Ford Dealers Give Tens of Millions to U.S. Nonprofits, Provide Thousands of Volunteer Hours Annually
Ford and Lincoln dealers contribute between $35.1 million and $84.6 million to charities and nonprofits across the U.S. annually, a Ford Motor Company survey shows The sheer amount of hours dealers and their employees donate also entails up to an additional 4,380 people working 40 hours per week year-round Videos: Six ... Continue reading
Visteon to Announce 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results on Thursday, Feb. 28
Visteon Corporation today announced that it currently plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2012 financial results at approximately 6 a.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 28. The company will host a conference call for the investment community at 8 a.m. ET to discuss the results and related matters. ... Continue reading
JNS Holdings Corporation (OTC Markets Group: JNSH) is pleased to announce today after extensive negotiations that it has executed a Formal Letter of Intent with 350 Green, LLC to acquire certain assets which consists of the Chicago area Grant Agreement only. 'Upon completion of the acquisition, JNS Power & Control Syst ... Continue reading
Sirius and Pandora Under StockCall Microscope: Rising Auto Sales to Benefit Sirius XM Radio
Over the last one year, auto sales in the U.S. have improved significantly. More importantly the momentum is likely to continue in 2013, which is excellent news for satellite radio company Sirius XM Radio Inc. . Meanwhile, Sirius is also expanding its Internet capabilities to compete against Pandora Media Inc. . ... Continue reading
ADESA Auction Raises $26,000 for Canine Companions Wounded Veterans Initiative
The NADA Foundation's Frank E. McCarthy Memorial Fund contributes a $10,000 grant ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. Auto industry consultant Joe Verde was the top bidder on a 2011 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy--auctioned at the NADA Convention and Expo on Feb. 10. The motorcycle was donated by ADESA, which runs vehicle auctions throughout ... Continue reading
Progressive International Motorcycle Shows To Invade Indianapolis!
Indianapolis has long been the epicenter of American powersports - anyone with speed and horsepower on the brain has Indy on their radar, whether it's the "Brickyard," MotoGP or the world-renowned Indy 500. The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows is now proud to be another landmark on the radar of Midwest motors ... Continue reading
The Best of the Best attended MACS 2013 Training Event and Trade Show
The Best of the Best attended MACS 2013 Training Event and Trade Show (Lansdale, PA) February 11, 2013-The best of the best in the global mobile air conditioning industry came together in Orlando, Florida, February 6-9, 2013 to learn, network and determine the best way forward for the industry. Over 1250 professionals ... Continue reading
MACS 2013 Board of Directors and Officers Installed at Annual Meeting
MACS 2013 Board of Directors and Officers Installed at Annual Meeting (Lansdale, PA) February 11, 2013- The board of directors of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide have elected the following officers for the 2013 board term: Chairman-Andy Fiffick of Rad-Air Complete Car Care, Cleveland, OH Past Chair ... Continue reading
EPA Makes Public Comprehensive Information on Use of Chemicals in the U.S.
EPA Makes Public Comprehensive Information on Use of Chemicals in the U.S. * "The Chemical Data Reporting information will help EPA and others assess chemicals more quickly and encourage the use of safer chemicals " *WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released the 2012 Chemical Data Repo ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Company, having recently acquired Liberty Electric Cars Ltd in Europe, announced today that it has signed a binding agreement to buy UK-based electric vehicle distributor Going Green Limited . ... Continue reading
Phillips 66 Announces Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Phillips 66 has declared a quarterly dividend of 31.25 cents per share on Phillips 66 common stock. Consistent with the company's previous announcement to raise its 2013 annual dividend rate, this dividend represents a 25 percent increase from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on Marc ... Continue reading
AIADA Announces Ohio Dealer Jenell Ross as 2013 Chairwoman
The American International Automobile Dealers Association today announced Centerville, Ohio, dealer Jenell Ross as its 2013 chairwoman. Ross took over the position during AIADA's 43rd Annual Meeting and Luncheon, held today in Orlando, Fla. "Our brands, more than ever before, are America's brands - and I'm going to tel ... Continue reading
DIGITAL AIR STRIKE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF AUTOMOTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA AND REPUTATION AWARDS AT NADA CONVENTION IN ORLANDO Awards Celebrate Auto Dealerships and Manufacturers Who Are Best in Class Social Marketers Digital Air Strike, the nation's leading automotive social media, online reputation and lead-response company, ye ... Continue reading
Honda Wins The Driving Engagement Award During The Chicago Auto Show Social Media Preview
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, and Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) presented American Honda Motor Co., Inc. with the first-ever "Driving Engagement" award for best social media campaign of 2012 during the Social Media Preview of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show ... Continue reading
Lucas and his GEICO Top Fuel team are pumped up for Pomona
POMONA, Calif. (Feb 11) - Testing is complete, the trucks are packed and headed West, and Morgan Lucas and the GEICO/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster team are ready to get the 2013 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season under way with a big victory this weekend at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals. "We've won this ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Executive Receives "Spirit of Leadership Award" from Women's Automotive Association
Barbara Pilarski, Vice President, Business Development, Chrysler Group receives "Spirit of Leadership Award" from Women's Automotive Association International Award is presented annually "to professional women in the automotive industry in recognition of their significant accomplishments in their profession, community ... Continue reading
LoJack Names Emad Isaac Chief Technology Officer
LoJack Corporation , the company that created the Stolen Vehicle Recovery market, has appointed Emad Isaac as Chief Technology Officer. A telematics expert, Isaac has almost 20 years of product development experience in areas including research, development, architecture and product management. Before joining LoJack, h ... Continue reading
MWW Automotive Awarded Continuation Of Ford F-150 Component Production
MWW Automotive Group (OTCQB: MWWC), a global design, engineering, and manufacturing firm serving some of the world's leading automotive and industrial manufacturers, announced today that it has been awarded the continuation of the production for the re-finishing and fulfillment of interior parts for the Ford F-150 seri ... Continue reading
NYU Stern Professor Melissa Schilling has been appointed to the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Overcoming Barriers to Electric Vehicle Deployment. The committee will study the technological, infrastructural and behavioral barriers to widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the United States. Over the cou ... Continue reading
Hertz And Air France Celebrate 24 Year Relationship
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, is celebrating its 24 year partnership with Air France by offering Air France-KLM customers 24 per cent off basic car rentals for bookings made during the week of Valentine's Day for any of the 1,000 Air France-KLM destinations around the world. ... Continue reading
ChargePoint Brings Networked Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Atlanta
ChargePoint, the worldââ¬â¢s largest electric vehicle charging network, today announced its entry into the Atlanta market with the installation of networked EV charging stations. Lanier Parking Solutions, headquartered in Atlanta, facilitated the placement of six ChargePoint EV charging stations at locations ... Continue reading
Dealers confident about 2013 auto sales, Ally Financial survey shows
Auto dealers remain optimistic about a continued increase in auto sales in 2013, with nearly 60 percent surveyed expecting their sales to grow by more than 10 percent this year, according to a survey by Ally Financial at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention. More than 54 percent of dealers surv ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A. Announce Most Accessorized Vehicles and Top-selling Accessories
Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Challenger are most accessorized vehicles in North America Side steps, Jeep Wrangler tops and floor mats are best-selling accessories in North America Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and Jeep Grand Cherokee among most accessorized vehicles in other global regions Top-selling accessories announced ... Continue reading
Fast-Paced Start To 2013 For Mercedes-Benz UK
As the exciting new A-Class was introduced to the market for the first time, Mercedes-Benz recorded a 7.4 per cent rise in registrations for the month of January, according to figures released by the SMMT. ... Continue reading
Surviving Auto Dealers Riding High
Washington DC February 11, 2013; As auto sales have come roaring back from the recession, dealers across the country are seeing profits stabilize and in some cases improve, as many continue to upgrade their buildings and customer waiting areas and amenities. The Detroit News reports that some automakers plan to add new ... Continue reading
NorthStar Automotive Batteries Outperform the Competition in 'Torture Tests'
NorthStar Ultra High Performance Batteries proved to be the best of the best after outperforming the competition through two brutal 'torture tests'. The 'Winch' and 'Boombox' tests were conducted by JP Magazine for their March 2013 issue, using Group 34 size batteries from all of the top manufacturers. In the 'Winch' t ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Digital Air Strike, the nationââ¬â¢s leading automotive social media, online reputation and lead-response company, yesterday announced the winners of the first Social Media and Reputation Awards at the 2013 National Automobile Dealers Association convention in Orlando, Florida. âWe are th ... Continue reading
Cars.com Positions to Take on Service and Repair with Strategic Investment in RepairPal
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2013 CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2013 -- Cars.com, the leading online automotive marketplace, today announced a strategic investment in RepairPal, the leading online source for auto repair. The investment positions Cars.com to further develop the service category with solutions for consumers seeking ... Continue reading
The second member of Europe's new Nissan Nismo range has been revealed - the 370Z Nismo. ... Continue reading
No Limit For Mercedes-Benz Service Care
Service Care from Mercedes-Benz UK is now available for vehicles without any age restriction, meaning that for the first time, owners of Mercedes-Benz vehicles over the age of seven years old can ensure that servicing costs are kept as flexible and affordable as possible. ... Continue reading
More Muscle for Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Motor Company has announced the availability of an all-new load assist kit, to increase current capacity for the award-winning Santa Fe. ... Continue reading
Limited Edition Jazz Vibe And Vibe-S Are Back!
The Limited Edition, feature-packed Jazz Vibe and Vibe-S are now on sale in Honda Dealerships across the country. ... Continue reading
Sports Illustrated cover girl, swimsuit model and international sensation, Jessica Gomes has today been announced as the eleventh driver on the grid for the Mazda6 Celebrity Challenge. ... Continue reading
Kia Starts New Year with Confidence
Kia Motors Australia has stepped confidently into the new year with 2,308 new cars sold, according to figures released by the VFACTS organisation. ... Continue reading
Audi's High-Performance TDI Biturbo Engine Launches Into the Australian Market
Audi's race-bred TDI diesel technology has arrived in Australia, in the form of a brand new 3.0 TDI Biturbo V6 engine for the Audi A6 and A7 models. ... Continue reading
Strong Q3 Financial Result for Suzuki
Japanese domestic net sales in the third quarter (April 2012 to December 2012) increased by ¥65.4 billion (up 9.5 per cent year on year) to ¥749.7 billion. ... Continue reading
Mirage, Kuga & Beetle add to 5 Star Sales Trend
ANCAP today announced maximum 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for the Mitsubishi Mirage, Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Beetle - adding more 5 star choices into the market at a time of record new car sales. ... Continue reading
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