EasyCare Dealer Co-branded Automotive Ownership Benefits
EasyCare a provider of automotive ownership benefits, announced today that it is adding prepaid maintenance to the benefits it provides automotive dealerships. The fully customizable EasyCare Maintenance program is co-branded, with the dealership selecting customer benefits, including service intervals and terms. "We a ... Continue reading
The Wireless Foundation Honors OnStar Subscriber
WASHINGTON â An OnStar subscriber was honored by The Wireless Foundation for using her vehicleâs telematics system as a temporary command center to help campers injured during violent thunderstorms at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2012. Carole Cooper was named a 2013 Wireless Samaritan at the 19t ... Continue reading
Detroit Band Uses 2014 Impala as Recording Studio
Gentlemen Mutineers make tracks in Chevrolet's quietest full-size sedan ever ... Continue reading
Meritor Appoints Charles Christman Director, Investor Relations
Meritor, Inc. has appointed Charles Christman director, Investor Relations, effective immediately. Christman will report directly to Carl Anderson, vice president and treasurer. In this position, Christman is responsible for communicating Meritor's financial information and strategic vision to the company's shareowners ... Continue reading
Dana's Spicer Pro-40 Light-Weight Tandem Axle Technology Selected by TMC Transportation
Dana Holding Corporation announced today that TMC Transportation, the largest privately held flatbed carrier in the United States, has specified Spicer Pro-40 tandem axles on the company's order of 1,500 Peterbilt 579 on-highway trucks. Following a standard replacement schedule, TMC Transportation will purchase 1,500 n ... Continue reading
Winner to be presented on August 5th during the 2013 CAR Management Briefing Seminars -- Altair today announced ten nominations for the inaugural Altair Enlighten Award competition. The award, presented in collaboration with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), is the automotive industry's first award program crea ... Continue reading
J.D. Power to Address the Influence of Technology in Auto Retail During First-Annual Connected Car Expo on November 21 -- The rapid development and increasing consumer demand for mobile technologies is exerting enormous influence on the auto dealer network and will initiate rapid changes in the retail model. lists. ... Continue reading
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.1% in June
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index edged 0.1% higher in June after surging 2.1% in May. (May's increase was slightly lower than the 2.3% gain ATA reported on June 18, 2013.) In June, the SA index equaled 125.9 (2000=100) versus 125.8 in May. June 2013 is t ... Continue reading
Ford will hire 3,000 salaried employees 800 more than previously expected this year to continue its product momentum and new growth Of the 3,000 new hires, 80 percent will be technical professionals to meet demand for new skills; 85 to 90 percent will be in Michigan, with the remaining positions at Ford locations ... Continue reading
EPA Reduces Regulatory Burden for Industrial Facilities Using Solvent Wipes
*EPA Reduces Regulatory Burden for Industrial Facilities Using Solvent Wipes* "Common-sense exclusion will save industry up to $27.8 million per year" - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) modified the hazardous waste management regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to condition ... Continue reading
RENAULT-NISSAN SELLS ITS 100,000th ZERO-EMISSION CAR
American graduate student took delivery of the 100,000th electric vehicle Renault-Nissan EVs outsell all other major automakers combined Nissan LEAF remains world's best-selling EV With its latest EV ZOE, Renault expands its zero-emission lineup and reinforces its leadership in Europe ... Continue reading
Audi Health Check video revs up owners
Innovative customer service program Unique courtesy shuttle featuring a 2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus --Audi Canada pulled out all the stops to launch their Audi Health Check program this summer. In the spirit of Audi Top Service, a unique courtesy shuttle experience was orchestrated for a few out-of-warranty owners who booked ... Continue reading
Is Your Check Engine Light On? Don't Ignore it.
One of the most vital signals of an improperly functioning vehicle is the check engine light and when illuminated, it alerts the driver to a variety of existing potential problems. Vehicle check-ups during community car care events throughout the country reveal that the check engine light is on in nearly one out of ten ... Continue reading
ABI Research forecasts that the number of OEM-installed connected car telematics systems will increase from around 7.8 million at the end of 2012 to 46.8 million units globally by the end of 2018, with Linux/GENIVI platforms accounting for an increasing percentage of shipments during the period. ... Continue reading
Research and development continues to drive innovation as the industry prepares for longer-term growth forecast to reach 101 million units by Global light vehicle assembly is expected to reach 81 million units in 2013, an increase of 2.3 percent compared to 2012, according to Autofacts, PwC's automotive analyst group. ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com has filed a lawsuit against Texas-based Humankind Design Ltd. for, among other things, fraud and breach of the Edmunds.com membership agreement. Through its diligent review of every car dealer rating and review submitted to Edmunds.com, the company discovered that Humankind attempted to register over 2200 f ... Continue reading
Audi, Ford, Infiniti, Mercedes Top Recent Automotive Advertising, Social Media Rankings
Audi, Ford, Infiniti, Mercedes Top Phoenix Marketing International's Recent Automotive Advertising and Social Media Rankings Real-life Safety Feature Demonstrations Help Mercedes and Infiniti Connect with Luxury Vehicle Consumers ... Continue reading
For the last four years BearingPoint has conducted a survey to test how effectively major car brands respond to online test drive requests. Although the 2013 results show a marked improvement in responsiveness in European markets, the picture for China is concerning, especially as there are signs that growth in this cr ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Services today announced $191 million in identified customer cost savings for the first half of 2013, with program enhancements cited as the leading area for savings. By analyzing customer fleet data, GE Capital highlights areas for cost savings and increased productivity and has identified more than $ ... Continue reading
Iteris Selected on Team to Operate Virginia's Transportation Operations Centers
Iteris, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ITI), a leader in providing intelligent information solutions to the traffic management market, was selected as part of a world-class team to operate, integrate, and provide innovative solutions for Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) five traffic operations centers. ... Continue reading
BMW i3 U.S. Pricing Announced.
US Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price just $41,350 Woodcliff Lake, NJ July 22, 2013; BMW today announced pricing for the ground-breaking BMW i3 electric vehicle. The Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (without Destination & Handling) in the US will be $41,350, before any federal or state incentives. The ... Continue reading
NACS Testifies at Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing
Washington Report: NACS Testifies at Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing A two-day hearing in a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is putting the RFS in the hot seat, where panelists are sharing their insights on whether the mandate should be repealed or restructured. ​ WASHINGTON July 23, 2013; ... Continue reading
How To Double Sales When Times Are Tough
The last four years have been tough for the motor trade - but one Mazda dealer has managed to double sales and turnover in that time and says that profits are 'well on the way to doubling' too. ... Continue reading
Seat Introduces The Beautiful New Leon ST
SEAT today unveils the all-new Leon ST. It becomes the third member of the new Leon family, which now comprises five-door hatchback, three-door SC and five-door ST estate. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Ignites Next Stage In Captiva Launch Campaign
Chevrolet's digitally-led campaign on YouTube to support the launch of its new Captiva SUV in Europe has over performed against the main targets the American car brand set itself at kick-off roughly one month ago. ... Continue reading
Great Wall's Chinese Revolution Rolls Into County Antrim
Those in the County Antrim area looking for a high-quality, high-value pick-up vehicle can now experience first-hand the new Great Wall Steed - the first Chinese vehicle to go on sale in the UK. ... Continue reading
BMW Powers Down The Cost Of Electromobility
BMW UK today announced the pricing of one of the most anticipated cars in its history. ... Continue reading
New Q50 Pricing And Grades Revealed
Infiniti has announced the pricing and grade line-up for its new performance saloon, the Q50. ... Continue reading
World's First Full-Production Fuel-Cell Vehicles Arrive in UK
Hyundai Motor Company has delivered five full-production emissions-free hydrogen powered vehicles to London this week. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Designs Visionary Golf Cart
During this year's Open Championship, Mercedes-Benz presented the "Mercedes-Benz Vision Golf Cart". ... Continue reading
Halfway Around the World in the All-New Mazda3
In an effort to prove the reliability and performance of the All-New Mazda3, Mazda is supplying eight of its new compact hatchbacks for a 15,000km drive direct from the factory in Hiroshima to the 2013 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. ... Continue reading
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