News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

New Ford Focus SST Seals First UK Awards

Mar 9, 2015

The new Ford Focus ST has claimed its first award in the UK – Best Hot Hatch in Carbuyer’s Best Car Awards. Editor of Carbuyer.co.uk, Stuart Milne, praised the new Ford Focus ST’s sporty new exterior design and enhanced interior: “Focus ST is a stunning example of practical performance and, with an ... Continue reading

British Built Nissans Score Awards Double

Mar 9, 2015

British manufacturing was the big winner as the Sunderland-built Nissan Qashqai crossover and Note family hatchback scooped top honours in the 2015 Carbuyer Awards. The multi-award winning Qashqai – the original crossover – was crowned Best SUV and 4x4 by the influential motoring website while the equipment l ... Continue reading

Citroën C4 Cactus named 'Car of the Year' by Carbuyer.co.uk

Mar 9, 2015

COVENTRY, UK -- March 9, 2015: The distinctive Citroën C4 Cactus has been named overall winner in the Carbuyer Car of the Year Awards 2015. The awards are judged by carbuyer.co.uk’s panel of motoring journalists and road testers, with the aim of providing the UK’s new car buyers with expert advice, guidanc ... Continue reading

All-New SKODA Superb, is MirrorLink-Enabled

Mar 9, 2015

The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global technologies for smartphone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced that the all-new ŠKODA Superb is MirrorLink®-enabled. Now standard on more of today’s most popular vehicles and smartphones, MirrorLink is the most ingenious wa ... Continue reading

GEICO Searching for Student-Run Anti-Alcohol/Drug Programs

Mar 9, 2015

Annual award ceremony honors high school groups who promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles WASHINGTON -- March 9, 2015If your school or student group demonstrates exceptional leadership in promoting alcohol and drug-free lifestyles to your peers, enter for a GEICO Student Award through the nonprofit Washington Regional A ... Continue reading

Unitronics to Build Largest Automated Car Park in North America

Mar 9, 2015

Automated car park to accommodate approximately 1,400 vehicles to be built in Calgary, Canada for one of the world’s premier hotel chains TEL AVIV, Israel--Unitronics 1989 (R.G.) Ltd, a leading global provider of industrial automation products, smart warehouses and automated parking solutions, is pleased to announ ... Continue reading

Ford Named a 2015 World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute; Only Automaker to Earn Designation

Mar 9, 2015

Ford named to Ethisphere Institute’s 2015 list of World’s Most Ethical Companies® – the only automaker to earn the recognition Ethisphere honors companies for leading in ethics and compliance; corporate citizenship and responsibility; culture of ethics, governance and leadership; innovation; and reput ... Continue reading

Bumper to Bumper...Toyota Indiana Keeps 'Em Comin'

Mar 9, 2015

4 Millionth Vehicle Drives Off Assembly Line PRINCETON, IN -- March 9, 2015 – Toyota Indiana and its 4,700 team members hit a new high on March 6, 2015: Then, a Blizzard Pearl Highlander Hybrid drove off the final assembly line and team members realized their accomplishment - 4 million vehicles produced. According ... Continue reading

GM and Investment Group Announce Agreement

Mar 9, 2015

General Motors Co. and an investment group led by Harry Wilson jointly announced that, in conjunction with GM's disciplined capital allocation framework announced today, Wilson has agreed to withdraw his nomination to stand for election to the Board of Directors at the company's 2015 annual meeting and to withdraw his ... Continue reading

GM Announces Disciplined Capital Allocation Framework

Mar 9, 2015

Improving business performance and strong capital discipline enable increased returns to shareholders Reinvesting in the business to drive 20 Percent or higher ROIC Targets cash balance of $20 billion, while maintaining investment-grade balance sheet Plans to return all available free cash flow to shareholders Authoriz ... Continue reading

Honda Supports Creation of a New Law to Increase Vehicle Recall Completion Rates

Mar 9, 2015

U.S. Senators Markey and Blumenthal introduce bill to spur completion of recalls and save lives - Airbag inflator rupture victim joins Honda in support of measure to increase recall repairs Honda recently announced its support for legislation that would require any outstanding safety recall to be completed before a veh ... Continue reading

Allstate to Unveil First-Ever Custom Motorcycle Collaboration by Arlen Ness, Inc. and Rick Fairless at Daytona Bike Week

Mar 9, 2015

Riders can win customized bike by entering the 2015 Allstate Motorcycle Sweepstakes. NORTHBROOK, IL -- March 6, 2015: Allstate Insurance Company and legendary motorcycle designers Rick Fairless and Arlen Ness, Inc. will unveil their first-ever collaborative creation at Daytona Bike Week on Friday, March 6. The custom A ... Continue reading

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Expanding Into Costa Rica, Guatemala and Nicaragua

Mar 9, 2015

Enterprise Holdings announced today that it is expanding into Latin America with the appointment of Grupo ANC as an Enterprise Rent-A-Car franchise partner in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Enterprise Holdings, through its regional subsidiaries, operates the largest fleet of vehicles in the world through a global ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest- March 2-8, 2015

Mar 8, 2015

* February's big chill cooled U.S. auto sales, but only a bit. Sales in total were up about 5 percent to 1.26 million with more than half being SUVs and trucks. Mitsubishi was up a whopping 26 percent and Subaru continued its rise with an 18 percent increase. Toyota was up 13 percent. Hyundai and Kia both were up 7 per ... Continue reading

C Class and SUVs Bring Mercedes-Benz Record Sales in February

Mar 8, 2015

Mercedes-Benz sells 14.6% more vehicles in February than in the previous year’s month (120,270 units). Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: "We have never before sold so many C-Class Sedans and Estates as well as SUVs and compact c ... Continue reading