Santander Consumer USA Expands With Full-Spectrum Auto Lending
May 27, 2012
Santander Consumer USA Inc. ("Santander"), an industry leader in auto financing, has expanded its Santander Auto Finance lending program to include the prime tiers. This new "full spectrum" of auto lending will make it easier for dealers to sell more vehicles while helping more consumers purchase a car or truck. In the ... Continue reading
Hertz First to Offer Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel
May 26, 2012
Hertz , the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, announces the introduction of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel car into its Green Traveler Collection, becoming the first rental car company to make clean diesel vehicles available for rent in the US. The clean diesel engine gets 42 MPG on the ... Continue reading
May 26, 2012
Chrysler Group LLC announced today that the automotive research group AutoPacific has named Chrysler 300 as "Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction" for the "Large Car" category, and Jeep Grand Cherokee, for the second year in a row, won the "Premium Mid-Size SUV" category. "We are honored to have the Chrysler 300 and Jeep ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Wins Bronze "Effie" at the 2012 North American Effie Awards
May 26, 2012
When Blake Griffin leaped over a Kia Optima to win the 2011 NBA Sprite Slam Dunk contest, footage of the dunk immediately went viral online and Kia Motors America (KMA) captured the historic moment with a 30-second ad spot that began airing less than 72 hours later. Yesterday, "Not Your Average Slam Dunk" received the ... Continue reading
Nissan Frontier Ranked Number One Compact Pickup in Vehicle Satisfaction Survey
May 26, 2012
Today Autobytel and AutoPacific announced the winners for the 16th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Award, with Nissan Frontier taking top honors in the compact pickup category. This award measures how satisfied new car and light truck buyers are with their recently purchased vehicle and is based on more than 75,000 survey ... Continue reading
May 25, 2012
As more than one-third (34%)[1] of auto insurance shoppers prefer to buy their policy online, the experience shoppers have on an insurance company's website impacts their likelihood to shop and recommend the insurer, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Insurance Website Evaluation Study(SM) released today. ... Continue reading
May 25, 2012
In comments submitted last week, Agero , a global leader in driver assistance services and vehicle connectivity innovation, strongly encouraged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to consider inclusive performance-based guidelines to mitigate driver distraction. Agero's position is that interacti ... Continue reading
Postal Service Helps Motorists Gear Up for Driving Season
May 25, 2012
Go Green Stamp Promotes Proper Tire Pressure With the largest civilian fleet in the world -- nearly 214,000 vehicles traveling nearly 1.3 billion miles each year --the U.S. Postal Service knows a lot about vehicles and tire pressure. Summer driving season is approaching and the Maintain Tire Pressure postage stamp help ... Continue reading
Teams Selected to Compete in Rand McNally's Best of the Road Rally from Washington to Washington
May 25, 2012
America, buckle up and get ready for the Best of the Road Rally! After a month-long call for submissions, Rand McNally and USA TODAY have announced the five team finalists who will embark on the ultimate four-week cross-country adventure from Washington DC to Seattle, WA competing to win the title of the Best of the Ro ... Continue reading
Hyundai Enhances Military Incentive Program In Honor Of Memorial Day
May 25, 2012
Hyundai Motor America expanded its military incentive program for a limited time today. The program is being enhanced to include all five of the U.S. Military Service branches (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy) as well as the National Guard and Reserves, including all retirees and veterans. For a lim ... Continue reading
Ready, Set, Go! Summer Driving Season Begins +VIDEO
May 25, 2012
DETROIT: May 25, 2012: Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and families across America start planning weekend getaways and summer road trips. In fact, AAA predicts that more than 30 million Americans will be hitting the road for the long weekend. With all of those extra cars on the road, traffic is inevit ... Continue reading
May 24, 2012
Greener agendas, emission-based taxation, parking charge exemptions, and mass-produced electric vehicles are all working together to increase the sales of microelectric vehicles to a phenomenal 118,000 units by 2017 within the North American market. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.automotive.frost.com), ... Continue reading
U.S. Postal Service 'Million Mile Drivers' Offer Safe Driving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
May 24, 2012
Thousands of Postal Service Drivers Eclipse Accident-Free Million-Mile Marker The thousands of postal employees who have individually driven more than a million accident-free miles are delivering safety tips to Americans hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend. Drive defensively --expect the unexpected. Maintain a s ... Continue reading
New Survey Of Mechanics Reveals Best Methods To Keep Cars Running Longer
May 24, 2012
With the average age of vehicles on the road at nearly 11 years old[1], consumers are looking for ways to keep their cars running longer. To help, Shell, the no. 1 selling brand of gasoline in the U.S., sponsored a national survey of auto mechanics to gather straight-forward, practical advice on how consumers can best ... Continue reading
May 24, 2012
The low cost of conversion and prospect of significant emission reduction will increase the penetration of alternate fuels in Europe and North America. However, the key to sustained growth in the alternate fuel vehicle market will be legislation and the development of enhanced refuelling infrastructure. ... Continue reading
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