Schrader Adds New TPMS Fitment Option with EZ-tire Sensors
Schrader a pioneer and leading global manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), today announced the release of Schrader EZ-tire tire-mounted sensors. Using the same patented and programmable sensing technology as the industry-recognized, valve-mounted EZ-sensor, the EZ-tire sensor is enclosed within a sm ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Third-Quarter 2012 Net Income Increased To $381 Million
Chrysler Group LLC's third-quarter net income was $381 million, up 80 percent from $212 million a year ago Net revenue for the quarter was $15.5 billion, up 18 percent from $13.1 billion a year ago Modified Operating Profit(b) grew to $706 million in the quarter, up 46 percent from a year earlier Cash(d) at quarter-end ... Continue reading
Audi Group Generates Nine-month Operating Profit of EU 4.2 Billion
Revenue of -- 37.7 billion for January through September CFO Axel Strotbek: "After three quarters of the year, we are still well on track to reach our target for the year." Substantial rise in Audi deliveries: up 12.8 percent The Audi Group is fully on course to achieve its target for the year. By the end of the th ... Continue reading
Claimant satisfaction with their auto claims experience has increased from last year, driven primarily by an improvement in their perceptions of the fairness of settlement terms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction StudySM released today. The study measures claimant satisfactio ... Continue reading
Setting the Record Straight on Misunderstood Topic, Alan Baum and NRDC Auto Expert to Detail Historic Highs in Average Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy, Conventional Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Sales. Contrary to what is being suggested in some news accounts, the market for clean cars is thriving, with every major record f ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Taurus Ride'm Review By Maureen McDonald
High Chaparral- Ride'm 2013 Ford Taurus by Maureen McDonald Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel When the leaves in Michigan start turning gold and the temperature dips below freezing at night the call of the high chaparral gets louder â climb up where the air is clear and the nights are warm, where the ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Announces Sponsorship of World Champion Snocross Athlete Tucker Hibbert
Ram Truck brand announced today an official multi-year sponsorship of two-time FIM Snowcross World champion, six-time national snocross champion and 10-time ESPN Winter X Games medalist Tucker Hibbert. Hibbert, 28, is the most decorated snowmobile athlete in history. He is one of only three athletes to claim the gold ( ... Continue reading
Lexus Offers Test Drive During Accenture Innovation Trip
During the Accenture Innovation Trip, an initiative of LIDE JOVEM -- Grupo de Jovens Lideres Empresariais [Group of Young Business Leaders] and LIDE INOVACAO [INNOVATION], a group of 20 young businesspersons will share their knowledge and experiences with Brazilian and American entrepreneurs in California's Silicon Val ... Continue reading
--Proterro, Inc.: Who: Kef Kasdin, CEO, Proterro, Inc., the only company that makes sucrose instead of extracting it, lowering the cost of sugar for the economical and scalable production of biofuels and biobased chemicals. What: Ms. Kasdin participates on Hot Feedstocks and Feedstock Economics panel at the Advanced ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Survey +VIDEO
ONSUMER REPORTS AUTO RELIABILITY SURVEY: FORD CONTINUES FALL WHILE SEVEN JAPANESE BRANDS TOP LIST Audi and Cadillac make major jumps in rankings YONKERS, NYâA perfect storm of reliability problems has dropped Ford to next to last among the 28 car brands ranked in Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Surve ... Continue reading
With the 2012-13 NBA season about to tip off, Kia Motors' global brand ambassador, superstar Blake Griffin, is back in a series of humorous new television commercials featuring the fast-growing automaker's best-selling Optima midsize sedan and innovative UVO voice-activated infotainment system. In the five 30-second sp ... Continue reading
Honda Releases 'Every Drop Counts,' the Second in a Series of Environmental Film Shorts
American Honda today released Every Drop Counts,' the second in a series of short films on the initiatives of Honda associates to fulfill the company's vision for reducing Honda's environmental impact and creating a more sustainable business. ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC; NYSE) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2012. Second Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income attributable to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
Lexus LS Marketing Campaign Lives Loudly
Generations of the Lexus LS have inspired an entire industry through visionary innovation, craftsmanship and design. And now the flagship not only has a new face, but has more than 3,000 new parts. The LS line-up also includes the first-ever LS F SPORT, and a marketing campaign to highlight the thrilling, exclusive lif ... Continue reading
Nissan Teams With Sony PlayStation For Second Season Of Nissan GT Academy Competition In U.S.
Nissan GT Academy is back for a second season, seeking to determine which of America's best Gran Turismo video gamers has what it takes to become a professional racing driver. Nissan North America, in collaboration with Sony Computer Entertainment America and Polyphony Digital, is announcing the first of six episodes t ... Continue reading
GM ranks first in ABI Research's OEM safety and security telematics vendor Competitive Assessment performing strongly in the width and depth of the OnStar feature set, market share, quality and reliability. Second placed Ford excels in regional coverage, market share, pricing, and smartphone integration and third place ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 10.29.2012
<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
Camping World Trucks - Hamlin Wins At Martinsville
Martinsville, Oct. 28, 2012: Toyota Tundra driver Denny Hamlin claimed his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) victory in Saturday afternoon's race at Martinsville Speedway. Hamlin was forced to start from the back of the 36-truck field due to missing the driver's meeting and worked his way to the l ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Vettel Wins India, Alonso P2
Drivers: Sebastian Vettel (1st), Fernando Alonso (2nd), Mark Webber (3rd) Podium Interviews (conducted by Martin Brundle) Q: Sebastian, did you help design this race track or something? You seem so at home here, as a driver and with your car. Sebastian Vettel: I think it's been an incredible two years for us, both time ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Jordan King Wins MRF Race 2, Daly Earns Second Podium At Dehli
Buddah, Oct. 28, 2012: Jordan King made an emphatic return to the top step of the podium in Race 2 of the MRF Challenge at the Buddh International Circuit here Sunday. Starting again from pole position, King once more got out-dragged into the first corner, this time by Jon Lancaster. King, after a battle that lasted a ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Peters Race Report Martinsville
Martinsville, Oct. 28, 2012: Returning to his home track for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway , Timothy Peters showed his strength at the .526- mile short track early in the weekend. Peters backed up the fast, consistent laps he produced in both practice sessions by claiming the ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Randy Bernard Resigns As CEO Of Sanctioning Body
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 28, 2012: The board of directors of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation convened a special meeting Sunday, Oct. 28 and has announced that Randy Bernard will relinquish his position as CEO of INDYCAR effective immediately. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation President and CEO Jeff Belskus ... Continue reading
Dacia UK Car Market "Clean-Up Operation" In Full Swing With Over 1,000 Duster Pre-Orders
The warning signs for other car firms have been there for several months, when Dacia confirmed the "shockingly affordable" prices for its Duster SUV, from £8,995. ... Continue reading
Skoda Launches Rapid And Citigo In Turkey
Skoda AUTO is resolutely expanding its model palette on the Turkish market. ... Continue reading
Seat Drops Mii And Becomes Global Twitter Trend
When Seat and Auto Trader teamed up to suspend a Mii from a crane 35 metres above Potters Fields Park in London's South Bank, and promised to give it away to one lucky Twitter user, it was always going to attract interest. ... Continue reading
Ford 'Smart Drive' becomes fund-raiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Ford's outdoor 'Smart Drive' at the Australian International Motor show will remain open to the public for a week to help raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. ... Continue reading
Picanto Shines while Wrangler Falls Behind
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has today announced a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the Kia Picanto, while the Jeep Wrangler has scored 4 stars. ... Continue reading
Skoda Director Matthew Wiesner to say Farewell
Skoda Australia's Director, Matthew Wiesner has decided it's time to depart after 11 years with Volkswagen Group Australia. The last six years being at Skoda where he took the brand from inception to its present position as one of the fastest growing brands in Australia. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Reports 2012 Third Quarter Earnings
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, sold 3,183,516 units (domestic: 481,403 / overseas: 2,702,113) worldwide in the first nine months of this year, up +7.9 percent compared to the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Narva's Rechargeable L.E.D Pocket Inspection Lamp Ideal for Tradesmen and Handymen
Narva's new compact L.E.D inspection lamp has been designed to fit into the tradesman's or mechanic's pocket for quick and easy access to illumination on the job. ... Continue reading
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