Significant Interest in Full-size Trucks is Another Positive Sign for the Economy
Jan 26, 2012
Significant interest in full-size trucks is a positive indication that the economy appears to be on the mend, according to the January issue of the New Car Insights Report, brought to you by the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine. In addition to searches for several popular models increasing year-over-year, AutoTrader.com ana ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: BMW X3 Outpoints Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in Tests of Compact Luxury SUVs
Jan 26, 2012
New Prius V hatchback provides excellent efficiency and utility The BMW X3, which originated the compact luxury SUV market, handily outpointed its European rival, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, in a head-to-head match up. While the X3 scored an 80 in CR's road test, the Evoque received a Road Test score of 60, scor ... Continue reading
Jeep Brand Celebrates 10 Years at ESPN's Winter X Games
Jan 26, 2012
Jeep® brand debuts two new broadcast commercials tied to Winter X Games 2012Â Professional snowboarder, Hannah Teter, participates in the 'Jeep Yeti Dig' snow competition, Friday, Jan. 27 Winter X athletes to hold autograph sessions in Jeep "Tag Shop" Consumers can follow Jeep participation on the brand's Facebook an ... Continue reading
Suzuki's Super Bowl Sequel Showcases All-Wheel-Drive Kizashi Sport Sedan
Jan 26, 2012
American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today premiered its 2012 Super Bowl commercial entitled "Sled" on the automaker's Facebook (www.Facebook.com/SuzukiAuto) and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/SuzukiAutomotive) pages. The new television ad, which emphasizes the premium features and unique all-wheel-drive prowess of the 2012 Ki ... Continue reading
Ford to Triple EcoBoost Vehicle Production Capacity in 2012
Jan 26, 2012
Ford will offer fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines in 11 vehicles in 2012, up from seven in 2011, tripling the production capacity of EcoBoost-equipped Ford vehicles. Expanded availability in high-volume nameplates helps make fuel economy more affordable for hundreds of thousands of drivers Delivering up to 20 percent bet ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Launches New Luxury Model: Laramie Limited
Jan 26, 2012
For 2012, Ram Truck will expand its model lineup by adding the new, top-of-the-line Ram Laramie Limited. "The Ram Truck brand's greatest strengths are our commitment to listen to customers and to understand what motivates them," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand -- Chrysler Group LLC. "We've successful ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2012
New Ford Fusion brings out the stock car in NASCAR The 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford Fusion was developed to bring brand identity back to the sport, and the result is undeniable: The Sprint Cup Fusion mirrors the recently unveiled, much-lauded production car. With a sleek new silhouette, the 2013 Fusion racer is designed ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2012
WHAT: The G2, a new plug-in electric hybrid automobile designed by Rockville, Md.-based Genovation Cars Inc., will be tested at the University of Maryland's Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel. Designed to be one of the most aerodynamic cars on the market, the G2 will be tested under varying wind and weight conditions to simul ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2012
In preparation for its fifth year as an advertiser during the Super Bowl, Bridgestone Americas has expanded its online content, including a "teaser" of two new Super Bowl advertisements, as well as bonus digital offerings from well-known athletes and celebrities who bring to life the brand's new "Time to Perform" ad ca ... Continue reading
Toyo Tire Announces Safety Recall Campaign
Jan 25, 2012
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp., has announced a safety recall campaign on a limited number of Toyo® brand tires. The company has determined that select Toyo® Extensa® A/S tires distributed to retailers within the United States may have been produced with a kink at the bead area of the tires. Under certain circumstances, the ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Debuts at the St. Louis Auto Show
Jan 25, 2012
Jan. 25 On- and off-road driving course demonstrates legendary 4x4 capability of Jeep brand vehicles Consumers can experience first-hand the attributes of the entire Jeep vehicle lineup without leaving the show floor Auburn Hills, Mich., 01.25.2012 The Jeep brand is bringing Camp Jeep, a unique, interactive, off-road e ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Celebrate at Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant
Jan 25, 2012
What: Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will join other federal, state and local officials, UAW representatives and company employees to celebrate recent announcements at the Belvidere Assembly Plant and dedicate the new body shop. Where: Belvidere Assembly Plant3000 ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2012
Global Automakers President and CEO Michael J. Stanton today said that automakers were doing their part to meet the new fuel economy/greenhouse gas (GHG) standards program being developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the California Air Resource Board (CARB). Driv ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2012
HARMAN ranks as top Tier 1 supplier of auto navigation systems among the ten best factory installed systems *HARMAN delivers proof of its global presence and excellence HARMAN OEM systems achieve best ratings in the annual J.D. Power study of in-car navigation systems * *Karlsbad, Germany* In a recent J.D. Power ... Continue reading
SAE International Offers Book on Automobile Body Structure Design
Jan 25, 2012
There is a competitive need to bring fresh cars to market quickly. The body--including design, validation, and tooling--is on the critical path in product development. It is therefore imperative to have a body design staff that can make very quick, often intuitive decisions. ... Continue reading
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