Toyota Dealers Help in Saturday Night Salute of Armed Forces at Irwindale Speedway
TOYOTA DEALERS TEAM UP WITH IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY FOR SALUTE TO TROOPS NIGHT, SATURDAY MAY 25, 2013 Special Sports Bottle and Free Soft Drink Fill-Up for Military Irwindale, Calif. (May 22, 2013) - - The Southern California Toyota Dealers have teamed up with Irwindale Speedway to try to make an already special night just ... Continue reading
2013 Infiniti FX37 RWD Review By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Infiniti FX37 RWD A decade ago crossovers were poised to take over the American automotive world. The formula was: SUV-like looks, with car-like construction and comfort. Almost by default, this meant unibody construction with a transverse front engine and front-wheel drive (o ... Continue reading
RVers Will Be On the Road In Record Numbers Over Memorial Day Weekend
rESTON, Va., May 22, 2013 RESTON, Va., May 22, 2013; During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, 5.8 million recreation vehicles will be on the road and in the nation's more than 16,000 campgrounds, according to a new survey by Recreation Vehicle Industry Association and Cvent. An estimated 14 million Americans will enjo ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Foundation Supports Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 22, 2013 -- In the wake of the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma earlier this week, The Chrysler Foundation, the charitable arm of Chrysler Group LLC, today announced that it will provide $100,000 to First Response Team of America (http://firstresponseteam.org), a nonprofit disaster relie ... Continue reading
Ford and Its Dealers Pledge $400,000, Donate Ford Transit for Oklahoma Tornado Relief
DEARBORN, Mich., May 22, 2013 DEARBORN, Mich. , May 22, 2013 -- Ford Motor Company and its dealers announce $400,000 in donations following the destructive Oklahoma tornadoes Donations include $250,000 from Ford Motor Company Fund to the American Red Cross and $150,000 from Oklahoma Ford Dealers to the United Way Ford ... Continue reading
Great American Group Reports Domestic Auto Market Posted Best Sales Month Since 2007
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--Analysts with Great American Group, Inc. (OTCBB: GAMR) report that the domestic automotive industry continues to outshine several other major manufacturing sectors, proving to be a crucial component of the United States’ climb out of recession. “After several years of watching their wal ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 22, 2013 SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 22, 2013 California drivers insured by Auto Club of Southern California will receive an average rate decrease of 4.1% after the company agreed to lower premiums following discussions with the California Department of Insurance and Consumer Watchdog. The nonpr ... Continue reading
Prepare For Your Summer Road Trip With Continental Tire
Prepare For Your Summer Road Trip With Continental Tire ââ¬Â¢Under inflated tires cause U.S. drivers to waste 1.2 billion gallons of fuel annually, use Continental Tireââ¬â¢s tips to help save 12 cents a gallon at the pump. Ft. Mill, S.C. - May 22, 2013. Memorial Day signifies the start of summer an ... Continue reading
Red Bend Software, the market leader in Mobile Software Management (MSM) with more than 1.75 billion Red Bend-Enabled devices, announced that it will present FOTA Best Practices for the Automotive Industry" at The Automotive Linux Summit Spring. Red Bend will present at 4 p.m. (JST) on Tuesday, May 28 at the Chinzan- ... Continue reading
NFPA Innovation Award Recognizes Jude Hueber for Innovative Use of a Hydraulic System
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is pleased to announce that the 2012 NFPA Innovation Award has been presented to Jude Hueber for innovative hydraulic hybrid vehicle design performed for Lightning Hybrids, LLC. The award is presented annually to individual engineers or technicians to recognize innovative use ... Continue reading
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce Shell International Petroleum Company has joined the organization's Board of Directors. 'Shell is respected for its commitment to road safety and for its willingness to share its road safety best practices' ... Continue reading
Automotive insurance customers indicate that using insurance company websites to service an existing policy is generally easier than using them to shop for a policy, according to the J.D. Power & Associates 2013 Insurance Website Evaluation StudySM (IWES) released today. The study measures online customer experiences w ... Continue reading
Henkel's TECHNOMELT XPO 1050 assists automakers in reducing weight in vehicle interiors
Henkel Corporation's automotive group today announced the introduction of TECHNOMELT XPO 1050, a polyolefin-based hotmelt that can bond a wide variety of interior-related substrates without the need for pretreatment of the plastic surface. Used in the development of a number of interiors applications, including door pa ... Continue reading
Visteon to Participate in KeyBanc Capital Markets' Conference on May 30
Visteon Corporation will participate in the KeyBanc Capital Markets' Industrial, Automotive and Transportation Conference in Boston on Thursday, May 30. Visteon's presentation is scheduled to begin at 12:05 p.m. EDT and will last about 45 minutes. Vice President and Treasurer Robert Krakowiak will provide an overview o ... Continue reading
GENIVI Alliance and JASPAR Partner to Align Industry Standards for In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems
The GENIVI Alliance today announced it has entered into a liaison agreement with JASPAR (Japan Automotive Software Platform and Architecture) to align networking software requirements for automotive Bluetooth and Ethernet, specific to in-vehicle infotainment systems and related applications by year-end. This agreement ... Continue reading
AAA Travel projects 34.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 0.9 percent decrease from the 35.1 million people who traveled last year. The anticipated decline in holiday travel is predominately due to a decline in air travel of eight percent, fee fatigue ... Continue reading
ChargePoint and National Grid today unveiled the first of what will be many electric vehicle charging stations funded through a $1 million award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). 'The investment being made through this public-private partnership will not only lead to a reducti ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Earns Fifth Consecutive Gold Medal for Promoting Healthy Employee Lifestyles
Recognition from the National Business Group on Health identifies the nation's leading corporations for innovative programs promoting a healthy workplace and employee lifestyles Chrysler Group is only automaker to receive award the past three years Award validates Company's commitment to promoting "a culture of health" ... Continue reading
Americans Drive More, Fly Less to Memorial Day Celebrations
AMERICANS DRIVE MORE AND FLY LESS TO THEIR MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS AAA Forecasts a Slight Decrease in Overall Travel Approximately 31.2 million motorists will pack the nationââ¬â¢s highways this weekend as they drive at least 50 miles for their Memorial Day festivities. AAA Travel projects 34.8 million Ame ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Presentation at AFSA Credit Summit for Fixed Income Investors
On Wednesday, May 29, Sam Smith, director, Long Term Funding and Securitization, Ford Motor Company, will deliver a presentation about Ford Motor Credit Company at the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) Credit Summit for Fixed Income Investors in Boston. The presentation will begin at 4:10 p.m. ET and last ... Continue reading
Creative Stencil Etches Deal with FLEXcon to Reduce Auto Theft
FLEXcon, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, today announced it has been selected by Creative Stencil/CSI Alert/SPY-Dot as the continued supplier for their Body Marking Labels, which help reduce the risk of stolen vehicles. ... Continue reading
Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, and ThyssenKrupp Tailored Blanks, the leading manufacturer of innovative, customized steel solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the signing of a cooperation agreement for the development of tailored aluminum blanks. With this innovative tech ... Continue reading
Online Auto Insurance Gives Tips to Car Owners with Storm-Damaged Cars
The process of recovering and rebuilding from this week's deadly tornado outbreak will be long and difficult, and OnlineAutoInsurance.com advises Oklahomans whose cars were damaged or destroyed to check if they have coverage for the damage and, if so, to start the claims process as soon as possible. Are you covered? Ok ... Continue reading
Recargo and Xatori Merge, Furthering Leadership in Plug-In Tech
Recargo, Inc. and Xatori, Inc. today announced that the two companies are merging to revolutionize vehicle software and information services for plug-in mobility. The merger will expand the companies' ability to offer guidance to drivers and industry and leverage combined teams and resources to better support the plug- ... Continue reading
Ryder to Address KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial, Automotive and Transportation Conference
Ryder System, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Sanchez will present a company update at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial, Automotive and Transportation Conference. ... Continue reading
First Installment of Lincoln 'Hello, Again' Program Earns Three Industry Awards
"Hello, Again" performance by Beck for Lincoln wins Webby Awards in Auto & Auto Services and Best Use of Video or Moving Image This piece also won a CLIO Bronze in Branded Entertainment and Content/Live Events "Hello, Again" is a digital platform created to challenge people to look at the old and familiar in a new way ... Continue reading
Garmin® Provides New Integrated Navigation Device for MINI Vehicles
OLATHE, Kan.--Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced a new integrated and portable navigation device for MINI vehicles. The MINI Navigation Portable XL is designed specifically for MINI models and can be dealer-installed with a customized mount ... Continue reading
Delticom: Complete wheels from the complete wheel specialists
HANOVER, Germany--Delticom, the leading European internet tyre dealer, once again demonstrates their know-how in the area of complete wheels, and offers a new, high performance complete wheel configurator in their online shop, both for dealers and also for end customers. As well as this, the offerings of aluminium comp ... Continue reading
Spireon Demos Its New GoldStar GPS Mobile Platform Optimized for Smart Phones and Tablets at the 201
Spireon will be demoing its new GoldStar GPS Mobile platform to attendees at NABD today. The mobile platform delivers the industry’s leading GoldStar GPS risk mitigation and collateral management solution to dealerships and automotive lenders allowing them to quickly and effectively track their assets and recove ... Continue reading
Transport Ministers Discuss Funding Dilemma at Global Summit
PRESS RELEASE Paris/Leipzig – 22 May 2013 Transport Ministers discuss funding dilemma at global summit Exploding mobility demand and tight public budgets pose a challenge for providing adequate transport infrastructure for citizens and business Ministers responsible for transport infrastructure from the 54 member ... Continue reading
Ford Reduces Summer Shutdown to Meet Surging Demand
DEARBORN, Mich., May 22, 2013 -- Ford will add an additional 200,000 units of annual straight-time capacity this year after increasing annual straight-time capacity by 400,000 units in the region last year Ford will shorten its summer shutdown from the traditional two weeks to one week for a majority of North American ... Continue reading
Honda CR-V Leads KBB.Com's 10 Best 2013 SUVs Under $25,000
IRVINE, Calif., May 22, 2013 IRVINE, Calif., May 22, 2013 -- Shoppers in the market for an affordable new SUV can see which models the experts recommend most in the list of 10 Best SUVs Under $25,000 of 2013 from Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. In this inaugural list ... Continue reading
Teenager's Joy At Winning Seat Mii For A Year
Lucky Louise Mitchell is overjoyed after winning a SEAT Mii for a year in a road safety campaign's prize draw. ... Continue reading
One In A Million: Toledo Assembly Complex Builds One-Millionth Jeep Wrangler JK
The one-millionth Jeep Wrangler JK model has just rolled off the assembly line at Chrysler Group's Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Complex. ... Continue reading
New Mazda6 And Mazda CX-5 Win Fleet World 'Best Car' Awards
Mazda cars captured two 'Best Car' awards at the 'Fleet World 2013 Honours' event held in London today. ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Wins Fleet World Honours Environment Award
The Nissan LEAF has won the Environment Award at the 2013 Fleet World Honours awards at a ceremony held today at The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall. ... Continue reading
Ford Receives Five Awards At 2013 Fleet World Honours
The new Ford Transit Custom has received Fleet World Honours for Best New Van and Best Medium Van, and took the award for Innovation. ... Continue reading
Hyundai's ix35 Fuel Cell Receives Technology Award At Annual Fleet World Honours 2013
Hyundai received the Technology Award for the ix35 Fuel Cell at this year's Fleet World Honours which took place this afternoon at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club in London. ... Continue reading
Isuzu D-Max Crowned 'Best Pick-Up' At Annual Fleet Awards
The Isuzu D-Max has claimed its third accolade in as many months after being awarded 'Best Pick-Up' at the prestigious Van Fleet World Honours ceremony, held today (21 May) at the Royal Automobile Club in London's Pall Mall. ... Continue reading
Nissan Pulsar Sedan Awarded 5-Stars by ANCAP
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today announced it has awarded the popular Nissan Pulsar Sedan the maximum five-star safety rating. ... Continue reading
Still on the up!: Volkswagen City Car Claims Fleet World Honour
After 18 months and over 15,000 UK sales, the Volkswagen up! continues to win plaudits, having been named Best City Car in the Fleet World Honours for the second year in a row. ... Continue reading
VF Commodore, WN Caprice Gain Five Star Safety
Holden's highly-anticipated VF Commodore and WN Caprice range has been awarded a maximum five star ANCAP safety rating just weeks before it officially arrives in Australian showrooms. ... Continue reading
Top Safety Rating for Home-Grown VF Commodore
ANCAP today announced 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for the Holden Commodore, Nissan Pulsar and Audi A3. ... Continue reading
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