News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

GEICO Debuts Ridesharing Product in Maryland

Mar 19, 2015

After a successful launch in Virginia, GEICO is now offering its innovative ridesharing product to drivers in Maryland. Drivers that have been approved to drive for Uber (UberX and UberXL), Lyft, Sidecar and other services in Maryland can now get the insurance coverage they need through GEICO. “We're excited to ex ... Continue reading

Seven New Jeep Concept Vehicles Unleashed for 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari

Mar 19, 2015

Seven new, capable and fun Jeep® concept vehicles – featuring a host of Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts available to consumers – are set to conquer the trails of Moab, Utah, at the 49th annual Easter Jeep Safari, taking place March 28-April 5. The Easter Jeep Safari is attended by thousands of die-hard of ... Continue reading

Despite Three-Year Increase in Recalls, Satisfaction among Recall Customers Continues to Climb

Mar 19, 2015

Jaguar Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Luxury Brands; Buick Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands for Second Consecutive Year -- As the percentage of all dealer service visits related to automotive recalls reaches 16 percent—surpassing the recent peak of 15 percent in 2011—satisfaction among rec ... Continue reading

Ram Truck Owners can be Part of History as the Brand Seeks the Guinness World Records Title for Largest Parade of Pickup Trucks

Mar 19, 2015

Space is limited for Saturday, April 18, 'Ram Truck Round-up' event in Arlington, Texas, held in conjunction with 50th Anniversary of the Academy of Country Music Awards where Ram is the 'Official Truck' Participants will receive tickets to Saturday's ACM Party for a Cause Festival featuring top name country music perf ... Continue reading

Ram Truck Off-Road Experience Comes to the Columbus International Auto Show

Mar 19, 2015

Columbus International Auto Show attendees will get to experience the power, capabilities and performance of the award-winning Ram trucks at the Ram Off-road Experience test track, returning to the show March 19-22. "We are proud to showcase the most innovative lineup of full-size pickup trucks on the market," Jeff Hin ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Ranks Jaguar Highest Among Luxury Brands In 2015 Customer Service Index Study

Mar 19, 2015

Jaguar F-TYPE helps propel British brand to the top-ranked luxury automotive manufacturer for 2015 U.S. customer service - Jaguar scores third leadership ranking in recent J. D Power customer studies: 2015 Customer Service Index (#1 among luxury brands); 2014 Initial Quality Survey (#2 among all industry brands); 2014 ... Continue reading

Best 15 Family Cars of the Year

Mar 19, 2015

KBB.com Editors Expand Considered Vehicle Categories, Partner with Families to Put Models to Real-Life Test PR Newswire, IRVINE, Calif., March 19, 2015 Determining the best family car depends largely on what kind of family you have. For example, if you and yours are the outdoorsy types, an SUV may be the best way to go ... Continue reading

Mazda to Share Inspiration at Milan Design Week

Mar 19, 2015

Leverkusen, 18 March 2015. Mazda returns to the Italian fashion capital this year on 14-19 April for Milan Design Week. Among other things, the Japanese company will host “Mazda Design: The Car as Art”, a special exhibition at the Mazda Design Space facility located in the heart of the city’s fashion ... Continue reading

Lexus to Present A Journey of the Senses Installation at Milan Design Week

Mar 18, 2015

Visitors to Lexus’s new installation at Milan Design Week can look forward to complete sensory experience that will stimulate the eyes, ears, nose, fingertips and even the taste buds. ... Continue reading

All-new Jaguar XF to be Revealed in a Dramatic High Wired Drive Ahead of the New York Auto Show

Mar 18, 2015

The all new Jaguar XF will make an extraordinary journey in London on 24 March, one week ahead of its public motor show debut in New York.</p> <p>Jaguar has teamed up with expert British stuntman Jim Dowdell, veteran of dramatic action stunts in movies including Bond, Bourne and Indiana Jones, to perform a world first ... Continue reading

Kia Launches the All-New Sorento

Mar 18, 2015

Today Kia launches the all-new Sorento, a car that is set to build on its consistent appeal to a diverse range of customers. This third-generation model will again change the way people see the brand as it is better equipped, more refined, stylish and technologically advanced than ever before. Six versions of Kia&rsquo ... Continue reading

Disruptive Technologies Upset Testing of Autonomous Vehicles

Mar 18, 2015

Autonomous vehicles are already successful but you are unlikely to meet one because the successes are in the upper atmosphere, open cast mines, nuclear power stations, underwater and in other relatively inaccessible places. As the new IDTechEx report “Autonomous Vehicles: Land, Water, Air 2015-2035” www.idtec ... Continue reading

GM to Change Business Model in Russia

Mar 18, 2015

General Motors today announced plans to change its business model in Russia. GM will focus on the premium segment of the Russian market with Cadillac and U.S.-built iconic Chevrolet products such as the Corvette, Camaro and Tahoe. The Chevrolet brand will minimize its presence in Russia and the Opel brand will leave th ... Continue reading

Elio Motors Offers Accredited Investors Opportunity to Buy into Transportation Revolution

Mar 18, 2015

Strategy Complements Ongoing Fundraising Efforts for Vehicle Launch TROY, Mich., March 18, 2015 -- Elio Motors today announced it has launched a 506 (c) investment option that will allow accredited investors the opportunity to buy into the revolutionary transportation start-up for as little as $15,000. Elio Motors is l ... Continue reading

Carroll Shelby Annual Tribute and Car Show to Honor 50th Anniversary of Shelby G.T.350

Mar 18, 2015

The third annual Carroll Shelby Tribute and Car Show will salute the 50th anniversary of one of his most renowned automobiles, the Shelby G.T.350. The one day event will take place on May 16 at the Carroll Shelby Foundation Headquarters in Gardena, California. It will feature a comprehensive display of Shelby G.T.350s, ... Continue reading