RECALL - Ford Escape and Ford C-Max
DETROIT May 9, 2014; The AP reported that Ford is recalling more than 692,000 Escape small SUVs and C-Max gas-electric hybrids in North America to fix two safety problems. The recalls cover vehicles from the 2013 and 2014 model years. Most of the Escapes have both problems. The first case covers 692,500 Escape and C-Ma ... Continue reading
2014 Nissan Rogue Heels on Wheels Review
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2014 Kia Cadenza Limited - Heels on Wheels Review By Katrina Ramser
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Kia Recalls 7000 Sportage and Soul Models in the UK
Seatbelt pre-tensioner check required All work carried out free of charge Kia to contact affected owners by post Kia Motors (UK) Limited is recalling 5,787 Sportage models and 1,432 Soul vehicles due to a possible fault with the vehicleâs seat-belt pre-tensioner. Although Kia is not aware of any injuries resulting ... Continue reading
CoreNet Global Michigan Chapter Names Chrysler Group 2014 Real Estate Contributor of the Year
Award given annually to companies that are "contributing to Detroit's future success through development of their real estate portfolio" In 2012, Chrysler Group leased nearly 33,000 square feet of space within the former Dime Building, the first time the Company has established an office presence in downtown Detroit Ch ... Continue reading
Ann Arbor SPARK's efforts to attract high tech businesses to the region has resulted in Mahindra GenZe, a division of the multinational company Mahindra and Mahindra, choosing to locate in the City of Ann Arbor. Mahindra GenZe is designing and manufacturing a new technology vehicle here, in its first facility in the Un ... Continue reading
2014 Kia Soul - Heels on Wheels Review By Katrina Ramser
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel KATRINA SAYS: Performance and interior improvements for the 2014 Kia Soul continue to keep this cube-on-wheels a popular urbanite choice. INTRO TO THE SOUL VEHICLE The Soul continues to satisfy city dwellers with its cubic function, and the 2014 mo ... Continue reading
GM Joins U.S. Energy Department Challenge
DETROIT â General Motors is joining the U.S. Department of Energyâs Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge, pledging to reduce the energy intensity of its manufacturing plants and facilities by 25 percent in 10 years. The Better Plants Challenge is a component of the Better Buildings Challenge, a broader-b ... Continue reading
GMC Extends Special Discount to All U.S. Veterans
DETROIT â GMC is extending a special discount to active and retired members of the U.S. military in time for Mayâs Military Appreciation Month. From now until June 30, all active, reserve, retired and veteran military and their spouses can take advantage of pricing below the suggested retail on any new 2014 o ... Continue reading
Preliminary Voting Results from Ford Motor Company's 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
A total of 74 people attended the annual meeting of shareholders in Wilmington, Del. today. Preliminary voting results indicate that a total of 3,232,829,070 shares of common stock and 70,852,076 shares of Class B stock with a total aggregate of 5,820,630,294 votes were represented in person or by proxy at the annual m ... Continue reading
Ford intends to repurchase up to approximately 116 million shares of Ford common stock, equivalent to about $1.8 billion, consistent with its capital strategy to take anti-dilutive actions to enhance shareholder returns Share repurchases will offset the dilutive effect of potential conversions of Fordâs 4.25% Seni ... Continue reading
Carvana Backs Tesla in Fight against Dealerships by Offering First Pre-Owned Tesla
Carvana, the first complete online auto retailer, announces the availability of its first certified pre-owned Tesla. The 2013 Tesla Model S is available for purchase on Carvana.com where interested buyers can take the electric car for a virtual spin, view high-definition 360 degree interior and exterior photos highligh ... Continue reading
Study Finds Majority of Moms Are "Sole Decision-Maker" in Car Shopping Process
Nearly three of four (73%) moms consider themselves to be the "sole decision-maker" in the vehicle shopping process, according to an independent study by C+R Research, commissioned by Cars.com. As a growing number of consumers turn to online resources for information and transparency when making major purchases, women ... Continue reading
2015 Sorento Named Best Family Vehicle By The Northwest Automotive Press Association
Kia Motors' highly acclaimed 2015 Kia Sorento was named Best Family Vehicle by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) during the annual "Mudfest" competition in Snoqualmie, Washington. More than 20 NWAPA automotive journalists evaluated vehicles on an autocross course as well as paved and moderate off-road ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Donate Samsung Tablets to United Way of Southeastern Michigan
Chrysler Group LLC will donate 160 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 - 16GB tablets to United Way of Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) to help Detroit high school students become college and career ready. Initially used May 6 by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to present the company's five-year plan, UWSEM will reload the tablets ... Continue reading
BYD Receives Record Bus & Taxi Order
BYD Company Ltd. has received a record-setting order for their new energy vehicles. Situated in east China along the Qiantang River lies Hangzhou, a place commonly referred to as one of Chinaâs most beautiful cities. In response to Chinaâs deteriorating air quality and ecological environment, Hangzhouâs ... Continue reading
The collaborative campaign introduces the Jeep brand's all new Altitude Edition lineup for its signature summer selling season utilizing an innovative approach that breaks the mold through multi-faceted partnerships Innovative campaign will include four new break-through 30-second television commercials, all four intro ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Look Forward to Sweet Mid-Size Car Deals in May
Consumers looking to buy a new car this spring are in luck: slowing sales and extreme competition in the mid-size car segment have prompted manufacturers to dramatically increase incentive spending for many models. "What is traditionally a good month to buy new vehicles across all segments will be even more so for cons ... Continue reading
SKODA Octavia Laurin & Klement now on sale
Milton Keynes, 08 May 2014 â The premium flagship version of the all-new Å KODA Octavia, the stunning Laurin & Klement (L&K), has been launched in the UK priced from just £26,570. Revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the L&K brings Å KODAâs most sophisticated levels of comfort and technology to th ... Continue reading
1988 VW Golf 1.8 GTI Convertible to be a Help for Heroes
A 1988 VW Golf 1.8 GTI Convertible is to be sold at BCA Blackbushe on Monday 12 May with all the proceeds going to Help for Heroes. The car has been donated by the lady owner who has owned it since 1990 and BCA is waiving all fees to ensure the car makes the most possible money when it is sold. The âFâ plate ... Continue reading
All-new Qashqai stars in Diesel Car Awards
All-new Qashqai crowned Diesel Car magazine âCar of the Yearâ Model also scoops âBest Crossoverâ title Judges praise Qashqaiâs quality and âno-compromise designâ Awards underline all-new Qashqaiâs fleet appeal The British-built all-new Nissan Qashqai â the model which has re ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Summit open joins growing dealer network
Plans for dedicated five-car showroom facility to be completed this year Brings Aston Martin dealership representation in the Americas to 42 retail sites Irvine, CA, 8 May 2014 - Aston Martin is set to add to the company's dealership reach across North America after finalising a dealer appointment in New Jersey with As ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta at the top of CAP Automotive's Total Cost of Motoring consumer research charts
ECONOMY-CONSCIOUS motorists have kept the Ford Fiesta at the top of CAP Automotiveâs âTotal Cost of Motoringâ consumer research charts for the 3rd month running. Britainâs best-loved new car again underlined its claim to the crown in the world of cost-conscious motoring, beating strong challenges fr ... Continue reading
The SKODA Octavia Estate is Diesel Car magazine's Best Estate Car for 2014
Milton Keynes, 08 May 2014 â The honours keep coming for Å KODA, with a category win and three âHighly Commendedâ recommendations in the annual Car of the Year awards from Diesel Car magazine. The Å KODA Octavia Estate is Diesel Car magazineâs âBest Estate Carâ for 2014, making it the fi ... Continue reading
To celebrate 30 years of the BMW M5 â the founder member of the high-performance business Saloon segment â BMW has created an exclusive, special-edition of the current, fifth-generation model boasting performance that sets it apart from its stablemates. The BMW M5 30 Jahre Edition (30 years of the M5) will be ... Continue reading
PEUGEOT RCZ 'Red Carbon' LE Wins Award
Award-winning RCZ has established a strong niche, with highly distinctive character RCZ Sports Coupé brings many virtues to provide driving pleasure with efficiency 2.0-litre HDi 163 Diesel models account for over 40 per cent of UK RCZ sales The PEUGEOT RCZ, uniquely distinguished by its double-bubble roofline has b ... Continue reading
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