Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A. Announce Most Accessorized Vehicles and Top-selling Accessories
Feb 11, 2013
Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Challenger are most accessorized vehicles in North America Side steps, Jeep Wrangler tops and floor mats are best-selling accessories in North America Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and Jeep Grand Cherokee among most accessorized vehicles in other global regions Top-selling accessories announced ... Continue reading
NorthStar Automotive Batteries Outperform the Competition in 'Torture Tests'
Feb 11, 2013
NorthStar Ultra High Performance Batteries proved to be the best of the best after outperforming the competition through two brutal 'torture tests'. The 'Winch' and 'Boombox' tests were conducted by JP Magazine for their March 2013 issue, using Group 34 size batteries from all of the top manufacturers. In the 'Winch' t ... Continue reading
Cars.com Positions to Take on Service and Repair with Strategic Investment in RepairPal
Feb 11, 2013
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2013 CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2013 -- Cars.com, the leading online automotive marketplace, today announced a strategic investment in RepairPal, the leading online source for auto repair. The investment positions Cars.com to further develop the service category with solutions for consumers seeking ... Continue reading
Feb 10, 2013
Ford is teaming up with PlugShare, an industry-leading aggregator of public charge stations, to provide real-time charge station information to drivers of Ford's all-new plug-in hybrid vehicles C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi Ford is the only manufacturer to offer real-time charging station location information through ... Continue reading
Carfax Service History Check Helps Shops Increase Ticket Averages
Feb 9, 2013
Carfax has launched a new product that helps Carfax Service Network members improve customer service and increase ticket averages. Carfax Service History Check gives members access to VIN-specific maintenance details reported by over 25,000 service locations. This valuable information is readily-available to all member ... Continue reading
China Roars Ahead as Porsche's Fastest-growing Region
Feb 8, 2013
In 2013, Porsche China expects to continue building upon its spectacular successes from the past year and further establish its position as the leading luxury sports car maker in the market. The marque set another sales record in 2012, delivering a total of 31,205 cars across mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, realis ... Continue reading
NBC5 Chicago Presents: The 2013 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 7, 2013
NBC 5 and the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) present The 2013 Chicago Auto Show, LIVE from McCormick Place on Saturday, February 9th, 6-7PM. This marks NBC 5's 15th consecutive year airing the Chicago Auto Show, the largest and longest running auto show in the country. NBC 5's Brant Miller, Cheryl Scott, A ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2013
AeroVironment, Inc. today launched a dealer program that provides turnkey residential charging packages to consumers purchasing new electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and allows them to finance the charger in combination with the vehicle at the time of sale. The program, which is the first of its kind, ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2013
Participation in 2013 Dealership Workforce Study Opens to NADA, ATD Dealer Members at NADA Convention McLean, VA (February 6, 2013) â Participation in the 2013 Dealership Workforce Study opens to NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) and ATD (American Truck Dealers) member dealers at the NADA Convention & ... Continue reading
How Electric Cars Are Helped By Crowdfunding Ultra Fast Cell Phone Battery Charge
Feb 5, 2013
Test results by Potential Difference, Inc. have shown charge times measured in minutes rather than hours for off the shelf lithium ion batteries, which are used in consumer electronics products such as cell phones and laptop computers and in electric automobiles, without overheating -- the result of an exclusive licens ... Continue reading
Happily Ever After With Your Car
Feb 5, 2013
Feb. 5, If you want to add more years to the relationship between you and your car, give it a little extra attention this Valentine's Day in the form of an oil change, tune-up or other loving service to make sure it runs happily ever after. Just a little extra care can lead to a longer life for your car, says the Car C ... Continue reading
Counterfeit Air Bags Information
Feb 4, 2013
Recommended Dealer Guidance for Managing Counterfeit Air BagsConsumer Frequently Asked QuestionsWho to Contact About Counterfeit Air BagsNHTSA Statement on Updated Test Video of Counterfeit Air Bags NHTSA has become aware of a problem involving the sale of counterfeit air bags for use as replacement parts in vehicles t ... Continue reading
Pennzoil Renews Relationship With Paralyzed Veterans Of America
Feb 4, 2013
Today, Pennzoil announced it will continue support of Paralyzed Veterans of America. In 2013, Pennzoil will donate $250,000 to Paralyzed Veterans of America's Mission: ABLE program which helps veterans with disabilities get the care, benefits and jobs that they've earned and deserve. Through the Mission: ABLE program, ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Operating Results
Feb 3, 2013
UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE MKT: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, today announced operating results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2012. Total revenue was $1.9 million, a decrease of 29% from $2.7 million for the same quarter last year. Net loss for the third quarter was $4.6 mill ... Continue reading
BIO Welcomes 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard Rules
Feb 2, 2013
The Renewable Fuel Standard continues to ensure that the U.S. fuel market will be open to advanced and cellulosic biofuels as producers ramp up production. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's release of proposed RFS rules and volume projections for 2013: ... Continue reading
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