Apr 29, 2013
While the percentage of auto insurance shoppers has reached a six-year low, the percentage of those shoppers who select a new insurer is at a six-year high, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Insurance Shopping StudySM released today. The study, now in its seventh year, examines insurance shopping and ... Continue reading
US Auto Shopper Interest in Turbo Diesels Growing
Apr 29, 2013
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--US auto shoppers with positive preference for Diesel indicate strong preference for turbochargers, according to Market Insight Corporation. Based on a sample of almost 13,000 active, in market auto shoppers in Q1 2013, almost 30% of these ââ¬ÅDiesel Preferrersââ¬??? also had a positi ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News April 22-28, 2013 Just In-Case You Were Snoozing
Apr 28, 2013
* We've been waiting in great anticipation for GM to announce pricing on the fabulous new Corvette Stingray introduced at the Detroit auto show and due in dealer showrooms later this summer. The base price for the coupe will be a mere $51,995 including the $995 destination charge. The convertible will be $56,995. Price ... Continue reading
Subaru Releases "Launch Control"
Apr 28, 2013
Subaru of America Inc. has released the first episode of "Launch Control", a bi-weekly web video series that chronicles Subaru Rally Team USA and the Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team as they prepare for and compete in a fast-paced 2013 race season spanning the globe. With a mix of in-car video, car prep and driver interview ... Continue reading
CarMD Earns 2013 PR News' Social Media Icon Award for Facebook Fans & Friends Contest
Apr 27, 2013
CarMD.com Corporation, a leading provider of consumer automotive information and products, has earned top honors from PR News' Social Media Icon Awards in the Best Facebook Marketing Campaign (budget under $10k) category. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Spark Most Efficient U.S. Retail Electric Vehicle
Apr 26, 2013
Electric range EPA estimated at 82 miles NEW YORK â The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is the industry benchmark in retail electric vehicle efficiency with a combined city/highway EPA estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent. Compared to th ... Continue reading
Group 1 Nissan Reinvents Vehicle Showroom Advertising
Apr 26, 2013
South African vehicle showroom advertising has taken a leap forward with the launch of the new "Reinventing Awesome" YouTube Advertising Campaign from Group 1 Nissan. Group 1 Nissan in South Africa has launched one of the country's first showroom YouTube campaigns that not only highlights the exclusive prices of the Ni ... Continue reading
Delphi named Edison Awards Gold Winner for Connected Car Technology
Apr 26, 2013
Delphi Automotive's Connected Car, a first-in-its-class product that provides car-to-cloud/cloud-to-car connectivity service, was named a 2013 Gold Award Winner by the Edison Awards at their Annual Gala, held in Chicago last night. ... Continue reading
ADEPT Driver Releases Research Summary on Danger of Hands-Free Texting While Driving
Apr 26, 2013
ADEPT Driver, a California company that develops proven crash reduction programs, released a new research summary on the risk of hands-free texting while driving. ADEPT's research review looks at 36 studies on distracted driving, texting while driving, and hands-free texting while driving, including new research conduc ... Continue reading
Mazda's New Ad Campaign is a "Game Changer"
Apr 26, 2013
Following the road less-traveled is something Mazda has been doing since it first came to the shores of the United States in 1970. Since then, Mazda has continued to push the envelope in design, engineering, and driving dynamics in order to make their vehicles stand apart from the rest. To better showcase Mazda's lates ... Continue reading
Two-Thirds of U.S. Drivers Support Increased Federal Funding to Improve Roads
Apr 25, 2013
Sixty-two percent of U.S. motorists believe the federal government should invest more money to improve roadways, according to a recent public opinion poll conducted by AAA. The vast majority of drivers (81 percent) also believe the federal government should do more to improve the condition of roads and bridges. "Most A ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2013
IRVINE, Calif., April 24, 2013 -- Through the first three weeks of April 2013, new-car sales are on pace to remain above a 15 million unit annual selling pace for the sixth consecutive month, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. Kelley Blue Book projects light ... Continue reading
Luxury Vehicle Sales in U.S Up Nearly 15 Percent In Q1 2013 Says KBB
Apr 25, 2013
IRVINE, Calif., April 25, 2013 -- As overall U.S. auto sales posted respectable gains of more than 6 percent in the first quarter, the luxury market more than doubled overall industry gains at 14.6 percent compared to last year, according to the latest New-Car Market Report from Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leadin ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2013
Spirit of innovation that guided company founder Henry Ford embraced by next generation at Ford "Take Our Children to Work Day" Unique activities at Ford Research and Innovation Center enable the children of Ford engineers and scientists to experience how subjects like math and science are used to create new vehicle te ... Continue reading
In-Car Technology and Features Owners Desire In Their Next Vehicle
Apr 25, 2013
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 25, 2013 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 25, 2013 -- Vehicle owners have a high interest in technology related to fuel economy, device/application linking for smartphones, wireless connectivity, natural language voice activation and a variety of infotainment features for their next vehic ... Continue reading
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