May 21, 2009
Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing Support Drives Shoppers to Dealerships CENTREVILLE, Va. May 21, 2009; Carfax has launched its largest-ever marketing initiative to boost used car sales and help shoppers find reputable car dealers. The first phase of the effort is a television advertising campaign airing nati ... Continue reading
CNN Says Gas Prices Are the Key to Fuel Economy
May 21, 2009
Washington DC May 21, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that new fuel economy rules announced by President Obama Tuesday have already gained support from major automakers, but the challenge will be getting consumers to play along, especially if gas prices remain relatively low. According to CNN Money, the Obama admin ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.Com Names Their Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009
May 21, 2009
Kbb.com Editors Offer Their Top New Car Choices for Road Trips in a Variety of Categories IRVINE, Calif., May 21 -- The Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009, www.kbb.com/roadtripcars2009, were named today by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. Memori ... Continue reading
May 20, 2009
2009 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA GRAND TOURING A Real Sports Car By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Iâve been a fan of the 1960s British and Italian sports cars since late in my misspent youth - MGs, Alfa Romeos, Austin Healeys, Triumphs, and their ilk. Their charm was in simplicity, agility, and a sort of inti ... Continue reading
Jeep in the Movies is Now Playing at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum
May 20, 2009
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, Mich., is spotlighting Jeep in the Movies featuring two celebrated vehicles: the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon featured in Paramount Picturesâ, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that co-starred in the Paramount release, Sahara. Runnin ... Continue reading
Cadillac Named Top Brand in AutoPacific Owner Satisfaction Survey - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 20, 2009
National Survey Measures Satisfaction with New Vehicles TUSTIN, CA - May 20, 2009: In the most challenging auto sales market in years, AutoPacific announced yesterday its 13th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). For the second straight year, Cadillac ranks highest among new car owners, taking the Highest Satisfac ... Continue reading
May 20, 2009
Honda Begins Sales of Honda Safety Navi Safe Driving Educational Software for PC-based Auto Driving Simulator Tokyo, May 20, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. begins sales in Japan of Honda Safety Navi, new educational software for safe driving developed for a PC-based automobile driving simulator.Combined ... Continue reading
Toyota to Hold 35th Annual Safety Event for Children
May 20, 2009
Tokyo, May 20, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announces that it will hold the 35th "Toyota Safety School" event at the Toyota Kaikan Exhibition Hall in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on 26 days from May 25 to July 16. The event, which is supported by the local police, has been held since 1975 for kindergarten an ... Continue reading
ELECTRIFYING NEWS: Daimler Acquires Stake in Tesla - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 19, 2009
- German automaker acquires nearly 10 percent of one of the leading electric vehicle companies - Automakers agreed to cooperate in battery systems, electric drive systems and vehicle projects STUTTGART, Germany and SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 19 -- Daimler AG has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 percent of Tesla Motor ... Continue reading
Pelosi Statement on President Obama's Announcement on National Fuel Efficiency Policy
May 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, May 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today regarding President Obama's announcement of a National Fuel Efficiency Policy, which will include the first nationwide standards for vehicle fuel mileage and emissions: "President Obama and Congress are working tog ... Continue reading
Toyota voted most trusted brand by Canadians in Reader's Digest survey
May 19, 2009
Toronto, ON May 19, 2009; Trust. Itâs something Toyota Canada works very hard to earn from its customers. Thatâs why Toyota is proud to be voted Canadaâs Most Trusted Brand in two categories â Passenger Car Manufacturer and SUV Manufacturer â in a national study commissioned by Readerâs Di ... Continue reading
New Federal CAFE Standard Announced by President Obama; Edmunds.com Comments
May 19, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Today changes are being announced for the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations, which are intended to encourage automakers to build and sell more fuel efficient cars, leading to a cleaner environment and less dependence on foreign oil. The new regulations, which will go into effect in ... Continue reading
May 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2009 The Alliance to Save Energy today hailed the Obama administration's new policy establishing a unified national limit on vehicle tailpipe emissions and accelerating by four years an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 miles per gallon for all passenger vehicles as "an historic step forward and ... Continue reading
Volvo and SimBin Join Forces to Release Free Racing Game - VIDEO STORY
May 19, 2009
GOTHENBURG - May 19, 2009: Volvo Car Corporation and multiple award winning Swedish game studio, SimBin Development Team, announce that "Volvo - The Game" will be released on May 26. The free of charge game includes the option to race as five racing legends in and drive the new Volvo S60 Concept. There are Volvo models ... Continue reading
AutoPacific's 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award Highlights Consumer Opinion as Industry Struggles
May 19, 2009
National Survey Measures Satisfaction with New Vehicles TUSTIN, Calif., May 19 -- In the most challenging auto sales market in years, AutoPacific today announced its 13th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). For the second straight year, Cadillac ranks highest among new car owners, taking the Highest Satisfaction ... Continue reading
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