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TIMING IS EVERYTHING FOR NEW JAGUAR LAND ROVER CANADA PRESIDENT

TIMING IS EVERYTHING FOR NEW JAGUAR LAND ROVER CANADA PRESIDENT

With key new models, like Jaguar’s XE and F-PACE arriving soon, Jaguar Land Rover Canada’s new president, Wolfgang Hoffmann says it’s the perfect time for him to be taking over the reins. What was it that attracted you to this new role? I am very much a product guy, a car guy. I love cars, and for a car ... Continue reading

Hagens Berman: VW Dealers Sue Volkswagen for Dieselgate Fallout, Illegal Pricing Scheme

Hagens Berman: VW Dealers Sue Volkswagen for Dieselgate Fallout, Illegal Pricing Scheme

CHICAGO—In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit brought by a franchise dealer, three family-owned Volkswagen dealers filed a class action against VW stating that it intentionally defrauded dealers by installing so-called “defeat devices” in its diesel cars, and separately carried out a systematic, illegal pricing ... Continue reading

4 On The Floor - No More?

4 On The Floor - No More?

SWAPALEASE.COM ANALYSIS OF 50,000+ DRIVERS SHOWS MEN ARE LOSING INTEREST IN MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS FASTER THAN WOMEN Company Dubbs “Manual Drift” as a Leading Reason for Continued Sunsetting of Interest in Vehicles CINCINNATI, OHIO (April 5, 2016) – At what rate is “manual drift” occurring in the ... Continue reading

Chinese Car Buying Environment Improves

Chinese Car Buying Environment Improves

BEIJING, April 6, 2016 -- Consumers were more enthusiastic about the car purchasing environment in March as a fall in expected fuel costs combined with a more favourable perception of the current timing for buying a car. The Car Purchase Indicator -- a composite indicator designed to gauge future demand for cars -- ros ... Continue reading

Listen Up: Influentials Are (STILL) Talking about Vehicle Brands! The Auto Channel (Still) A Favorite Of Auto Influentials

Listen Up: Influentials Are (STILL) Talking about Vehicle Brands! The Auto Channel (Still) A Favorite Of Auto Influentials

ROCHESTER, N.Y. January 24, 2008; Influentials are US adults who describe themselves as either very or extremely knowledgeable about vehicles. They are much more likely than ordinary consumers, referred to as Non-influentials, to say they know many people who are also knowledgeable about vehicles. And, they are more li ... Continue reading

Chevrolet, Buick and GMC Expand Military Discounts

Chevrolet, Buick and GMC Expand Military Discounts

DETROIT, April 6, 2016 -- Today through May 31, 2016, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC will expand their military discount programs for all 21 million U.S. military veterans and their spouses, in honor of National Military Appreciation Month. "These brave men and women have done so much for our country," said Steve Hill, GM vi ... Continue reading

U.S. EIA: Higher Octane Fuel Demand Up With New Engine Design Trends

U.S. EIA: Higher Octane Fuel Demand Up With New Engine Design Trends

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Prime Supplier Sales Report Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales has steadily increased to 11.3% in August and September 2015, the highest share in more than a decade. Although lower gasoline prices may be supporting demand for premium g ... Continue reading

The 2016 Goodwood Festival Of Speed Is Coming +VIDEO

The 2016 Goodwood Festival Of Speed Is Coming +VIDEO

HORSHAM, England - April 6, 2016: There are whispers in the corridors of Goodwood House. Will this year be the year that Nick Heidfeld’s record-breaking hill run of 41.6 seconds is finally broken? The 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed is coming and the team are gearing up to go full throttle. https://youtu.be/xgOeov ... Continue reading

Manual Transmission For V12 Vantage S: The Ultimate Analogue Aston Martin

Manual Transmission For V12 Vantage S: The Ultimate Analogue Aston Martin

GAYDON, England - April 6, 2016: Underlining its commitment to building exceptional sports cars that appeal to the most discerning enthusiasts, Aston Martin has ushered in its 17MY range by offering the sensational V12 Vantage S with a manual transmission. True icons of pure performance blessed with exceptional agility ... Continue reading

Toyota DARTs Forward in Texas

Toyota DARTs Forward in Texas

RICHARDSON, TX - April 5, 2016: Residents of Collin County searching for secure, reliable transportation for their elderly or disabled family members can rest easy, thanks to Toyota. During an event today at the University of Texas at Dallas, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) announced a one-million dollar grant ... Continue reading

Toyota GAZOO Racing's Young Drivers to Take on Eighth Round of WRC in Finland Winter training performance sparks high hopes

Toyota GAZOO Racing's Young Drivers to Take on Eighth Round of WRC in Finland Winter training performance sparks high hopes

Toyota City, Japan, Apr, 05 2016 - Takamoto Katsuta and Hiroki Arai, two young rally drivers receiving ongoing training under the Toyota GAZOO Racing Challenge Program, will participate in the RC2 class(1)at Neste Rally Finland (the eighth round of the FIA World Rally Championship) to be held July 29-31. Toyota GAZOO R ... Continue reading

Brian D. Fulton named new President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada

Brian D. Fulton named new President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada

TORONTO, April 5, 2016 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada is pleased to announce that Brian D. Fulton will succeed Gareth T. Joyce as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada effective May 1, 2016. Fulton is currently Vice President, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) and member of the Daimler Financial Services (DFS) ... Continue reading

2016 Nissan Sentra Achieves Top Safety Pick Plus rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2016 Nissan Sentra Achieves Top Safety Pick Plus rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Today the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) upgraded the 2016 Nissan Sentra to its highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plusâ€??? when equipped with optional Forward Emergency Braking technology. The Sentra had previously held the agency’s Top Safety P ... Continue reading

Canadian Car Shopper Poll Shows That While Baby Boomers Are Highly Satisfied With Car Buying Experience, Millennials Are Harder to Please

Canadian Car Shopper Poll Shows That While Baby Boomers Are Highly Satisfied With Car Buying Experience, Millennials Are Harder to Please

Younger shoppers also less comfortable haggling for best price CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 5, 2016 -- research website, today released a study that highlights the generational divide in Canadians' attitudes towards car shopping. Among the starkest differences, younger shoppers reported a lower degree of satisfaction with t ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Highlander - Lots Of Changes Lots

2017 Toyota Highlander - Lots Of Changes Lots

Newly Developed Direct Shift 8-Speed Automatic Transmission New 3.5-liter Direct Injection V6 Boosts Horsepower/Helps Increase MPG New Available Stop and Start (S&S) Engine System Standard Toyota Safety Sense New Sportier SE Gas Model; Hybrid Trim Expands to Four Grades Refreshed Exterior Styling March 14, 2016 TORRANC ... Continue reading

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