2014 Chevrolet SS Priced at $44,470
DETROIT â The suggested retail price for the 2014 Chevrolet SS sports sedan is $44,470, including a $995 destination charge, Chevrolet announced today. Title and license fees are extra. The SS goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2013. The U.S.-exclusive SS â Chevroletâs first rear-drive performance sed ... Continue reading
South Florida Car Show TV Joins The Auto Channel Network
AUTO CENTRAL - Jun 4, 2013: The Auto Channel is pleased to announce an exciting addition to our broadcast television network schedule. Car Show Television, produced by Andrew McClary and Alex Berry, will begin airing this Saturdat night at 9PM EDT. This new weekly program showcases the latest car culture events all aro ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Responds to NHTSA Recall Letter
Auburn Hills, Mich. June 4, 2013; NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has issued a recall request letter proposing that Chrysler Group recall the Jeep Grand Cherokee in model years 1993 to 2004 and the Jeep Liberty in model years 2002 to 2007 (a total of approximately 2.7 million vehicles). Chrysler ... Continue reading
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) presented Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) with its first-ever "California Legislator of the Year Award" at its annual Sacramento Lobby Day reception on May 21, 2013. ... Continue reading
Kia Racing made history in the Motor City last weekend as the first Korean brand to capture the checkered flag at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, Round Six of the 2013 Pirelli World Challenge (PWC). The win also marks the team's first victory of the season. A second-place finish in Round Seven of the doubleheader we ... Continue reading
Dana Reinforces Commitment to Russia, CIS at CTT 2013
At CTT 2013, June 4-8 in Moscow, Dana Holding Corporation will announce further steps to bolster its ongoing support of the growing construction market in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States by expanding its aftermarket network and offering customized drivetrain solutions for the region. Construction acti ... Continue reading
Survey Reveals Relationships with Cars Mimic Relationships with People
If there's one thing Americans can commit to, it's their cars. AutoTrader.com recently conducted the "Automotive Relationship Survey" to determine the emotional reasons why it now takes longer than ever before for consumers to break up with their cars.* According to the survey, consumers tend to personify their cars to ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Responds to NHTSA Recall Letter
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has issued a recall request letter proposing that Chrysler Group recall the Jeep Grand Cherokee in model years 1993 to 2004 and the Jeep Liberty in model years 2002 to 2007 (a total of approximately 2.7 million vehicles). Chrysler Group has been working and sharing ... Continue reading
Reynolds Consulting Director to Kick Off F&I Week Online Conference
Carl Bennett, who oversees automotive retail consulting operations for Reynolds and Reynolds, will host the opening webinar for Automotive News F&I Week, June 11-13. The webinar titled "Mastering the Sales Presentation" is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, from 1-2 p.m. Eastern. In the webinar, Bennett will offer dealers ... Continue reading
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL") and GYMCL's joint venture company,Y&C Engine Co., Ltd. ("Y&C Power"), has entered into a Framework Agreement with Baotou Bei Ben Heavy Duty Truck C ... Continue reading
Latest Index of Traffic Congestion Shows Risk of Uneven Recovery in the U.S. Economy
Data from the most recent INRIX Gridlock Index (IGI) shows overall levels of U.S. traffic jumped by more than nine percent during April -- the second largest year-over-year increase recorded by the IGI. While more commuters and shoppers took to the roads on a nationwide basis, regional measures differed sharply. Midwes ... Continue reading
NICE Systems today announced that Agero, a leading provider of roadside assistance, connected vehicle services and claims management, has selected NICE Real-Time Service Optimization to provide an advanced level of customer response to complicated customer interactions often involving mobile emergencies. Agero's networ ... Continue reading
VinSolutions Announces Closing Of Haystak Digital Marketing Acquisition
VinSolutions announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Haystak Digital Marketing, the marketplace leader of digital marketing products and services for the automotive industry. ... Continue reading
Laureus USA-Mercedes-Benz USA Initiative Keeps Los Angeles Kids Safe, Engaged and Healthy
Between 3-6 pm on school days, many children are vulnerable to unsafe and unhealthy activities. However, in 2012, thanks to the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA), a charitable organization that supports projects across the U.S. to improve the lives of youth through the power of sports, in collaboratio ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces Total Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 26,372 in May 2013
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its total retail new vehicle unit sales in May 2013, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, were 26,372, an increase of 11% as compared to May 2012. Same-store retail new vehicle unit sales in May 2013 were 25,566, an increa ... Continue reading
LoJack Adds Former Chicago Police Sergeant to Its Law Enforcement Liaison Team
LoJack Corporation , a leading provider of vehicle theft recovery and advanced fleet management solutions, announced today that veteran Chicago Police Sergeant Philip Cappitelli has joined the company's Law Enforcement Liaison team. Bringing more than 30 years of experience to LoJack, Cappitelli will be responsible for ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Produces Advanced Technologies for the 2013 World Car of the Year
BorgWarner supplies a number of advanced technologies for winners of the 2013 World Car of the Year Awards, including the: 2013 World Car of the Year: Volkswagen Golf BorgWarner supplies GenV all-wheel drive couplings, timing systems for models powered by EA888 engines, and dual-clutch and control modules for the 6-spe ... Continue reading
Freescale to be Presenting Sponsor of the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon
Freescale Semiconductor announced today it will be the Presenting Sponsor of the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon at a special event at its Austin headquarters with Freescale President and CEO Gregg Lowe, Mayor Lee Leffingwell and race director John Conley. Freescale (previously known as Motorola Semiconductor Product ... Continue reading
SCOTT Car Care, a brand of Kimberly-Clark Professional, has teamed up with Sprint Cup Champion Brad Keselowski and Ford Racing to launch the "Worth the Work. Pass it On. Sweepstakes," giving away a brand new 2013 Ford F-150 XLT with EcoBoost engine. SCOTT Car Care will honor our country's heroes by giving consumers the ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive: Auto leasing reaches record high
Experian Automotive today announced that new vehicle leasing rose by 12.5 percent to achieve the highest level since it began tracking the data in 2006. According to its State of the Automotive Finance Market report, leasing accounted for a record 27.5 percent of all new vehicles financed, up from 24.4 percent in Q1 20 ... Continue reading
When Size Doesn't Matter with CO2 Emissions
Recognition for SKYACTIV low carbon demonstrates that downsizing is not the only answer to go greener Mazda models with SKYACTIV technology prove popular for motorists looking to go greener with no compromise in driving fun The SKYACTIV models are winning many individual awards Mazda Corporation is a company that think ... Continue reading
Dealer.com's "MyCars" Helps Move Cars off the Lot
Dealer.com, a leading provider of marketing and operations software for the automotive industry, has introduced MyCars to its Websites product family. MyCars is a convenient feature at the top of a dealer website that makes the vehicle shopping process more organized, more informative, and more actionable for the shopp ... Continue reading
GreenShift Sues Pacific Ethanol for Patent Infringement
GreenShift Corporation today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GS CleanTech Corporation, has filed suit against Pacific Ethanol, Inc., in the Eastern District of California for infringement of GreenShift's patented corn oil extraction processes. GreenShift will continue to defend against all infringement of i ... Continue reading
ParkMe Accelerates Into High Gear, Puts Consumers In The Driver's Seat
ParkMe, the leading provider of real-time parking information to navigation companies and users of the ParkMe app and website, showcases its parking innovation during the 2013 Telematics Detroit conference and exhibition. The Company is experiencing significant momentum with the rapid expansion of its live parking data ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Makes Final Preparations For 1,800 Mile Alpine Trial
Final preparations are underway for the recreation of the 1913 Alpine Trial. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' Authorised Dealer in Essex, P&A Wood, is playing an essential role in ensuring cars are in perfect condition for what remains one of the automotive world's most gruelling tests of endurance. ... Continue reading
Special Edition Celebrates 50 Years Of The Porsche 911
Porsche is celebrating a special anniversary of the 911 sports car at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in September with a commemorative 50 Years Edition - half a century since the iconic coupe made its debut in the German city. Appropriately, the special model will be limited to 1,963 cars. ... Continue reading
New Micra: Style And Technology Combined
Nissan has significantly updated the Micra with a round of changes so wide-ranging they go well beyond what usually constitutes a mid-term facelift. ... Continue reading
Bentley Showcases Luxury And Performance At Cholmondeley Pageant Of Power
Bentley is celebrating the 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power from 13-15 June with an extensive display of cars that will take visitors from the excitement of the race track all the way through to the hand-crafted luxury and refinement of the new Flying Spur saloon. ... Continue reading
When Size Doesn't Matter With CO2 Emissions
Mazda Corporation is a company that thinks differently which is why the investment in its ground-breaking SKYACTIV programme has been so significant. 'It's given us a point of difference to other car makers,' said Jeremy Thomson, Managing Director of Mazda UK. ... Continue reading
New Alfa buyers can still take advantage of up to three years' free Congestion Charge driving if they register their sub-100g/km CO2 Alfa with the scheme before June 28. ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo 4C Makes Dynamic Debut At 2013 Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Alfa Romeo UK is pleased to announce that the eagerly anticipated Alfa 4C will make its dynamic UK debut at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed (12-14 July). ... Continue reading
Hyundai delivers first hydrogen-powered ix35 Fuel Cells in Europe
Hyundai Motor Company has today delivered the first of its assembly line-produced ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles to the City of Copenhagen in Denmark. ... Continue reading
The respected German trade journal auto motor und sport has named the Opel Astra Sports Tourer CDTI the best small car ever in its 100,000 kilometre endurance test ... Continue reading
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