Car Care: The Key to a Long-Lasting Vehicle
Apr 3, 2012
National Car Care Month in April is the time of year to give your car some extra attention. Basic car care is the key to a long-lasting vehicle, improving its safety and dependability, says the Car Care Council. "Neglected vehicle care almost always means much higher costs down the line in the form of more extensive re ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Warns About Risks of Leaving Children in Hot Cars
Apr 3, 2012
With the spring's warmer temperatures already being felt around much of the nation, the Association of Global Automakers joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in reminding drivers about the dangers of kids being left in hot cars. NHTSA today launched a new public awareness campaign to address ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports 34.6 Percent Increase In March U.S. Sales
Apr 3, 2012
March sales total 36,588 units representing six months in a row with at least 30 percent sales gains Passat, the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year, sold 10,032 units, its best month ever Jetta Sedan achieved sales of 12,947 units High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 23.1 percent of sales in March, up 44.4 p ... Continue reading
AAA: Nearly Half of Senior Drivers Worry About Giving Up Their Keys
Apr 3, 2012
Nearly half of senior drivers worry about losing their freedom and mobility when it's time to give up the car keys, according to a recent survey by the American Automobile Association (AAA). As 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, AAA is helping aging drivers cope with the life-changing transitions facing them with expe ... Continue reading
Lincoln Celebrates the Art of American Photographer Herb Ritts at the Getty Museum
Apr 3, 2012
Lincoln is the exclusive sponsor of Herb Ritts: L.A. Style , an exhibition presenting one of America's greatest photographers, at one of America's great art centers, the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The exhibition opened on the evening of Monday, April 2 with a special VIP preview and reception. "As we return L ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2012
In addition to seeing contemporary art in their offices every day,Mercedes-Benz Financial Services employees now have the opportunity to participate in an innovative program facilitated by the Detroit Institute of Arts. There they are exposed to the artistic masters from different continents and different centuries in ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces Cayenne Diesel and All-New Boxster at New York International Auto Show
Apr 3, 2012
Porsche today announced it will offer the Cayenne Diesel in the United States market for the first time beginning with the 2013 model year. The third-generation 2013 Boxster, the first all-new design since its debut in 1996, is also on display at the New York International Auto Show along with the Cayenne Diesel. The C ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2012
As Tax Day fast approaches and refunds begin making their way into the bank accounts of many Americans, a new survey commissioned by eBay Motors found that more than one-third of vehicle owners anticipating tax refunds will spend a portion of their newly found cash on something related to a car, truck, or motorcycle, a ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2013 Lexus GS By Marty Bernstein
Apr 2, 2012
LEXUS LOOKS FORWARD WITH GREAT NEW RIDE by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota had a terrible 2011. Japanâs disastrous earthquake, resultant tsunami, then a nuclear meltdown, followed by floods in Thailand that crippled production and sales of Americaâs ... Continue reading
EPA Approves First Applications for Registration of Ethanol to Make E15
Apr 2, 2012
Agency approves first applications for registration of ethanol to make E15 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the first applications for registration of ethanol for use in making gasoline that contains up to 15 percent ethanol--known as E15. Ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be mixed with gasoli ... Continue reading
Dodge Spends Quality Time Developing First Vehicle of Italian-American Partnership
Apr 2, 2012
2013 Dodge Dart gets earlier start on new quality processes previously introduced with award-winning Dodge Durango Dart expands on performance quality attributes of its Italian cousin, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Dodge tested the Dart for more than 8.5 million miles Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant adds $20 million in new faci ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Appoints Porter Novelli as China AOR
Apr 2, 2012
Aston Martin has confirmed the appointment of Porter Novelli as its agency of record in China. The appointment follows a competitive pitch to select a PR agency partner to build brand engagement with Aston Martin's target audience of ultra high net worth individuals in China. The Porter Novelli team's work includes bui ... Continue reading
MICHELIN Defender Tire Designed To Keep Drivers Safer, Longer Now Available
Apr 2, 2012
Today, the all-new MICHELIN Defender tire, the greatest standard passenger car tire the company has ever made, hits the North American market, just in time for spring driving season. Offering a 90,000 mile warranty(3), increased safety and greater levels of fuel-efficiency(4) than the previous generation, the MICHELIN ... Continue reading
All Americans Should Join Ethanol Industry To Thank EPA For Doing What's Right For Our Country
Apr 2, 2012
Ethanol Industry Applauds EPA Approvals WASHINGTON - (April 2, 2012) Today, for the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved E15 (gasoline with 15 percent ethanol) as a registered fuel. This is one step closer to seeing low-cost, renewable E15 sold into the American fuels marketplace. This is ... Continue reading
Subaru Canada introduces new 500,000-km maintenance schedule
Apr 2, 2012
Subaru Canada, Inc. is pleased to announce the introduction of a brand new 500,000-kilometre maintenance schedule for Subaru owners. According to Subaru's Canadian sales data and R.L. Polk Canadian registration data, 95.4 percent of Subaru vehicles sold in Canada over the last 10 years are still on the road today. With ... Continue reading
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