Car Shoppers Gear up for a Big Presidents Day Weekend
Feb 14, 2013
Presidents Day marks the first big holiday weekend of the year for new car shoppers, reports Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information. According to Edmunds.com, the third weekend in any given month generally accounts for 9.6 percent of monthly sales; Presidents Day weekend, on the o ... Continue reading
Zipcar Supports Government Transportation Programs Across State, City and County in Illinois
Feb 14, 2013
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, announced the launch of a new integrated fleet and car sharing program that is expected to save Cook County, Illinois, more than $250,000 in annual vehicle costs and travel reimbursement in 2013. This new program i ... Continue reading
California Meets Pre-Order Goal to Begin Pet Lover's License Plate Program
Feb 14, 2013
The California Spay and Neuter License Plate Fund Inc. is proud to announce that the pre-order goal of 7,500 license plates needed to begin the Pet Lover's License Plate program has been met thanks to the support of animal lovers all over the state, including Governor Brown, Pierce Brosnan and Cesar Millan. ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2013
On this most romantic of days, when couples everywhere are exchanging cards, gifts and longing glances, spare a thought for the other love of your life - the one on your driveway. If it's a Honda Jazz, give it a kiss. A survey by respected consumer organisation and buying guide Which? has shown owners of the popular an ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2013
Urban Science released statistics and insights today from its 2012 Automotive Franchise Activity Report, which shows a slight uptick in the number of dealerships in the U.S. for the second straight year, and projects the network will remain stable for a third straight year. As of Jan. 1, 2013, there were 17,851 dealers ... Continue reading
2013 AJAC Awards - Porsche 911 Carrera S wins AJAC's Best New Design Award for 2013
Feb 14, 2013
In an early morning press conference at the opening of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the Porsche 911 Carrera S was declared the 2013 Best New Design by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). "We are delighted that the 911 was recognized for its design," said Joe Lawrence, President ... Continue reading
AJAC and Green Living Announce Collaboration on New Canadian Green Car Award
Feb 14, 2013
AJAC (Automobile Journalists Association of Canada) and Green Living jointly announced today, at the Canadian International Auto Show, that they are collaborating to create a new, annual Canadian Green Car award program. The winner of the initial Canadian Green Car award, presented by AJAC and Green Living, will be ann ... Continue reading
2013 AJAC Awards - Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 T declared 2013 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year
Feb 14, 2013
In an early morning press conference at the opening of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 T was declared the 2013 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). "The Santa Fe is one of our most important vehicles in this market. So ... Continue reading
2013 AJAC Awards - Honda Accord Sedan named 2013 Canadian Car of the Year
Feb 14, 2013
In an early morning press conference at the opening of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the Honda Accord Sedan was declared the 2013 Canadian Car of the Year (CCOTY) by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). "We are extremely proud to see the Accord recognized by so many of Canada's to ... Continue reading
Hey Mac What's Up? - Tesla Skips Chicago Show Amid $$ Crunch
Feb 13, 2013
By Mac Gordon Editor at Large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Chicago February 13, 2013; Tesla Motors' make-or-break crusade to weather the auto show season and avoid a U.S. Bankruptcy Court came to the crisis stage during the Chicago show in early February. Despite Federal Department of Energy loans of $465 million a ... Continue reading
Hertz Survey Reveals That 1 in 3 Men Rent Items To Fool Their Dates
Feb 13, 2013
Fast cars and fancy clothes top the list of hired or borrowed items to impress prospective partners The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general car use brand, has revealed that British men are feeling the pressure after almost one third (31%) admitted to trying to pass off hired or borrowed items as their own j ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2013
Ford ranks among 50 Most Innovative Companies Fast Company's annual Most Innovative Companies issue has named Ford Motor Company -- the only full-line automaker -- to its list. The awards honor leading businesses including Nike, Apple, Amazon, Google and Target and rising newcomers Square, Fab and Tumblr. ... Continue reading
CarGurus Study Identifies Most Affordable and Most Expensive Cities for Used Car Shopping
Feb 13, 2013
CarGurus, the nation's fastest growing car shopping website, today released a study identifying the most affordable and most expensive U.S. cities in which to buy a used car. Topping the list of deal-friendly destinations is Miami, FL, followed by Cleveland, OH, Rochester, NY and Detroit, MI. Jackson, MS, was found to ... Continue reading
NGVAmerica - Natural Gas Vehicles Can Achieve President Obama's Goal of Energy Independence
Feb 13, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 13, 2013 -- In this evening's State of the Union address, President Obama recognized yet again the impact that America's huge natural gas supply is having on our country. The President said "We produce more natural gas than ever before' and "the natural gas boom has led to ... greater energy i ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show charity benefit raises $2.2 million
Feb 13, 2013
Eighteen area charities tonight shared in more than $2 million raised by the 2013 Chicago Auto Show's benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and two attendees left with the keys to new vehicles. The black-tie benefit, which is held the evening before the auto show opens its 10-day public run, raised $2,216,000, boos ... Continue reading
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