Nine Chrysler Group LLC Models Net 2012 Consumer Guide Automotive Awards
Jan 18, 2012
Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands all have vehicles recognized as Consumer Guide Automotive 'Best Buys' or 'Recommended Picks' for 2012 model year Quality and craftsmanship‚ of 16 all-new and significantly-refreshed models launched in 2010 and 2011 are reflected in new Consumer Guide awards Chrysler Gro ... Continue reading
Nissan Social Media Growth & Engagement Outpaces Industry Competition
Jan 18, 2012
Celebrating success on the brand's social media channels, Nissan North America recognized how important tools like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have become to build brand loyalty, engage directly with consumers and generate website click-throughs. Nissan credits the recent achievements for being responsive to the comm ... Continue reading
Simple Steps to Save Gas Without Driving Less
Jan 18, 2012
Fuel Economy Directly Related to Vehicle Care, Driving Behavior-- Driving less doesn't have to be a consumer's reaction to rising gas prices, according to the Car Care Council. While consumers can't control the price of gas, they can control how much gas they use by following some simple and inexpensive vehicle mainten ... Continue reading
SureSale™ Certified Launches in Phoenix: More Vehicles Eligible for CPO Programs
Jan 18, 2012
Mota Motors, a leading provider of online vehicle certification and selling platforms, today announced that SureSale Certified, a comprehensive certified pre-owned (CPO) marketing program launched today in Phoenix‚ SureSale expands the range of vehicles eligible for certification on dealer lots, online marketplaces, a ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2012
News Highlights NADAguides.com announces its Brand Share Report for the fourth quarter of 2011 revealing that domestic brands, along with Japanese and Europeans saw increases in consumer interest on NADAguides.com during the fourth quarter of 2011; Korean brands saw a slight decrease in share of consumer interest durin ... Continue reading
First Solar Sets Another World Record for CdTe Solar PV Efficiency
Jan 17, 2012
First Solar, Inc. today announced it set a new world record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) solar module efficiency, achieving 14.4 percent total area efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) confirmed the record, which eclipsed the prior record of 13.4 percent, wh ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Audi Dealer is Number One in the Nation
Jan 17, 2012
Audi today announced that local Los Angeles dealer Keyes Audi was the number one Audi dealer in the nation in 2011. Keyes Audi was the only dealer in the U.S. to sell over 2,000 combined new and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles last year. "The Keyes organization is one of the most progressive, customer-focused and strategi ... Continue reading
ComfortSense Now Offers Superior Comfort for Ventilated Seating Applications
Jan 17, 2012
ComfortSense seat cushioning is a proven approach to deliver improved initial softness, without the added expense of a secondary topper pad. This technology can be customized to offer automotive designers increased flexibility, providing a unique comfort profile with long-term performance and durability. ComfortSense A ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2012
The M2M market has become a fully mainstream segment of the cellular industry. By the end of 2011, most major mobile operators in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region had established M2M business units to focus their efforts in this fast growing market. The market for cumulative cellular M2M connections w ... Continue reading
Proposed Fuel Economy Rules Underestimate Rising Vehicle Cost, NADA Says
Jan 17, 2012
At a public hearing today on proposed fuel economy rules for model year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light-duty trucks, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) urged federal agencies to properly consider the rising consumer cost of new vehicles. "To work, fuel economy rules must require improvements that are ... Continue reading
Green Automotive to Join Forces with Niyato Industries
Jan 17, 2012
Green Automotive Company and Niyato Industries jointly announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent in an effort to accelerate the plans of both companies to bring domestically manufactured all-electric vehicles to the US market this year. ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2012
Naked Lime Marketing today announced that it has been approved by General Motors (GM) to provide marketing, advertising, and web solutions to GM dealerships across the U.S. under GM's matching funds advertising and marketing program. More than 90 percent of GM's 4,300 dealerships participate in the program in which GM ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2012
Despite concerns over distracted drivers on American roads, a majority of U.S.-based consumers do not feel there should be a ban on the use of hands-free communications devices while driving, according to the December 2011 Morpace Omnibus. In late 2011 the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended a ban b ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2012
BorgWarner's award-winning regulated two-stage (R2S®) turbocharging technology boosts performance while helping improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions for the first four-cylinder engine in the history of the Mercedes S-Class. The 2.2-liter diesel S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is the first car in the luxury segment to ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Names James Hanley Vice President Worldwide Sales and Business Development
Jan 17, 2012
Coulomb Technologies has named James Hanley vice president of worldwide sales and business development. Coulomb is the developer of ChargePoint Network, the largest network of EV drivers and independently owned charging stations worldwide. In his position, Mr. Hanley is responsible for the company's global sales of sof ... Continue reading
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