Toyota Facing an Audi-like Media Firestorm
Jan 27, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - January 27, 2010: About a quarter of a century ago, Audi sales and reputation in the North American market were crushed by accusations that depressing the brake pedal on Audi 5000 cars caused the vehicle to accelerate. Consumer and consumer-watchdog hysteria peaked after â60 MINUTESâ showed fak ... Continue reading
Nation's Largest Manufacturing Sector Calls On President and Congress to Safeguard Industry Jobs
Jan 27, 2010
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the president prepares to address Congress and the nation, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) is calling upon the administration and lawmakers alike to act to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and promote a competitive domestic motor vehicle parts suppli ... Continue reading
ResponseLogix® Survey: 2010 Internet Driven Car Sales Projected to Grow Dramatically
Jan 27, 2010
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--ResponseLogix, Inc., the leading provider of automotive digital response management software for internet leads, today released the results of a customer survey that shows internet sales are expected to become even more dominant in terms of the percentage of total dealership sales. Half of the dealer ... Continue reading
Spyker Pays $74 Million for Saab
Jan 27, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor AMSTERDAM - January 27, 2010Spyker reached a deal yesterday night with General Motors for the take over of Saab. Yesterday morning I spoke to Victor Muller, CEO of the Dutch sports car manufacturer, who by that time could only say that he was in Stockholm and that there was â ... Continue reading
Jan 27, 2010
SHELTON, Connecticut, January 26 -- As the world narrows its focus on environmental concerns, interest in eco-friendly cars is broadening, according to a new international study by Survey Sampling International (SSI). SSI conducted an online study October 1-10, 2009, of 1,000 people per country in China, Japan, and the ... Continue reading
New Porsche Museum Celebrates Its First Birthday
Jan 27, 2010
Museum Welcomes More Than Half a Million Visitors in its First Year ATLANTA and STUTTGART, Germany, Jan. 26 -- More than 530,000 visitors from all across the world, 2,555 guided tours and some 14,326 grilled steaks at the Christophorus are some of the more significant numbers tallied by the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart ... Continue reading
Jan 27, 2010
GARDENA, Calif.--The Carroll Shelby Foundation will auction a one-off Jordin Sparks Edition 750 horsepower 2010 Shelby GT500 Super Snake next week during the 3rd annual âJordin Sparks Experienceâ at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. The live auction, which will begin with a minimum bid of $75,000, will take place Feb ... Continue reading
AAA Approved Auto Repair Shops Quality Service Award Winners -- Southern California
Jan 27, 2010
Dear Editor, This is for your consideration and interest for your followers and audience. Helps drivers with their car maintenance. Thank you, Elaine Elaine Beno Corporate Communications Automobile Club of Southern California Get breaking news updates on local gas prices/travel/safety on the Auto Club Twitter feed<http ... Continue reading
New Audi A1 Shows its Colors: Episode 6 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jan 26, 2010
Audi moves into subcompact segment for first time with A1 ⢠Wasabi Green makes for a distinctive accent color ⢠âWe appeal to people who are looking for something newâ Episode 6 in a multi-part video series on the design and production of the new Audi A1 INGOLSTADT - January 26, 2010: New colors for ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2010
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 26 -- The most useful automotive manufacturer Web sites for new-vehicle buyers offer not only rich content, but also strong execution of that content, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study(SM) (MWES)âWave 1 released today. (Logo: http: ... Continue reading
Toyota Halts US Sales of 8 Recalled Models
Jan 26, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif. Jan. 26, 2010; Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it is instructing Toyota dealers to temporarily suspend sales of eight models involved in the recall for sticking accelerator pedal, announced on January 21, 2010. "Helping ensure the safety of our customers and restoring confi ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Automotive Buyers Unwilling to Pay for Advanced Safety Features
Jan 26, 2010
BOSTON--A recent Strategy Analytics survey of vehicle owners in the USA and UK found that while drivers are interested in many advanced automotive safety features, the current price for these features dissuades them. Details may be found in the Strategy Analytics Automotive Consumer Insights (ACI) report, âConsume ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2010
ASHEVILLE, N.C.--Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina announced today that they have obtained a Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for their DEDICATED 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. This is the only EPA certified 2010 CNG system for the 2010 Focus worldwide. The ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2010
Latest Market Intelligence Shows Significant Increased Interest in Domestic-Made Vehicles IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Brand Watch study, large-vehicle consideration for new trucks, SUVs and CUVs is rebounding to pre-recession levels not seen since ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2010
WASHINGTON--Look for some of the latest clean diesel cars and pick-up trucks in the Advanced Technology SuperHighway display at the Washington, DC Auto Show, which runs January 27-31 at the Washington, DC convention center. The Diesel Technology Forum â an educational group representing diesel manufacturers, suppl ... Continue reading
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