News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

New 2012 Fiat 500 Named "Best Car" in Travel + Leisure's Annual Design Awards Issue

Feb 15, 2012

Travel + Leisure Design Awards recognize thoughtful design that improve the travel experience New 2012 Fiat 500 models deliver contemporary Italian styling, beautiful craftsmanship and city-friendly proportions combined with intelligent adaptations for American roads New 1.4-liter engine with state-of-the-art MultiAir ... Continue reading

Toyota Vehicles Dominate J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Vehicle Dependability Study

Feb 15, 2012

Eight Lexus, Toyota, and Scion models captured segment awards in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study, a performance equal to all other vehicle brands combined and more than twice as many as the runner-up nameplate. The study also found: Lexus is the number one nameplate improving by 23 fewer ... Continue reading

Hyundai Genesis Named Most Dependable Midsize Premium Car by J.D. Power and Associates

Feb 15, 2012

The Hyundai Genesis sedan is the highest-ranked model in the midsize premium car category in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Released today, the study also shows that Hyundai finished ninth overall, demonstrating that the company's commitment to quality translates into long-term de ... Continue reading

There's Still Time To Enjoy The Game With Seat!

Feb 15, 2012

As the Seat-sponsored UEFA Europa League gears up for the nail-biting knockout phase this week, the sporty Spanish car maker is reminding fans that it's not too late for them to 'Enjoy The Game' and stand a chance of winning a brand new Leon SE Copa in the process! ... Continue reading

Church Pastor Benefits from Kia Australian Open Competition

Feb 15, 2012

The winner of an all-new Kia Rio has donated his prize to his local church pastor after his name was drawn from the barrel in the recent "Win a Reborn Rio" competition at this year's Kia Australian Open tennis championship. ... Continue reading

BMW Launches New 6th Generation 3 Series Sedan

Feb 15, 2012

BMW has raised the benchmark for premium sporting sedans with the launch of the new 6th generation 3 Series Sedan. ... Continue reading

Consumers Union: New Fuel Standards Good For Americans

Feb 14, 2012

CU files formal comments at U.S. DOT in support of higher fuel economy standards WASHINGTON February 14, 2012; Consumers Union (CU), the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports, filed comments in support of proposed fuel economy standards at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday. The proposed s ... Continue reading

CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge Unveils Winning Sustainable Collections at New York Fashion Week

Feb 14, 2012

The winning designers of the 2nd annual Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge unveiled their sustainable clothing and accessory collections on Feb. 9 at MADE at Milk Studios as part of New York Fashion Week. The show was attended by fashion editors and buyers who viewed eco-friendly ... Continue reading

WD-40 Brand Launches First Ever Product Line Extension and New Products

Feb 14, 2012

WD-40 Company, maker of the trusted and versatile WD-40 Multi-Use Product, is introducing WD-40 Specialist-- a new line of best-in-class specialty products for trade professionals. These new products will solve problems trade professionals, WD-40 brand's core end-users, are familiar with Developed at the WD-40 Company ... Continue reading

Lexus Throws Sports Illustrated Swimsuit a Curve

Feb 14, 2012

Admiring the curves of a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model is one thing, but actually driving it--that's something only Lexus and its all-new 2013 GS sport sedan could do with style. As the Official Automotive Marketing partner of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit property, Lexus created a multi-faceted campaign called T ... Continue reading

Consumers Pay if Fuel Economy Rules are not Delayed, NADA Warns

Feb 14, 2012

Better understanding of how consumers will react to higher prices and technology needed, NADA says. In comments filed late Monday with the Obama administration, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) raised serious concerns about proposed fuel economy rules for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Again Delivers Well Over 400,000 Vehicles in January

Feb 14, 2012

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand reported robust delivery figures for the beginning of this year: The company handed over 419,200 (January 2011: 418,600; +0.1 percent) vehicles to customers worldwide in January. "The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand made a stable start to the new year. Despite volatile developments, ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces 2012 Azera Pricing

Feb 14, 2012

Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the completely redesigned 2012 Azera, starting at $32,000 for the extraordinarily well-equipped Azera and $36,000 for the range-topping Azera with Technology Package. In fact, the all-new 2012 Azera has so many new standard features -- that it is better equipped than the ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces 2013 Genesis Coupe Pricing

Feb 14, 2012

Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the refreshed 2013 Genesis Coupe, starting at $24,250 for the 2.0T model and $28,750 for the 3.8-liter R-Spec model. The Genesis Coupe now sports more aggressive coupe styling, striking a more menacing demeanor from every angle. Inside, the 2013 Genesis Coupe interior has ... Continue reading

Mercedes 906 Engine Diesel to CNG Coversion Available

Feb 14, 2012

Leading CNG vehicle companies partner to bring the first EPA-certified, diesel to CNG conversion package for the Mercedes 906 Engine to market. Alexandria, Virginia & New Brunswick, New Jersey --February 14, 2012; Sunny DeWakar, CEO of NGV Motori, USA and Dean Sloane, Founder and Managing Director of Clean Vehicle Solu ... Continue reading