2013 Suzuki SX4: Unique Compact Available In 3 Flavors
As Americans increasingly pursue alternate modes of transportation, Suzuki owners and enthusiasts describe Suzuki's SX4 Crossover as one of the purest examples of 'alternative' transport. With 5-door architecture providing both spacious accommodation and flexible utility, and its standard all-wheel drive delivering all ... Continue reading
2013 Suzuki Kizashi: Midsize Capacity/Full-Size Enjoyment
As the largest automotive consumer segment, manufacturers of midsize sedans have historically gone to great lengths to match consumer needs with an appropriate feature and benefit. None, however, have traveled the path taken by Suzuki and its Kizashi sport sedan, where European chassis dynamics have been joined by Japa ... Continue reading
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara: Authentic and Purpose Built - A True SUV in Every Sense
As today's compact SUVs morph into little more than car-based crossovers, American Suzuki, its product team and family of dealers continue to provide consumers with the Gold Standard among compact SUVs, a standard built on 40-plus years of supplying 4x4 sport utilities for the retail customer. With its ladder-frame-rei ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 760Li: V-12 25 Years Anniversary Edition
Special Limited Edition Flagship Honors 25 Years of V-12 Tradition ... Continue reading
Four More 2013 Vehicles Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick
Arlington, VA September 6, 2012; The Acura ILX, a small luxury car; Ford Escape, a small SUV; and Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, both small two-door cars, earn the Institute's top award for good performance in the moderate overlap frontal, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations. All are 2013 models. The redesigned Esca ... Continue reading
2013 Subaru BRZ Earns Top Safety Award From IIHS
Subaru remains the only manufacturer with IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models for the third consecutive year (2010-2012). MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 7, 2012 Subaru Canada, Inc. today announced that the brand new 2013 Subaru BRZ has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) top award for good performance i ... Continue reading
Brain Quest and Chrysler Brand Join Forces to Deliver Educational and Exciting Events and Programs
Brain Quest and the Chrysler Brand announced today that they are teaming up for a year-long marketing campaign featuring a 100-city road tour that will deliver exciting and educational events and programming in addition to a select number of fund-raising test drives. "This comprehensive initiative partners two leaders ... Continue reading
KUKA Systems Books Major Orders as Part of Record Second Quarter Sales
As part of record second quarter sales, KUKA Systems, the global systems integrator, booked major orders from the automotive sector to build manufacturing lines in China and Spain. The China order, from a premium German automaker, includes nine manufacturing lines, for new car body and parts assembly, an assembly and f ... Continue reading
Stop & Shop Expands Fuel Savings Program to New Jersey
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC and Shell, the No. 1 selling gasoline brand in the U.S., are announcing the expansion of Stop & Shop's Gas Rewards program to customers in New Jersey. On Monday, September 10th, customers will be able to redeem their Stop & Shop Gas Rewards points at more than 135 participating S ... Continue reading
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. To Present At The Morgan Stanley 2012 Industrial And Autos Conference
Event: Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.'s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Frissora to speak at the Morgan Stanley 2012 Industrial and Autos Conference in New York City Time/Date: 8:00 am (ET) on Thursday September 13, 2012 Internet Access: Hertz's presentation will be broadcast live through an audio webcast availa ... Continue reading
Hyundai Netherlands first to offer five year NAVTEQ MapCare map update programme
Hyundai in the Netherlands is the first auto manufacturer to introduce a five year NAVTEQ MapCare map update programme - an easy, cost-effective map update package. Throughout this period new car buyers with line fit navigation systems will have the most recent map version installed for free by their Hyundai dealer whe ... Continue reading
California Highway Patrolmen Join the Growing Coalition of Support for Proposition 33
The California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP), representing more than 13,000 active and retired highway patrol officers throughout the state, announced their endorsement of Proposition 33. "Proposition 33 provides an incentive for people to follow the law," said Doug Villars, President of the CAHP. "As a resul ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Appoints David Stern Executive Vice President -- Chief Financial Officer
The Pep Boys, Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, announced the appointment of David Stern as Executive Vice President -- Chief Financial Officer. In this position, Mr. Stern will oversee the finance function, as well as technology and corporate development. Mr. Ste ... Continue reading
POD Point Launches New Electric Vehicle Charging Technology That Brings us Closer to the Smart Grid
POD Point, the UK's leading electric vehicle charging company, is launching an innovative new charging technology - a communicating charge point that turns the charging location into a smart energy hub, by providing local energy management. The Solo2 communicating charge point will be unveiled this week at the Low Carb ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops Cold Storage Evaporator that Limits the Rise in Cabin Temperature During an Idle Stop
DENSO Corporation has developed a Cold Storage (CS) Evaporator, which limits the increase in vehicle cabin temperature during an idle stop when stop/start technology is employed. The newly developed CS Evaporator is equipped with a cold insulator, located in the heat exchanging area, which stores cold energy to be used ... Continue reading
G-Class Scores Knockout At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Lincoln Center is a buzz with the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (#MBFW) as it gets underway from September 6-13, 2012 with a line-up of over 100 designers showing their Spring 2013 Collections. Among the most world-renowned designers, Mercedes-Benz is highlighting a fashion icon of its own, the all-new 2013 G-Cla ... Continue reading
GEICO offering lowered rates for commercial auto insurance plans in New York
GEICO has good news for business owners in New York: you could save money on commercial auto insurance by purchasing coverage directly from GEICO. 'Customers can now contact GEICO for all of their automobile insurance needs, and through the GEICO Insurance Agency we can meet other insurance requests they may have's the ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, is teaming up with The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) to host Health & Wellness events at twelve TA and Petro locations. The events will include a Health Fair and an organized driver walk. All the event ... Continue reading
All-New Range Rover Revealed at the Royal Ballet School, Richmond Park
All-new Range Rover revealed to an international audience of celebrities, business leaders, sports stars and royalty - World's most capable and luxurious SUV - Step change improvements in sustainability with a 420kg weight saving and plans for hybrid model announced - Surprise performance by Dire Straits founder Mark K ... Continue reading
Maxion Wheels Receives General Motors Corporation Supplier Quality Excellence Award
Maxion Wheels ("Maxion" or the "Company") announced that its Manresa, Spain facility received the General Motors Corporation ("GM") Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the period from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. GM instituted this new recognition award for top-performing suppliers who meet or exceed a set of ... Continue reading
International Gathering of Government, Environmental and Industry Officials To Participate in 3-Day Event at Baltimore Convention Center The progress and future of greener and cleaner vehicles -- large and small -- will be on exhibit and the focus of expert panel discussions during the 5th International Environmentally ... Continue reading
GM to Add 500 New I.T. Jobs in Texas
General Motors is hiring software developers, project managers, database experts, business analysts and other information technology professionals to staff the first of several new IT Innovation Centers in the United States intended to drive breakthrough ideas into GM vehicles and business processes globally. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Launches 'Test of Ownership'
New Advertising and Marketing Campaign for 2013 Town & Country Minivan All-new 'Test of Ownership' Chrysler Town & Country campaign kicks off today Integrated campaign imparts a new perspective on how families should consider their next minivan purchase New site TestofOwnership.com launches with testimonial videos from ... Continue reading
Some Hybrids Now Cost-Effective - Vincentric Alternative Fuel Analysis
The Vincentric 2012 Hybrid Analysis showed that of the 25 hybrids measured, 11 had a total cost of ownership that was lower than their all-gasoline powered counterparts. The average price premium for a hybrid was $5,243, with an average fuel cost savings of $3,583. When all costs to own and operate a hybrid were taken ... Continue reading
Ford Volunteer Corps is tackling community projects around the world with about 10,000 Ford employees, retirees and dealers during the seventh annual Ford Global Week of Caring, Sept. 8-16 Under a new initiative in Asia Pacific, $100,000 in grants is supporting many of the dozens of projects across the region A total o ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Newman Race Preview Richmond
KANNAPOLIS, Sept. 5, 2012: For Ryan Newman and the No. 39 Quicken Loans Racing team, this is it. Saturday nightâs Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway is the race the team has been working toward since the green flag dropped on the 2012 season 25 races ago ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Grand Am/ALMS Merge
DAYTONA BEACH, Sept. 5, 2012: The most significant development in the history of sports car racing in North America was announced today, with plans for a landmark merger of GRAND-AM Road Racing and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) unveiled at Daytona International Speedway. Under terms of the merger, the following en ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - IMS Looks Forward To Merged Sports Car Series
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 5, 2012: GRAND-AM Road Racing, which made its Indianapolis Motor Speedway debut in 2012, will have a new look starting in 2014 after a landmark merger between GRAND-AM and the American Le Mans Series was announced Sept. 5 in Daytona Beach, Fla. The new, unified series will debut with the Rolex 24 Ho ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Race Preview Richmond
KANNAPOLIS, Sep. 6, 2012: As a native Midwesterner more comfortable in jeans and a T-shirt, there is little Tony Stewart has in common with Wall Street shark Gordon Gekko, the fictional character made famous by actor Michael Douglas in the 1987 film Wall Street. However, there is one aspect of Gekkoâs persona that ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, Sep. 6, 2012: For the second year, Yokohama Tire Corporation will participate in Sonoma Racewayâs Accelerating Sustainable Performance Summit (ASP). The September 7 eco event focuses on how motorsports technology and innovation drive advancements in sustainable transportation. ASP, which brings together ... Continue reading
The New Peugeot 208 XY - A Most Luxurious 208
Earlier this year, Peugeot rejuvenated the supermini car segment with the launch of the 208. This new model revolutionises customer choice with its elegance, compactness, occupant space, equipment and style. ... Continue reading
Record-Breaking High Performance Month For Mercedes-Benz
Following the publication of figures by the SMMT today, Mercedes-Benz has recorded the best ever August registrations in the UK - reporting a 9.9 per cent rise compared to the same month last year. This contributes to an overall rise of 12.5 per cent for the year to date. ... Continue reading
Fiat Professional Introduces The New Dobló XL
Fiat Professional's award-winning Dobló Cargo van range has just been expanded with the introduction of the New Dobló XL version. ... Continue reading
Ford today launched a new generation of smart and stylish passenger vehicles under the Tourneo brand, at its exclusive 'Go Further' event in Amsterdam. ... Continue reading
Ford Reveals All-New Global Transit And Transit Connect Commercial Vehicles At 'Go Further' Event
Ford today revealed a new generation of world-class Transit commercial vehicles at its 'Go Further' event. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Australia PR Changes
Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) is pleased to announce that Ben Hershman has accepted the role of Regional Sales Manager, Eastern Region. Ben has been looking to gain broader experience within a senior role in Hyundai's sales division as the appropriate next step in his automotive career. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors' Announces 0.9% Finance on Lancer, Evolution and Triton 4x4
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) is offering customers the opportunity to get a stylish 12MY Lancer ES, ACTiV, VR, VRX, Aspire or Ralliart, the exhilarating Lancer Evolution or the hard-working Triton 4x4 ute for a low 0.9% p.a. comparison rate. ... Continue reading
The Audi RS 5 Cabriolet - Dynamic Performance Where the Sky's the Limit
Dynamic performance where the sky's the limit - Audi introduces the RS 5 Cabriolet. ... Continue reading
Renault Makes Donation of an Exclusive All-Electric Vehicle to Pope Benedict XVI
Renault has presented the Vatican with two electric vehicles made especially to meet the mobility needs of the Pope. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Amarok is 4x4 Australia Magazine's "Best in Class"
4x4 Australia Magazine has judged 4x4's highest achievers and the Volkswagen Amarok was the clear leader in the ute segment. ... Continue reading
Ford Australia has reduced the prices of its acclaimed Fiesta hatch range. ... Continue reading
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