U.S. Senate Expected To Approve Additional Cash For Clunkers Funding Today
Aug 6, 2009
cash for clunkers" auto sales incentive bill after an agreement with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said. Speaking on the Senate floor late on Wednesday, Reid said the accord provided for votes on seven possible amendments, all of which aides said were expected to be defeated. That would clear the way f ... Continue reading
Renowned Fraud Expert Offer Simple Tips to Avoid Scams When Shopping Online
Aug 6, 2009
ATLANTA, Aug. 5 -- The car is for sale at a ridiculously low price because the owner, a soldier, is being shipped off to Iraq. The new computer must sell quickly because a widow needs the money to pay her rent. A shipping company with a recognized name will ship the item (any item) once payment is received. These are s ... Continue reading
For Kia Motors; All-New Soul, Total Immersion Creates Augmented Reality Application on Facebook
Aug 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES--Set your mouse aside, thereâs a new rodent at the keyboard â and this oneâs got legs. Kia Motorsâ first taste of augmented reality in the social media arena pits consumers in a race with the Kia Soul hip-hop hamsters in a game created for Facebook® â and, appropriately enough, o ... Continue reading
C.A.R.S. Program Statistics August 5, 2009; Michigan Number One Cash For Clunker State
Aug 5, 2009
NEWS FLASH: C.A.R.S. Program Statistics August 5, 2009 Dealer Transactions Number Submitted: 184,304 Dollar Value: $775.2M Top 10 New Vehicles Purchased 1. Toyota Corolla 2. Ford Focus FWD 3. Honda Civic 4. Toyota Prius 5. ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Deployment Project
Aug 5, 2009
Dept. of Energy Grant Helps Ready Markets for Zero Emissions FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a grant for the largest deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure ever undertaken. Nissan is supporting the lead grant applicant, Electric Transportation Engineer ... Continue reading
EDTA Applauds Grant Announcements: $2.4 Billion for Electric Drive
Aug 5, 2009
U.S. Department of Energy announces single largest investment for electric drive vehicles and components. Washington, DCâAugust 5, 2009; The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) applauds President Barack Obama's announcement of $2.4 billion in grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the ... Continue reading
U.S. Awards $600 Million In Electric Car Battery Grants
Aug 5, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug 5, 2009; John Crawley and Jasmin Melvin writing for Reuters reported that Companies working with Ford Motor Co (F.N), Chrysler Group and General Motors Corp [GM.UL] received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars. The awards were part of $2. ... Continue reading
U.S. Senate To OK Additional $2 Billion For Cash For Clunkers
Aug 5, 2009
WASHINGTON August 4, 2009; Ken Thomas and Laurie Kellman writing for the AP reported that tThe Senate has cleared the way for a vote extending the "cash-for-clunkers" program, which offers car buyers rebates of up to $4,500 for trading in their gas-guzzlers for new, higher-mileage models, setting aside Republican oppos ... Continue reading
Telematics: ATX Launches New Toyota, Lexus Connected Vehicle Program
Aug 5, 2009
DALLAS, Aug. 5 -- ATX Group, a leading provider of connected vehicle (telematics) services to global automobile manufacturers, announced today the launch this week of the new Toyota/Lexus Safety Connect(TM) program on select Model Year 2010 Toyota and Lexus models in the U.S. The program marks the introduction of locat ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Gains Momentum in its "Clunkers" Recycling Program
Aug 5, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore.--The Clunkers Recycling Dealer Program set up by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. and its Auto Parts Business subsidiaries GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers and Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers has gained a significant positive response from new car dealerships receiving trade-ins of âclunkerâ vehicles th ... Continue reading
Aug 5, 2009
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 4 -- The newly founded Automotive History & Preservation Foundation, (AHPF) under the direction of Morris Kindig, with recognition by the City of Monterey, Department of Plans and Public Works; announces the formation of a steering committee to explore the feasibility of a Museum of Automotive Ar ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2009
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- SIRIUS XM Radio announced today that Audi will offer its customers an introductory three-month trial offer of the "SIRIUS Everything" package upon the purchase of all SIRIUS-equipped certified pre-owned Audi vehicles sold in the U.S. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080819/NYTU044LOGO) A ... Continue reading
A Greener Shade of Paint: Ford's Innovative, Sustainable Paint Technology Goes Global
Aug 4, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 4 -- -- Ford-exclusive paint technology goes global -- Ford's high-solids paint technology eliminates the need for process stages in a paint shop, replacing bulky, energy-consuming equipment with a simple, integrated booth -- Process allows three layers of paint to be applied one after another whi ... Continue reading
Used Cars Bolster Big Retailers' Profits
Aug 4, 2009
Washington DC August 3, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that profits from used vehicles propped up second-quarter earnings at the six biggest public dealership groups. According to Automotive News, five of the six groups reported lower profits, but all were in the black. Lithia Motors and Sonic Automotive sold more ... Continue reading
National Stop Red Light Running Week - August 2 - 8: VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 4, 2009
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- August 2 through August 8 is national "Stop on Red Week." Drivers are reminded to be careful on the road and mindful of the danger of disobeying traffic control signals. While the message is sound, this particular safety campaign is unlike traditional safety programs like "Click It or Ticket." The " ... Continue reading
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