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Kia Fleet Keeps Australian Open on the Move

Kia Fleet Keeps Australian Open on the Move

For the 11th year in a row, Kia Motors' unwavering support of the Australian Open tennis has continued with the delivery of nearly 100 specially-equipped courtesy vehicles to keep the tournament's players, officials and guests on the move. ... Continue reading

2012 Paris Motor Show Coverage

2012 Paris Motor Show Coverage

Up to the minute 2012 Paris Motor Show Coverage ... Continue reading

2012 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) Press Pass Coverage

2012 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) Press Pass Coverage

<p><b>Get the complete back-story. See the car show as if you are a journalist</b></p> <br> <p><b>For the sixteenth year in a row, TheAutoChannel.com is proud to present exclusive <a href="/cybercast/2012naias">PRESS PASS COVERAGE of the Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS)</a>. TACH's Press Pass Coverage features dozens of full- ... Continue reading

Four Door Media Licensed to Build Mercedes-Benz SL550

Four Door Media Licensed to Build Mercedes-Benz SL550

Four Door Media, Inc. announced today the signing of a licensing agreement with Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH to build a unique version of the Mercedes-Benz SL550, among the most exciting, recognizable and desirable automobiles on the marketplace today. Four Door Media is now authorized internationally to produce its ... Continue reading

New Look, Latest Technology and Fuel Efficiency Are Key Drivers of Shopper Interest in All-New or Newly Redesigned Vehicles

New Look, Latest Technology and Fuel Efficiency Are Key Drivers of Shopper Interest in All-New or Newly Redesigned Vehicles

For the January edition of the Shopper Insights Report, brought to you by the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine, the experts at AutoTrader.com named the most significant all-new or newly redesigned vehicles for 2012 and then polled more than 200 shoppers to find out what their motivations were for selecting either the curren ... Continue reading

Henny's Wrap 2012 Detroit Auto Show

Henny's Wrap 2012 Detroit Auto Show

See Complete Video 2012 Detroit Auto Show Coverage – Press Pass Coverage By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel DETROIT, January 10, 2012. Before making arrangements to fly to Motown, I thought about how the atmosphere would be this time. Would it be as pessimistic as the past two ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Retail Operations Brings More Jobs, Services to Communities Nationwide

Bridgestone Retail Operations Brings More Jobs, Services to Communities Nationwide

In 2011, Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) created more than 650 new jobs as a result of opening 62 new automotive tire and service locations nationwide. BSRO operates nearly 2,200 Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, ExpertTire and Wheel Works locations across the United States. "Our people are our streng ... Continue reading

Clean Energy Unveils Backbone Network for America's Natural Gas Highway

Clean Energy Unveils Backbone Network for America's Natural Gas Highway

The route plan for the first phase of 150 new LNG fueling stations for America's Natural Gas Highway (ANGH) was unveiled today by Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America. The company has identified 98 locations and anticipates having 70 stations open by th ... Continue reading

Ford Fusion Earns Autoweek's Highest Honor: Named Best in Show at North American International Auto Show +VIDEO

Ford Fusion Earns Autoweek's Highest Honor: Named Best in Show at North American International Auto Show +VIDEO

Just days after being revealed to the world, the new Ford Fusion is already bringing home awards. The Autoweek editorial staff has chosen Fusion for its Best in Show award at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The selection is based on one compelling measurement -- the car people will remember most fiv ... Continue reading

GM Releases First Sustainability Report as New Company

GM Releases First Sustainability Report as New Company

General Motors has released its first global sustainability report as a new company, reinforcing its belief that sustainability goals are best achieved when integrated into its business model. "Sustainability feeds our bottom line and sustaining a profitable business is our ultimate responsibility," said GM Chairman an ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Employees Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a Week of Community Service to Benefit Southeast Michigan Residents

Chrysler Group Employees Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a Week of Community Service to Benefit Southeast Michigan Residents

More than 150 employees expected to participate across southeast Michigan Fourth annual MLK Week of Service benefits residents and strengthens partnership with the United Way of Southeastern Michigan Beginning Jan. 16, the federal holiday honoring‚ Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Chrysler Group LLC employees will c ... Continue reading

Strategy Analytics at CES: Connected Car Service Demand Only for Safe, Useful, Compelling Design; User Experience Best Practice Guidelines

Strategy Analytics at CES: Connected Car Service Demand Only for Safe, Useful, Compelling Design; User Experience Best Practice Guidelines

BOSTON--At the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, automotive companies are squarely focused on the connected car experience, as seen at exhibits from General Motors and Kia and others. To that end, the Strategy Analytics User Experience Practice (UEP) has released eight best practice guide ... Continue reading

Forbes' Fairy-Tale; 10 Cars to Trade-In Now for Maximum Return

Forbes' Fairy-Tale; 10 Cars to Trade-In Now for Maximum Return

SCAM: The AIADA newsletter reported that it's never been a better time to trade in a late-model vehicle on a new one, as dealers are going all out to amass a fresh supply of used cars and replenish what's become a severely depleted inventory. And they're offering top dollar for them in trade, with some of the most in-d ... Continue reading

BMW Announces Nearly $900 Million Investment, Adding 300 jobs at its South Carolina Plant in 2012

BMW Announces Nearly $900 Million Investment, Adding 300 jobs at its South Carolina Plant in 2012

BMW announced today that the company will invest nearly $900 Million USD and add 300 new jobs in 2012 in its South Carolina plant. This announcement was made during a ceremony to commemorate a major production milestone -- 2,000,000 vehicles have rolled off the assembly line since the company began U.S. production in 1 ... Continue reading

Winnebago Industries Unveils New 2012 Winnebago Journey and Itasca Meridian 42E

Winnebago Industries Unveils New 2012 Winnebago Journey and Itasca Meridian 42E

Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturer, introduces the new tag-axle 42E to its 2012 Winnebago Journey and Itasca Meridian Class A diesel lineup. "Our diesel products have never been better than in 2012," said Winnebago Industries' Vice President of Sales and Marketing ... Continue reading

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