Volkswagen Chattanooga to Hire 200 for Increased Capacity
Jan 31, 2012
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, LLC today announced the company is creating 200 new jobs at its Tennessee manufacturing facility. The positions are needed as Volkswagen Chattanooga increases production capacity from 31 to 35 cars per hour. The new jobs will be integrated into Volkswagen's current t ... Continue reading
TomTom GPS Devices Now Available at Chevrolet Dealerships Across US
Jan 31, 2012
TomTom announces an agreement with General Motors where they will offer TomTom navigation to Chevrolet vehicle buyers. Chevrolet dealerships are offering TomTom portable navigation devices (PNDs) to customers who purchase a 2009 or newer Camaro, Colorado, Cobalt, Express, Impala or HHR. Customers who purchase one of th ... Continue reading
North Carolina Auto Insurance--Some Want Change
Jan 31, 2012
Last week, lawmakers at the Capitol were presented with a fresh proposal to upgrade the auto insurance regulatory system in North Carolina. Members of the FAIR NC (Fair Automobile Insurance Rates for North Carolina) coalition carried on a thoughtful dialogue with legislators and experts alike and laid out a solid solut ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2011. Honda's consolidated net income attributable to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
New Car Dealers Rev Up for NADA Convention in Las Vegas
Jan 31, 2012
Expo floor sold out with 570 companies exhibiting at convention center More than 20,000 new-car dealers, automaker executives and exhibitors -- including 1,500 dealers from 36 countries -- are expected to attend the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in Las Vegas Feb. 3-6. New-car dealers ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reveals Details of Its Hybrid Lifetime Battery Guarantee
Jan 31, 2012
Hyundai today shared details of its Lifetime Hybrid Battery Replacement Guarantee with U.S. President Barrack Obama at a technology demonstration summit in Washington D.C. Initially announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this month, the Hybrid Battery Replacement Guarantee applies to ... Continue reading
Subaru Selects Carfax for Certified Pre-Owned Program
Jan 31, 2012
Subaru of America, Inc. has named Carfax as its official provider of vehicle history information for the Subaru Certified Pre-Owned program. Since 2005, Subaru has required that every Subaru vehicle submitted for certification must have a Carfax Vehicle History Report. Under the renewed agreement, Carfax Reports contin ... Continue reading
Scion Bringing 'Thunderdome' Experience to Chicago Auto Show
Jan 31, 2012
Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will be bringing the "thunder" to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Utilizing nearly 30 percent more space than last year's show, Scion is using its additional real estate to erect an expansive product and media theater, dubbed "Thunderdome." Gone is the Matchbox-style vehicle showcase, whic ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Volkswagen of America today announced the inauguration of a new performance dome at MoMA PS1, as part of its ongoing, innovative partnership with MoMA and MoMA PS1. The Volkswagen-sponsored MoMA PS1 Performance Dome will allow for expanded winter programming in MoMA PS1's iconic courtyard, namely weekly "Sunday Session ... Continue reading
Lexus to Unleash "The Beast" in First Super Bowl Commercial
Jan 31, 2012
Following the teaser ad released in mid-January, and no longer able to keep the full spot contained, Lexus has unleashed "The Beast," the company's first-ever Super Bowl commercial, prior to Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5 on NBC. The :30 second commercial features the all-new 2013 GS as it breaks free from conta ... Continue reading
California Gasoline Consumption Down 1.8%, Diesel up 4.8%
Jan 31, 2012
Gasoline consumption in California declined 1.8 percent in October 2011 while diesel fuel consumption increased 4.8 percent according to a report released today by California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Chairman Jerome E. Horton. 'High gas prices appear to be directly affecting fuel consumption in California' H ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Polk, the leading automotive marketing intelligence firm, has entered into an agreement with Pivnet, an interactive services agency, to provide enhanced marketing analysis for Central Atlantic Toyota dealers. Polk insight will be integrated into a number of Pivnet's solutions to help dealers increase sales and service. ... Continue reading
TomTom Business Solutions Helps Local Resellers to Boost Sales
Jan 31, 2012
TomTom Business Solutions today at the IT Partners reseller show in Paris (booth D83) launches its new Sales Partner Programme, further strengthening a Europe-wide network of local reseller partners. 'This is an ideal opportunity for partners to grow with TomTom and benefit from the opportunities presented by an ever-e ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Overall customer satisfaction with the auto claims experience remained stable during the fourth quarter of 2011, despite an increase in the number of auto insurance claims and the amount of time needed to repair vehicles, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study(SM)'Wave 1 released ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
NADA University Launches Dealership 'All-Stars' Program to Recognize Personnel Who Turn Ideas Into Successful Practice Candidates Encouraged to Tell Their Stories by Video, Either Self-Made or Shot at NADA U Booth During NADA/ATD Convention McLean, VA (January 31, 2012) NADA University, the education and training arm ... Continue reading
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