Kia's baby Rio and the stylish Sportage compact SUV have scored an impressive duo of wins in the Australian Automobile Association's prestigious Australia's Best Cars awards. ... Continue reading
Ford Wins Two Titles in 2012 Australian Best Cars Awards
Ford Australia has won two coveted awards in the 2012 motoring organisations' annual Australian Best Cars Awards. ... Continue reading
Stylish and Versatile Sportwagon Completes the Cruze Family
The stylish and versatile Cruze Sportwagon will be launched to Australian media today ahead of its arrival at Holden dealers in the coming weeks. ... Continue reading
Honda Wins High Commendation at the 2012 Supply Chain and Logistics Awards
Honda Australia has been awarded a High Commendation by The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) at the 2012 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards. ... Continue reading
Dealertrack Launches New Brand Identity
Dealertrack Technologies, Inc. , formerly DealerTrack Holdings, Inc., today unveiled a new brand identity and updated corporate website designed to represent the company's position as a leading driver of innovation and progress across the automotive retail industry. Beginning this week, the company and its solutions wi ... Continue reading
New Ford Fiesta bursts onto the scene with an impressive lineup of powertrain options anchored by the award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine that delivers a thrill-packed ride with unrivaled 40 mpg-plus Fiesta is loaded with a dazzling array of features and technologies that proves small is smart Personalization featu ... Continue reading
This state-of-the-art business model combined with a new state-of-the-art, "big truck" sales and service facility, is set to provide new work for 8000 drivers and trucking industry workers. The population is growing and with it comes a growing demand for staple goods. American Truck Group (ATG) , perhaps the nation's ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of the 2012 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28. ( The study, now in its 26th year, is a comprehensive analysis of the new-vehicle purchase experience. Overall customer satisfaction (satisfaction among buyers) is measured by exa ... Continue reading
Chrysler Town & Country now a part of the "S" family of models along with the 200 and 300 sedans New exterior and interior appointments give Town & Country S modern style Segment-exclusive Blu-Ray DVD player with HDMI input and two USB ports for recharging is standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine provides best-in-cla ... Continue reading
Sandy-Damaged Vehicles Hit 230,000 Mark
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today announced revised estimates for the number of vehicles damaged as a result of Sandy as provided by the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO), a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics. The current estimate of vehicles damaged as a result of Sandy hit the 230,000 mark as claims pr ... Continue reading
First Drive 2013 Scion FR-S By Henny Hemmes
First Drive 2013 Scion FR-S By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel REDONDO BEACH, November 21, 2012. Many young people have waited for the Scion FR-S to hit the North American market. The equivalent of the Toyota GT 86 and Subaru BRZ just arrived here and during my stay well before the opening of the L ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 11.26.2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading
Metalsa Reaches an Agreement to Acquire ISE Automotive
Metalsa, S.A. de C.V. has announced its agreement to acquire the global assets of ISE Automotive GmbH, a portfolio company of the Private Equity Fund Nordwind Capital. The acquisition is subject to the standard conditions of completion, including regulatory and other approvals, and is expected to be finalized within 60 ... Continue reading
Smart Grid Funding Misspent On Obsolete Technologies, Says New Report
A new policy report focused on the electric grid and economy of energy, Getting Smarter About the Smart Grid", was published today by the National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy (NISLAPP) in Washington, D.C. The report states that billions of dollars in federal subsidies for smart" utility meters have b ... Continue reading
SEMA Scholarship Fund Drive Announced ... Dick Dixon Remembered
Plans to Institute a SEMA Scholarship In Dick Dixon's Name Announced Late Educator Was Active in Automotive Curriculum November 26, 2012 - - Plans have been put in motion to institute a SEMA Memorial scholarship in the name of Dick Dixon, long time SEMA member and educator from La Verne, California who lectured at Cal ... Continue reading
Stop on Red Florida Announces Spanish Materials Reviewing Benefits of Red Light Safety Cameras
Florida enacted the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act in 2010, and more than 55 cities have implemented the program. These cameras continue to modify driver behavior and increase road safety throughout our state. Now, Stop on Red Florida has announced a Spanish website and fact sheet explaining the results and life-savin ... Continue reading
Fuel Rewards Network Launch Helps Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Consumers Save at the Pump
Drivers can finally take an active role in determining what they pay for gasoline as the Fuel Rewards Network (FRN) program rolls into the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Excentus, creator of the patented cents per gallon rewards concept and leading loyalty marketing program provider, officially launches the FRN program i ... Continue reading
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. received multiple 2013 Residual Value Awards from ALG, including the top honor of Best Mainstream Brand. Additionally, the 2013 Honda Accord, Honda Odyssey and Honda Fit each received individual Residual Value Awards as the highest ranked vehicles in their respective segments. As the lead ... Continue reading
2013 Dodge Charger Daytona Set to Debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show
Return of the legendary package to the HEMI-powered Charger Daytona package delivers custom look from the factory with unique Satin Black hood stripes, roof wrap and R/T spoiler, custom interior with Beats Audio and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels with Gloss Black pockets Charger R/T remains the most affordable V-8 se ... Continue reading
Honda and Acura Rank Highest in ALG's 14th Annual Residual Value Awards
Los Angeles Auto Show - ALG, the industry benchmark for vehicle values and a leading provider of automotive insights, today announced the results of its 14th annual Residual Value Awards, with Honda and Acura earning the awards for top Mainstream and Premium brands, respectively. Acura returns to the top ranking among ... Continue reading
Details Of Ford Motor Company's November 2012 U.S. Sales Conference Call
Please note 10:00 a.m. EST call time) Ford Motor Company will release its November 2012 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:30 a.m. EST Monday, December 3, 2012. At 10 a.m. EST, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and re ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2012 IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today confirmed the announcement of several North American vehicle debuts at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new 2014 Mazda6 mid-size sedan, updated 2014 CX-5 compact SUV and face-lifted 2013 CX-9 mid-siz ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda6 Petrol Cars To Have Company Driver Appeal
Low mileage, budget-conscious company car drivers are forecasted to be attracted to the all-new petrol-engined Mazda6 featuring breakthrough SKYACTIV technology. ... Continue reading
Detroit Knows Cars Art Exhibit -January 4-27 , 2013 Compuware Building Downtown Detroit
Detroit November 26, 2012; The 2013 Detroit Knows Cars Automobile Art Exhibit is set to open in the lobby of the Compuware Building on January 4th featuring about two dozen pieces of art with the automobile as a central theme. This will follow up on our exhibit from last year where we featured 12 of the top automobile ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Vettel Takes Championship, Button Wins The Race, Alonzo Comes P2 All Round
Interlagos, Nov. 25, 2012: Red Bullâs Sebastian Vettel may have finished only sixth in a stunning Brazilian race on Sunday, as McLarenâs Jenson Button headed the Ferraris of title rival Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa home, but it was enough to make him the first triple world champion since the late Ayrton S ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Vettel's Third Championship Was Ugly, But A Win Is A Win
Interlagos, Nov. 25, 2012: Five race wins, five further podiums, six poles, 17 points finishes, two DNFs and six fastest laps. Those are the stats behind Sebastian Vettelâs historic 2012 campaign, a campaign that saw him become the youngest triple champion in F1 history, aged just 25. Hereâs how he did itâ ... Continue reading
Interlagos, Nov. 25, 2012: As many of you may know, NBC will broadcast F1 beginning with the 2012 season. Leigh Diffey, David Hobbs and Steve Matchett will host the broadcasts âWe are privileged to add not one, not two, but three experienced and respected voices to our Formula One coverage,& said Sam Flood, ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Third Red Bull Constructors' Title Proud Moment
Interlagos, Nov. 25, 2012: Sundayâs United States race did not go exactly to plan for Red Bull, with Sebastian Vettel losing out on victory and Mark Webber retiring, but the result did secure the team the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship for constructors. It is Red Bullâs third successive title, making ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Infiniti To Become Red Bull Racing Title Sponsor
Interlagos, Nov. 25, 2012: Red Bull Racing have agreed a four-year extension of their partnership with Infiniti, the premium automotive brand from Japan, which first began in March 2011. The increased agreement will see Infiniti become title partner from 2013, meaning Red Bull Racingâs team name will become Infini ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Force Takes Center Stage At PRI
ORLANDO, Nov. 25, 2012: Itâs not unusual to see John Force taking center stage and heâll be doing just that at this yearâs Performance Racing Industry Trade Show as the 15-time NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car Champion joins Dave Despain on a live version of his popular Wind Tunnel TV program during the Gran ... Continue reading
Goodyear Blimps and U.S. Marines Hold Toys for Tots III
The Goodyear blimp "Santa Claus Express" and the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve will conduct the third annual joint maneuver to benefit the Toys for Tots Foundation at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's blimp base in Suffield, Ohio November 30, December 1 and 2. Goodyear and the Marines will build on the success of the f ... Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler a Repeat Winner of Two Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards
Jeep Wrangler receives two 2013 Best Resale Value Awards: Top 10 and Compact Utility Vehicle Third consecutive year Wrangler wins Best Resale Value Award, second year for Top 10 2013 Jeep Wrangler adds comfort and convenience features with new seats, auto-dimming mirror with LED map lighting, new interior lighting, ava ... Continue reading
UK Launch Confirmed For All-New Subaru Forester
Subaru UK has today announced that the all-new Subaru Forester will go on sale in the UK from summer 2013 with competitive pricing, and improved fuel economy. ... Continue reading
Foster Wheeler Awarded EPCm Contract in China for World's Largest EPDM Rubber Facility
Foster Wheeler AG announced today that a subsidiary of its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) contract by LANXESS Changzhou Co., Ltd for a new ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber plant to be built at the Changzhou Yangtze ... Continue reading
Special Committee of CNH Global Agrees to CNH Global Merger with Fiat Industrial
The Special Committee (the "Special Committee") of the Board of Directors of CNH Global N.V. ("CNH") today announced that it has recommended the merger agreement entered into today between CNH and Fiat Industrial S.p.A. ("FI"). The terms of the transaction (the "Transaction") are as follows: FI and CNH will merge into ... Continue reading
Scion tC Named to Top 10 in 2013 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards
The 2013 Scion tC was honored today as an overall Top 10 recipient in Kelley Blue Book's respected annual 2013 Best Resale Value Awards for its anticipated best sustained value after five years of ownership. Automotive analysts used data from the Kelley Blue Book® Official Residual Value Guide to determine which new v ... Continue reading
Bureau Veritas' Shanghai Automotive Lab Recognized by Ford
Bureau Veritas' Consumer Products Services division (BVCPS) is pleased to announce that its automotive laboratory in Shanghai, China has been recognized by Ford Motor Company to provide Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing services for electrical and electronic automotive products. This is Ford's third independe ... Continue reading
Infiniti Premium Automotive Brand Confirmed For Brazil In 2014
Infiniti, the premium automotive brand from Japan, today announced that it plans to begin sales of its range of sedans and cross-overs in Brazil starting in 2014 ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Drives the 2013 Dodge Journey R/T - Review
HOLLYWOOD USA - November 26,2012: Cars perform a number of functions. They make us feel something, take care of our stuff that we pack inside and keep us safe on trips, even if it's to the market. But not all cars cover the gambit: The 283 horsepower (260 lb-ft of torque) 2013 Dodge Journey R/T is unique because it doe ... Continue reading
Seat Young Driver Course Has Positive Effect On Accident Rates
The pioneering Seat Young Driver programme is proving to have a positive effect on accident rates among its participants. ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Prices And Specifications Released
The full specification and pricing for the new generation seven-seat GL-Class has been released ahead of starting production in January 2013, with two models announced - the GL 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport and, for the first time, the GL 63 AMG. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet's Bowtie Cuts A Dash!
Always the height of sartorial elegance and with an undeniable air of prestige, the bowtie is 'back' in fashion circles. Worn by leaders and trend setters, it offers the wearer something a little different. Carmaker Chevrolet, whose company logo is referred to as the Chevrolet bowtie, couldn't agree more. ... Continue reading
Panda TwinAir Turbo Natural Power Earns Title of 'Most eco-friendly car' of 2013 in Switzerland
The Fiat Panda Natural Power was selected as the Most eco-friendly car in Switzerland in 2013, beating the other nine contenders, including some hybrid and electric versions. Sponsored by the magazine 'Schweizer Illustrierte', the prestigious title was conferred yesterday during the formal ceremony at the Umweltarena, ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors has an All-New Website
Finding the right Mitsubishi vehicle is now easier than ever thanks to Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited's (MMAL) brand new, fully responsive website ... Continue reading
Ford Territory Reaches 150,000 Manufacturing Milestone
Australia's only truly local SUV, the Ford Territory has reached a production milestone of 150,000 units. ... Continue reading
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