Just Brakes Announces Expansion of Service Offerings
Oct 7, 2011
In early October, Just Brakes, the company known as the brake safety experts who really do care, announced broadening their service offerings to include Factory Scheduled Maintenance based on automotive manufacturer's service and maintenance recommendations in their Arizona, New Mexico and Lubbock, Texas locations. ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2011
The Jeep brand is bringing the 'ESPN Jeep Ultimate Tour Experience,' a college football-themed event that takes the tailgating experience to the extreme at the North Carolina State vs. Central Michigan game, Sat., Oct. 8, 2011 at the Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Fans will also be able to participate in a gian ... Continue reading
LKQ Sponsors Girl Scouts Event Proving the Automotive Industry is Not Just for Boys
Oct 7, 2011
LKQ Corporation is giving a group of 150 Girl Scouts the unique opportunity to learn more about the automotive industry. LKQ joins the Women's Industry Network in sponsoring an event called Tools for Success which will take place on October 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the International Autobody Congress and Expo ... Continue reading
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Oct 6, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 The third generation of Mercedes-Benz's SLK-Class sports car is here, with significant changes. Most apparently, where its immediate predecessor celebrated Mercedes-Benz's involvement in motorsports with Formula One-inspired front styling, the 2012 edition ... Continue reading
National Driver Training Institute Files Suit Against the Texas Department of Public Safety
Oct 6, 2011
National Driver Training Institute (NDTI) today announced that it has filed a formal complaint with the District Court against the Texas State Department of Public Safety (DPS) for violating HB 339 and essentially creating a loophole for young drivers to receive their driver's license without properly being assessed or ... Continue reading
Hyundai and PM Lifestyle Show Off Versatile Veloster at SEMA Show
Oct 6, 2011
To demonstrate the aftermarket potential for the all-new Veloster, Hyundai has partnered with PM Lifestyle, a leader in creative innovation and digital media distribution in the automotive industry, and the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to develop a powerful and interactive custom Veloster for this year's SEMA Sh ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Passat Named NADAguides' Car of the Month for October
Oct 6, 2011
News Highlights NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, announces the 2012 Volkswagen Passat as the Car of the Month for October -- noting that the complete redesign is simple, smooth, elegant and appealing. NADAguides analysts found the 2012 Passat redesign to be fresh and sporty with an e ... Continue reading
Pandora Hits the Road with Toyota
Oct 6, 2011
Pandora , the leading personalized radio service, revealed today that automotive partner Toyota is now offering an embedded version of Pandora on the 2012 Camry and 2012 Tacoma. The Camry is America's best-selling car(i) and the Tacoma is the best-selling compact pickup truck in the U.S. market(ii). Both vehicles began ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces New Certified Collision Repair Program; Open to Dealers and Independent Shops
Oct 6, 2011
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today launched its nationwide Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network at NACE, the International Autobody Congress and Exposition, in Orlando. The new certification program is open to both dealer-owned and independent collision shops. "There are growing numbers of owners who are enjoy ... Continue reading
Forensic Science Makes for Longer-Living Chevy Cruze
Oct 6, 2011
General Motors Corrosion Engineer Christa Cooper and her team know that rust never sleeps, so they look for corrosion in places the typical automobile owner never sees -- underneath welded brackets and joints and among the thousands of spot welds that help hold together a vehicle body. The Crime Scene Investigation-sty ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2011
Sirius XM Radio today announced that participating Nissan and Infiniti dealerships across the United States will give customers a 3-month subscription to SiriusXM when they purchase any pre-owned vehicle from the satellite radio-equipped inventory of participating dealers. ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2011
Ford, General Mills team up for Box Tops for Education Ford and General Mills are partnering to provide additional funding to schools through the popular Box Tops for Education® program. Ford, the first automaker to partner with General Mills on this initiative, kicked off the two-month program that aims to generate $ ... Continue reading
Continental Automotive Offers Dynamic Driving Experience at Motor Press Guild Track Day
Oct 5, 2011
What: As vehicles become more integrated with the road environment, technology advancements dedicated to safer and more convenient systems will become more prominent in vehicles moving forward. As a leading supplier of many of these advanced technologies, Continental is at the forefront of development and implementatio ... Continue reading
Ryder Donates $45,000 to Special Needs Educational Center in Homestead, Fla.
Oct 5, 2011
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced that it has donated $45,000 to the Neva King Cooper Educational Center, a special needs education center for children and young adults with significant intellectual disabilities located in Homestead, Fla. The donation ... Continue reading
Subaru Supports Fall Car Care Month, Offers Fuel Savings Tips
Oct 5, 2011
Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the company is endorsing the Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month, a nationwide October program focusing on the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. To celebrate the occasion, Subaru dealers -- who, for the first time in the program's history, are all participating - ... Continue reading
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