EcoBoost Engine Attracts Younger Buyers to Ford; Drives Higher Conquest Sales
Nov 13, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 13 -- -- EcoBoost(TM) engine technology is attracting younger customers to Ford dealer showrooms; Ford Taurus SHO buyers are 10-plus years younger than base Taurus buyers -- EcoBoost is luring customers of competitive products, with Taurus SHO holding the second-highest conquest rate in its segmen ... Continue reading
Ford Says Small Cars Are The Future
Nov 13, 2009
FORDâS GEORGE PIPAS PONTIFICATES âSmall Cars are the Future,â He Insists By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau George Pipas, Fordâs top sales analyst, is as entertaining as he is astute. He said that he once hoped to be a controller, a serious numbers guy, but they wouldnât let him b ... Continue reading
McLaren Reveals MP4-12C Development Plans - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 13, 2009
November 13, 2009: Prior to its first model going on sale in Spring 2011, McLaren Automotive gives an insight into a performance car testing program from the development team behind the new McLaren MP4-12C. The challenging and comprehensive development program has taken the car in some of the world's most famous race c ... Continue reading
When Shopping for Auto Show Deals, Review Vehicle Financing Basics, Says AWARE
Nov 12, 2009
For Immediate Release Contact: Eric Hoffman 202-585-2808 eric.hoffman@autofinancing101.org When Shopping for Auto Show Deals, Review Vehicle Financing Basics, Says AWARE WASHINGTON November 12, 2009 - The auto show season is an exciting time for auto buffs and families alike. In addition to providing fun and entertainm ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2009
BOSTON, Nov. 12 Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have found that -- when tested in a driving simulator -- patients with hemianopia (blindness in one half of the visual field in both eyes) have significantly more difficulty detecting pedestrians (on their blind side) than normally sighted people. These resu ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Lexus HS 250h Gasoline-electric hybrids are, at this point in time, nothing new. And luxury cars are definitely nothing new. Even luxury hybrids are old news, at least with Lexus, which has been selling hybrid versions of its GS sports sedan, RX luxury crossover, and LS flagsh ... Continue reading
2009 Ford Fusion In America's Top 10 Selling Vehicles, No. 1 Selling Domestic Car
Nov 12, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12, 2009 â Soaring sales of the Ford Fusion have made 2009 already a record-breaking year for Americaâs most fuel-efficient midsize sedan. Sales for 2009 already have reached 151,137 units, eclipsing the previous Fusion full-year sales high of 149,552 in 2007. Importantly, Fusion sales a ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2009
All-new feature presented by The Dow Chemical Company TROY, Mich., Nov. 12 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced the debut of Electric Avenue, a 37,000 square foot feature on the main floor of the 2010 show. The new showcase will spotlight electric vehicles and technology of both tradition ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Reports: New-Car Shoppers Show Increased Interest in Audi, Ford, Hyundai
Nov 12, 2009
Latest Market Intelligence Shows Significant Year-over-Year Gains in Brand Consideration, kbb.com Traffic IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 12 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Brand Watch study and Market Watch report, over the past year in-market new-car shoppers have shown increased inte ... Continue reading
The 2011 Regal: A Buick Bred On The Autobahn
Nov 12, 2009
November 11, 2009 back Print | Word | Add This QUICK FACTS A new midsize Buick sport sedan with a European-bred driving experience On sale in the second quarter of 2010 Based on the award-winning Opel Insignia and available now as a Regal in China Modern, sleek design with great attention to detail and excellent build ... Continue reading
Forbes Ten Clunker Cars to Avoid
Nov 12, 2009
Washington DC November 12, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that in response to a recent study by Consumer Reports, Forbes has unveiled its list of ten clunker cars to avoid. Click here to view the list. To determine the worst clunkers on the road, Forbes paired Vincentric's five-year repair-cost data for 2009 model ... Continue reading
Number One California Traffic Attorneys Specialize in Getting Traffic Tickets Dismissed
Nov 12, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11 -- It happens in a flash, and can feel very surreal. The wailing siren, red and blue lights flashing behind the car, and a stern officer asking for your license and registration. Your heart races while you feel confused and angry, and as the cop drives away you realize you now have to deal with eit ... Continue reading
eBay Motors Launches Free Vehicle History Reports Exclusively through Experian's AutoCheck
Nov 12, 2009
SAN JOSE, Calif.--eBay Motors (www.ebaymotors.com) , the No. 1 online automotive marketplace worldwide, now offers free vehicle history reports through an exclusive agreement with Experianâs AutoCheck. By offering free AutoCheck vehicle history reports on all listings for used vehicles no older than the 1981 model ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2009
MESA, Ariz.--Clean Air Cab, Arizonaâs first completely carbon neutral taxicab service, has released their first pink Komen for the Cure cab on the streets of Metropolitan Phoenix today. Clean Air Cab will be donating one dollar of every fare to Susan G. Komen for the Cure over the next year. âWe are pleased t ... Continue reading
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