Third-Gen BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Production Begins in South Carolina USA
Production of the Third-Generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Begins at BMW Manufacturing Co. 01.08.2013 Contained media data: 1 Attachment More than 1.3 million X5âs made exclusively at South Carolina plant. Spartanburg, S.C. â August 1, 2013â¦Production of the third-generation BMW X5 officially began to ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel High MPG Topic For C.A.R. Management Seminars
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel High MPG , Front-wheel-drive five-passenger compact sedan Base price: $24,885 Price as tested: $25,590 (excluding destination charge) Safety equipment: Antilock brakes; stability control; curtain air bags; driver and front and rear seat side air bags; front knee air bags; power locks, window ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales July 2013 Trucks Lead The Way
Detroit August 1, 2013; Dee-Ann Durban and Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan all reported double-digit sales gains last month, clear signs that U.S. auto sales will remain strong into the second half of the year. Toyota led the way with nearly a 16.5 percent ... Continue reading
UTI Exec Joins STEM Education Coalition Leadership Council
Jerry Ellner joins leaders from Microsoft Corporation, American Society for Civil Engineers, and other advocates to improve STEM education at all levels Universal Technical Institute's (UTI) Jerry Ellner, national director of high school development, was recently named to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mat ... Continue reading
Ford Launching "Mustang Countdown" Video Series
Ford announces new âMustang Countdownâ online weekly video series, celebrating 50 years of one of the worldâs most beloved sports cars âMustang Countdownâ reveals the stories behind Ford Mustang and how it has touched people all around the world Videos include behind-the-scenes looks at the Mus ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Racks up Global Safety Ratings
China becomes fifth country to recognize global midsize sedan The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan is making a clean sweep of top safety rankings around the world, most recently receiving a maximum five-star rating from the China New Car Assessment Program. ... Continue reading
GMC Sierra Leads Brand's Best Start in Six Years
Acadia, Terrain post best-ever July sales DETROIT â GMC retail sales were up 23 percent year over year in July, closing at the highest sales volume since 2006. Total sales, up 14 percent, were the best since 2007. Sierra, Acadia and Terrain all posted July sales gains as the brand had its best seven-month start in ... Continue reading
Tim Lee Named Chairman of GM China
Stefan Jacoby to lead Consolidated International Operations DETROIT â General Motors today announced it is strengthening its International Operations management team in order to build on the companyâs leadership position in China, the worldâs largest auto market. Tim Lee will become Chairman of GM China ... Continue reading
Welding and monitoring process supports eight-year/100,000-mile warranty Ultrasonic welding, a high-tech manufacturing process used in the aerospace and medical industries, is helping ensure high quality for the new Cadillac ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe that goes on sale in North America in early 2014. ... Continue reading
AutoNation Sells 9 Millionth Vehicle -- Only Automotive Retailer in History to Reach Milestone AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its total retail new vehicle unit sales in July 2013, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, were 25,403, an increase of 17% as c ... Continue reading
Active Seatbelt Reduces the Severity of Injuries
-- ContiGuard function Active Emergency Belt Control prepares the vehicle and its occupants for an accident in case a crash is unavoidable. -- This function is already in production and has received the Euro NCAP Advanced Award. - During an accident, the occupants of a vehicle are often subjected to significant forces ... Continue reading
July 2013 U.S. Auto Sales See Double Digit Gains for Top Manufacturers
July was a successful month for the U.S. auto market as all of the largest manufacturers saw double-digit gains. Subaru led the way with a 42.9 percent improvement from July 2012, thanks to record sales of the Forester, Outback, and Impreza. Honda sales were up 21.3 percent, Nissanâs were up 16.8 percent, and Toyo ... Continue reading
More Than 200,000 Flood Damaged Cars Back On U.S. Roads
Carfax Research Shows Water-Ravaged Vehicles Washing Up in Every State C- Hundreds of thousands of flooded cars have washed up on the shores of every state in the country. According to new research from Carfax, more than 212,000 cars that were branded as flood damage by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are on ... Continue reading
International Nameplate Automobile Dealers Announce July 2013 Monthly Sales
International Nameplate Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales Top Manufacturers Report Double Digit Gains Alexandria, VA (August 2, 2013) - The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released July 2013 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AIADA represents A ... Continue reading
Steve Roberts of Crown Motors Redding Named Autobytel Dealer of the Month
Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to helping automotive consumers and dealers connect online, has named Steve Roberts, General Manager of Crown Motors in Redding, California, the Autobytel Dealer of the Month for June 2013. ... Continue reading
Renault UK Welcomes The Additional Government Funding For Electric Vehicle Charge Points
Renault UK welcomes the additional government funding for electric vehicle charge points with the announcement of the winning bids for additional points to be installed by dozens of local authorities, NHS Trusts and train operators. ... Continue reading
Subaru Dealers Get Top Marks In Driver Power Survey
Subaru UK's dealer network has again scored highly in the 2013 Auto Express Driver Power survey, further improving its ranking in the influential annual survey of 46,000 UK motorists' satisfaction in their cars and dealerships. ... Continue reading
Opel Australia will cease operations and will commence winding down its network immediately. ... Continue reading
Holden Volt and VF Commodore Named Among Best in Breed by Motoring.com.au
Holden has received honours in three categories from motoring.com.au with the VF Commodore Sportwagon, VF SS V Redline and the electric Volt all being acknowledged by 'motoring.com.au Recommends'. ... Continue reading
Ford Delivers Most Powerful and Dynamic Fiesta Ever Packed with Smart Technology Features
The new Ford Fiesta ST is Ford's most powerful and dynamic small production performance car ever, employing a precision-tuned and driver-focused powertrain and chassis and is available from September with an MLP of $25,990. ... Continue reading
Kia Recommended _ Four Times Over
Kia's burgeoning reputation as a great car at a winning price has been further enhanced with four key models winning endorsement in the annual motoring.com.au Recommends Awards. ... Continue reading
Ford Appoints New Marketing, Sales & Service Vice President for Australia
Ford Australia has appointed Graeme Whickman to the position of Vice President Marketing, Sales & Service, effective September 1 2013. ... Continue reading
Proton Preve is Now Australia's Most Affordable Small Car
PROTON Cars Australia is offering buyers 5 Star Value with Australia's most affordable small car. ... Continue reading
Highly Recommended Mazda2, CX-5 and BT-50 Recognised
motoring.com.au, one of the automotive industry's most influential media outlets, has recognised Mazda as a 'must have' brand when it comes to future car purchase. ... Continue reading
Zipcar Fuels Smart, Simple Living in America's Finest City; Expands Car Sharing in San Diego
Company makes wide variety of vehicles available by the hour or day, giving residents and businesses access to convenient, cost effective and flexible transportation ... Continue reading
Zopcar's "Wheels When You Want Them" Launches in Denver
Beginning today, Zipcars will be available by the hour or by the day for residents, businesses and visitors in Denver. The service offers a smart, affordable and convenient alternative to car ownership for savvy consumers; an alternative to pricey fleet vehicles for businesses; and a fun and flexible option for people ... Continue reading
Electric Cars and Solar Cells Not as Clean as They Seem According toOzzie Zehner
The high cost of electric cars and other expensive green technologies reveals their hidden environmental impacts according to two new articles published in IEEE Spectrum. The first report, Unclean at Any Speed, describes how the subsidies for electric cars may cause more harm than good after considering full electric v ... Continue reading
Test Drives Are Brief And Few In Number, According To A Survey
Experts at AutoTrader.com offer five tips to help shoppers get more out of their test drives. ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2013 -- For nearly all car shoppers, test drives are an important part of the decision process, but a recent survey from AutoTrader.com indicates that they are not taking much time to form an opinion of the ve ... Continue reading
LoJack Launches New Digital Learning Management System And Mobile Application For Dealers
Best-in-Class Dealer Tools and Resources Will Support Aftermarket Sales LoJack Corporation announced today the launch of a new digital dealer training website, The LoJack Learning Management System. Available immediately for all participating LoJack dealerships, the interactive website features online modules that outl ... Continue reading
More Than 50 Global And North American Debuts Expected For 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show
World debuts from BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Subaru and Volkswagen confirmed - Connected Car Expo to occur in conjunction with Los Angeles Auto Show Press Days - Key automotive and technology influencers and executives slated to attend - As the first major North American show of the seas ... Continue reading
Hyundai & INNOCEAN USA Launch "The Walking Dead Chop Shop"
INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency headquartered in Huntington Beach, Calif., announces today the launch of "The Walking Dead Chop Shop," which first debuted at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013. The initiative, presented by Hyundai, was created in partnership with Future US, a leading digital media ... Continue reading
Ford to Conduct Sell-Side Analyst Meeting
On Thursday, August 15, Ford Motor Company will conduct a meeting with sell-side auto analysts. Bob Shanks, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Neil Schloss, vice president and treasurer, will host the meeting, which will include a question-and-answer session. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. EDT ... Continue reading
Quaker State Kicks Off the "Defy My Ride" Sweepstakes
Today, Quaker State announced the launch of its "Defy My Ride" Sweepstakes, a promotion offering fans the chance to win a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette restored by Hendrick Performance, along with input from Dale Earnhardt Jr., to show that proper maintenance powered by Quaker State can help a car forty-plus years in age 'de ... Continue reading
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