Hertz Introduces Porsche Sports Cars Into Its U.S. Fleet
Jul 10, 2012
The Hertz Corporation announces that it has become the first U.S. car rental company to purchase vehicles from Porsche, and will be the first major car rental company in the U.S. to rent Porsche sports cars. Through its relationship with Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) and Porsche Motorsport North America, Inc. ... Continue reading
Minacs Recognized as Mazda North America's 2011 Top Performing Supplier
Jul 10, 2012
Aditya Birla Minacs, a global business solutions company (subsidiary of Aditya Birla Nuvo), has been named Mazda North American Operations' (MNAO) 2011 Top Performing Supplier. For 13 years, Minacs has served MNAO, supporting several lines of business including vehicle sales, vehicle service, parts sales, incentives, l ... Continue reading
Jul 10, 2012
International AutoSource has been nominated for an EMMA (Expatriate Management and Mobility Award) by the Forum for Expatriate Management for their Car Purchase, Leasing and Financing Services aimed to assist expats moving to the United States. The Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) is the largest expat mobility net ... Continue reading
ClearMechanic Launches 'OpenTable for Car Repairs' in San Francisco Bay Area
Jul 10, 2012
ClearMechanic, provider of technology to improve the auto repair experience, today announced a solution that allows San Francisco Bay Area consumers to book car repair appointments instantly without having to pick up the phone. Much like services in the airline and restaurant industries, consumers looking for a service ... Continue reading
Extreme Summer Heat Can Burn Up Car Batteries
Jul 10, 2012
This summer's extreme temperatures can destroy a vehicle's battery. The Car Care Council advises vehicle owners to have their cars' batteries tested periodically and replaced, if necessary, to avoid being stranded. Excessive heat and overcharging shortens the life of a battery. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, w ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: In-Vehicle Navigation Sales to Quadruple by 2019
Jul 10, 2012
Major technology companies, such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft, are beginning to battle for share of the in-vehicle navigation market, according to the Strategy Analytics report, Automotive and Portable Navigation: Market Drivers and Forecasts 2011 -2019." This may spell trouble for traditional tier one navigation ... Continue reading
Summer Car-Buying Advice: Tips for Calculating "On-Budget" Loan Payments
Jul 10, 2012
CarFinance.com today released the third in its series of auto financing tips specifically designed to help empower car buyers with below-prime credit -- this time providing advice on calculating potential auto loan payments that will keep them on budget by identifying the car, and monthly loan payment, they can actuall ... Continue reading
Big Bear Choppers Weighs in On Helmetless Riding, Accident Trends
Jul 10, 2012
The State of Michigan has recently released a sobering set of statistics, illuminating the importance of helmets for motorcyclists. The report, which draws on data from more than 700 motorcycle accidents, finds that failure to wear a helmet significantly increases the risk of fatality or serious injury--hardly a surpri ... Continue reading
Banks Will Expand Lending to Car Buyers with Damaged Credit, FICO Survey Finds
Jul 10, 2012
In FICO's quarterly survey of bank risk professionals, lenders said they are expecting an increase in the availability of car loans for consumers with damaged credit. The survey, conducted for FICO by the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), also found that survey respondents expected delinque ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing For 2013 tC Release Series 8.0
Jul 10, 2012
Scion announced pricing today for its 2013 tC Release Series 8.0 (tC RS 8.0). Only 2,000 of the specially equipped sports coupes will be made and they will be available at dealer showrooms later this month. The tC RS 8.0 will be on display in the Scion pit area at the next round of Formula DRIFT in Monroe, Washington o ... Continue reading
State Police Report Nine Killed, 312 Injured in Fourth of July Holiday Crashes in Pennsylvania
Jul 9, 2012
Nine people were killed and 312 people injured in crashes investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police during the Fourth of July holiday driving period. State troopers investigated a total of 845 crashes between July 4 and 8. Of those crashes, 85 were alcohol-related, including four of the fatalities. Seven of those k ... Continue reading
GEICO sponsors teen safe driving camp for young drivers; register by July 15 for day-long sessions
Jul 9, 2012
GEICO will help bring road safety experts together for a day-long teen safe driving camp on August 4. 'For five years, GEICO has partnered with Monroe County Sheriff's Office to help bring awareness and spread the word about safe driving among our local teens' GEICO has partnered with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office ... Continue reading
Opus Group acquires 70 vehicle inspection stations in Sweden
Jul 9, 2012
Opus Group AB (publ) ("Opus Group") has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 70 inspection stations (the "Acquisition") from AB Svensk Bilprovning ("Bilprovningen") In the 4th quarter 2012, Opus Group will complete the acquisition of a Bilprovningen subsidiary that includes 70 inspection stations with 243 inspectio ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sued by Consumer Watchdog for Misleading '40 MPG' Elantra Ads
Jul 9, 2012
Hyundai's Gas Mileage Claims in 2011 and 2012 Elantra Advertising Campaign Misled California Drivers Hyundai Motor America misled consumers about the gas mileage of the 2011 and 2012 Elantra through a broad-based media advertising campaign designed to capitalize on public concern over escalating gas prices, according t ... Continue reading
IMN and Dealer Communications Encourage Auto Dealerships to 'Think Like a Publisher'
Jul 9, 2012
IMN, the digital marketing company that delivers branded newsletters and content for vertical markets, today announced details of its forthcoming webinar, Think Like a Publisher: Six Steps to Communicating with Your Customers to Drive Sales.' Developed in conjunction with Dealer Communications, the webinar will exp ... Continue reading
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