Autobytel Acquires Dealix, Car.com, UsedCars.com for $25 Million
IRVINE, Calif., May 21, 2015; Autobytel a provider of online automotive services connecting consumers with dealers, has acquired Dealix Corporation and Autotegrity, Inc. (wholly-owned subsidiaries of CDK Global, LLC), for $25 million. The all-cash transaction, which includes a working capital adjustment, combines two p ... Continue reading
Auto Lab Call-in Car Radio | Saturday May 23, 2015
Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading
Nissan showcases its Electric Vehicle Leadership
As a worldwide leader in electric vehicles, Nissan will be putting electric at the heart of its UEFA Champions League Final activity on June 6, 2015. As part of its innovative partnership with Europe's most prestigious football competition, Nissan aims to enrich the fans' experience of the tournament and leave a lastin ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Takes Radical DBX Concept to Villa D'Este
Aston Martin is once again returning to the shores of Lake Como in Italy this weekend as it showcases the stunning new DBX Concept in the esteemed 2015 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. ... Continue reading
CO2 Dips to 89g/KM in New 83 MPG Audi A3 TDI Ultra
The ultra badge which already marks out the model offering the most exceptional economy and the most scrupulously controlled emissions in five Audi ranges has now reached the A3 compact hatchback. The new A3 and A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra models combine 83mpg capability with emissions of just 89g/km, and form part ... Continue reading
Porsche Recalling 918 Spyder Models
Precautionary recall: affected customers are being contacted directly Stuttgart. Porsche has issued a global recall for 918 Spyder models that have already been delivered. This precautionary recall for a service shop inspection affects 47 vehicles in the UK. The recall is because the electric wiring harness for the rad ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Plant Berlin to Become High-Tech Location for Components to Reduce CO2
Daimler continues to back Berlin as a location. The company is investing a total of around 500 million euros in the Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin, which is being developed into a high-tech facility for component production. This is part of the transformation plan agreed between the company and the Works Council, which ... Continue reading
LoJack Releases Sixth Annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report
Honda Civic the Most Stolen and Recovered Vehicle Model in 2014; Average Value of Vehicles Recovered Equals More Than $10,000 CANTON, Ma -- May 21, 2015; LoJack Corporation announced today that law enforcement officials recovered more than $83.5 million in stolen vehicles equipped with the LoJack® Stolen Vehicle Recov ... Continue reading
Professional Truck Drivers to Offer Important Highway Safety Tips
Elite Drivers to Discuss Highway Safety as Summer Driving Season Begins ARLINGTON, VA -- May 22, 2015: With roughly 33 million Americans hitting the road this Memorial Day, drivers from American Trucking Associations' Share the Road program urged motorists to exercise caution and good judgment as summer travel begins t ... Continue reading
WinIt: New iPhone App Fights Parking Tickets in NYC
New York City issues millions of dollars in parking violations every year. In 2014, NYC parking tickets totaled approximately $546 million, but many of those fines are issued wrongfully. However, most people cannot take the time and effort to contest a parking ticket violation, even if they think they received the tick ... Continue reading
Obama Scales Back Overly Ambitious Goals for Electric Car Use - DUH!
In a 2009 executive order, the president had called for 1 million plug-in vehicles on the road by 2015, but poor sales and lower gas prices have intervened. Washington DC May 21, 2015; The NADA newsletter reported that President Barack Obama's long-standing goal to have a fully fuel-efficient government fleet and 1 mil ... Continue reading
Michelin and The Weather Channel Team Up for a S.A.F.E.R. Summer Driving Season
Exclusive "Road Ready" Content Provides Advice for Driving In Unpredictable Weather ATLANTA -- May 21, 2015: As National Tire Safety Week (May 24-30) kicks off the summer travel season, Michelin and The Weather Channel (Weather) have teamed up to provide motorists with critical information about the weather's impact on ... Continue reading
Americans Driving Record Number of Miles This Year
Low gas prices contribute to increase in miles driven, to start what is likely to be a record-breaking year. ​WASHINGTON May 22, 2015; NACSonline reported that as Americans head into Memorial Day weekend â the unofficial kick-off for summer travel â drivers are already well on their way to a record year ... Continue reading
Rear View Safety Takes Another Step Towards Road Safety
New OEM G-Series Rear View Camera System with Auto Dimming and OnStar Rear View Safety, the industry leader in backup camera system salutions for the advancement of road safety across the United States and abroad, is proud to announce the release of its new RVS-776718-DOS backup camera system. Powered by the latest tha ... Continue reading
Audi Canada appoints new President: Daniel Weissland
Starts August 1st Joined AUDI AG in 1999 Most recently the Sales Director for Southern Europe AJAX, ON -- May 22, 2015: Daniel Weissland will be joining Audi Canada as President succeeding Wolfgang Hoffmann who has completed his three year foreign assignment. Weissland is presently the Sales Director for Southern Europ ... Continue reading
ENR Launches Epic Editorial Road Tour, "Low & Slow Across America's Infrastructure"
4,000+ Mile Cross-Country Trip in a Vintage Hudson Sedan Examines America's Critical Infrastructure Up-Close and In-Person NEW YORK -- May 22, 2015: What's being done to repair and upgrade America's infrastructure? Engineering News-Record has fielded two infrastructure writers, Aileen Cho and Dan McNichol, on a month-l ... Continue reading
LINGENFELTER PERFORMANCE AND RIDETECH SPONSOR AUTOCROSS EVENT AT BLOOMINGTON GOLD JUNE 25-27
LINGENFELTER PERFORMANCE AND RIDETECH SPONSOR AUTOCROSS EVENT AT BLOOMINGTON GOLD JUNE 25-27 ... Continue reading
Top 10 Reasons the 2015 Chrysler 200 is the Best New Car for College Graduates
May is college graduation season and many recent graduates are in the market for their first new car. The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 offers grads the perfect combination of style and clever features that make drivers proud to own the car, while offering the safety and security features and value that give parents peace ... Continue reading
GM Foundation Donates $1 Million to Habitat for Humanity
Grants to help fund new home builds, revitalization projects and veteransâ initiative DETROIT -- May 22, 2015: In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, the General Motors Foundation announced today a $1 million grant to Habitat for Humanity to fund projects, including 11 new home builds in partnership with H ... Continue reading
GMC Offers Holiday and Vacation Trailering Tips
Before setting off with a trailer in tow for the holiday weekend or your summer vacation road trip, GMC offers a few tips and reminders to help ensure your experience is safe, fun and easy. ... Continue reading
2015 Ford F-150 Named Official Winter Vehicle of New England by New England Motor Press Association
New England Motor Press Association has named the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 its Official Winter Vehicle of New England. This marks the first time F-150 has captured this coveted award.Voters from New England Motor Press Association look for vehicles that offer the best combination of winter-specific features and options, ... Continue reading
Hyundai's zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle continues to satisfy and attract new customers focused on high-versatility and clean transportation. For 2016, the Tucson Fuel Cell adds convenient HomeLink® connectivity to the mirror, allowing owners to open and close garage doors, security gates an ... Continue reading
Forbes Best Memorial Day New Car Deals
Memorial Day is a national holiday set aside to honor our country's fallen military heroes, but you wouldn't know it from the plethora of broadcast and print ads that otherwise seem to treat it as an extended weekend's new-car bargain bonanza, reports Forbes. To be sure, the coming holiday weekend is one of the best ti ... Continue reading
Interested Industry Partners Welcomed to Join New Research Center at Grand Opening Event COLUMBUS, OH -- May 21, 2015: The Ohio State University and Honda celebrated the grand opening of the new Simulation Innovation and Modeling Center (SIMCenter) by inviting other potential industry partners to collaborate at the fac ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 Named Top-Selling Vehicle Across All Branches of the Military by USAA
Ford F-150 is the top-selling vehicle for members of the United States military â across all branches â according to an analysis of former and active-duty military personnel using United Services Automobile Associationâs car buying service. This is the latest in a series of achievements for the toughest, ... Continue reading
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