AIAG is partnering with automotive manufacturing associations representing the states of Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee to assist them in accelerating development of the automotive supply base in the southern United States, the not-for-profit, member-supported organization announced today. The collaboration will drive ... Continue reading
Speaking to a global audience at the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting, Global Green USA today announced its Commitment to Action to implement its catalytic Solar For Sandy program, which will equip five or more community facilities serving low income residents in New York and New Jersey neig ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Leasing Opens Davenport, Iowa, Facility in Eastern Iowa Industrial Center
Today Penske Truck Leasing announced the debut of a $4.2 million Davenport, Iowa, state-of-the-art location. The 11,800 square-foot building is situated on nearly eight acres, providing full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial truck rental and contract maintenance services. Housed in the Eastern Iowa Industr ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Report Sheds New Light on Car Shopping Trends and Behaviors
Car buyers spent an average of $30,803 on new car purchases last year -- an all-time high, according to Edmunds.com. Edmunds.com also found that an average of $2,200 -- or about 7 percent above base prices -- was spent on optional equipment for those cars. The findings are just two of several key points identified in E ... Continue reading
Jay Williams to Participate and Speak at Summit on Accelerating Innovation
Jay Williams, Executive Director of the Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers, will participate at and deliver remarks to leaders from the North American automotive supply chain in the closing plenary of the first Summit on Accelerating Innovation to Drive Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing Growth Acros ... Continue reading
2014 Versa Note On Sale With $13,990 Starting Price
The 2014 Nissan Versa Note, which goes on sale this month at Nissan dealers nationwide, is more than just the fourth all-new product to appear in Nissan showrooms in recent months -- following the redesigns of Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra. It is also the dynamic next-generation of the vehicle that, combined with Versa ... Continue reading
Mercedes Offering 15 Versions of 2014 E-Class
Washington DC June 13, 2013.; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mercedes-Benz is introducing the updated 2014 E-Class family of vehicles that anchor the luxury brand and account for 20 percent of the brandâs U.S. sales, reports The Detroit Free Press. Mercedes is the luxury car sales leader in the U.S. Sales of a ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturer, will issue an advisory release and host a conference call on Thursday, June 27, 2013. In compliance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") guidance regarding "notice-and-access" news releases(1), the Company ... Continue reading
Two LAUSD High School Graduates Awarded Brand-New Cars For Perfect Attendance
Today, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) recognized the grand prize winners for the 2012-13 LAUSD "I'M IN" School Attendance Challenge. Earning a high school diploma and winning new a car in one week is a great way to begin summer vacation. Two recent high school graduates, Vanessa Umana from Polytechnic ... Continue reading
Introducing the Land Rover Discovery 3.0 TDV6 XS - RS300
M The Land Rover Discovery has escaped from the shadow of its Range Rover sibling to become a genuine modern classic. Launched in 1989 with a view to becoming a key player in the market for stylish, off-road vehicles, it has carved its own market segment and become an international success story. With the market was do ... Continue reading
2013 Lincoln MKZ AWD Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2013 Lincoln MKZ AWD Engine: 2.0-liter EcoBoost I4 Horsepower/Torque: 240 hp @ 5,500 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 194.1 x 83.3 x 58.2 in. Tires: P245/40R19 Cargo: 15.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Low Volatility Plagues Natural Gas Marketers, NGI Reports
Oneok Inc.'s energy services segment, which markets natural gas, along with storage and transportation, has "contributed greatly" to the company's past, but it's no longer a good fit with today's marketplace, CEO John Gibson said in a conference call last Tuesday. ... Continue reading
2012 Clean Energy Challenge Finalist SiNode Systems Takes $100,000 National Clean Energy Title
The Clean Energy Trust congratulates SiNode Systems, which won first place in the 2013 U.S. Department of Energy National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition. SiNode Systems, a finalist in Clean Energy Trust's 2012 Clean Energy Challenge, earned a spot at the national competition after winning the 2013 Rice Business ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile Parts North America recently celebrated its one year anniversary by announcing the addition of limited warranty coverage on labor costs, for a term of 24 months/ 24,000 miles. This added coverage complements the existing 24 month/ 24,000 mile coverage that is standard on all OE Saab Genuine Parts and Ac ... Continue reading
Audi Outranks BMW In Shopper Interest In 30 States Across The U.S.; BMW Leads In Big States
BMW may be duking it out with Mercedes Benz for the luxury crown, but the automaker should be keeping a close watch on Audi, which is gaining serious shopper interest across the nation. According to a recent analysis conducted by AutoTrader.com, shopper interest is higher for Audi than BMW in 30 states, mostly in the n ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's SRT (Street & Racing Technology) Brand Debuts First-Ever Advertising Campaign
"Body and Soul" Debuts in June with .30-, .60- and .90-second spots across Cable A Special 2:15 Extended Version of "Body and Soul" Will Be Revealed on YouTube.com/driveSRT Starting on Friday, June 14th Campaign Celebrates the Relationship between the 'Maker and the Machine' The SRT (Street & Racing Technology) Brand i ... Continue reading
McLaren and Forza Motorsport 5 Collaboration Will Give Competition Winner the Ride of a Lifetime
McLaren Automotive has teamed up with Xbox to offer one of the best seats of the summer at the 2013 Festival of Speed: the passenger seat of the McLaren P1 while it makes its global dynamic debut at the world famous event. ... Continue reading
BYD e6 Electric Cars Arrive in the UK
More than 50 of BYD e6 pure electric cars have arrived in the UK and will be going on trial with a number of fleet operators in the coming months. The right-hand drive cars were offloaded at Southampton docks and are in the process of being registered. ... Continue reading
MG Increase Investing in British Design
SAIC Motor's European Design Centre at the MG Birmingham site was opened. It has more than doubled in size just three years after the original design studio opened. ... Continue reading
First European-Built Ford Focus Electric Rolls Off the Line
Ford has begun a new chapter in its vehicle manufacturing history with the start of production of the all-new Ford Focus Electric - the first full-electric vehicle to be built by Ford in Europe. ... Continue reading
Fresh Image for Ground-Breaking Contributions to Mobility
With Continental, the future is starting earlier, the mobility of tomorrow is being shaped here today. The manufacturer that once concentrated solely on tires has now become one of the world's largest system suppliers for technologies improving safety, sustainability, information management, and comfort in mobility. Wi ... Continue reading
All-New Range Rover Crowned as Car of the Year in Car Dealer Magazine's Power Awards
The All-New Range Rover continues to fill the Land Rover trophy cabinet having been bestowed with the Car Dealer Power Car of the Year Award. ... Continue reading
Smart Times 2013 in Lucerne: A Big Gathering for Little smarts
From 23 to 25 August 2013 the worldwide smart fan community will come together on the south bank of Lake Lucerne against the scenic backdrop of the Alps for this year's smart times. Several thousand smart enthusiasts are expected in Buochs, Lucerne with their vehicles of all smart model series, some of which have been ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces Louis Oosthuizen as New Brand Ambassador
Mercedes-Benz is delighted to announce the appointment of South African professional golfer, Louis Oosthuizen, as its new golf brand ambassador. Mercedes-Benz South Africa will not only be supporting the 2010 Open Championship winner through to further success but will also be assisting his junior golf academy. ... Continue reading
Audi Hungaria Celebrates Start of Production in New Automobile Factory
Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. has started a new chapter in its 20-year history this Wednesday. The CEO of the Volkswagen Group, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, and the CEO of the Audi Group, Rupert Stadler, have given the official starting signal for series production of the Audi A3 Sedan together with Hungary's Prime Minister ... Continue reading
Limited-Run Volkswagen Amarok Edition Targets Style-Savvy Customers in the UK
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is launching a special edition version of its highly acclaimed Amarok pick-up. Called the Amarok edition, it's based on the popular Trendline specification but includes more than £3,400 of additional equipment, representing a customer saving of over £2,000. As well as added value, it al ... Continue reading
Ultimate A-Class Set to Arrive in the UK in August: Ordering Opens for the A 45 AMG
The new A 45 AMG is nearly here. As well as aiming to set new dynamic benchmarks, the A 45 AMG marks many firsts - it's the first production car to achieve 181 hp per litre, the first AMG with fewer than six cylinders, the first compact AMG and the first all-wheel drive A-Class to arrive in the UK. Today, prices are an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Delivers 2.41 Million Vehicles in Period to May
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 2.41 (January - May 2012: 2.29; +5.3 percent) million vehicles in the first five months of this year. The brand grew deliveries by 5.5 percent for the month of May, handing over 503,100 (May 2012: 476,900) vehicles to customers. "Overall the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Review by Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Can luxury, performance, and fuel economy coexist in one car? BMW is working in that direction, and successfully if my week with a 2013 640 Gran Coupe is any indication. The latest entry in the premium four-door luxury coupe class, the 6-Series Gran Coupe is a stretched version of ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Screen Tests the 2013 BMW X1 - Review
By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - June 13, 2013: As cars show up at my door, the challenge becomes, Where do I test these vehicles? ... Continue reading
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