Jan 31, 2012
Overall customer satisfaction with the auto claims experience remained stable during the fourth quarter of 2011, despite an increase in the number of auto insurance claims and the amount of time needed to repair vehicles, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study(SM)'Wave 1 released ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
NADA University Launches Dealership 'All-Stars' Program to Recognize Personnel Who Turn Ideas Into Successful Practice Candidates Encouraged to Tell Their Stories by Video, Either Self-Made or Shot at NADA U Booth During NADA/ATD Convention McLean, VA (January 31, 2012) NADA University, the education and training arm ... Continue reading
Mopar Marks 75th Anniversary: Unveils Four Custom Vehicles
Jan 31, 2012
Mopar '12 300, a custom Chrysler 300 that goes from 0 to 60 mph in the low 5-second range, is third factory-built Mopar-badged vehicle from Chrysler Group LLC All-new 2013 Dodge Dart 'GTS 210 Tribute' and 2012 Fiat 500 'Stinger' get two Mopar stage kits, highlighting appearance and performance 2012 Mopar Jeep Compass ' ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang Thefts: A Look at Thefts of an American Automotive Icon
Jan 31, 2012
For over 25 years, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has published Hot Wheels, an annual report of America's 10 most stolen vehicles. Ã While popular expectations have been that newer, more expensive vehicles would top the list, the data has repeatedly shown quite the opposite, with older, less flashy model ... Continue reading
Euro NCAP Names 2011 Best in Class Cars
Jan 31, 2012
January 31, 2012; Last year, Euro NCAP published the results for 53 new car models available on the European market, among which the first commercially available Electric Vehicles. Eleven cars achieved four stars whilst Euro NCAP's poorest result was achieved by Dacia Duster with three stars. To be selected safest cars ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Seat features the bedding industry's innovative pocketed coil technology, a 100 percent recyclable alternative to traditional seat foam Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics, announced that it has formed a development relationship ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Joins With Rolling Stone to Host Indianapolis Fan Tailgate Party on Game Day
Jan 31, 2012
Volkswagen is proud to announce a yearlong calendar of experiences that celebrate fans of music, sports, lifestyle, and culture. To kick off the year, Volkswagen will be on the ground in Indianapolis on Game Day, partnering with Rolling Stone to host the Volkswagen Rock & Roll Fan Tailgate Party for 3,500 guests just t ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program, in partnership with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) in the United States, kicks off its ninth year of saving teen lives Globally, program has trained more than 500,000 new drivers through online and professional hands-on driver instruction In the United State ... Continue reading
2012 Ford Focus Review and Comparison by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Jan 30, 2012
By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau I had a few minutes to make a direct comparison as I swapped last weekâs Chevrolet Cruze for this weekâs Ford Focus. Both are fresh new designs and both represent the fastest growing segment of the auto market â the compact or small car, segment. They happen ... Continue reading
Hertz Secures Naming Rights to the 2012 and 2013 New Zealand International Sevens Rugby Tournament
Jan 30, 2012
The Hertz Corporation announced that Hertz New Zealand has signed a two-year agreement to become the naming rights sponsor of the prestigious New Zealand International Sevens Tournament, effective immediately. The inaugural Hertz Sevens rugby event, which is already sold out, will be held at in Wellington, New Zealand ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Get Up to $20 Back on Purchases of Leading ANCO Wiper Blades in February and March
Jan 30, 2012
Consumers who protect their driving safety by purchasing qualifying new ANCO wiper blades in February or March can receive rebates of up to $20 from Federal-Mogul . Federal-Mogul is offering a $15 rebate on each qualifying purchase of a pair of premium ANCO Contour all-season wiper blades. A $10 rebate is available per ... Continue reading
Solar-Powered Car, SolarWorld GT, Sets out on U.S. Leg of First Round-the-World Journey
Jan 30, 2012
A solar-powered car sponsored by SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar panel manufacturer for more than 35 years, this week begins the U.S. leg of its 21,000-mile quest to circle the globe, propelled only by sun's rays. The SolarWorld Gran Turismo (GT), a collaboration between SolarWorld and Bochum University of Applied S ... Continue reading
Audi to Air Midnight Viewings of Super Bowl XLVI Spot
Jan 30, 2012
Audi will air its upcoming :60 Super Bowl TV spot during "vampire hours" beginning this week. Viewers can catch the commercial -- which puts Audi signature LEDs up against the iconic vampires -- between midnight and 3 a.m. on select Cable Networks. The cinematic spot features the new 2013 Audi S7 and the brand's signat ... Continue reading
Power-packed Lexus Exhibit Bound for 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Jan 30, 2012
In line with its new brand attitude, Lexus is looking to make a 'super' impression on Chicagoans at this year's 2012 Chicago Auto Show. For the first time, at any auto show, Lexus will be displaying four of its renowned LFA super cars. Packing 552 horsepower in a V10 engine, the LFA is considered one of the world's g ... Continue reading
GM Turns Some Attention Back to CNG with 1,200 Chevrolet Van Order from AT&T +VIDEO
Jan 30, 2012
Finally, an "American" automaker remembers Compressed Natural Gas DETROIT - January 30, 2012: AT&T plans to take delivery of 1,200 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG) dedicated cargo vans to be deployed to AT&T service centers nationwide. It is the largest-ever order of CNG vehicles from General Motors. AT&T ... Continue reading
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