New Survey Reveals High Awareness of Auto Refinancing, but Few Taking Advantage of Benefits
Jul 31, 2012
In spite of its benefits and high awareness -- and an advantageous lending climate - few are taking advantage of auto refinancing, according to a new snapshot survey from CarFinance.com (www . carfinance . com), a website dedicated to providing lending to below-prime consumers, and a resource for consumers seeking auto ... Continue reading
Pacific Honda Nets 270 Percent Increase in Mobile Traffic with Search Optics Solution
Jul 31, 2012
Just three months after the launch of a new mobile website developed by Search Optics to connect with customers and prospects via mobile devices, Pacific Honda of San Diego experienced a 270 percent increase in mobile traffic. Additionally, the number of inbound calls to the dealership from mobile devices rose 218 perc ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2012
Satisfaction with automotive finance providers is significantly higher among dealers who have a preferred relationship with their lender, which is driven by a higher number of automated approvals, faster funding, more interactions with their sales representative and a perceived increase in the flexibility of the lender ... Continue reading
BMW Partners with Green Mountain Energy Company to Support Clean Energy
Jul 31, 2012
BMW and Green Mountain Energy Company today announced their partnership to offer drivers of the BMW ActiveE the choice to support renewable energy for their cars. The ActiveE drivers, known as “Electronauts,' now have the opportunity to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Green Mountain to cover the est ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2012
Clarion Corporation of America (CCA) announces the availability of the Next GATE that first debuted at a recent CTIA conference press event. Clarion's Next GATE presents a smarter way to stay connected in your vehicle with a smartphone controller for iPhone and is now widely available through Amazon, Crutchfield and at ... Continue reading
Colorado's 'Save Time, Renew Online' Social Media Campaign Recognized with National PACE Award
Jul 31, 2012
The Colorado Department of Revenue's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Donor Alliance and Colorado.gov today announced that their joint “Save Time, Renew Online" social media campaign utilizing the fictitious character Guy VROOM has been named the Best Use of Social Media by the annual PACE Awards sponsored by the Ame ... Continue reading
Alliance Fuel-Efficiency Tips Ease Strain of Gas Price Surge
Jul 31, 2012
Does the sudden jump in gas prices have you jumpy as you head out on your summer vacation? Fuel-efficient driving and proper vehicle maintenance, as demonstrated in the Alliance to Save Energy's fuel-efficiency videos, can keep more money in your pocket this summer and beyond. "Gas prices have surged by about 15 cents ... Continue reading
EPA, HUD, and DOT Partner with States to Meet Growth, Development Goals
Jul 31, 2012
EPA, HUD, and DOT Partner with States to Meet Growth, Development Goals-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today they will partner with the Governors Institute on Community Design to provi ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "CNG Vehicle Market in Latin America 2011-2015" report to their offering. 'CNG Vehicle Market in Latin America 2011-2015' TechNavio's analysts forecast the Compressed Natural Vehicle market in Latin America 2011-2015 to reach 6.8 million units by 2015. One of the k ... Continue reading
New AAA Hotel Rating Guidelines Accommodate Member Expectations for Resort and Wi-Fi Fees
Jul 31, 2012
Evolving travel and hotel trends spur revisions to Approval Requirements & Diamond Rating Guidelines used by AAA hotel inspectors The voice of the consumer just got louder during the only comprehensive North American hotel inspections and ratings performed by experts. AAA has updated its Approval Requirements & Diamond ... Continue reading
ITW Global Brands Opens New Technology Center in Houston
Jul 30, 2012
ITW Global Brands, known for continuous innovation in leading automotive brands like Rain-, Black Magic, Gumout and Slick 50 has opened a new Technology Center in Houston to coordinate and accelerate new product research and development with ample room for future expansion. ... Continue reading
Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS awarded North Tarrant Express and LBJ Express Projects in North Texas
Jul 30, 2012
Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS, Inc., a subsidiary of Kapsch TrafficCom AG has been selected to design, build, and integrate the Managed Lane System (MLS) for both the North Tarrant Express (NTE) and LBJ Express projects in Dallas and Tarrant Counties in North Texas. The project scope for Kapsch encompasses delivery of a Toll ... Continue reading
New Mercedes A-Class Price Announced at GBP249 a Month and Available to Pre-Order Today
Jul 30, 2012
The new A-Class price has just been announced, the striking hatchback priced from GBP18,945 on-the-road and now available to pre-order at our Mercedes-Benz retailers in Bishops Stortford, Hertford and Stevenage. Even better, enjoying the class-leading style and specification of the new A-Class doesn't have to come at a ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2012
When using a 240-volt charger -- what most public stations deliver -- Ford Focus Electric can fully charge in four hours and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid can fully charge in two-and-a-half hours The MyFord Mobile app -- available through the App Store -- was developed by Ford engineers for Ford vehicles; it includes ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2012
Michigan residents face the steepest car insurance cost burden in the nation, according to new research released today by CarInsuranceQuotes.com, a Bankrate company. The typical Michigan household pays a whopping eight percent of its annual income for car insurance. CarInsuranceQuotes.com divided the median cost for ca ... Continue reading
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