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L.L.Bean Unveils Larger-than-Life Version of Its Most Iconic Product

L.L.Bean Unveils Larger-than-Life Version of Its Most Iconic Product

As the launch of its 100th Anniversary celebration draws near, outdoor retailer L.L.Bean today debuted the “L.L.Bean Bootmobile" a larger-than-life embodiment of its most iconic product. The 13-foot high and 20-foot long vehicle was revealed to employees at the Brunswick, ME manufacturing facility where popular Bean b ... Continue reading

Nine Chrysler Group LLC Models Net 2012 Consumer Guide Automotive Awards

Nine Chrysler Group LLC Models Net 2012 Consumer Guide Automotive Awards

Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands all have vehicles recognized as Consumer Guide Automotive 'Best Buys' or 'Recommended Picks' for 2012 model year Quality and craftsmanship‚ of 16 all-new and significantly-refreshed models launched in 2010 and 2011 are reflected in new Consumer Guide awards Chrysler Gro ... Continue reading

Ronald McDonald House Charities in Five States Tap into Key Funding Opportunities Through Insurance Auto Auctions Car Donation Program

Ronald McDonald House Charities in Five States Tap into Key Funding Opportunities Through Insurance Auto Auctions Car Donation Program

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), the leading live and live online salvage auto auction company and wholly owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. , today announced the addition of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) as the newest benefactor charity to join its national car donation campaign, One Car One D ... Continue reading

Nissan Social Media Growth & Engagement Outpaces Industry Competition

Nissan Social Media Growth & Engagement Outpaces Industry Competition

Celebrating success on the brand's social media channels, Nissan North America recognized how important tools like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have become to build brand loyalty, engage directly with consumers and generate website click-throughs. Nissan credits the recent achievements for being responsive to the comm ... Continue reading

Simple Steps to Save Gas Without Driving Less

Simple Steps to Save Gas Without Driving Less

Fuel Economy Directly Related to Vehicle Care, Driving Behavior-- Driving less doesn't have to be a consumer's reaction to rising gas prices, according to the Car Care Council. While consumers can't control the price of gas, they can control how much gas they use by following some simple and inexpensive vehicle mainten ... Continue reading

SureSale™ Certified Launches in Phoenix: More Vehicles Eligible for CPO Programs

SureSale™ Certified Launches in Phoenix: More Vehicles Eligible for CPO Programs

Mota Motors, a leading provider of online vehicle certification and selling platforms, today announced that SureSale Certified, a comprehensive certified pre-owned (CPO) marketing program launched today in Phoenix‚ SureSale expands the range of vehicles eligible for certification on dealer lots, online marketplaces, a ... Continue reading

NADAguides.com Brand Share Report for Q4 Shows Interest Gain for Domestics--Especially the Chevy Cruze and Japanese and Europeans Brands

NADAguides.com Brand Share Report for Q4 Shows Interest Gain for Domestics--Especially the Chevy Cruze and Japanese and Europeans Brands

News Highlights NADAguides.com announces its Brand Share Report for the fourth quarter of 2011 revealing that domestic brands, along with Japanese and Europeans saw increases in consumer interest on NADAguides.com during the fourth quarter of 2011; Korean brands saw a slight decrease in share of consumer interest durin ... Continue reading

UK H2mobility - Vauxhall Drives Hydrogen 4 Generations

UK H2mobility - Vauxhall Drives Hydrogen 4 Generations

At today's UK H2Mobility launch event in London, Vauxhall is presenting its 4th generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle "HydroGen4". ... Continue reading

More Equipment, Same Price for MY12 207 CC

More Equipment, Same Price for MY12 207 CC

Peugeot Automobiles Australia has given its baby 207 CC a refresh for 2012 adding more equipment and cosmetic changes to see in the New Year. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Unveils 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition to Mark 60 years of Performance +VIDEO

Chevrolet Unveils 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition to Mark 60 years of Performance +VIDEO

DETROIT - January 17, 2012: Chevrolet today unveiled the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition - the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette's history - as well as a 60th Anniversary Package that will be available on all 2013 Corvette models. "The 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette, marking i ... Continue reading

Los Angeles Audi Dealer is Number One in the Nation

Los Angeles Audi Dealer is Number One in the Nation

Audi today announced that local Los Angeles dealer Keyes Audi was the number one Audi dealer in the nation in 2011. Keyes Audi was the only dealer in the U.S. to sell over 2,000 combined new and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles last year. "The Keyes organization is one of the most progressive, customer-focused and strategi ... Continue reading

ComfortSense Now Offers Superior Comfort for Ventilated Seating Applications

ComfortSense Now Offers Superior Comfort for Ventilated Seating Applications

ComfortSense seat cushioning is a proven approach to deliver improved initial softness, without the added expense of a secondary topper pad. This technology can be customized to offer automotive designers increased flexibility, providing a unique comfort profile with long-term performance and durability. ComfortSense A ... Continue reading

Global Cellular M2M Connectivity Services Market to Rise to $35 Billion by 2016, Led by Automotive Telematics and Smart Energy, Says ABI Research

Global Cellular M2M Connectivity Services Market to Rise to $35 Billion by 2016, Led by Automotive Telematics and Smart Energy, Says ABI Research

The M2M market has become a fully mainstream segment of the cellular industry. By the end of 2011, most major mobile operators in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region had established M2M business units to focus their efforts in this fast growing market. The market for cumulative cellular M2M connections w ... Continue reading

Proposed Fuel Economy Rules Underestimate Rising Vehicle Cost, NADA Says

Proposed Fuel Economy Rules Underestimate Rising Vehicle Cost, NADA Says

At a public hearing today on proposed fuel economy rules for model year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light-duty trucks, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) urged federal agencies to properly consider the rising consumer cost of new vehicles. "To work, fuel economy rules must require improvements that are ... Continue reading

Lexus Jumps Into Super Bowl Advertising with First-Ever TV Spot +VIDEO

Lexus Jumps Into Super Bowl Advertising with First-Ever TV Spot +VIDEO

Lexus to Debut Its First Super Bowl Commercial TORRANCE, CA - January 17, 2012: Advertising on the annual Super Bowl broadcast is big marketing business. It's big not just because of the size of the football game's audience, but because the hype and visibility of the TV spots that air during the show often generates fa ... Continue reading

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