Hey Mac What's Up? - Tesla Skips Chicago Show Amid $$ Crunch
Feb 13, 2013
By Mac Gordon Editor at Large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Chicago February 13, 2013; Tesla Motors' make-or-break crusade to weather the auto show season and avoid a U.S. Bankruptcy Court came to the crisis stage during the Chicago show in early February. Despite Federal Department of Energy loans of $465 million a ... Continue reading
Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
Feb 13, 2013
KENOSHA, Wis.--The Snap-on Incorporated board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.38 per share payable March 11, 2013 to shareholders of record on February 28, 2013. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, without interruption or reduction, since 1939. About Snap-on Snap-o ... Continue reading
Hey Mac What's Up? - NADA Tackles Hot Dealer Issues
Feb 13, 2013
By Mac GordonEditor at Large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Orlando Feb 12, 2013; Every ten years or so, NADA forgoes the charms of Las Vegas and San Francisco to hold its annual convention and Exposition in one of the Sunshine State's star resort towns, Orlando. Vegas and SF do not seem the appropriate locations to ... Continue reading
NGVAmerica - Natural Gas Vehicles Can Achieve President Obama's Goal of Energy Independence
Feb 13, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 13, 2013 -- In this evening's State of the Union address, President Obama recognized yet again the impact that America's huge natural gas supply is having on our country. The President said "We produce more natural gas than ever before' and "the natural gas boom has led to ... greater energy i ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2013
Brian Wynne, President of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), today issued the following statement in response to President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Address: "Last night President Obama reinforced the imperative of achieving energy security by ending our nation's crippling dependence on petrole ... Continue reading
Why Diesel Fuel Costs More Than Gasoline - 2013 NACS Retail Fuels Report
Feb 13, 2013
2013 NACS Retail Fuels Report Why Diesel Costs More Than Gasoline Posted: February 1, 2013 Page ContentDiesel fuel had traditionally been less expensive than gasoline, since it was easier to refine from crude oil. However, beginning in 2004, retail diesel fuel prices have consistently been higher than retail gasoline p ... Continue reading
EPA Gives Retailers Options To Eliminate E15 Confusion
Feb 13, 2013
PICKERINGTON, Ohio February 13, 2013; NAC Online</a> reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidelines to help ensure that motorcyclists and others donât inadvertently use E15 fuel. The blend is only approved for use in 2001-and-newer passenger vehicles, but not motorcycles, al ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR Tickets On Sale Monday, Feb. 18
Feb 13, 2013
Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR Tickets On Sale Monday, Feb. 18 Seats Can Be Reserved for Labor Day Weekend with 25 Percent Down HAMPTON, Ga. (Feb. 13, 2013) â In an SMI Fans First initiative, fans who wish to attend the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway can reserve their seats ... Continue reading
2013 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW WRAP-UP
Feb 13, 2013
By Steve Purdy, Thom Cannell and Larry Nutson The Auto Channelâs intrepid auto show coverage team The Chicago Auto Show claims the distinction of being the oldest new car show (this is the 105th), and the largest in square footage and numbers of attendees. We certainly canât dispute either. We enjoy covering ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Test Drive By Henny Hemmes
Feb 12, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, February 4, 2013. During my recent trip to California, I wanted to drive several new cars that are not available in Europe. As a newly appointed juror for the World Car Awards, I wanted to be able to also cast my vote each on each one of them, especiall ... Continue reading
World's Most Advanced Tire Testing System Now Operational
Feb 12, 2013
MTS Systems Corporation , a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, today announced that the world's most advanced tire testing system is now fully operational at the National Tire Research Center (NTRC) in Alton, Virginia. The Flat-Trac LTRe Tire Testing System is unique in its a ... Continue reading
Surviving Auto Dealers Riding High
Feb 11, 2013
Washington DC February 11, 2013; As auto sales have come roaring back from the recession, dealers across the country are seeing profits stabilize and in some cases improve, as many continue to upgrade their buildings and customer waiting areas and amenities. The Detroit News reports that some automakers plan to add new ... Continue reading
NorthStar Automotive Batteries Outperform the Competition in 'Torture Tests'
Feb 11, 2013
NorthStar Ultra High Performance Batteries proved to be the best of the best after outperforming the competition through two brutal 'torture tests'. The 'Winch' and 'Boombox' tests were conducted by JP Magazine for their March 2013 issue, using Group 34 size batteries from all of the top manufacturers. In the 'Winch' t ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla.--Digital Air Strike, the nationââ¬â¢s leading automotive social media, online reputation and lead-response company, yesterday announced the winners of the first Social Media and Reputation Awards at the 2013 National Automobile Dealers Association convention in Orlando, Florida. âWe are th ... Continue reading
Cars.com Positions to Take on Service and Repair with Strategic Investment in RepairPal
Feb 11, 2013
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2013 CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2013 -- Cars.com, the leading online automotive marketplace, today announced a strategic investment in RepairPal, the leading online source for auto repair. The investment positions Cars.com to further develop the service category with solutions for consumers seeking ... Continue reading
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