Motor Trend Names Ram 1500 as 2013 Truck of the Year
Dec 6, 2012
Source Interlink Media, LLC (SIM) announced today that Motor Trend has selected the Ram 1500 as its 2013 Truck of the Year. 'We had a small but solid field of contenders for Motor Trend's Truck of the Year' The announcement, made via a comprehensive feature on MotorTrend.com and a special presentation on the Motor Tr ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2012
During the recent Los Angeles Auto Show, the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion was named Green Car Journal's 2013 Green Car of the Year due to what the magazine's publisher, Ron Cogan, describes as its "game-on attitude." The Steel Market Development Institute, a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute, commends ... Continue reading
Ford Looks Ahead to 2013, Publishes Inaugural Trend Report Revealing Key Consumer Insights
Dec 6, 2012
Ford publishes first-ever trend report, Looking Further with Ford, exploring 13 consumer trends expected to shape the world for 2013 and beyond New Ford trend report reveals brands can expect to see the return of consumer optimism and self-reliance in the post-recession age Looking Further with Ford report compiles yea ... Continue reading
All-new 2013 Ram 1500 Named Motor Trend Truck of the Year
Dec 6, 2012
The editors of Motor Trend today named the all-new 2013 Ram 1500 the magazine's 2013 Truck of the Year. "The new Ram 1500 makes a powerful statement about our company and the Ram Truck Brand," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico. "Motor Trend's Truck of the Year is an amazing honor; ... Continue reading
car2go Introduces a New Way of Carsharing in Seattle, Washington
Dec 6, 2012
car2go North America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America, will start its carsharing service in Seattle on Dec. 19 by introducing a network of 330 car2go edition smart fortwo vehicles that will be available for shared use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Registration for membership opens today at ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2012
Cooperation on eMobility standardization was the focus of discussion during a Transatlantic Roundtable organized by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), which took place in Brussels ... Continue reading
Bisnar | Chase Highlights Top Five Advanced Car Safety Features in Time for LA Auto Show
Dec 6, 2012
The auto defects experts at Bisnar | Chase Personal Injury Attorneys today highlight the top five advanced car safety features they believe help reduce the number of catastrophic personal injuries and deaths among drivers and pedestrians. The announcement comes during the Los Angeles Auto Show, where automakers are on- ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2012
The Lincoln Motor Company forges dynamic new path The Lincoln brand of Ford Motor Company is on course to once again claim the premium automotive marketplace. The introduction of The Lincoln Motor Company is marked by the unveiling of the all-new MKZ midsize luxury sedan and a strategy to break through in an unpreceden ... Continue reading
Ontario, Canada Helps Electric Vehicle Drivers to Plug In
Dec 6, 2012
-Ontario is helping electric car owners install charging stations at their homes and businesses to encourage sustainable transportation and fight climate change. Beginning in January 2013, eligible homeowners and businesses can receive a rebate of 50 per cent (to a maximum of $1,000) of the total purchase and installat ... Continue reading
Land Rover Delivers Webb Ellis Cup to Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool Allocation Draw
Dec 6, 2012
The Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool Allocation Draw took place in London yesterday and as a RWC 2015 Worldwide Partner, Land Rover played a key role in the official proceedings. Richie McCaw, as the captain of the current reigning champions, delivered the iconic Webb Ellis Cup to the draw in an England 2015 branded Land Rove ... Continue reading
500000th Volkswagen Rolls off Assembly Line in Kaluga
Dec 6, 2012
The 500000th motor vehicle rolled off the Volkswagen Group Rus plant's assembly line in Kaluga on November 21. The jubilee car, a Volkswagen Polo sedan, painted the official colors of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and Paralympics, was handed over to the city's sports and fitness center Leader - a municipal budget-fund ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide Names 2013 Kia Sorento To Coveted "Best Buy" List
Dec 6, 2012
Kia Motors America (KMA), one of the fastest-growing car companies in the U.S.[2], has been honored by having its best-selling CUV, the U.S.-built Sorento, named to Consumer Guide's annual "Best Buy" list. Consumer Guide makes its selections by evaluating vehicles on all aspects of a consumer's real-world driving and o ... Continue reading
2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Drive and Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 5, 2012
2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Continuous Improvement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1169) Volkswagenâs Golf arrived on the automotive scene 38 years ago in 1974. Now after having sold over 29 million around the world the Golf (aka: Rabbit) just keeps getting better. A little like t ... Continue reading
Jeep Wins Third Consecutive "Four Wheeler of the Year" Award from Four Wheeler Magazine
Dec 5, 2012
New 2013 Wrangler Unlimited Moab Edition the latest Jeep vehicle to capture esteemed award Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Jeep Grand Cherokee previous two winners New 2013 Jeep Wrangler Moab boasts increased capability with Goodyear Silent Armor off-road tires, winch-capable steel bumpers, and available locking rear differe ... Continue reading
All-New 2013 Santa Fe Finds Robust Sales Demand While Attracting A Higher Demographic CUV Buyer
Dec 5, 2012
Hyundai Motor America today released key sales metrics and early buyer demographics from the highly successful launch of its all-new 2013 Santa Fe CUV. Last week, Santa Fe received ALG's prestigious Highest Residual Value for the Midsize Utility Vehicle segment, establishing market expectations for superior value reten ... Continue reading
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