Dec 20, 2011
DealerTrack and Internet Brands today announced that the data solutions businesses of Chrome Systems, Inc., a DealerTrack company, and Autodata Solutions Inc., a division of Internet Brands, will be combined through a joint venture agreement to form Chrome Data Solutions, LP (Chrome Data). The partnership will be owned ... Continue reading
PennDOT: New Teen Driver Law to Take Effect Dec. 27, not Dec. 24
Dec 20, 2011
PennDOT announced today Pennsylvania's new law aimed at increasing safety for young drivers will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 27. Due to a calculation error, the effective date was incorrectly reported as Dec. ... Continue reading
SAE International Publishes New Book on Vehicle Noise, Vibration and Sound Quality
Dec 20, 2011
A new book from SAE International gives readers a working knowledge of vehicle vibration, noise and sound quality. The knowledge it imparts can be applied to analyze real-world problems and devise solutions that reduce vibration, control noise, and improve sound quality in all vehicles--ground, aerospace, rail, and mar ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Forty Percent of Drivers Increasing Safety Risk by Delaying Automotive Maintenance
Dec 20, 2011
Drivers favor independent shops over dealers or national chains for repairs. Cash-strapped consumers are delaying automotive maintenance at the potential cost of their safety. Forty percent of respondents to a recent Consumer Reports poll who are involved in repair decisions stated that they are postponing car maintena ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Scion and its experiential agencies JUXT Interactive and George P. Johnson have teamed up to bring the iconic brand to life through an immersive digital experience called the Scion Surface Experience. Scions Surface installation is engaging millions of consumers nationwide now and throughout 2012 at major auto shows th ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Daimler AG - Key Strategies, Plans, SWOT, Trends & Outlook for 2012
Dec 20, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Daimler AG - Key Strategies, Plans, SWOT, Trends & Outlook for 2012" report to their offering. Daimler AG - Key Strategies, Plans, SWOT, Trends & Outlook for 2012 This Strategic Report Analyzes & provides Insights into the Key Strategies, Plans & business outlook ... Continue reading
In Southeast Michigan: One Child + One Toy = Hours of Priceless Smiles
Dec 20, 2011
This holiday season, Chrysler Group LLC employees and The Chrysler Foundation teamed up to deliver toys and hours of priceless smiles to children in need throughout Southeast Michigan. Between Dec. 5 and Dec. ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Restorers can now build a "new" 1967 Mustang convertible with an all-new steel body The '67 Mustang convertible body is stronger than the original and can be outfitted with Ford's big-block engines With nearly 8.5 million built since first debuting in 1964, the Ford Mustang is America's longest selling four-seat sports ... Continue reading
TomTom Helps Dutch City of Purmerend to Improve Traffic Flow
Dec 20, 2011
TomTom will provide the city of Purmerend with real time traffic information to optimise traffic flow. Journey time information will be displayed on the highway message screen advising drivers of the quickest way out of the city onto the A7 highway. ... Continue reading
Fitch: U.S. Auto Lease Residuals Speeding Ahead of Expectations
Dec 20, 2011
Residuals on U.S. auto lease ABS are still producing substantial gains versus initial forecasts through third-quarter-2011 (3Q'11), according to the latest index results from Fitch Ratings. In fact, residual realizations on Fitch-rated auto lease ABS have exceeded the securitization value of returned lease residuals ev ... Continue reading
AK Steel Announces Price Increase For Carbon Steel Products
Dec 20, 2011
AK Steel said today that it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by $50 per ton, effective immediately with new orders. AK Steel AK Steel produces flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steels, primarily for automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing, construct ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The reveal will feature the world premiere of the concept vehicle as well as the North American debut of the Prius c hybrid during Toyota's news conference on Tues ... Continue reading
Jeep Brand Launches 'Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig' Sweepstakes
Dec 20, 2011
Grand Prize winner will receive a 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Arctic edition Six sweepstake contestants will attend the '2012 Winter X Games 16' held January 26-29 in Aspen, Colo. Participants can enter the 'Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig' sweepstakes via the Jeep Brand's Facebook, Twitter or Blog sites The Jeep® brand would like to s ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
The North American International Auto Show 2012 (NAIAS) has expanded its footprint inside Cobo Center and its outreach into the social media sphere as it prepares to open for Press Preview, Jan. 9-10, 2012. With an additional 25,000 square feet of main floor exhibit space, and the anticipated unveilings of dozens of th ... Continue reading
Magellan GPS Receives 2012 CES Innovations Award
Dec 19, 2011
Magellan, a leading GPS brand, has been named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Award Honoree for its Wireless Back-up Camera. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstan ... Continue reading
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