News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

Mazda Shows Off at The London Golf Show 2014

Nov 15, 2014

Mazda appointed ‘Official Vehicle Partner’ for the second year running at the three-day event at GLOW in Bluewater Shopping Centre Unique SKYACTIV technology features on all-new Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 display cars Show goers offered the chance to win a brand new Mazda6 by hitting a hole-in-one ... Continue reading

FIAT 500X Launched to UK Media

Nov 15, 2014

All-new FIAT 500X presented to the UK media in Turin and at the Balocco Providing Ground Available in two distinctive flavours – an elegant urban version in Pop, Pop Star and Lounge specifications and a rugged off-road version in Cross and Cross plus specifications A broad range of engine and transmission option a ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Sets New record: Deliveries in 10 Month Period Top 8 Million for First Time

Nov 15, 2014

842,700 vehicles delivered in October / +2.9 per cent* Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler: “Outpaced the overall market. Growth in Western Europe and Asia-Pacific” WOLFSBURG, GERMANY -- November 14, 2014: The Volkswagen Group handed over 8.24 (January- October 2013: 7.85; +5.0 per cent)* million ... Continue reading

New Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Plant in Poland Opens

Nov 15, 2014

The Września plant will produce the successor to the Volkswagen Crafter from the end of 2016 Modern body shop, paint shop, vehicle assembly hall and supplier park on an area of over 220 hectares New plant creates up to 3,000 jobs Poznań/Białężyce near Września, 13 November 2014 – In a ... Continue reading

Honda Expands Relationship And Returns As Official Automobile Of The NHL

Nov 14, 2014

Honda Remains Exclusive Automotive Company of the National Hockey League - New Multi-Year Renewal with American Honda Motor Co. Expands to Canada - Title Partnership of 2015 Honda NHL All-Star Skills Competition and Honda NHL All-Star Game in Columbus NEW YORK, TORONTO and TORRANCE, CA -- Nov. 14, 2014: The National Ho ... Continue reading

NRG eVgo to Bring Electric Vehicle Fast Charging to Chicago

Nov 14, 2014

-NRG eVgo, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc., is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging offerings to the Chicago market. In partnership with Chicago-based JNS Holdings Corp., eVgo will operate a comprehensive and reliable network of direct current (DC) fast chargers to provide range confidence for Chicagoland EV d ... Continue reading

Nissan Offers Free Public Charging for New LEAF Buyers in Chicago

Nov 14, 2014

CHICAGO--Chicagoans can now add free public charging to the long list of benefits of buying an all-electric Nissan LEAF. Nissan today launched its “No Charge to Charge” promotion that provides two years of no-cost public charging with the purchase or lease of a new LEAF from Nissan dealers in the Chicago mark ... Continue reading

Vehicle Manufacturers' Privacy Principles Fail to Adequately Provide Consumers Control of Their Car's Data

Nov 14, 2014

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers released "Consumer Privacy Protection Principles," which are intended to provide car owners with a set of principles regarding the sharing of the personal information available over vehicle telematics systems. While ... Continue reading

Don't Let Your Car Gobble up Your Hard-Earned Money

Nov 14, 2014

you're busy preparing for another holiday season, don't let car care take a back seat. Neglected auto care almost always means much higher costs down the road in the form of more extensive repairs or lost resale value. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends that you be car care aware to ensure your car doesn't gobb ... Continue reading

Rand McNally Named 2015 CES Innovation Award Honoree

Nov 14, 2014

IntelliRoute TND 730 Truck GPS with HD 100 E-Log Device Honored SKOKIE, Ill., Nov. 12, 2014 -- Rand McNally today announced that its 7-inch truck GPS and Electronic Logging device pair has been named a CES Innovation Award Honoree for 2015. The product pair earned the award in the highly competitive In-Vehicle Accessor ... Continue reading

Daimler Financial Services Expects 2014 to Become the Best Year in the Company's History

Nov 14, 2014

- Record number of 3.3 million financed or leased vehicles - EBIT grew by 14 percent to nearly €1.1 billion through September - Revenues from mobility services will reach € 100 million in 2014 STUTTGART, GERMANY -- November 13, 2014: Daimler Financial Services is on track to set new records in 2014. The compa ... Continue reading

All-New Volvo XC90 Debuts Enhanced Multi-Filter that Improves Interior Air Quality

Nov 14, 2014

By introducing a larger, more efficient multi-filter in the cabin, Volvo Cars continues to refine its standard-setting CleanZone initiative. CleanZone is their unique approach to controlling interior air quality and providing a better driving environment through innovative solutions for enhanced wellbeing and health. D ... Continue reading

All-New 2015 Lincoln MKC wins Best Buy Award from Consumer Guide Automotive

Nov 14, 2014

All-new 2015 Lincoln MKC, the brand’s first small premium utility vehicle, wins the Consumer Guide® Automotive 2015 Best Buy Award for Premium Compact Crossover/SUV >Latest honor for Lincoln MKC announced ahead of Los Angeles Auto Show >The 2015 Lincoln MKC delivers spirited performance, elegant design, impecca ... Continue reading

Lexus to Overpower Los Angeles with All-New RC and NX

Nov 14, 2014

Enthusiasts will be in awe when they come visit the Lexus exhibit and witness the exciting and highly-anticipated RC coupes and stunning NX compact sport utility vehicles, as they make their way to the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new RC and RC F will make a bold statement and unleash an aggressive attitude with ... Continue reading

Ford has Sold 7 Million Explorers in the United States Since Launch in 1990

Nov 14, 2014

Explorer is sold in more than 100 markets across the globe; Ford expects to export 56,000 Explorers this year New 2016 Ford Explorer will be revealed Nov. 19 at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show and will go on sale summer 2015 – just in time to celebrate its 25th anniversary AUBURN HILLS, MI -- November 13, 2014: For ... Continue reading