2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Named 'Four Wheeler of the Year' by Four Wheeler Magazine
Jan 23, 2015
The most capable mid-size SUV â the 2015 Jeep® Cherokee â recognized with esteemed award from leading off-road enthusiast magazine All V-6-powered Jeep Cherokee models feature Engine Stop-start (ESS) technology, an emission-lowering and fuel-saving feature new for 2015 Jeep Cherokee delivers legendary Jeep ... Continue reading
Tips to Put Down the Phone & Drive
Jan 23, 2015
AAA Says Cell Phone Users Aren't Model Drivers Drivers who talk on a cell phone may feel confident about their ability to maneuver a 4,000-pound vehicle safely, but a recent AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey indicates that phone-using drivers are more likely to engage in other dangerous behaviors such as speedin ... Continue reading
NADA Issues New Compliance Guide on Federal Advertising Rules
Jan 23, 2015
The National Automobile Dealers Association issued a new publication today that will assist new-car dealers in complying with federal advertising requirements on the sale, financing and leasing of automotive products and services. A Dealer Guide to Federal Advertising Requirements provides examples of "bad" ads and "go ... Continue reading
Ford, Lincoln Dealers Give Communities Nearly $100 Million in 2014
Jan 23, 2015
Last year, 82 percent of Ford and Lincoln dealers contributed financially and 95 percent volunteered time to local causes, according to annual Ford Survey on Dealer Giving Ford and Lincoln dealers donated nearly $100 million and volunteered nearly 1 million hours in 2014 Six dealers honored with this yearâs Salute ... Continue reading
Stolen Vehicle Clones: Hot Cars in Cool Disguises
Jan 23, 2015
Wisconsin woman learns her SUV is a stolen clone after an @insurancecrime inspection DES PLAINES, IL -- January 23, 2015: The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is warning consumers to be careful when buying a used vehicle, especially one thatâs priced âtoo good to be true.â The accompanying video de ... Continue reading
Playboy Magazine Names The All-New 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C As One of its '2015 Cars of the Year'
Jan 23, 2015
With its race-inspired performance and advanced technologies wrapped by seductive curves that can only be handcrafted in Italy, Playboy magazine named the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C "2015 Car of the Year â Sports Cars and Convertibles." The annual award from Playboy represents a hand-picked list of their favorite vehic ... Continue reading
2015 Kelley Blue Book Resale Value Awards Winners!
Jan 23, 2015
Subaru, Lexus Achieve Top Honors as Best Brand, Luxury Brand; Trucks, SUVs Dominate for 2015; More than Half of Top 10 Models Hail from Domestic Manufacturers IRVINE, CA -- January 23, 2015: The 2015 model-year brand and category winners of the annual Best Resale Value Awards, recognizing vehicles for their projected r ... Continue reading
Jan 23, 2015
A goal of nearly 100 DC Fast chargers will be installed to support long distance and metropolitan electric vehicle travel with the BMW i3, Volkswagen e-Golf and other electric cars, along heavily trafficked corridors on both coasts, supported by Level 2 chargers. These publicly available charging stations will be added ... Continue reading
2015 Acura TLX Earns Best Value Award in Luxury Category from Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Jan 23, 2015
The all-new 2015 Acura TLX has been recognized by Kiplinger's Personal Finance with a 'Best Value Award' from the business and financial organization for 2015. The TLX has been named 'Best New/Redesigned Car' in the $40,000-$50,000 category. Kiplinger's Best Value Awards are the result of a comprehensive review of hund ... Continue reading
Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Makes East Coast Debut
Jan 23, 2015
Collaboration, Cooperation Needed To Expand Hydrogen Infrastructure Washington, DC -- January 22, 2015: Toyotaâs hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Mirai, made its East Coast debut today at the DC Auto Show where a senior executive called for government and industry stakeholders to help kick start the hydrogen infras ... Continue reading
2015 Silverado Midnight Edition is The New Black
Jan 23, 2015
Monochrome appearance package to debut at NADA and Chicago Auto Show DETROIT -- January 22, 2015: Truck fans know that nothing adds presence to a pickup like basic black. And Chevrolet is taking black to the next level with the Silverado Midnight special edition, on display starting today at the National Automobile Dea ... Continue reading
Jan 23, 2015
Ford is opening the Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto to accelerate its development of technologies and experiments in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, customer experience and big data Ford forms research alliance with Stanford, delivering Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle to university engin ... Continue reading
PG&E Helped California Drivers Swap 3 Million Gallons of Gasoline for Cleaner Natural Gas in 2014
Jan 23, 2015
As part of its commitment to help its customers minimize carbon footprints and reduce Californiaâs dependency on foreign fossil fuels, Pacific Gas and Electric Companyâs (PG&E) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling stations provided the equivalent of three million gallons of gasoline to thousands of Natural Ga ... Continue reading
Final Days To Make Snoopy The Next California License Plate Benefiting California Museums
Jan 23, 2015
The final days of an effort to put Snoopy the beloved beagle on California license plates, and help fund the state's museums at the same time, are here with the campaign at more than 5,000 orders of the 7,500 needed to put Snoopy on the plate. The special license plate, available for pre-order now at www.snoopyplate.co ... Continue reading
Equifax Announces New Automotive Technology Platform at NADA Convention
Jan 23, 2015
AutoConnect platform from Equifax allows partners to seamlessly deliver auto-specific solutions in real-time to its customers SAN FRANCISCO -- Jan. 22, 2015: Equifax Inc., a global information solutions company, unveiled today at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo 2015 its automotive ... Continue reading
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