125 Years of History Backs Up The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center
Jul 12, 2011
A typical day at the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center based in Irvine, California includes a 1950s Gullwing vehicle restoration, researching the owner history of a 1937 540K and finding a spare part among the 50,000 available for classic Mercedes-Benz cars. With the backing of 125 years of history, the Mercedes-Benz Classi ... Continue reading
Jul 12, 2011
LoJack Corporation , the company that created the stolen vehicle recovery market, celebrates its 25th anniversary this July. A venerable brand, LoJack has entered into the nation's vernacular. With a nearly 90 percent name recognition, the brand has literally become synonymous with "all things recovery." Since the LoJa ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Acquires Crevier BMW and MINI
Jul 12, 2011
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced the acquisition of the Crevier BMW and MINI franchises in Santa Ana, California. "For approximately forty years, the Crevier family has grown this business by focusing on customer commitment, service, loyalty and dedication to the com ... Continue reading
TomTom Uses Traffic Modeling to Speed Drivers on Their Way
Jul 12, 2011
Today TomTom launches Custom Area Analysis, an important historical traffic product which gives customers access to highly granular speed and bottleneck information for road networks around the world. The product supports traffic modeling and analysis of road conditions and traffic performance. By providing a complete ... Continue reading
Auto Sensor Market Will Be A $21.9 Billion Dollar Industry By 2018 Says Study
Jul 12, 2011
The new Strategy Analytics study, Automotive Sensor Demand Forecast 2009 to 2018: BRIC Regions Drive Demand," predicts that the market for automotive sensors will rise from $12.9 billion in 2010 to $13.8 billion in 2011, a year-on year growth of 7 percent. The global economic recovery has triggered demand rebound for ... Continue reading
Jul 12, 2011
Under current utility electric vehicle (EV) tariffs, it is always cheaper to recharge an EV than to fuel a conventional gas-powered vehicle, according to a new study released today by Northeast Group, LLC. The study benchmarked and analyzed the first wave of EV-specific tariffs launched by electric utilities across the ... Continue reading
VINtek Helps Texas Keep Car Ownership Titles On the Straight and Narrow
Jul 12, 2011
VINtek has helped with the drafting of legislation that eliminates the cost and exposure to fraud associated with paper vehicle titles with liens in the state of Texas. VINtek is a provider of automotive collateral management, electronic lien and title (ELT) services and direct finance processing for automotive lenders ... Continue reading
2.5 Million Volkswagens Delivered in the First Half of 2011--A Company Record
Jul 12, 2011
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand re, July 12, 2011 The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand reported a further rise in vehicle deliveries during the first half of 2011, handing over more than 2.5 million units during this period. ... Continue reading
Saab Picks Microsoft Dynamics CRM To Improve Its Call Center
Jul 12, 2011
First Tech Direct, LLC, a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics solutions, announced that Saab Cars North America (SCNA), the company responsible for marketing and distributing Saab vehicles throughout North America, selected Microsoft Dynamics CRM to improve their call center operations and efficiency. ... Continue reading
Pandora will Broadcast from Scion and Ford
Jul 12, 2011
Pandora , the popular internet radio service, today announced that it has increased its automotive footprint via a new relationship with Scion and an expansion of its relationship with Ford Motor Company where the service will be available in 10 Ford vehicles and two Lincoln vehicles. Currently, Pandora has in-vehicle ... Continue reading
Unregulated Plugging In of One Million EV's Could Add $750 Million in Annual Wholesale Energy Costs
Jul 12, 2011
WASHINGTON D.C.--one million electric cars could add $750 million in annual wholesale energy costs unless "smart charging" is adopted, according to a joint study conducted by PJM and Better Place, released by Better Place today. Similarly, consumers who choose to leverage time-of-use pricing can see some The study mode ... Continue reading
2011 Buick Enclave CXL-AWD Review
Jul 11, 2011
2011 Buick Enclave CXL-AWD Review, Age appropriae review...THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG On The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Buick Enclave CXL-AWD Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 288 hp @ 6,300 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 119.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 201.5 ... Continue reading
Get Well Versed In The 2012 Nissan Versa
Jul 11, 2011
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the all-new, totally redesigned Nissan Versa Sedan â with the lowest starting M.S.R.P.* in America** at just $10,990. Rather than a stripped-down entry-level vehicle at that price, the Versa Sedan 1.6 S 5MT includes standard air conditioning, 6-way adjus ... Continue reading
2012 Mercedes-Benz All-New M-Class SUV Makes its American On-Road Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 11, 2011
GREENOUGH, MT - July 11, 2011: The all-new M-Class SUV makes its on-road debut in the U.S. this week. The 2012 M-Class represents the third generation of a highly successful Mercedes-Benz sport utility vehicle that began the industry trend toward SUVs with a more car-like ride. While the dramatically styled 2012 M-Clas ... Continue reading
Magellan and The Good Sam Club Team Up on GPS Unit Designed for RVers
Jul 11, 2011
Recreational Vehicle enthusiasts preparing to hit the highways this summer will appreciate the special features built into the Magellan® RoadMate® Pro 9165T GPS navigation device, a portable unit designed especially for RVers. The Magellan RoadMate Pro 9165T is a full-featured, GPS navigation device designed for ... Continue reading
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