2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study - It Ain't Broke So It Can't Be Fixed At Dealership
J.D. Power Reports: Nearly Two-Thirds of Problems Owners Experience With Their New Vehicle Are Design-Related; Few Can be Fixed WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 19 June 2013 â The majority of problems owners experience with their new vehicle in the first 90 days of ownership are design-related rather than manufacturing d ... Continue reading
MAZDA MX-5 MIATA AND MAZDA2 Receive Awards for the Highest Initial Quality
In today's J.D. Power and Associates' 2013 Initial Quality Study (IQS), the iconic MX-5 Miata sports car and the Mazda2 subcompact both receive awards for the highest initial quality in their respective segments. Additionally, Mazda5 ranked second in its segment. This is the seventh time in eight years that MX-5 has ra ... Continue reading
New Vehicle Buyers Rank Porsche Highest in Initial Quality
Porsche ranks highest among nameplates overall in latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Atlanta. Porsche ranked highest among all nameplates in J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality StudySM out of a total of 33 international automakers covered in the U.S. survey. This is the best result for Porsche in its company ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Bio Natural Gas Opportunity: Developing Baseload Renewable Power
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Bio Natural Gas Opportunity: Developing Baseload Renewable Power" report to their offering. 'The Bio Natural Gas Opportunity: Developing Baseload Renewable Power' This report examines Bio Natural Gas (BNG); looking at issues such as addressable market, applica ... Continue reading
The Lexus LS flagship luxury sedan receives the highest score among all models in the industryin the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) with 59 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). This is the sixth year in a row the LS has had the highest score in the industry. The LS was redesigned for the 20 ... Continue reading
Acura Earns Top Honors in Edmunds.com 2013 Best Retained Value Awards for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Acura led all other luxury brands in the Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards with the highest projected residual value, of 45.1 percent, after five years of ownership. The study is based on Edmunds.com's True Market Value (TMV) tool, which projects a vehicle's average resale value af ... Continue reading
MDX flagship SUV now available with Two-Wheel Drive and features direct-injected powertrain, Jewel Eye LED headlights, more versatile interior and the AcuraLink Next Generation services 06/19/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif. The all-new 2014 MDX, the third generation of Acura's acclaimed 7-passenger luxury performance SUV, goes ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM Breaks Ground for Cadillac Plant and PATAC Breaks Ground for R&D Facility
Will support GM's luxury car strategy and product development in China Shanghai â Shanghai GM broke ground for a new plant that will manufacture Cadillac products and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) broke ground for a new R&D facility today in Shanghai. âShanghai GMâs new plant and PATAC ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Named Title Sponsor of MLB’s Home Run Derby
2014 Chevrolet Silverado awarded to MVP of Home Run Derby 70 Silverados to be part of All-Star Red Carpet Parade DETROIT â Chevrolet, the âOfficial Vehicle of Major League Baseballâ since 2005, is now swinging for the fences as title sponsor of the 2013 Chevrolet Home Run Derby. Major League Baseball Pro ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Revs Up for Its Return to The Oscars
Independent filmmakers to vie for spot during night of the stars Spike Lee, Jon Landau part of panel to mentor select participants DETROIT â Every year, tens of millions of viewers in the United States watch The Oscars. For the next five years, Chevrolet will advertise its award-winning vehicles as part of this ni ... Continue reading
GM Names Gerald Johnson to Lead North America Manufacturing
DETROIT â General Motors today appointed Gerald Johnson as North America Manufacturing Vice President effective July 1. He will lead a team of more than 74,000 employees who work in 56 facilities including assembly, stamping, powertrain and component operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. âGerald ... Continue reading
4.3L EcoTec3 V-6 Offers Best-in-Class Capability
New engine gives Silverado and Sierra unsurpassed city fuel economy DETROIT â The all-new 4.3L EcoTec3 V-6 powering the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will be the most capable standard V-6 in any full-size pickup truck â leading the segment in city fuel economy and helping customers save money through a h ... Continue reading
GM Receives Most Initial Quality Awards Among Automakers
Eight segment award recipients with a total 15 models in top three of their segments Chevrolet leads all nameplates with five segment awards GMC and Chevrolet rank second and fifth among all industry nameplates DETROIT â General Motors built on a strong performance in last year's J.D. Power and Associates Initial ... Continue reading
Ford provides more exclusive options for vehicle personalization
Ford to be the first automaker to launch MySXM and SiriusXM On Demand alongside satellite radio in vehicles For the first time ever, subscribers will be able to control SiriusXM Internet Radio programming and listen to SiriusXM's personalized commercial-free music channels using their vehicle's in-dash radio Customers ... Continue reading
Ford More Than Doubles China Engine Production Capacity with New Chongqing Plant
$500 million Changan Ford Engine Plant (CAFEP) officially opens in Chongqing; raises Changan Ford engine production capacity by 400,000 units per year CAFEP will initially produce Ford's 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost and 1.5-liter four-cylinder engines; EcoBoost engines to be available in 20 vehicles in Asia Pacifi ... Continue reading
SYNC and MyFord Touch sold on nearly 80 percent of 2013 Ford vehicles, double the sales mix of infotainment systems sold with Toyota and Honda vehicles, and up from 68 percent in 2012; MyFord Touch mix of 55 percent increased from 12 percent in 2012 Customers with vehicles equipped with MyFord Touch have a higher rate ... Continue reading
News from S & B Commercials - New Citan completes the Mercedes-Benz picture for GBN Services
[Header - S & B] Date: 19 June 2013 [Citan 109 CDI - GBN Services (16)] New Citan completes the Mercedes-Benz picture for GBN Services GBN Services' Mercedes-Benz-dominated fleet of more than 100 trucks includes a number of six-wheeled tractor units and 8x4 tippers, but the latest addition to the line-up is the smalles ... Continue reading
ON Semiconductor Wins 2012 'Best Project Collaboration' Award from Yanfeng Visteon Group
ON Semiconductor , driving innovation in energy efficiency, has been awarded a 2012 Best Project Collaboration Award from Yanfeng Visteon Group (YFV), a leading automotive component supplier in China. 'It was a great honor to receive this prestigious award.' The award was presented at YFV's 2013 Supplier Conference. ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium TDI Review By Thom Cannell
2013 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium TDI 40+ miles per gallon luxury By Thom Cannell,Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Volkswagen, plus their sibling Audi, deliver a wide array of diesel powered cars, SUVs, and CUVs to its US customers with just two engines. Under the hood of large vehicles is a 3.0-liter V- ... Continue reading
Automotive Social Buzz Report: Ford Continues to Dominate Online Conversation
Phoenix Automotive's Social Buzz Report - May Edition During May, Ford continued to dominate the competition in overall online conversations. However, Ford's luxury division, Lincoln, saw a 55% increase in online conversations to propel it ahead of Chevrolet. Lincoln has been generating a lot of buzz recently with its ... Continue reading
EPA Recognizes Students for Sustainable Environmental Solutions
*EPA Recognizes Students for Sustainable Environmental Solutions* *WASHINGTON*-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that seven university and college teams received the coveted P3 Award for their innovative solutions to some of today's toughest public health and environmental challenges. EPA ... Continue reading
Rise in Alternative Fuels Prompts Launch of Training Network
Rise in Alternative Fuels Prompts Launch of Training Network New consortium fills training need for fleets OAK HILL, VA. (June 19, 2013) -- Some of the nation's top alternative fuel experts have joined forces to form the Alternative Fuel Training Network, launched this month on the new website AFVtraining.net. ... Continue reading
New Ford Fiesta Will Travel The Length Of Britain In Student ECO Challenge
Teams from universities across England, Scotland and Wales are competing in the 1,701-mile "Formula Student Diesel Eco Driving Challeng" in the UK's most popular car, the Ford Fiesta. ... Continue reading
Factory To Forecourt Now Live!
Today, it will broadcast hundreds of tweets that will follow the production of a new Toyota Auris Hybrid, from raw steel to a vehicle ready for customer delivery. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante: The Ultimate Convertible Super GT
Aston Martin today unveils the Vanquish Volante - a stunning new luxury sports car that brings the thrill of open top motoring to the super GT class. ... Continue reading
Fiat 500L MPW: The New Model Of The 500 Family
Fiat presents the first official photos of the Fiat 500L MPW (called 'Living' in the rest of Europe), the new model that will have its world preview in July on the sixth anniversary of the 500 family ... Continue reading
Mazda Expands Fleet Focus With New Developments
Mazda is further increasing its fleet focus with growth of its Fleet Specialist Dealer Network and expansion of its corporate sales team. ... Continue reading
UK Pricing And Specification Confirmed For New Scenic Range, Including Rugged XMOD
Following their world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show earlier in the year, Renault has confirmed UK pricing and specification for its facelifted Scénic range, including the new Scénic XMOD ... Continue reading
Chevrolet UK Announces Local Corvette Stingray Coupe Prices
Chevrolet's latest performance car, the Corvette Stingray, will arrive at dealerships across Europe in autumn 2013. ... Continue reading
Lexus Dances To A New Tune With Hip-Hop Ballet Campaign For The All-New Is
Lexus has designed a new advertising campaign for its all-new IS sports saloon that uses a remarkable combination of classical ballet and hip-hop to convey a message of balance, strength and beauty. ... Continue reading
Ford EcoBoost Engines Win Top Award From Car Dealer
Ford's acclaimed EcoBoost engine technology has picked up a top honour at the annual Car Dealer Power awards. The three-strong range of economical petrol powerplants was voted 'Manufacturer Initiative of the Year' by Car Dealer readers. ... Continue reading
Creative Fun At The National Motor Museum 6th - 29th August
This August, visitors to the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, can take part in a host of fun and creative Summer Activities inspired by the museum's outstanding collections ... Continue reading
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