Jun 21, 2012
June's new-vehicle retail sales rate is approaching a 12 million-unit pace, the strongest level since February, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network® (PIN) and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-Vehicle Sales June new-vehicle retail sales are projected to co ... Continue reading
Share the Road Safely this Summer
Jun 21, 2012
The National Safety Council on June 24 will launch its Driving Safety week, sponsored by Toyota, as part of National Safety Month, an annual observance to educate and encourage safe behaviors around top causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Driving is one of the most dangerous activities a person does each day. Th ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2012
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, a charitable organization that supports projects in the U.S. to improve the lives of youth through the power of sports, in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), the company and its dealers, is addressing the recent onslaught of New York's after-school budget cuts with ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2012
Drivers in Wyoming paid the most in the nation for car repairs at an average cost of $389.18, according to CarMD.com Corporation, which analyzed more than 160,000 repairs made on vehicles with "check engine" light problems in 2011. In Wyoming, home to two of the top 10 most visited national parks; motorists paid 17% mo ... Continue reading
Porsche places second overall in latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Jun 21, 2012
Porsche has tied for second among nameplates in J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM) out of a total of 34 international automakers covered in the U.S. survey. The Porsche 911 --the icon of the Stuttgart, Germany-based sports car manufacturer -- ranked highest in its segment, receiving the J.D. Power Awar ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang Customizer Updated for 2013, Includes Chance to Win Your Fantasy Mustang
Jun 21, 2012
Social engagement is helping to fuel an 18 percent sales jump for Mustang in 2012 More than 4.1 million fans have already built dream Mustang using the Customizer New enhanced and celebrity battle modes will let Facebook users cast ballots for their favorite custom Mustang Four fans will win the fantasy Mustang they bu ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2012
Betcher Financial Group is providing a series of seminars to assist those who recently received a lump-sum pension buyout offer from General Motors, helping retirees decide which choice would be best for each individual situation. Members of Betcher Financial Group's Senior Management Team will host meetings to discuss ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2012
Nearly 400 youth leaders and their adult advisors from SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), the nation's leading peer-to-peer youth education, prevention, and activism organization, will learn and share best practices to improve teen health and safety at the 2012 SADD National Conference. Taking place June 24 ... Continue reading
Takata Adds Ford Top-Performing Supplier Award to Recent Global Industry Accolades
Jun 21, 2012
Takata Corporation, the world's leading automotive safety supplier, was recently given Ford Motor Company's prestigious "Gold" World of Excellence Award for Automotive Electronics Excellence: Shanghai, China -- Restraints Electronics. Takata was one of just 12 suppliers to achieve the "Gold" distinction, the highest le ... Continue reading
TomTom Extends Agreement with Localeze
Jun 21, 2012
TomTom announced today an extension of its relationship with Localeze, a Neustar service and a trusted business listings identity management provider for local search. Through the extended agreement, TomTom will have access to Localezeââ¬â¢s comprehensive name, address and phone number business listings and ... Continue reading
Makers of teenSMART Join Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones To Encourage Safe Summer for Teen Drivers
Jun 20, 2012
At a press conference on the first day of summer, California State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones joined AAA Insurance, Dr. Richard Harkness, CEO of ADEPT Driver -- the maker of teenSMART, and Bryan Lilly, a retired CHP officer who is the parent of teenagers, to urge teen drivers to focus on safety when behind the w ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Soul Ranked Highest in Initial Quality Study by J.D. Power and Associates
Jun 20, 2012
From breakthrough advertising to runaway sales success, the Kia Soul has made quite a splash since entering the marketplace in 2009, and today the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked the popular urban passenger vehicle highest in initial quality in the compact multi-purpose vehicle segment ... Continue reading
Total Car Score Names the Top 10 Convertible Cars for 2012
Jun 20, 2012
Just in time for the start of summer, Total Car Score (totalcarscore . com), the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison website, announced today its list of the Top Ten Convertible Cars for 2012. "There is nothing quite like that first drive of summer with the top down. In honor of that tradition, Total C ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2012
As the U.S. automotive industry continues to recover, vehicle manufacturers post the strongest improvement in initial quality since 2009 and are producing higher-quality vehicles than ever before, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) released today. Overall initial qualit ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2012
J.D. Power and Associates today announced Jaguar ranks second in a tie among nameplates in the U.S. Automotive Industry in its 2012 Initial Quality Study (IQS) and was the most improved brand in the survey. The IQS study gets customers feedback on their vehicles after 90 days of ownership. 2012 is the third consecutive ... Continue reading
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