CustomerLink Announces Partnership with AutoTraker
Dec 19, 2011
CustomerLink Systems has partnered with AutoTraker Inc. to bring automated marketing services together with AutoTraker's automotive shop management software. AutoTraker software tracks customer and service histories for automotive repair shops, a process which includes frequency and sales reporting to help repair shop ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer: NTSB Recommends Banning All Cell Phone Use While Driving
Dec 18, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) voted yesterday to recommend that all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia enact laws banning drivers from any use of personal electronic devices, including both handheld and hands-free cell phone use, while driving. The recommendation also called for states to imp ... Continue reading
Dec 17, 2011
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, announced that both Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) have once again received a perfect score of 100 on the 2012 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is the HRC's ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
Dec 17, 2011
The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share payable on January 23, 2012 to shareholders of record on January 9, 2012. The annual dividend of $0.12 pe ... Continue reading
Richard Hanowski Honored with SAE International L. Ray Buckendale Lecture Award
Dec 16, 2011
Dr. Richard J. Hanowski, Director, Center for Truck & Bus Safety, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), was honored with the SAE International L. Ray Buckendale Award during the 2011 SAE International Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition. Dr. ... Continue reading
Confused.com Reveals Most Drivers Oppose Road Light Switch Off
Dec 16, 2011
Confused.com has revealed that the government's midnight switch-off of lights on UK roads, implemented since 2010, poses safety risks to drivers. As the shortest day of the year approaches, the car insurance expert reveals that 67% of UK motorists strongly oppose the switch off, with 47% of drivers feeling less confide ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2011
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommended, Dec. 13, 2011, to ban the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving in all 50 states. If adopted, the recommendation would outlaw nonemergency phone calls and texting by operators of every vehicle on the road, excluding hands-free ... Continue reading
10 Ways to Keep Your Car Safe and Running Smoothly Through Winter
Dec 16, 2011
With winter fast approaching, CTEK, the leading developer of intelligent lead-acid Battery Chargers, has released the following ten maintenance tips to ensure that vehicles run smoothly, and safely, during the colder, more hazardous months. 1) Avoid a flat battery. Battery Maintenance is essential during winter. If you ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2011
Regulatory News: 'The Jamaican authorities are now implementing a massive public transport improvement programme in Kingston to create better living conditions for the city's population. I am proud that Volvo Buses is part of this process' Volvo Buses has received an order for a total of 230 city buses from Kingston, J ... Continue reading
Magna Receives Ergonomic Innovation Award
Dec 16, 2011
Magna International Inc. announced it has received the Ergonomic Innovation Award today from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). The award was presented at the Magna Mirrors facility in Newaygo, Michigan, which played an instrumental role as the lead inspection site for MIOSHA's award r ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2011
Overall motorcycle customer satisfaction has increased notably from 2010, driven by marked improvements in the sales experience, the products, and cost of ownership, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Motorcycle Competitive Information Study(SM) released today. The study, now in its 14th year, measure ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Vehicle Deliveries Continue on Track
Dec 16, 2011
Global vehicle deliveries by the Volkswagen Group grew further in the period January to November, with the Group handing over 7.51 (January -- November 2010: 6.59; +13.9 percent)* million vehicles to customers. Europe's largest automaker therefore continued to outperform the world market (+5.3 percent). November was al ... Continue reading
High Prices Will Limit Sales of Electric Vehicles in 2012, According to Pike Research
Dec 16, 2011
Many potential buyers will hold off on purchases of electric vehicles (EVs) during 2012 due to the premium pricing of the vehicles, according to a new white paper from Pike Research. Nissan raised the price of the Leaf for 2012, and while the 2012 Chevrolet Volt will sell for $1,000 less, the car comes without several ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2011
MINI HAS IT WRAPPED UP THIS CHRISTMAS Make your own Christmas paper with fun new Facebook app MINI is helping fans to customise Christmas with a new Facebook application that lets users design their own wrapping paper. The MINI 'Tell-it-like-it-is' Christmas Paper Maker adds a unique personal touch to gifts - and even ... Continue reading
Yuchai Engine Wins 2011 Outstanding Commercial Vehicle Engine Award
Dec 16, 2011
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that the YC6L-40 diesel engine manufactured by its major subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited, Yulin, China ("GYMCL"), has won the "2011 Outstanding Commercial Vehicle Engine" Award at the Auto Sports' Top 10 Eng ... Continue reading
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