Jul 17, 2012
Wayne, A GE Energy Business and a global innovator of fuel dispensers and technologies, today announced that the new Wayne Helix fuel dispenser will be the official fuel dispenser of BP “Fuelling the Future Showcase in London during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. BP is the Official Oil and Gas Partner of the L ... Continue reading
GEICO Tells Parents: Talk to Your Teens About Good Driving Habits
Jul 17, 2012
During these summer months, teens are enjoying their freedom from school and spending more time on the roads. With traffic crashes being the leading cause of death for teenagers, GEICO encourages parents to talk with their teens about safe driving habits while they are on summer break. ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2012
Customer satisfaction with the auto claims experience has returned to levels similar to those in the second half of 2011, after a notable decrease in the first quarter of 2012, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study(SM)--Wave 3 released today. ... Continue reading
Honda Senior Vice President To Mark Honda's 30 Years Of U.S. Auto Production At MPG Meeting
Jul 17, 2012
On July 24, Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, will host its July meeting at The Proud Bird Restaurant in Los Angeles with guest speaker Rick Schostek, Senior Vice President of Honda of America Mfg., Inc., which is marking its 30th anniversary of automobile production in ... Continue reading
Faurecia North America Launches Vehicle Interior Design Contest on Pinterest
Jul 17, 2012
If you could design your ideal premium vehicle interior, what would it look like? Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, is asking the Pinterest community to submit their ideas for a chance to win an iPad in the "Faurecia Pin-spiration" contest announced today. Running July 18 through July 31, the con ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2012
FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, announced today the launch of its new Social Media and Reputation Management Service for Ford and Lincoln Dealers. Powered by Digital Air Strike, the vision behind this service is to provide dealers with the proper guidance, tools and res ... Continue reading
Nissan Signals Future Of Versa, Best-Selling Sub-Compact In U.S.
Jul 16, 2012
As a part of Nissan North America's offensive of five new models in 15 months, the sub-compact Versa hatchback will receive a fresh new look that takes design cues from the new Nissan Note, announced earlier today in Japan and other overseas markets. The Nissan Note, which will go on sale in Japan in September and Euro ... Continue reading
Jul 16, 2012
It began as an enhancement to a barbecue dinner fundraiser. The church would sell barbecue dinners to raise money, and the deacons would bring their classic cars to draw a crowd. Now 50-years later, it's a Motor City tradition that has developed into part of a grand celebration. The GGT Classic Car Show is but one part ... Continue reading
South Dakota Bankers Association Endorses VINtek as its Electronic Lien and Title Provider
Jul 16, 2012
VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management and electronic lien and title (ELT) services for automotive finance lenders, announced it has been named as the endorsed ELT service provider of the South Dakota Bankers Association (SDBA). 'VINtek has been selected as the preferred ELT provider in several lending ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Fit Delivers Unmatched Combination of Versatility, Efficiency and Fun
Jul 16, 2012
The award-winning Honda Fit returns for 2013 with a new exterior color and a host of awards and accolades that reinforce its leadership position in the competitive subcompact-car segment. After receiving extensive updates for 2012 -- including an upgraded interior and additional new standard and available features -- f ... Continue reading
Q Transport Debuts Chicago's First Private-ride Service for the Physically Challenged
Jul 16, 2012
As the 2012 AccessChicago Expo kicks off, SCR Medical Transportation proudly announces the launch of Q Transport, Chicago's first quality-care, luxury private ride service designed for the physically challenged or any passenger with a condition that limits the ability to use traditional transportation. "Now, physically ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer and Wireless Matrix Announce Upcoming Webinar on Distracted Driving Liability
Jul 16, 2012
ZoomSafer and its newest partner Wireless Matrix (TSX: WRX) announced today that Jose Munoz, an associate attorney at Alaniz and Schraeder, LLP, ZoomSafer CEO Matt Howard and Wireless Matrix VP Mary Foltz will be featured speakers on an upcoming webinar: Distracted Driving -What You Don't Know Can Hurt You. ... Continue reading
Fiat 500 Product Portfolio Makes Its Way to the U.S. in New Broadcast Commercial
Jul 16, 2012
The FIAT brand is depicting the tale of its arrival to the U.S. market with a new commercial that features vehicles joyously cliff-diving and leaping into the sea as they make their way from Italy to the U.S. The new commercial, "Immigrants" features the Fiat 500 product portfolio and debuts tonight on various broadcas ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (July 9-15 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Jul 16, 2012
Auto Central Louisville KY July 15, 2012; Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel's Chicago Bureau Chief, along with Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau give you easy to digest nuggets of the past week's automotive news you may have missed. If you are a car nut like we all are, you can e ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Azera Ride and Review By John Heilig
Jul 16, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG THE AUTO CHANNEL SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Hyundai Azera Engine: 3.3-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 293 hp @ 6,400 rpm/255 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Shiftronic Wheelbase: 112.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 193.3 x 73.2 x 57.9 in. Tires: P245/40R19 Cargo volume: 16.3 ... Continue reading
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