Car Buyers Consider Themselves Smart Shoppers, According to CarMax Survey
Oct 21, 2010
RICHMOND, Va.--According to a recent telephone survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. , the nationââ¬â¢s largest retailer of used cars, more Americans view themselves as a ââ¬Åsmart shopperââ¬??? when it comes to the car buying process. âWhich of the following phrases would you use to best d ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Stabilizes, While Sales in China Soar, Says Plunkett Research
Oct 21, 2010
HOUSTON--Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkettââ¬â¢s Automobile Industry Almanac, 2011 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the automobile and truck industry. âChina will be the big story in the automobile industr ... Continue reading
Project to Test Home & Electric Vehicle Network Standards for CO2 Reduction
Oct 21, 2010
Tokyo Oct 20, 2010; The members of the Smart Network Project - NTT DOCOMO, INC., NEC Corporation, Sekisui House, Ltd., NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. and other participating companies (see attachment) - announced today plans to test and demonstrate communication standards for networked home electronics and electric vehicles ( ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Revitalized New-Vehicle Retail Sales Pace Continues in October
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 21 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 21 -- New-vehicle retail sales in October are building upon the strength from September and exhibiting signs of a more pronounced recovery trend, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8 ... Continue reading
AAA Encourages Drivers to Have Brakes Inspected Before Roads Turn Slick
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 In recognition of October as AAA Car Care Month, the nation's largest motor club reminds motorists brakes are key to safe drivingââ¬âespecially during inclement weather ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Good brakes are crucial to keeping a vehicle under con ... Continue reading
Contextual Ad Leader Vibrant Sees 76% Gain in Auto Revenue
Oct 21, 2010
NEW YORK--Vibrant (www.vibrantmedia.com), the global leader in contextual advertising solutions, reports a 76% increase in auto-related revenue this quarter (Q3 2010) as the auto industry revives after a devastating three years. âThis growth is driven by the tremendous value we are providing to auto advertisers, p ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Five Trends for 2011 Emerge from Mining Social Media
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21 LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21 -- J.D. Power and Associates has identified five important consumer trends that have emerged from examining social media commentary, according to the opening presentation at the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Internet Roundtable. The conference is currently b ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Executive Retirements, Makes Key Management Changes to Support One Ford Plan
Oct 21, 2010
Gerhard Schmidt, Chief Technical Officer and vice president, Research & Advanced Engineering, will retire Feb. 1 Paul Mascarenas, currently vice president, Engineering, is appointed Chief Technical Officer and vice president, Research & Advanced Engineering, replacing Schmidt effective Jan. 1 Ingvar Sviggum, vice presi ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports:Revitalized New-Vehicle Retail Sales Pace Continues in October
Oct 21, 2010
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 21 October 2010 â New-vehicle retail sales in October are building upon the strength from September and exhibiting signs of a more pronounced recovery trend, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout ... Continue reading
One Million Audi Cars Sold In China
Oct 21, 2010
Yesterday the one millionth Audi sold in China - a metallic blue Q5 - was handed over to a customer from Changchun. ... Continue reading
2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited Review
Oct 21, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited There is more to Subaru than WRXes and Outbacks. Although potent rally replicas and versatile wagon/ crossovers get the most attention, Subaru also makes midsize sedans under the Legacy nameplate. If you think that "midsize sedan" equals "boring fami ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 21 TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 21 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 740,000 ââ¬â 2005 through 2006 Avalon, 2004 through 2006 Highlander (Non Hybrid) and Lexus RX330, and 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, ... Continue reading
New Turbocharged Hyundai Sonata 2.0T: Great Sedan with a Big Shot Of Red Bull - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 20, 2010
By Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor At Large Hyundai just violated the old adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" but in a very good way! They've taken the Sonata, their stunning flagship sedan, one of the best selling midsize cars on the market today and given it a big boost with a new model with an innovative 4 cylin ... Continue reading
IIHS Insurance Losses By Make And Model
Oct 20, 2010
October 20, 2010; Auto insurance covers damage to vehicles and property in crashes plus injuries to the people involved in the crashes. Different insurance coverages pay for vehicle damage versus injuries. Different insurance coverages also may apply depending on who's at fault â first-party insurance pays for you ... Continue reading
The 911 GT2 RS - Porsche's Most Powerful, Street Legal Car Ever - is Sold Out - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 20, 2010
ATLANTA, Oct. 20 ATLANTA, Oct. 20 -- The 911 GT2 RS, the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car Porsche has ever built, is not only an ultra-high-performance car on the road, but it is also just as fast from a sales standpoint. With its worldwide debut less than two months ago at the Moscow Auto Show, this lim ... Continue reading
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