All-new 2012 Subaru Impreza Awarded IIHS 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK
Dec 15, 2011
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that for the third consecutive year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized it as the only manufacturer with a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK winner for all models. The all-new 36 mpg 2012 Impreza, the most fuel-efficient all-wheel drive vehicle in America, was aw ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2011
Lincoln and Team Detroit at WPP today jointly announced the creation of a new luxury-oriented boutique agency dedicated to Lincoln's brand reinvention and creative marketing communications strategy. The WPP-owned agency, based in New York City, will open its doors on Jan. 1 and be headed by luxury automotive veteran, C ... Continue reading
Keller Bros. Auto Named Top Ten Repair Shop in the Nation
Dec 15, 2011
Keller Bros. Auto, a full service repair shop in Littleton, has been named a Top Ten Repair Shop in the Nation according to Motor Age Magazine, a national publication. This is the second time since 2009 that Keller Bros. ... Continue reading
Macronix Serial Flash and Freescale's Qorivva Microcontroller for Automotive Dashboard Display
Dec 15, 2011
Macronix International Co., Ltd. , the world leader in Serial NOR Flash memory, today announced a collaboration with Freescale Semiconductor and its Qorivva MPC5645S MCU, which provides a cost-effective and powerful platform for high-resolution color graphics and analog functions for the automotive dashboard displays m ... Continue reading
2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced
Dec 15, 2011
Detroit MI December 15, 2011; The finalists for the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year were announced this morning at the Automotive Press Association meeting held at the Detroit Athletic Club in downtown Detroit. 2012 Ford focus 2012 Hyundai Elantra 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2012 BMW X3 2012 Range Rover Evoque ... Continue reading
NAIAS Press Conference Schedule Promises Worldwide Industry Impact
Dec 15, 2011
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today released the coveted press conference schedule for the 2012 show, which opens to journalists on Press Preview days, Jan. 9-10. Some 35 press conferences will be presented over two days by official NAIAS exhibitors, manufacturers and Tier One automotive suppliers ... Continue reading
Twelve American Honda Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2011
Twelve American Honda Models Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK ... Continue reading
Acura Earns Three IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Ratings
Dec 15, 2011
Best selling Acura TSX, TL and MDX receive IIHS accolades ... Continue reading
DMEautomotive Helps Dealers Provide Customers With 'Best Chance' to Buy a New Vehicle
Dec 15, 2011
DMEautomotive (DMEa), the industry leader in science-based, results-driven automotive marketing, today announced the launch of Best Chance Equity Communications from DMEautomotive, a new program that strategically targets and markets to customers who are in-equity with their current vehicle. Integrated into DMEa's popu ... Continue reading
Kohl's Department Stores Piloting Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at 33 Stores
Dec 15, 2011
Kohl's Department Stores today announced that the company will pilot electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at 33 Kohl's stores nationwide. Each participating Kohl's store will have one to four parking spaces reserved for EV drivers to charge at no cost while they shop. Charging stations can be activated by EV drivers ... Continue reading
IIHS Names 115 Top Safety Picks For 2012 Models +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2011
115 winners of 2012 Top Safety Pick Stronger roofs lead to another record year for award ARLINGTON, VA â The list of winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award is longer than ever this year, with vehicles in nearly every size category the Institute evaluates earning accolades. Fr ... Continue reading
Audi's 3.0 L TFSI® Engine Wins 'Ward's 10 Best Engine' Award
Dec 15, 2011
Audi today announced that the Audi 3.0 L TFSI® supercharged V-6 engine has secured a position on Ward's 10 Best Engine list for 2012. Now in its 18th year, Ward's 10 Best Engines recognizes the latest powertrain technologies that are affordable to most consumers, boost horsepower and torque, sound appealing and integr ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2011
For the fifth year in a row, a vehicle in Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.'s, (MMNA) model lineup is one of the select vehicles to be named by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as a "Top Safety Pick." The stylish and versatile Mitsubishi Lancer compact sport sedan (except Ralliart and Evolution) jo ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda3 Named "Top Safety Pick" By Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Dec 15, 2011
The 2012 Mazda3 was today recognized as a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). Refreshed for 2012, both sedan and hatchback models received the organization's highest possible crash safety rating of "good" in all four tests conducted. "Mazda3 is an important vehicle for Mazda on so man ... Continue reading
HARMAN Wins BMW Contract for New High-End Audio Systems
Dec 15, 2011
HARMAN, the premium audio and infotainment group , announced today that it has been awarded a long-term, multi-million dollar contract by BMW AG, to provide the High-End Surround Sound System for its compact class luxury vehicle platforms. The new branded audio system will offer BMW customers high quality sound for an ... Continue reading
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