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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Auto Manufacturer Sponsorship of Motorsports Continues to Influence New Vehicle Purchases

Auto Manufacturer Sponsorship of Motorsports Continues to Influence New Vehicle Purchases

Foresight Research released more results from its 2012 Automotive Marketing Communications Study ©. Automotive research specialists, Foresight interviewed 7,851 new vehicle buyers in the US, finding: Overall, 16% of buyers who attended a racing event stated it significantly or completely influenced their vehicle purch ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel Presents Exclusive Fireworks Show Tonight to Celebrate Energy Independence Day +VIDEO

The Auto Channel Presents Exclusive Fireworks Show Tonight to Celebrate Energy Independence Day +VIDEO

The Auto Channel will be presenting its exclusive Energy Independence Day fireworks show tonight, online and via our new broadcast television network serving South Florida. The complete video broadcast is about 40 minutes long and is available for viewing in HD. This year's show includes a special fireworks display fro ... Continue reading

Bentley Sales Leap By A Third

Bentley Sales Leap By A Third

Bentley's half year results for 2012 show continued strong growth. Sales are up in every region leading to a global increase of 32% ... Continue reading

New Infiniti M Strengthens Appeal Without Compromise

New Infiniti M Strengthens Appeal Without Compromise

The choice for the world's fastest-accelerating hybrid saloon has just got easier. ... Continue reading

Kia Announces New Offers For Q3

Kia Announces New Offers For Q3

Kia Motors UK Limited has announced a comprehensive series of offers that will run at all Kia dealerships from now until the end of September. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Steps Up Its Fleet Offering With Super-Efficient Cruze Range

Chevrolet Steps Up Its Fleet Offering With Super-Efficient Cruze Range

The Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon has made a strong fleet debut at this year's Company Car in Action event. ... Continue reading

Hyundai, 1 in Ownership Economy

Hyundai, 1 in Ownership Economy

Hyundai Motor Company Australia has been awarded more segment wins than any other automotive manufacturer in the NRMA 2012 Vehicle Operating Costs Survey, with four models placing first in their respective categories. ... Continue reading

Holden June VFACTS Sales Results

Holden June VFACTS Sales Results

Holden's June sales results reflected a very competitive market and the company's continued focus on profitability and long-term sustainability. ... Continue reading

Mazda Maintains Record Pace

Mazda Maintains Record Pace

Mazda Australia finished the first half of 2012 as it started -- on record sales pace -- with the country's top-selling import brand setting a new retail record of 9593 sales in June. ... Continue reading

June is Record Month for Nissan

June is Record Month for Nissan

Nissan Australia has recorded its strongest month of sales in over two decades in June 2012. ... Continue reading

The All New Volkswagen CC: Styling and Technologies of the Luxury Class

The All New Volkswagen CC: Styling and Technologies of the Luxury Class

When the Passat CC made its Australian debut three years ago, it was the world's first four-door coupé in its respective price range ... Continue reading

Tough Toranas Muscle into MotorEx Auction

Tough Toranas Muscle into MotorEx Auction

Three tough Toranas have muscled into Shannons Custom & Collectible Auction at Meguiar's MotorEx in Sydney over the July 21-22 weekend. ... Continue reading

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