More than 40 percent of new-vehicle buyers who avoided a particular model due to quality or reliability concerns say they based their opinions on conventional wisdom or common knowledge rather than personal experience, reviews, ratings or recommendations, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Avoider Study, ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, January 26, 2012: Jeff Segal and AIM Autosport Team FXDD return to Daytona International Speedway (DIS) this weekend ready and fully-prepared for the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona and the debut race of the teamâs new Ferrari 458 Italia GT Grand Am. The golden anniversary Rolex 24 event begins ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Tires Goes "Balls Out" for Super Bowl Ad Campaign +VIDEO
Bridgestone Americas Releases Commercial Teaser Enhanced Digital Offerings in Advance of Super Bowl XLVI NASHVILLE, TN - January 26, 2012: In preparation for its fifth year as an advertiser during the Super Bowl, Bridgestone Americas has expanded its online content, including a "teaser" of two new Super Bowl advertisem ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe "Si" -- originally meaning Sport, injected -- has denoted the most performance-oriented version of the Honda Civic in the U. S. market since 1986, when fuel injection was a rarity. The Si badge started out as the top level of the two-seat CRX hatchback in ... Continue reading
Obama to Give LIVE Energy Speech Today 5:30PM EST - WATCH IT RIGHT HERE
Although we predict that this Obama speech will be just more empty promises and political double-talk, let's see what he has to say AUTO CENTRAL - January 26, 2012: An email blast from T. Boone Pickens this morning states that Barack Obama's speech this afternoon at 5:30PM EST will be exciting because Obama's new energ ... Continue reading
The U.S. Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars will honor Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) as the first annual Champion for Technology Neutrality on Thursday, January 26. The award recognizes leaders who support outcome-based federal automotive policy that fosters innovation and achieves real-world results. ... Continue reading
Today is Public Policy Day at The Washington Auto Show
"Today, General Motors is back on top as the world's No.1 automaker. Chrysler has grown faster in the U.S. than any major car company. Ford is investing billions in U.S. plants and factories. ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarter and All-Time Record Full Year Results
Fourth Quarter 2011 Results Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was an all-time record(1) $0.51, up 13% compared to fourth quarter 2010 EPS from continuing operations of $0.45 (no adjusting items in the year-ago period) On a GAAP basis, fourth quarter 2011 EPS from continuing operations was $0.50 Operating income o ... Continue reading
Chevron Announces Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Chevron Corporation today declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-one cents ($0.81) per share, payable March 12, 2012, to holders of common stock as shown on the transfer records of the Corporation at the close of business on February 17, 2012. ... Continue reading
Automotive Manufacturing in Mexico in 2012 Is the Subject of Offshore Group Podcast
George Magliano, Senior Principal Economist, at IHS Global Insight recently sat down with The Offshore Group to discuss prospects related to automotive manufacturing in Mexico for 2012. Magliano's role at IHS is to assess the impact of the U.S. and global economies on the North American automotive industry, including s ... Continue reading
TRA and Experian Automotive Join Forces to Launch TRA's "Media TRAnalytics TV Auto Ratings"
TRA Inc., a leading media marketing and analytics software company and Experian Automotive, a leader in providing information services and market intelligence to the automotive industry, today announced the launch of TRA's "Media TRAnalytics TV Auto Ratings" a patented software solution enabling advertisers to accurate ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - BUBBA Burger Signs Sponsor Deal With JTG Daugherty
HARRISBURG, January 25, 2012: Today JTG Daugherty Racing revealed BUBBA burger® has signed on with the racing organization as a primary sponsor for Bobby Labonteâs No. 47 Toyota Camry during the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. BUBBA burger is scheduled to have prominent position on Labonteâs car during the ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Kroger Signs Daytona Sponsor Deal With JTG Daugherty
CINCINNATI, January 25, 2012: The Kroger Co. will have major presence during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, returning as primary sponsor of JTG Daugherty Racingâs No. 47 Toyota Camry with 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte. âWe are pleased to have Kroger helping us kick o ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Starworks Ready For Rolex
THE PLOT: Starworks Motorsport has put together the cream of motor racing in their bid to win the watch at the 50th running of the Grand-Am Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend (January 26-29). The #8 car line line-up â former Daytona 24 winner Ryan Dalziel, Venezuelans Alex Popow and Enzo Potolicchio, double Le Mans ... Continue reading
Pro Karting - Giebler Racing's Kiel Spaulding, Mason Daughters Enter Gatorz Challenge
TUCSON, Jan. 25, 2012: Rotax Max Grand Finals Senior division qualifier Kiel Spaulding and up-and-coming Mason Daughters will drive for Phil Giebler Racing in the opening round of the Gatorz Challenge of the Americas Friday through Sunday (Jan. 27-29) at the Musselman Honda Circuit. It will be the initial event for Spa ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - FOAMETIX/Burtin Racing Ready and Prepared For Rolex
DAYTONA BEACH, January 25, 2012: The No. 17 FOAMETIX®/Burtin Racing with Goldcrest Motorsports Porsche GT3 is geared-up and ready for this weekendâs 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona with drivers Claudio Burtin, Martin Ragginger, Jack Baldwin, Bryan Sellers and Sebastian Asch. Since the Roar Before the Rolex ... Continue reading
Significant Interest in Full-size Trucks is Another Positive Sign for the Economy
Significant interest in full-size trucks is a positive indication that the economy appears to be on the mend, according to the January issue of the New Car Insights Report, brought to you by the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine. In addition to searches for several popular models increasing year-over-year, AutoTrader.com ana ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: BMW X3 Outpoints Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in Tests of Compact Luxury SUVs
New Prius V hatchback provides excellent efficiency and utility The BMW X3, which originated the compact luxury SUV market, handily outpointed its European rival, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, in a head-to-head match up. While the X3 scored an 80 in CR's road test, the Evoque received a Road Test score of 60, scor ... Continue reading
Jeep Brand Celebrates 10 Years at ESPN's Winter X Games
Jeep® brand debuts two new broadcast commercials tied to Winter X Games 2012Â Professional snowboarder, Hannah Teter, participates in the 'Jeep Yeti Dig' snow competition, Friday, Jan. 27 Winter X athletes to hold autograph sessions in Jeep "Tag Shop" Consumers can follow Jeep participation on the brand's Facebook an ... Continue reading
Suzuki's Super Bowl Sequel Showcases All-Wheel-Drive Kizashi Sport Sedan
American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today premiered its 2012 Super Bowl commercial entitled "Sled" on the automaker's Facebook (www.Facebook.com/SuzukiAuto) and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/SuzukiAutomotive) pages. The new television ad, which emphasizes the premium features and unique all-wheel-drive prowess of the 2012 Ki ... Continue reading
Ford to Triple EcoBoost Vehicle Production Capacity in 2012
Ford will offer fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines in 11 vehicles in 2012, up from seven in 2011, tripling the production capacity of EcoBoost-equipped Ford vehicles. Expanded availability in high-volume nameplates helps make fuel economy more affordable for hundreds of thousands of drivers Delivering up to 20 percent bet ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Launches New Luxury Model: Laramie Limited
For 2012, Ram Truck will expand its model lineup by adding the new, top-of-the-line Ram Laramie Limited. "The Ram Truck brand's greatest strengths are our commitment to listen to customers and to understand what motivates them," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand -- Chrysler Group LLC. "We've successful ... Continue reading
Cleaner And Greener Toyota Centre Gains Global Excellence Rating For Environmental Performance
Exceptional environmental standards achieved by Jemca Enfield, the latest addition to Toyota's UK centre network, have been recognised with a BREEAM Excellent rating, the world's foremost buildings assessment for best practice in sustainable design, construction and operation. ... Continue reading
Andrew Page Announces Major National Distribution Centre Expansion
Andrew Page Limited, one of the UK's fastest growing motor factors, has announced the creation of a new national distribution centre in Derbyshire to support the company's expansion plans in 2012 and beyond. ... Continue reading
New Land Rover Show For Eastnor Castle
The organisers of the Europe's biggest Land Rover and 4x4 event are launching a brand new show at Land Rover's ancestral home at Eastnor Castle. ... Continue reading
Gordon Murray Design Announces Toray Industries As Technical Partner
Gordon Murray Design has today agreed to enter into a technical partnership with Toray Industries which stems from the launch of the TEEWAVE AR.1 at the Tokyo Motor Show in December 2011. ... Continue reading
"The Things We Make, Make US": Fiat's New Advertising Spot For Panda
Fiat Automobiles has chosen a highly emotive advertising spot for the launch of the new Panda, departing from the use of traditional marketing language in favour of a message portraying Fiat's approach to the future. ... Continue reading
One Million Cars From Kia's Zilina Factory
just over five years since production started Kia Motors Manufacturing Slovakia has built its 1,000,000 car - a white, diesel-engined cee'd SW. ... Continue reading
Shannons has a pride of sleek, sought-after 1950s Jaguars going under the hammer at its up-coming Sydney Summer Classic Auction on Monday, February 20. ... Continue reading
The new Kia Rio is available to order now in three door guise for the first time in its history. ... Continue reading
Bentley's Great Winter Driving Adventure
Whether you have a passion for speed and a desire to put your driving skills to the ultimate test - or you're simply seeking an exclusive, luxury winter break with a twist - Bentley's Power on Ice adventure is set to deliver. ... Continue reading
Ford C-Max Lifts Businesscar Award As Sales Double
The new Ford C-MAX range has marked surging sales by picking up its first BusinessCar award. ... Continue reading
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