Women's Automotive Association International Hosts the Power of Social Media
Mar 20, 2012
The Women's Automotive Association International (WAAI)will host the Power of Social Media , Thursday, April 5, during the New York International Auto Show preview at the Jacobs Javits Center, New York, NY. Social Media is the fastest growing marketing phenomena and is no longer considered a passing fad. Consumers are ... Continue reading
Mar 20, 2012
NHTSA Guidelines to Reduce Driver Distraction will Help to Set Standard for Design of Safe and Simple HMI Solutions, Says Frost & Sullivan 3-phase voluntary guidelines will be test period for smartphone interfacing solutions LONDON 20 March, 2012 The growth in information and communication technologies (ICT) has ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda CX-5 Named "Top Safety Pick" by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety +VIDEO
Mar 20, 2012
IRVINE, Calif., March 20, 2012 -- The all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV was today recognized as a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The CX-5 received the organization's highest possible crash safety rating of "Good" in all four tests conducted. "The 2013 CX-5 is Mazda's ... Continue reading
Autonet Mobile to Deliver New WiFi Entertainment System in Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
Mar 20, 2012
Mercedes-Benz owners can now equip their vehicles with Autonet Mobile's Wi-Fi entertainment system, allowing passengers to bring their iPads, laptops and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices into the vehicle for safe online access while on the road. The new Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot, powered by Autonet Mobile, is an acc ... Continue reading
Audi Brings Back #WantAnR8 Campaign With New TV Spot and Twitter Contest Launching Today
Mar 20, 2012
After record consumer response in 2011, Audi is bringing back its famed #WantAnR8 Twitter campaign where fans can tweet for the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a 2012 Audi R8 for a day. The #WantAnR8 hashtag will appear during a new 30-second spot called "Once Upon a Time," featuring the R8 supercar. The spot de ... Continue reading
40 Year Old Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 on Display at Techno Classica 2012
Mar 20, 2012
40 years of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 STUTTGART - March 20, 2012: Porsche Classic will be exhibiting from 21- 25 March 2012 at the biggest Classic trade fair in the world in Essen, this time showcasing its comprehensive service offering on a stand with more than twice the area compared with last year. A particular highlig ... Continue reading
Kubota Introduces New RTV400Ci Fuel-Injected Utility Vehicle
Mar 20, 2012
Kubota introduces the new gas-powered RTV400Ci utility vehicle that features the agility and reliability of a mid-sized utility vehicle, but is compact enough to fit in the bed of a full-size, long-bed pickup truck. At 54.7 inches wide and 72 inches tall, the new four-wheel drive RTV400Ci gets the job done with its fue ... Continue reading
Land Rover Celebrates 25 Years in the United States at the 2012 New York Auto Show
Mar 20, 2012
The iconic Land Rover Range Rover was officially introduced to the United States 25 years ago this year in 1987. To celebrate this milestone, Land Rover will host a special celebration in conjunction with the New York Auto Show and will invite consumers to an urban off-road adventure where they will drive 2012 model ye ... Continue reading
Honda and Sprinkles Bake Up Sweet CR-V Marketing Program
Mar 19, 2012
American Honda has teamed up with Sprinkles Cupcakes on a delectable mall-based marketing program to promote interest in the segment-leading 2012 Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V Mall Tour will provide free Sprinkles cupcakes to those who check out the all-new 2012 CR-V. Kicking off this Thursday, March 22 at the Westfield M ... Continue reading
Family-owned Consumer Tire Celebrates 50 Years in Business in Northeast Ohio
Mar 19, 2012
Consumer Tire Inc., a family-owned Northeast Ohio auto service provider and retailer of all major tire brands, will celebrate 50 years in business this month with food, prizes and special discounts to thank valued customers. Anniversary sale prices will extend from March 25 through March 31 and will coincide with the o ... Continue reading
Auto Sales Continue to Rise; Car Insurance Rates Don't Have to Follow
Mar 19, 2012
There's some good news on the auto front: Drivers who chose to squeeze a few more years out of their vehicles during the tough economy are starting to upgrade. According to Autodata, February 2012 auto sales were at their highest annual rate since March 2008. New cars usually mean new car insurance costs. But while mos ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2012
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed a 10-year strategic partnership agreement with Saddle Creek Corporation, a leading logistics services provider, to build natural gas fueling stations at existing Saddle Creek locations in support of Saddle Creek's expanding natural gas-powered truck fleet. Saddle Creek is a nationwid ... Continue reading
New Car Buyers Are Thinking Differently This Year
Mar 19, 2012
Foresight Research released the first results from its 2012 Automotive Marketing Communications Study ©. Automotive research specialists, Foresight interviewed 7,851 new vehicle buyers in the US, finding: Buyers in 2011 looked for and listened to fewer marketing communications, as a different mix of customers and need ... Continue reading
Audi Recognizes 106 Dealers With 2011 Magna Society Awards
Mar 19, 2012
Audi identified its top performing U.S. dealerships throughout 2011, a year that saw the brand and its retail partners post record sales results. In all, 106 Audi dealerships earned the 2011 Magna Society recognition by providing superlative customer service while achieving strong overall business performance. Audi als ... Continue reading
Infiniti Launches National Certified Collision Repair Network
Mar 19, 2012
Infiniti today launched a new nationwide Infiniti Certified Collision Repair Network, a dynamic, comprehensive program designed to recognize and distinguish body shops that meet or exceed standards for repair work, training, equipment and delivery of Infiniti customer service. The new certification program is open to b ... Continue reading
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