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Shanghai GM Tops 10 Million Cumulative Sales

Shanghai GM Tops 10 Million Cumulative Sales

Reaches milestone in record time for domestic passenger car makers Shanghai GM recently surpassed 10 million cumulative sales since its establishment in 1997. It reached the milestone in record time for a domestic passenger car manufacturer. Shanghai GM’s first vehicle rolled off the production line just 23 months ... Continue reading

GM Recalls Update

GM Recalls Update

General Motors has updated its list of 2014 recalls through Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. ... Continue reading

New 2015 Scion xB Now Arriving at Dealerships

New 2015 Scion xB Now Arriving at Dealerships

It’s that time of year when everyone wants a present in a really cool box. Or, in the case of the 2015 Scion xB, the present IS a really cool box. The iconic xB comes with many features that make it the ideal vehicle for the holidays. New for 2015 is a standard rear back-up camera to provide greater visibility whe ... Continue reading

All-New 2015 Nissan Murano on Sale Now

All-New 2015 Nissan Murano on Sale Now

New third-generation Murano crossover arrives at Nissan dealers nationwide just in time for the holidays Features a starting M.S.R.P.* of $29,560 USD Brings concept car-like styling to the showroom with V-Motion front end, LED boomerang lights and unique floating roof “Social lounge” interior offers premium f ... Continue reading

2015 Technology Showcase at NAIAS Offers Street-Level View of the Future

2015 Technology Showcase at NAIAS Offers Street-Level View of the Future

Innovation will be front and center at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) when the inaugural NAIAS Technology Showcase looks at the integration of technology and the automotive industry during Press Preview and Industry Preview. The effort, which will take place Jan. 12-15, in Hall E at Cobo Center in D ... Continue reading

Subaru Of America Confirms Application For New HQ Location In Camden, N.J.

Subaru Of America Confirms Application For New HQ Location In Camden, N.J.

Subaru of America, Inc. has confirmed that it has identified the preferred location of its new corporate headquarters as an all-new development in Camden, N.J. The new site is approximately four miles from the company's current location in Cherry Hill, N.J. The confirmation comes as Subaru celebrates six successive ann ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group's Kokomo Transmission Plant Awarded Bronze Designation in World Class Manufacturing

Chrysler Group's Kokomo Transmission Plant Awarded Bronze Designation in World Class Manufacturing

Becomes eighth North American Plant to earn bronze and highest ranking transmission plant -- Ranking rewards improvements in safety, quality and productivity -- WCM implementation has saved the Company more than $1 billion since June 2009 Chrysler Group LLC's Kokomo Transmission Plant (KTP) has been awarded bronze stat ... Continue reading

A Historical Look at Vehicle Theft in the United States

A Historical Look at Vehicle Theft in the United States

Technology and Teamwork Drive Dramatic Reductions A Historical Look at #VehicleTheft in the United States from @insurancecrime DES PLAINES, Ill., December 8, 2014 / PR Newswire / — The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a national analysis of vehicle theft which compares annual statistics for th ... Continue reading

Hertz Recognized as Best Car Rental Company Among Industry Awards

Hertz Recognized as Best Car Rental Company Among Industry Awards

Company Earns Top Honors from Three Different Travel Industry Publications The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, was recognized as 'Best Car Rental Company of 2014' in three top-tier travel industry awards, including Business Traveler Magazine's 2014 Best in Business Travel Awards, G ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS December 8, 2014 : Ford, BMW, Toyota, Maserati, Honda, Chrysler, Chevrolet, GMC, Yamaha, Volkswagen

NHTSA RECALLS December 8, 2014 : Ford, BMW, Toyota, Maserati, Honda, Chrysler, Chevrolet, GMC, Yamaha, Volkswagen

NHTSA RECALLS December 8, 2014 : Ford, BMW, Toyota, Maserati, Honda, Chrysler, Chevrolet, GMC, Yamaha, Volkswagen ... Continue reading

K900 Rave, VW Rant, Acura Rave, MB Confusion and Ferrari No Show In This Month's Letter From Europe +VIDEO

K900 Rave, VW Rant, Acura Rave, MB Confusion and Ferrari No Show In This Month's Letter From Europe +VIDEO

K900, VW Rant, Acura Rave, MB Confusion and Ferrari No Show In This Month's Letter From Europe ... Continue reading

Many Concerned Family Members Not Talking To Older Relatives About Their Driving

Many Concerned Family Members Not Talking To Older Relatives About Their Driving

New survey from The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence explores family conversations about driving safety HARTFORD, CT -- December 5, 2014: Almost half of adults concerned about an older relative’s driving have not talked to their older relative about their concerns, according to a new survey from The Ha ... Continue reading

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