Grand Cherokee Ends Year With Major 4x4 Award
Dec 21, 2011
The award-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee is finishing the year on a high - with a top industry accolade. The new luxury off-roader has just been crowned 4x4 of the Year by Total 4x4 magazine. ... Continue reading
BMW Confirms Pricing for new 3 Series Sedan
Dec 21, 2011
The new 6th generation BMW 3 Series Sedan will offer outstanding value when it goes on sale in February 2012 with increased luxury features, fuel-efficient TwinPower Turbo engines, more advanced technology and substantially lower prices than the outgoing model. ... Continue reading
Production Record for Opel Rüsselsheim Plant
Dec 21, 2011
The Opel plant in Rüsselsheim has experienced a record year in 2011, producing 180,900 vehicles. In 2010, 177,500 vehicles rolled off the assembly line at the Opel flagship factory. ... Continue reading
The new head of the compact class: The Audi A1 quattro
Dec 21, 2011
Audi is crowning its successful A1 model series with an exclusive top-of-the-line model. The dynamic A1 quattro, limited to just 333 units, moves to the head of the compact class. Its two-litre, turbocharged engine produces 188 kW and 350 Nm of torque, which is delivered to all four wheels. The Audi A1 quattro sprints ... Continue reading
Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving
Dec 21, 2011
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today urged consumers to buy ANCAP 5 star rated vehicles if they are looking to purchase a new or used car during the holidays. ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Toyota Financial Services (TFS), as part of its Making Life Easier for YOUth initiative, has partnered with two auto remarketing firms, ADESA and Norwalk Auto Auctions, to provide a surprise holiday donation of $302,620 to be shared among 17 Boys & Girls Clubs in cities where the three companies operate. In addition to ... Continue reading
Polaris Expands Side-by-Side Lineup with Introduction of Four-Passenger Recreational Vehicle
Dec 20, 2011
Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the release of the RANGER RZR XP 4 900, the latest addition to the Company's industry-leading lineup of extreme performance side-by-sides. This new vehicle, which is the first four-passenger vehicle in a class Polaris pioneered earlier this year, debuted to press and dealers via ... Continue reading
PennDOT: New Teen Driver Law to Take Effect Dec. 27, not Dec. 24
Dec 20, 2011
PennDOT announced today Pennsylvania's new law aimed at increasing safety for young drivers will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 27. Due to a calculation error, the effective date was incorrectly reported as Dec. ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model: NISSAN / JUKE Model Year(s): 2011 Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 08, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V583000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER Potential Number of Units Affected: 28,294 Summary: NISSAN IS R ... Continue reading
RECALL: 2010-2011 Nissan Sentra
Dec 20, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model: NISSAN / SENTRA Model Year(s): 2010-2011 Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 14, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V579000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,803 Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN ... Continue reading
SAE International Publishes New Book on Vehicle Noise, Vibration and Sound Quality
Dec 20, 2011
A new book from SAE International gives readers a working knowledge of vehicle vibration, noise and sound quality. The knowledge it imparts can be applied to analyze real-world problems and devise solutions that reduce vibration, control noise, and improve sound quality in all vehicles--ground, aerospace, rail, and mar ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Forty Percent of Drivers Increasing Safety Risk by Delaying Automotive Maintenance
Dec 20, 2011
Drivers favor independent shops over dealers or national chains for repairs. Cash-strapped consumers are delaying automotive maintenance at the potential cost of their safety. Forty percent of respondents to a recent Consumer Reports poll who are involved in repair decisions stated that they are postponing car maintena ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Scion and its experiential agencies JUXT Interactive and George P. Johnson have teamed up to bring the iconic brand to life through an immersive digital experience called the Scion Surface Experience. Scions Surface installation is engaging millions of consumers nationwide now and throughout 2012 at major auto shows th ... Continue reading
In Southeast Michigan: One Child + One Toy = Hours of Priceless Smiles
Dec 20, 2011
This holiday season, Chrysler Group LLC employees and The Chrysler Foundation teamed up to deliver toys and hours of priceless smiles to children in need throughout Southeast Michigan. Between Dec. 5 and Dec. ... Continue reading
TomTom Helps Dutch City of Purmerend to Improve Traffic Flow
Dec 20, 2011
TomTom will provide the city of Purmerend with real time traffic information to optimise traffic flow. Journey time information will be displayed on the highway message screen advising drivers of the quickest way out of the city onto the A7 highway. ... Continue reading
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