CarMax Reveals Top Searched Used Vehicles for 2009
Dec 28, 2009
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, reports the top ten searched used vehicles on carmax.com for 2009. The Honda Accord retains the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. For the past year, carmax.com averaged more than 5.5 million visits per month.* âThis yearâs li ... Continue reading
Is The Electric Car Push Oversold? Asks CNBC
Dec 27, 2009
New York Wednesday, 16 Dec 2009; Phil LeBeau writing for CNBC reported that the comments this week by Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen about President Obama's administration pushing electric cars is one that will no doubt get the attention of many in the auto industry. The message essentially comes down to t ... Continue reading
Scion Helps Military Parents Deliver Gifts to Their Children This Holiday Season
Dec 25, 2009
Scion's 'Holiday Toy' Program Helps Military Moms and Dads Currently Serving Overseas Send Toys to their Sons and Daughters TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 24 -- In the spirit of the holiday season, Scion, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, has launched a special holiday toy program which helps servicemen and women currently dep ... Continue reading
Dec 24, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Lincoln MKZ AWD Lincoln, in common with nearly every other established luxury car maker, has had to overcome a generation gap. What their parents desired, the potential customers of the 90s and this decade - "baby boomers", "Generation X", and younger - did not. Large, softly- ... Continue reading
Two More Reveals Slotted for 2010 North American International Auto Show
Dec 24, 2009
Troy, MI - December 23, 2009 - The list of 2010 North American International Auto Show reveals is growing. Recent updates include the worldwide reveal of the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and the US debut of the Honda CR-Z. Check out the latest from Motor Trend Magazine's online outlet below. "We anticipate more news over the n ... Continue reading
2010 Taurus Earns Five-Star Crash Ratings, Pioneers Fast-Selling Crash-Avoidance Technologies
Dec 24, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 24 -- -- The new 2010 Ford Taurus has earned the U.S. government's top five-star ratings for driver and passenger in front and side crash tests -- The new Taurus has an advanced crash safety structure, a standard suite of advanced restraint and air bag technologies, and previously earned the Insur ... Continue reading
Sixth Annual 2010 NAIAS Automotive Education Day Training For An Evolving Automotive Industry
Dec 24, 2009
New breakout sessions, one-on-one interviews stress the importance of a good education DETROIT, Dec. 23 -- The automotive industry has a future that will demand a trained and prepared workforce. This is the primary focus of the next Automotive Education Day at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Jan. 20 ... Continue reading
The Washington Auto Show: A Green Machine
Dec 24, 2009
2010 show to Launch Massive Showcase of Advanced Technology WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- America's greenest "tier-one" auto show just got greener. The Washington Auto Show®, which houses more green cars than any major U.S. auto show, is redoubling its efforts in 2010 with a 65,000-square foot display known as the "Advanced ... Continue reading
BMW at NAIAS: Two World & Two North American Debuts
Dec 23, 2009
Below is the announcement about two World and two North American debuts for BMW at the North American International Auto Show. The BMW press conference will take place on Monday, January 11, 2010 from 11:50 am - 12:15 pm EST. Additional information can be found at www.bmwusanews.com<http://www.bmwusanews.com/> and www. ... Continue reading
Three Blinks and It's Off; New Ford Lane Change Technology Helps Ease Driver Pet Peeves
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- Ford's new three-blink lane change technology gives drivers a way to avoid an annoyance on the road with a simple flick of the indicator that turns off automatically -- A recent driving survey puts people who leave their turn signals on for miles in the "Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves" list -- ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Makes Appearance at San Diego International Auto Show Beginning December 30
Dec 23, 2009
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23 -- -- Unique indoor driving course will demonstrate capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the Jeep product line in San Diego Dec. 30 - Jan. 3 -- Camp Jeep is proud to be a collection point for Operation Gratitude The Jeep® brand is bringing Camp Jeep®, a unique driving experienc ... Continue reading
Fusion Helps Ford Set New Record for Hybrid Sales, Bucking Industrywide Dip in HEV Demand
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- Ford Motor Company has already set a record for annual hybrid sales of 31,000 hybrids through November, eclipsing the previous high in 2007. Ford hybrid sales are up 67 percent this year while overall industry hybrid sales were down 11 percent through November -- Ford's hybrid sales were ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2009
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 23 -- December new-vehicle retail sales are expected to increase substantially compared with one year ago, indicating the continuation of the industry's recovery, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 franchisees across the U ... Continue reading
Ford Flex and Ford Fusion Hybrid Named 2010 All-Stars by AUTOMOBILE Magazine
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- The 2010 Ford Flex and the award-winning 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid have been named 2010 All-Stars by AUTOMOBILE Magazine, one of America's leading automotive lifestyle publications -- This is the second consecutive All-Star win for the Ford Flex, which was described by AUTOMOBILE Magazine a ... Continue reading
LoJack Reveals 2009 Top Global Recoveries and Rescues
Dec 23, 2009
Stories Reflect How Global Network Continues to Combat Vehicle Theft; LoJack SCI InTransit Solution Fights Cargo Theft; New Tracking System Helps Rescue People with Cognitive Conditions Who Wander WESTWOOD, Mass., Dec. 23 -- LoJack Corporation , the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market and now offer ... Continue reading
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