Car of the Year Awards 2012, The new Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid managed to win two categories including Best Overall Company Car for SMEs. Meanwhile in the same industry Echo Automotive completed positive tests with their Hybrid option speci ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Electric Earns Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the 2013 Ford Focus Electric a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing Focus Electric was designed with safety in mind with its airbags and AdvanceTrac® with electronic stability control The driver's airbag uses ... Continue reading
New Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel to Accelerate Interest In Clean Diesel Autos in U.S.
Unveiling of Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel at Chicago Auto Show Highlights American Automakers' Renewed Production of Diesel Vehicles The new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel passenger car unveiled this morning at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show is a bold statement about the future for clean diesel cars in the U.S, said A ... Continue reading
Nissan Shows Off Multi-Faceted Performance Lineup At 2013 Chicago Auto Show, JUKE NISMO Revealed
Performance is the theme at Nissan's display for the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. NISMO, Nissan's performance arm, will be center stage with the U.S. debuts of the new 2013 JUKE NISMO -- the complete performance makeover of the popular JUKE crossover -- and the 2014 370Z NISMO. The two NISMO models are part of an expansion ... Continue reading
Superman-Inspired Kia Optima Hybrid Soars Into Chicago For Auto Show Debut
Kia Motors America (KMA) has teamed up with DC Entertainment and Super Street magazineto create a head-turning Optima Hybrid inspired by Superman's strength and unwavering care for planet Earth. Unveiled today at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, this Optima Hybrid signals the continuation of a 10-month, eight vehicle pa ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils 2014 Redesigned Tundra Full-Size Pickup Truck At 2013 Chicago Auto Show
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck at a press conference at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Tundra has been a quality leader with Toyota's DNA of quality, dependability and reliability. The industry has recognized Tundra with a myriad of awards over the last 1 ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Unveils All-New Forte 5-Door at 2013 Chicago Auto Show
Kia Motors America (KMA) ignited the 2013 Chicago Auto Show when the all-new, ultra-hot Forte 5-door rolled on-stage today. The all-new Forte 5-door SX's eye-catching European-inspired hatchback design is complimented by an all-new 1.6-liter gasoline direct-injected (GDI) turbocharged four-cylinder engine putting out 2 ... Continue reading
83rd Geneva International Motor Show
The 2013 Geneva International Motor Show will, as always, highlight the technological development of automobile manufacturers and suppliers. ... Continue reading
Record Website Traffic For Kia Motors
The Kia Motors (UK) Limited website www.kia.co.uk has seen a record breaking volume of visits in January 2013, with the latest statistics surpassing all previous traffic levels. ... Continue reading
New 208 Gets Peugeot Off To A Fast Start In 2013
The new Peugeot 208 helped Peugeot UK get off to a great start in 2013 with sales volumes of cars and light commercials up 6% when compared with January 2012. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Onyx Wins The Louis Vuitton Classic Concept 'Best Prototype Of The Year'
During the ceremony of this year's Louis Vuitton Classic Awards, held in Paris yesterday (5th February), the Peugeot Onyx Concept supercar received yet another accolade, this time the Louis Vuitton Classic Concept 'Best Prototype of the Year' award. ... Continue reading
Dynamic Duo Drive Sales Success
Nissan is building on its record-breaking 2012 with an impressive start to 2013. The British-built Qashqai and Juke are now more popular than ever, giving Nissan two spots in the top 10 sellers list. ... Continue reading
Ford Builds On Retail Sales Strength
Ford is maintaining a prudent balance in its UK business by maintaining its market lead through increased car retail sales and share, while backing off sales to daily rental fleets. ... Continue reading
Enhanced Mazda5 Venture Models On Sale Now
To offer British family motorists even greater style and value this winter and through into the spring, Mazda is offering two enhanced versions of its popular Mazda5 Venture models, priced from £19,995 (petrol) and from £21,290 (diesel) on-the-road. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Motors Reveals Adam At Westfield Stratford City
Vauxhall's urban-chic newcomer, ADAM, will be on display at Westfield Stratford City bringing the loveable car out of the traditional dealership onto the high street, giving customers a first look before it reaches retailers in March. ... Continue reading
Last Blast of Summer at Shannons Melbourne Auction
Shannons will celebrate southern Australia's last blast of sunny weather at its Melbourne Late Summer sale, with 12 of the 40 vehicle lots on offer dropping their tops on February 18. ... Continue reading
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