Ford Trials Complimentary Live Operator Assistance for SYNC Services
Jul 11, 2011
Ford is beta testing an Operator Assist feature for the cloud-based network of SYNC Services, giving all registered Services users complimentary access to a live operator for help with business searches and address entry for turn-by-turn directions About 70 percent of calls to SYNC Services are for business searches an ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Turbo Review - What's Not To Like?
Jul 11, 2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T What's not to like? by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel It was really hard to find any fault with my 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T test car and if I did it would be a nitpick. I had a week of drive time with the Sonata which included a week-end road trip from Chica ... Continue reading
Website Offers Five Tips Every Bride Needs to Know Before Booking a Wedding Limo
Jul 11, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2011 -- Millions of wedding limos are rented each year. The average bride spends $500 on transportation for her big day, which translates into big business for car service operators. How can you ensure you get the right one? Take your cues from industry expert Limos.com as they list their top fi ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Has Dedicated Smart Team
Jul 11, 2011
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced appointments within a dedicated team that will be responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of smart products in the United States. MBUSA took over responsibility for sales of the two-seater coupes and cabriolets from the Penske organization on July 1, 2011. ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2011
AeroVironment today announced that with the recent certification of its EV fast charging system, it now has received certification and listing from the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for six groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, a significant milestone for the expanding EV industry. UL is one of the mo ... Continue reading
Renault & Nissan customers Get EchrohPay
Jul 11, 2011
LONDON--The success of the service has proven how the automation of appropriate calls has brought significant and rapid benefits to our organisation. EckohPAY gives our customers complete peace of mind that their payments are being handled in a PCI DSS compliant manner. ... Continue reading
"Infiniti Personal Assistant" Gives the Personal Touch
Jul 11, 2011
Infiniti today announced the national launch of its complimentary Infiniti Personal Assistant benefit, which provides new Infiniti owners with unlimited 24-hour access to a live team of professional assistants. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Dealers Achieve Highest Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index Ranking
Jul 11, 2011
Mercedes-Benz dealerships ranked highest in the newly released 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) U.S. Auto Industry Benchmarking Study, which marked three years in a row of top rankings for the U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealer network. The independent Pied Piper PSI study sent 3,524 hired anonymous "mystery sh ... Continue reading
Porsche Launches Mobile Tag Program for Porsche Dealerships
Jul 11, 2011
Porsche Cars North America today announced a convenient new way for consumers to do more than just "kick the tires" when they visit a Porsche dealership after hours, or when they prefer to be "just looking" while in the showroom. Shoppers now have the power to see, read and even hear the inside story about Porsche vehi ... Continue reading
DOT Pilot Projects Demonstrate Power of Focused Efforts to Combat Distracted Driving
Jul 11, 2011
United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today released the findings of two pilot projects measuring the effectiveness of tough laws, increased enforcement and highly visible public education campaigns on distracted driving. The findings pointed to significant reductions in distracted driving behaviors as a re ... Continue reading
Kia Has 17.4% Worldwide Sales Growth in June
Jul 11, 2011
Kia Motors posts 17.4% global sales growth in June - 216,106 Kia vehicles sold globally in June for 17.4% year-on-year growth - June sales in North America, China, Europe, general markets and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of 38.0%, 26.6%, 24.8%, 10.0% and - 5.0%, respectively (SEOUL) July 11, 2011 -- Kia Motors ... Continue reading
Audi to Build Cars in North America
Jul 11, 2011
Washington DC July 11, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that Audi AG has decided to build a vehicle assembly plant in North America and is considering an additional engine and transmission plant. Automotive News reports that Volkswagen Group's premium brand is completing details of the assembly plant â includin ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2011
Effortless and efficient EcoBoost power is more alluring than ever for the Lincoln MKT three-row premium utility. For the 2012 model year, the 335-horsepower, all-wheel-drive MKT with EcoBoost is available at equal the cost of the previous model year's all-wheel-drive version powered by the 270-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 ... Continue reading
Americans Want Big Cars and Trucks - And They Should Have Them!
Jul 8, 2011
In spite of it all Americans want big cars and trucks. With the steady decline in gas prices throughout the month of June, American consumers are showing signs that they want to shift their focus back to trucks and SUVs. AutoTrader.com's June Trend Engine report, which provides analysis of site traffic as it relates to ... Continue reading
Southern California Car Dealers Try Mass Test Drive Event to Stimulate Interest and Sales
Jul 8, 2011
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 8, 2011 -- The Southland Motor Car Dealers Association (SMCDA) announced today that it will host a revolutionary auto show experience allowing consumers to test drive a stable of hot, new vehiclesââ¬âfrom multiple manufacturersââ¬âon the same streets used for the Long Be ... Continue reading
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