Transaction Prices For New Cars Continue to Reach New Record Highs in December
Jan 4, 2012
TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasts, estimated today that the average transaction price for light vehicles in the United States was $30,686 in December 2011, up $1,682 (5.8 percent) from December 2010 and up $189 (0.6 percent) from November 2011. "Despite continued economic uncertainty, ... Continue reading
H.B. Stubbs Company to Create Hyundai Exhibit at NAIAS
Jan 4, 2012
H.B. Stubbs Company, a global exhibit and event marketing company, will unveil Hyundai Motor America's new exhibition at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. International journalists and auto enthusiasts alike will see Hyundai's new exhibit featuring the company's full lineup of highly fuel-efficient ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2012
AutoNation, Inc., America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011 on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Sho ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2012
Cintas Corporation today announced an opportunity for businesses to improve the safety of employees behind the wheel with a Free Online Defensive Driving Awareness Training Offer through February 28, 2011. 'So it is extremely important that companies spend the time and the resources to train their employees on defensiv ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2012
U.S. sales of the Ford brand totaled 2,062,915 vehicles in 2011, sealing its first three-point market share gain over three consecutive years since 1970 Ford brand small car sales were up 25 percent in 2011, with 244,291 vehicles sold, while utilities increased 31 percent with 579,626 sales. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports 26.3 Percent Increase In 2011 U.S. Sales
Jan 4, 2012
2011 sales total 324,402 units, a 26.3 percent increase over prior year sales Best year in sales since 2002 December sales total 32,502 units, a 36.2 percent increase over prior year sales and best December since 1972. Chattanooga-built Passat, finalist for North American Car of the Year, sold 22,779 units year-to-date ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2012
TrafficLand, the largest authorized aggregator of live traffic video in the U.S., announced today that its video content is now available directly through TrafficLand or through any of the companyââ¬â¢s expanded list of authorized distributors: Beat The Traffic, Radiate Media (formerly NAVTEQ Media Solution' ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Publishes Guide to Complying with FMCSA Handheld Cell Phone Ban
Jan 3, 2012
Effective today, a new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule prohibits an estimated four million commercial truck and bus drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving. Under the new rule, individual drivers face civil penalties up to $2,750, while employers can be held liable and fined up to ... Continue reading
Valeo Exhibits at Auto Expo for the First Time
Jan 3, 2012
Valeo will exhibit for the first time at the Auto Expo trade show being held in Delhi on Jan. 7-11, 2012. The company will be displaying its innovative CO2 reduction and driving assistance innovations at its stand in Hall 15 B. Auto Expo provides Valeo with an opportunity to showcase its innovations supporting the curr ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Significant Sales Increase for 2011
Jan 3, 2012
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced December 2011 sales of 1,834 vehicles and year-to-date sales of 29,023 vehicles.Ã The year-to-date sales compare to 25,320 vehicle ... Continue reading
Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu to Keynote Green Truck Summit at The Work Truck Show 2012
Jan 3, 2012
United States Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will give the keynote address at the 2012 Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. The Green Truck Summit is held March 5-6, 2012, in conjunction with The Work Truck Show® 2012 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. ... Continue reading
Jan 3, 2012
Sirius XM Radio and AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that customers will be eligible to receive a 3-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle with a factory-installed satellite radio, regardless of make or model, from participating AutoNation dealerships ... Continue reading
zAutos to Provide Complete Coverage of North American International Auto Show
Jan 3, 2012
Auto enthusiasts can check out zAutos.com for the most in-depth coverage on every vehicle debut and historic auto industry moment at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. On zAutos.com, viewers will get a sneak preview of all the highly-anticipated vehicles at the show before it opens to the public on Jan. 1 ... Continue reading
The Craftsman Brand to Show New CTX Tractor at North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Jan 3, 2012
Ready...set...mow. On Monday, the Craftsman brand will showcase the new CTX tractor series in the concourse at the 2012 North American International Auto Show -- the first tractor ever to be at the Detroit event. Powerful, durable and dependable, the CTX tractor is fully loaded with automotive-inspired features that he ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation Challenges Motorists to Adopt Responsible Driving Habits in 2012
Jan 3, 2012
Make the Resolution to be a Safe Driver A recent national survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety confirms that Americans desire a greater level of safety than they now experience on our roads and are open to more government action to make it happen. Yet, many are unwilling to change potentially deadly driving ... Continue reading
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