Trevor Burgess, CEO of Community Bank announced today that, in conjunction with its name change to C1 Bank on May 1st and in partnership with Crown Eurocars, it will be offering a new five year $1,000,000 CD product where the client will receive a brand new Mercedes-Benz from Crown Eurocars as pre-paid interest. Client ... Continue reading
Former Polish President Lech Walesa Visits Chrysler Group's Jefferson North (Detroit) Assembly Plant
Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO and UAW Chrysler Vice President greet Trade-Union Organizer, Human Rights Activist and Nobel Peace Laureate Walesa speaks to plant employees Tours the home of the Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango to see implementation of WCM Jeep brand provides transportation for World Summit of N ... Continue reading
First Texas Distracted Driving Summit Draws National Participation
National Distracted Driving Awareness month may be drawing to a close, but safety experts from around the state are making sure the conversation continues. Today, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) joins other traffic safety partners--including law enforcement and federal, state and local officials to parti ... Continue reading
--A new survey, released today by Yahoo! Autos found that a majority of Americans are ready for a smaller vehicle, a sign of how much concern over gas prices has reshaped our tastes. However they're sharply divided on whether a hybrid car or truck will be worth the extra costs. When asked if they would pay more for a h ... Continue reading
Vehicle Production Group Adds New Dealerships To National Network
The Vehicle Production Group, LLC (VPG) has recently added two new dealerships Phoenix, AZ and Wilmington, DE, increasing the automotive company's network to fifty nationwide. VPG produces the MV-1, the only factory-built, wheelchair accessible vehicle in the world for consumer, livery and taxi use at their plant in Mi ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies announced today that the new electric vehicle (EV) charging station unveiled at Discovery World in Milwaukee is part of Coulomb's ChargePoint Network, the largest network of independently owned charging stations in the world. We're letting owners of these vehicles know that Milwaukee supports them ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Use Any Fuel They Want ... As Long As It's Gasoline
Automotive âtechnology expertsâ� take a page out of Henry Fordâs playbook By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL When Ford designed the Model T it was said that you can get the car in any color you want, as long as itâs black. The public has that same limited choice ... Continue reading
Old Buicks In Tallahassee - Buick Driving Enthusiasts Spring Tour
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau [#2] This story is a bit different from my usual. Weâre on the road this week, beginning with a 1,080-mile drive from Michigan to Florida (17 hours flat - straight through), in an old Buick to participate in the Buick Driving Enthusiasts Spring Tour in Tallahassee. ... Continue reading
Zipcar Appoints Ciara Smyth as Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the appointment of Ciara Smyth as its EVP of Human Resources. In this role, Smyth will be based in Zipcar's Cambridge, Mass. office and will oversee global talent programs and policies at Zipcar. She will report directly to Scott Griffith, Zipcar c ... Continue reading
AMSTERDAM--TomTom NV announces that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held today approved the re-appointments of Mr Guy Demuynck and Mr Ben van der Veer as members of the Supervisory Board for a new term of four years, effective as of 26 April 2012 and subject to the rotation plan. Furthermore Mr Alain De Taey ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Named Best Place To Work In New Jersey
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that for the third consecutive year, it has been ranked one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" according to NJBIZ Magazine, New Jersey's primary business journal covering the state. This award was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment i ... Continue reading
Sixth Annual A World In Motion International JetToy Competition Winners Announced
--SAE International hosted the sixth annual A World In Motion (AWIM) International JetToy Competition on Wednesday, April 25, in Detroit. The challenge focused on explaining scientific concepts to K-12 students in an easily approachable, hands-on environment. Sponsored by Johnson Controls, Bosch and TRW, the competitio ... Continue reading
Nationwide - Earnhardt Jr. And JRM To Partner With Clean Coal Campaign
MOORESVILLE, April 25, 2012: Dale Earnhardt Jr. has signed an agreement to represent and drive awareness to the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) as part of its nationwide campaign to promote the importance of clean coal technology. The agreement is part of a larger sponsorship between ACCCE and JR ... Continue reading
Outlaw Sprints - Tony Stewart Racing Drivers Set For Three Outlaw Races In Three States
INDIANAPOLIS, April 25, 2012: If repetition does in fact lead to perfection, this should be a good week for Tony Stewart Racing. Three World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series events being contested over four nights, and two of those races are being held at tracks where TSRâs Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz have spent m ... Continue reading
Grand Am Prototypes - Plenty of Reason For Optimism As SunTrust Heads To Homestead
HOMESTEAD, April 25, 2012: It may have been nearly a month since we last saw the No. 10 SunTrust Corvette Dallara DP of Wayne Taylor Racing turning GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race laps. But the perennial championship contenders, featuring co-drivers Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor, have certainly not been sitting ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Pre-Indy Grid Penalties To Be Served After Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis, Apr. 25, 2012: Any 10-grid position penalties for unapproved engine changes in the three weeks following the Itaipava São Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle on April 29 will not be served for the Indianapolis 500, INDYCAR vice president of technology Will Phillips said. The period covers the IZOD IndyCar ... Continue reading
Do You Know the Signs of Serious Engine Trouble?
See a Professional and Consider Economic Benefits of a Rebuilt Engine Engine trouble symptoms can mean major problems with your car. If you see, hear, feel or smell anything that is out of the ordinary, the Engine Rebuilders Council (ERC) recommends taking your vehicle to a reputable automotive repair shop or engine in ... Continue reading
Dassault Systemes To Acquire Gemcom Software International
We believe that with Dassault Systemes support we will be able to address global issues for our customers as a real partner. None of our competitors can match that in this industry. Dassault Systemes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DExperience Company, world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up an ... Continue reading
Family-Friendly Honda CR-V Narrowly Outpoints Mazda CX-5 In Consumer Reports' Small SUV Tests
Pricey Mercedes-Benz ML350 and BMW X5 midsize SUVs improve, but fall short of class With its large back seat, easy access and ample cargo space, the family-friendly Honda CR-V narrowly topped the Mazda CX-5 in Consumer Reports' latest head-to-head small SUVs tests. On paper, the redesigned CR-V and new CX-5 appear very ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group First-Quarter 2012 Net Income More Than Quadrupled to $473 Million
Chrysler Group net income in the first quarter of 2012 more than quadrupled to $473 million Net revenue for the quarter was $16.4 billion, up 25 percent from $13.1 billion a year ago Modified Operating Profit(a) grew to $740 million for the first quarter, 55 percent higher than a year earlier Free Cash Flow(d) for the ... Continue reading
FUJITSU TEN LIMITED, developer of the ECLIPSE car navigation brand received "Supplier of the year" award from General Motors (GM) for the third consecutive year.FUJITSU TEN won the 2011 award in part to the recognition for usual delivery to GM, and development and delivery support provided to GM sites in the world.The ... Continue reading
FleetMatics, a leading global provider of fleet management solutions for commercial fleet vehicles, announced the winners of their Customer Connect Contest. After more than 60 entries were submitted, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management was selected as the first place winner for its story on how a side-by-side comparis ... Continue reading
Key Auto Recovery Uses LiveViewGPS Vehicle Trackers to Beat the High Cost of Gasoline
You're on assignment in your tow truck. A bank has assigned you to repossess a vehicle for non-payment. You drive through heavy traffic and arrive at the address you were given only to discover it's an empty lot. You've just wasted 20 minutes of expensive diesel fuel. Like many companies today, fuel is one of our major ... Continue reading
Michigan Economy Spikes in February, Reports Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index
Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index increased by four points in February, spiking to a level of 102. The February index level is 42 points, or 70 percent, above the index cyclical low of 60. February marks the highest index reading since April 2005. Year-to-date the index has averaged 100 points, nine poin ... Continue reading
GT-R Track Pack Arrives At Nissan's 22 High Performance Centres
Nissan's 22 High Performance Centres are braced for the first deliveries of the most focussed GT-R. ... Continue reading
Seat Launches Market Offensive In China
A new era is beginning for Seat. The Spanish manufacturer is, at the Beijing Motor Show, launching its offensive on the Chinese market with the official opening of eight dealerships and the handover of its first customer vehicles. By the end of the year, the network will have expanded to 15 outlets. ... Continue reading
Ford's Stylish And Spacious All-New Kuga Benefits From Trend Spotting On A Global Scale
Ford designers employed trend spotting on a global scale to ensure the all-new Kuga meets the needs of the customers - wherever they are in the world. ... Continue reading
Mazda's Defy-Convention Offer With All-New Mazda CX-5
Mazda UK held its first VIP tour recently, which gave potential customers the chance to drive the all-new Mazda CX-5 ahead of the launch in mid-May. ... Continue reading
Ultra-Rare £1million Lamborghini Reventon On Sale At London Motorexpo
Well-heeled petrolheads will have a unique opportunity to take possession of one of the world's rarest supercars on the planet this summer, when an ultra-exclusive Lamborghini Reventon supercar features in an exclusive H&H Classics sale being held at London's Motorexpo ... Continue reading
Honda Recycle By Extracting Rare Earth Metals
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and the Japan Metals and Chemicals Co., Ltd. have jointly announced the establishment of the world's first process to extract rare earth metals from various used parts in Honda products. ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Provides Sensory Gym For Autistic Children
The Honda Foundation has made a $9,300 donation to St Lucy's School for the purchase of sensory gym equipment to help students with moderate to severe autism. ... Continue reading
High-Performance SUV with Many Talents - The Updated Audi Q5
Sporty, spacious, comfortable and multifunctional - the Audi Q5 has a versatile and successful character. Now the mid-class SUV is even more attractive, efficient and sporty with the addition of many new solutions in design, infotainment, chassis and engines. The Q5 hybrid quattro, the brand's first production hybrid m ... Continue reading
Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company today announced an additional investment of US$27 million (approximately THB 837 million) in their AutoAlliance (Thailand) (AAT) joint venture to upgrade production equipment and increase utility production capacity by 20,000 units per year. ... Continue reading
Holden Crushes Cars in the Name of Safety
Holden has donated 70 cars to the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) to help hone the emergency response skills of hundreds of road rescue workers from around the world taking part in the annual training event. ... Continue reading
VACC Calls on the Treasurer to Present a Victorian State Budget for Small Business
VACC, the peak automotive industry body in Victoria, with more than 5,000 small business members, has called on the Victorian Treasurer, Kim Wells, to consider small business issues when delivering the State Budget on Tuesday, 1 May, 2012. ... Continue reading
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