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Hyundai Secures No.1 Spot In Brand Keys 2015 Customer Loyalty Leaders List

Hyundai Secures No.1 Spot In Brand Keys 2015 Customer Loyalty Leaders List

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 29, 2015 -- Hyundai's continued dedication to exceeding customers' expectations earned them the No. 1 spot in the automotive category in the 2015 Brand Keys Loyalty Leaders List. Brand Keys, a New York-based customer loyalty and engagement consultancy, publishes this annually-syndicated st ... Continue reading

Scion Pairs Sports and Style for 2016 FR-S Release Series 2.0

Scion Pairs Sports and Style for 2016 FR-S Release Series 2.0

Drivers of the 2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 will look better than ever in the most stylish version of the sports car ever offered. The new FR-S Release Series 2.0 comes with luxurious appointments and premium features, and with just 1,000 vehicles available, it’s the most elusive and exclusive Scion Release ... Continue reading

Recall: 2008-2009 Honda Accord Sedan

Recall: 2008-2009 Honda Accord Sedan

Side and/or side curtain airbags may inadvertently deploy if the ignition is on and a door is forcefully slammed or there is a significant impact to the vehicle underbody. Issue arises from side impact deployment threshold specification; Not a hardware or supplier issue. Free software update will adjust the deployment ... Continue reading

Porsche Examines Macan S and Macan Turbo Vehicles

Porsche Examines Macan S and Macan Turbo Vehicles

Possible leak in low-pressure line -- affected customers will be contacted directly Voluntary safety recall: Porsche is conducting an examination of 58,881 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles around the world, of which 21,835 are in the United States and 3,490 are in Canada. The reason for this move is a possible leak in ... Continue reading

First Regional Center for Daimler Commercial Vehicles Opens in Dubai

First Regional Center for Daimler Commercial Vehicles Opens in Dubai

First of six new regional centers around the world 19 commercial vehicles markets to be managed in the important growth region of the Middle East and North Africa Regional Center is responsible for sales and after-sales of Mercedes-Benz trucks, Mercedes-Benz vans, FUSO vehicles and Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses Dr. Wol ... Continue reading

All New GLC Begins Production in China, Heralds Next Stage of Expansion for Beijing Benz

All New GLC Begins Production in China, Heralds Next Stage of Expansion for Beijing Benz

GLC is already the second all-new SUV model to kick-off local production at Beijing Benz in 2015 Hubertus Troska: “The GLC is the latest proof for the tremendous development of our local production footprint. In 2015 BBAC will see for the first time ever an annual output of over 200,000 units.” Start of produ ... Continue reading

FUSO Canter E-Cell is Silent with Zero Emissions +VIDEO

FUSO Canter E-Cell is Silent with Zero Emissions +VIDEO

FUSO Canter E-Cell impresses with more than 50,000 kilometres driven 64 percent lower costs compared with conventional diesel engines in customer field trials in Portugal Powerful, high-torque electric motor Targeted operating range of at least 100 kilometres achieved STUTTGART/PORTO --October 30, 2015: 64 percent savi ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Bank is named 'European Culture Investor 2015'

Mercedes-Benz Bank is named 'European Culture Investor 2015'

Theaterhaus Stuttgart and Mercedes-Benz Bank are award-winning dance partners Theaterhaus Stuttgart and Mercedes-Benz Bank can join in a dance of joy: Mercedes-Benz Bank has been named “European Culture Investor of 2015” for the two institutions’ cooperation on the first “COLOURS – Internationa ... Continue reading

Redefining Personal Mobility: GM CEO Mary Barra to Deliver CES 2016 Keynote

Redefining Personal Mobility: GM CEO Mary Barra to Deliver CES 2016 Keynote

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that General Motors’ (GM) CEO Mary Barra will discuss how GM is redefining personal mobility during a keynote address at CES® 2016. Owned and produced by CEA, CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer tec ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week +VIDEO

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week +VIDEO

"FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of what's happening at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. This week's edition includes: Third Quarter Results, Leadership Changes and LGBT Observance. What: "FCA Replay," news recap from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles W ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL 15V701 - Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac - Oil Drip Can Cause Fire

NHTSA RECALL 15V701 - Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac - Oil Drip Can Cause Fire

Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA RECALL - Oil Drip Can Cause Fire - Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac - 15V701 ... Continue reading

Hyundai Secures No.1 Spot In Brand Keys 2015 Customer Loyalty Leaders List

Hyundai Secures No.1 Spot In Brand Keys 2015 Customer Loyalty Leaders List

Hyundai's continued dedication to exceeding customers' expectations earned them the No. 1 spot in the automotive category in the 2015 Brand Keys Loyalty Leaders List. Brand Keys, a New York-based customer loyalty and engagement consultancy, publishes this annually-syndicated study that examines customers' relationships ... Continue reading

NHTSA Dodge Journey Recall - 15V675 - ABS Could Fail

NHTSA Dodge Journey Recall - 15V675 - ABS Could Fail

NHTSA Dodge Journey Recall - 15V675 - ABS Could Fail ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Announces 2015 Mirage Rockford Fosgate Edition

Mitsubishi Motors Announces 2015 Mirage Rockford Fosgate Edition

The new Edition features custom-engineered 300-watt premium audio system - Starting MSRP of $14,945 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced a new trim to the fuel-efficient 2015 Mirage, the Rockford Fosgate® Edition. Already the most fuel-efficient, non-hybrid, gasoline powered vehicle available ... Continue reading

NHTSA Releases List of All Makes and Models Affected by Takata Air Bag Recalls

NHTSA Releases List of All Makes and Models Affected by Takata Air Bag Recalls

NHTSA has released the full list of vehicles (by model year, make and model) affected by the Takata air bag recalls. Consumers can also use NHTSA's VIN look-up tool to see if their Vehicle Identification Number matches one of the approximately 19 million vehicles from 12 auto manufacturers involved in the recall. BMW: ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Reaffirms Commitment to Chattanooga

Volkswagen Reaffirms Commitment to Chattanooga

The Volkswagen Group has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its Chattanooga facility, where it plans on producing a newly developed midsize SUV for the U.S. market. As previously announced, the Group plans on a total investment of approximately $900 million in the production of a newly developed, seven-passenger SU ... Continue reading

Volkswagen's Koch Testifies Before Tennessee Senate Sub-Committee

Volkswagen's Koch Testifies Before Tennessee Senate Sub-Committee

Senator Watson, Senator McNally, Senator Tate, and members of the community, thank you for inviting me to be here today. I know that some of you have travelled across the state, and I certainly appreciate you being here. I’d like to especially thank Commissioner Boyd for being here today. My name is Christian Koch, an ... Continue reading

Need Expert Car Advice? - Auto Lab Call-In Radio Live From NY - October 31, 2015

Need Expert Car Advice? - Auto Lab Call-In Radio Live From NY - October 31, 2015

Need Expert Car Advice? - Auto Lab Call-In Radio Live From NY - October 31, 2015 ... Continue reading

Clarion Builds BMW 2002 Earns Petersen Automotive Museum's Perfection Award

Clarion Builds BMW 2002 Earns Petersen Automotive Museum's Perfection Award

"Petersen Perfection" is defined by a car so perfect that it deserves a place on display in the museum; the Petersen Perfection Award is given to the most historically authentic car in attendance of an event Clarion Corporation of America announced today that its Clarion Builds 1974 BMW 2002, a completely restored and ... Continue reading

All-New 2016 Camaro Debuts in Cities Across America +VIDEO

All-New 2016 Camaro Debuts in Cities Across America +VIDEO

Consumers Invited to Experience the All-New Camaro as the Find New Roads Trip Cross-Country Tour Arrives in Utah WHAT: Chevrolet's Find New Roads Trip heads to Utah with the 2016 Camaro making its debut on the streets of Salt Lake City on October 31. Car lovers will be treated to a first look at the sixth generation of ... Continue reading

JC Whitney Announces Finalists in United Way Veterans Programs Centennial Truck/Jeep Sweepstakes and Charity Auction

JC Whitney Announces Finalists in United Way Veterans Programs Centennial Truck/Jeep Sweepstakes and Charity Auction

LASALLE, Ill., Oct. 29, 2015 -- JC Whitney today announced the three finalists vying to win one of two custom vehicles: a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon or a Ford F­150 XLT SuperCrew 4X4. As a part of the "JC Whitney Centennial Sweepstakes and Charity Event," the three lucky winners will fly to Las Vegas and t ... Continue reading

Subaru Debuts Industry-First Peer-Thru 360 Degree Video for Mobile, YouTube, and Facebook +VIDEO

Subaru Debuts Industry-First Peer-Thru 360 Degree Video for Mobile, YouTube, and Facebook +VIDEO

Subaru released a new 360 degree video playable on their Subaru Motorsports app (Android, iOS) that not only provides a full 360 degree view but also allows users to peer through the roof of a car, offering an unprecedented view of 2015 Rally America Champions David Higgins and Craig Drew at full speed in their WRX STI ... Continue reading

Subaru Becomes Sponsor For Giant-Screen Film Marking 100 Years Of National Parks +VIDEO

Subaru Becomes Sponsor For Giant-Screen Film Marking 100 Years Of National Parks +VIDEO

Washington, DC - Subaru of America, Inc. and Brand USA, the destination-marketing organization for the United States, have announced a global partnership in support of the new giant-screen, 3-D documentary, "National Parks Adventure," which will be released in IMAX and giant screen theatres worldwide in February 2016 ... Continue reading

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