Nissan Project 370Z Fans Invited to Find a Challenger for the Car They Created +VIDEO
CHICAGO - February 8, 2013: A year ago Nissan launched a social media-directed Nissan 370Z build-up called "Project 370Z" at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The idea was to capture the passion and knowledge of Nissan Z fans, online, to help direct the creation of a unique, one-off Nissan 370Z with readily available afterma ... Continue reading
Hyundai Joins Forces With The Recording Academy To Create "Center Stage Powered By GRAMMY Amplifier"
As part of a three-year partnership as the "Official Vehicle Partner" of the GRAMMY Awards, Hyundai has teamed with The Recording Academy to create "Center Stage," an innovative online platform designed to provide professional mentoring and exposure for artists discovered and amplified through the GRAMMY's innovative G ... Continue reading
Why Gen Y Doesn't Care About Cars
Generation Y's indifference to the automobile is going to affect millions of businesses. Flickr photo courtesy of David Hilowitz Automakers and car dealers topped this year's list for consumer complaints. 82inShare clipped Connect with Evernote: Please Login to Connect Your Account with Evernote Itâs not Gen Yâ ... Continue reading
A Car's Life After the Rolex 24 at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - February 8, 2013: Days after the checkered flag waved over the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the winning No. 01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates BMW/Riley was largely unrecognizable except to its mechanics. That's because the car, co-driven to victory by Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, Juan Pablo Montoya and ... Continue reading
Equifax Reports Total Auto Loans, Balances at Highest Levels in More Than 40 Months
According to Equifax's latest National Consumer Credit Trends Report, at the end of January 2013, the balances on outstanding auto loans total $782 billion, the highest level since January 2009 for a 48 month high, while the total number of existing loans stands at 59 million, the highest level since July 2009 for a 42 ... Continue reading
Contact: John Bisci LVMS Public Relations (702) 632-8231 jbisci@lvms.com<mailto:jbisci@lvms.com> Feb. 8, 2013 Dale Earnhardt Jr. to appear at Speedway Childrenâs Charities NASCAR Driver Auction March 7 at Samâs Town Live! LAS VEGAS â NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. will appear at the Las Vegas Chapter of ... Continue reading
How To Draw a Wacky Ride - Fireball Tim Explains +VIDEO
HOLLYWOOD USA - February 8, 2013: This Sunday, February 10th, Fireball Tim is celebrating the publication of his new book "Fireball Tim's Big Book of Wacky Rides!" with a special live appearance and book-signing event at Diesel, A Bookstore in Malibu, California. Come by to listen to Tim talk to parents and kids about ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Makes It Easier for Dealers to Close Sales with Exclusive Edmunds Price Promise Service
ORLANDO, FL - February 8, 2013: Edmunds.com announced the national rollout of Edmunds Price Promise, an exclusive online service that provides car shoppers with special up-front prices from participating dealers. Introduced this week at the National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in Orlando, Fl ... Continue reading
What Would You Do "If You Ran Lincoln?"
By Milton Snide Curmudgeon at large The Auto Channel Orlando February 8, 2013; I am here in warm and beautiful Orlando inside the Peabody Hotel participating in the JD Powers Automotive roundtable... For the past two hours I listened to a major but very long presentation concerning the ratings of various aspects of eve ... Continue reading
Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles Opens at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts June 14, 2013
This summer, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts will present Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles, an exhibition of unique and luxurious autos from the 1930s and '40s. Sensuous Steel includes 18 automobiles and three motorcycles drawn from some of the most renowned car collectors and collections in the automotive wor ... Continue reading
Cars.com Launches PowerDrive at NADA
Cars.com, announced today that it has launched PowerDrive, a groundbreaking new advertising product for franchise dealerships. Based in extensive consumer research, PowerDrive brings together Special Offers, deeper reputation exposure and a dealership-branded video experience designed to increase the exposure of a deal ... Continue reading
Ally Financial Says It Leads Industry in U.S. Consumer and Dealer Auto financing
For the second year in a row, Ally Financial ranked number one in financing consumer auto sales in the U.S., according to AutoCount by Experian Automotive. The company financed nearly 1.5 million new and used vehicles through franchised and independent dealers last year. "With nearly $39 billion in consumer auto financ ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Group Announces Acquisition Of Automotive Information Systems (AIS)
AutoTrader Group, the industry's largest digital automotive marketplace and provider of marketing and software solutions to automotive dealers throughout the U.S., has acquired Automotive Information Systems (AIS), the industry's leader in auto incentive integration. This acquisition aligns naturally with AutoTrader Gr ... Continue reading
New York Ushers In Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Lincoln Center is buzzing with the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as it gets underway from February 7 th to 14th, 2013 with more than 90 designers presenting their Fall 2013 collections. Among the most anticipated fashion houses displaying their latest looks on the runways, Mercedes-Benz is also rolling-out its al ... Continue reading
Mac Gordon Blogs 02-08-2013 Tar Heel Activist Heads NADA North Carolina, the Tar Heel state, has been a fountainhead of NADA activism for many years. The new chairman, Dave Westcott, is all out for killing two-tier pricing and predecessor Harold Wells fought equal benefits between country and rural dealers. The state's ... Continue reading
China Roars Ahead as Porsche's Fastest-growing Region
In 2013, Porsche China expects to continue building upon its spectacular successes from the past year and further establish its position as the leading luxury sports car maker in the market. The marque set another sales record in 2012, delivering a total of 31,205 cars across mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, realis ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Analysis of Honda Motor Company Ltd 2013
Research and Markets ( has announced the addition of the "Analysis of Honda Motor Company Ltd" company profile to their offering. Analysis of Honda Motor Company Ltd. A complete and comprehensive analysis of Honda Motor Company Ltd, includes an overview of the industry the company operates in, a PEST Framework Analysis ... Continue reading
Hyundai President & CEO John Krafcik To Keynote 2013 NADA Industry Message
Following a record breaking 2012 where Hyundai set its all-time U.S. sales record, President & CEO John Krafcik will address automotive dealers nationwide as the industry keynote speaker at the 2013 NADA Convention & Expo. A speaking platform reserved for industry leaders, Krafcik will discuss his vision for innovation ... Continue reading
New Car Dealers Ride the 'Momentum' into Orlando for NADA Convention
NADA hosts 1,500 international dealers from 36 countries ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2013) â The U.S. economy is gaining momentum and new-car and -truck sales are leading the way. In fact, âMomentumâ is the theme of the 96th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo in Orlando ... Continue reading
International Speedway Corporation Gives Race Fans Another Way To Buy Tickets Online
International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ("ISC"), a leading motorsports entertainment Company, has added Bill Me Later, a PayPal service, as a payment option for customers ordering tickets online. Bill Me Later is an easy, convenient, and secure way to purchase ti ... Continue reading
All-new Mazda6 put Through Paces at Donington Park
Mazda UK recently held a series of dealer training events at Donington Park for the all-new Mazda6. During the event the new Mazda6 was put through its paces on the 1.96-mile international race circuit. The event combined workshops with professional driving experiences and first-hand test driving to inform and excite a ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels : 2013 Acura MDX Review
MORE INFO Acura Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons- Acura Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Perfect New Car Match HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ACURA MDX VEHICLE The mid-to-large size crossover Acura MDX is a deft blend of style, space and safety, a go-to luxury cros ... Continue reading
Ford Enhances Certified Pre-Owned Programs With Carfax Reports
Ford Motor Company has made Carfax the vehicle history information provider for the Ford and Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs. As a key part of its CPO program improvements, Ford is committed to providing Carfax Vehicle History Reports for free to buyers and sellers of Certified Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Thi ... Continue reading
2013 GMC Acadia AWD Denali Review By John Heilig
MORE INFO GMC Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Chrysler Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Perfect New Car Match The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 GMC Acadia AWD Denali Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 288 hp @ 6,300 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.9 in. Length x ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD LTZ Review By John Heilig
The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD LTZ Engine: 5.3-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm/335 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual shifter on gear lever Wheelbase: 116.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 202.0 x 79.0 x 76.7 in. Tires: P275/55R20 Cargo capacity: 16 ... Continue reading
Four Chrysler Group Models Receive MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award
The 2013 Dodge Dart, Ram 1500, Fiat 500 Abarth and SRT Viper all earn MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award MotorWeek, television's original automotive magazine, has released its annual list of Drivers' Choice Awards and four Chrysler Group vehicles have earned top honors, including: Dodge Dart: Best Compact Car Ram 1500: Be ... Continue reading
2013 Kia Rio Wins MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award For Best Subcompact Car
Kia Motors America (KMA) has been honored with a MotorWeek Best Subcompact Car Drivers' Choice Award for the 2013 Rio at the Chicago Auto Show. MotorWeek, one of television's longest-running and most respected automotive programs, recognized the sporty Rio for its impressive styling, practicality and tremendous value. ... Continue reading
Toyota GT86 TRD - It's Official
Since its launch last year, the Toyota GT86 has revitalised Toyota's reputation for building cars that are all about the pure pleasure of driving. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Starts the Year With Record Sales
Total of 123,276 automobiles sold in first month, an increase of 9.9% Robertson: Further growth expected in 2013 in worldwide sales The BMW Group continued its positive momentum into the new year with sales increasing by 9.9% in January. A total of 123,276 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles were delivered to cust ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com's new B2B advertising campaign, launching this month, takes aim at common misperceptions about how consumers shop for cars. Themed "Do you know today's customer?", the campaign will highlight insights about consumer shopping behavior in order to help dealers more efficiently and effectively reach shopper ... Continue reading
DealerSocket Gears Up for NADA 2013
Leading auto dealer CRM DealerSocket (DealerSocket.com) is bringing new excitement to NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) for 2013, taking place Feb. 8 - 11 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Always innovative, DealerSocket will have a live illustrator at the booth, as well as a Social Me ... Continue reading
BMW Group Starts The Year With Record Sales
The BMW Group continued its positive momentum into the new year with sales increasing by 9.9% in January. A total of 123,276 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles were delivered to customers (prev. yr. 112,164). ... Continue reading
Ford Begins Production Of New Fiesta ST
Ford has started production at its assembly plant in Cologne, Germany, of the new Ford Fiesta ST - the first production Fiesta to record a 0-62mph acceleration time of under seven seconds. ... Continue reading
Citroen Enters A New Era With Its Technospace Concept
With the Xsara Picasso, C4 Picasso, Grand C4 Picasso and C3 Picasso, Citroën has built a real success story by asserting itself as one of the leaders in the compact MPV segment. ... Continue reading
Only 3,500 Worldwide: Volkswagen Beetle GSR Presented In Chicago
Volkswagen has today unveiled a new Beetle, the GSR, at the Chicago Auto Show, with a unique design and powerful ... Continue reading
First Details Of The Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Revealed
Meet the new Golf R Cabriolet, the first-ever open-top R model and the fastest-ever production open-top Golf ... Continue reading
Subaru To Show Crossover Concept At Geneva
Subaru will unveil the Subaru VIZIV concept vehicle at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show (5 - 6 March), representing Subaru's future design direction and vision for technological ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) today announced the selection of veteran Pikes Peak racer Paul Dallenbach to race in the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) Time Attack 2WD class ... Continue reading
Renault Fluence Z.E. Launch Statement
Renault Australia has postponed the launch of the Fluence Z.E. until further notice ... Continue reading
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