'MINI Motoring' Discovers Fun in Sharing the Road Less Traveled
Nov 9, 2011
The relationship between a car owner and their financial services provider has taken on a new dimension with MINI Financial Services' launch of the brand's first social navigation mobile application, opening new channels for MINI drivers to share their passion for motoring and the great roads they all enjoy. ... Continue reading
Dodge Charger Named Automobile Magazine "All-Star" for 2012
Nov 9, 2011
Dodge Charger is the first domestic sport sedan to feature the state-of-the-art eight-speed automatic transmission New Dodge Charger models with eight-speed automatic transmission deliver refinement, improved performance and best-in-class 31 miles per gallon (mpg) highway World-class structural stiffness and Dodge spor ... Continue reading
Teens Asked to Bring the NOYS: Act Out Loud Contest Launches to Help Save Teen Lives
Nov 9, 2011
The Allstate Foundation and National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) launched the 2012 Act Out Loud (AOL) contest, "Acting Out Loud for Stronger Teen Driving Laws." High schools teams across the country can enter the contest at www.ActOutLoud.org to be eligible for more than $40,000 in prizes. Contest registratio ... Continue reading
Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program Helps Fill Need for Mobility Vehicles
Nov 9, 2011
Providence TrinityKids Care, the only children's hospice program serving Los Angeles and Orange counties, will today receive a Toyota Sienna minivan, courtesy of Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program, which awarded 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving non-profit organizations. The Sienna minivan for P ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda CX-5 to Make North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 9, 2011
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will unveil the all-new 2013 CX-5 at the upcoming Los Angeles International Auto Show. The compact SUV will be Mazda's first vehicle to fully encompass SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, the brand's ground-breaking engineering and leading-edge technology toward improving all-around vehicle effi ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS), today announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 283,200 Toyota and 137,000 Lexus vehicles to replace the crankshaft pulley on the V6 engine. There is a possibility that the outer ring of the crankshaft pulley may become misaligned with the inne ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Rolls Out National Influencer Campaign
Nov 9, 2011
Chevrolet is launching a new campaign in partnership with Klout, a company that measures a user's online influence, to promote the 2012 Sonic subcompact car among a targeted group of consumers. Building on the success of a Klout campaign with the Chevy Volt in Chicago, Chevy is again partnering with Klout, this time to ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2011
Jeep® Wrangler Arctic and Liberty Arctic, featuring a unique winter-themed exterior and interior design, join the Jeep lineup for 2012 Special-edition models created in response to Jeep enthusiasts looking for factory-customized vehicles Latest special-edition Jeeps to arrive in Jeep showrooms this month New 2012 Je ... Continue reading
CRC Industries Collaborates with GPM Web Solutions to Launch Website Redesign at AAPEX
Nov 8, 2011
CRC Industries, Inc., manufacturer of CRC BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner and chemical specialties for maintenance and repair professionals, has recently announced major upgrades to its website in both design and functionality. The company notified its automotive customers and sales representatives of the site improvement ... Continue reading
NSC Applauds Pennsylvania Legislators for Passage of a Texting Ban for Motorists
Nov 8, 2011
The National Safety Council congratulates the Pennsylvania General Assembly for passage of Senate Bill 314, which makes sending text messages while driving a violation for all drivers. The bill will become law with Gov. Tom Corbett's signature, and the law will go into effect 120 days after it is signed. ... Continue reading
Nissan Accelerates Roll Out of EV Quick Charge Network in Europe
Nov 8, 2011
400 quick chargers to be given away free by Nissan - Installation in high profile locations starting February 2012 - Charge to 80% in 30 minutes Nissan is accelerating plans for a European-wide Quick Charge (QC) network for electric vehicles by giving 400 new quick charging stations free of charge to EV charging operat ... Continue reading
Hurricane Irene's Flood Waters Increase Risk for Used Vehicle Buyers
Nov 8, 2011
As East Coast residents begin to rebuild and recover from Hurricane Irene and its aftermath, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) wants consumers all across the country to be alert for flood vehicles that could begin to appear on the used car market. From Maine to North Carolina, an analysis of insurance claims p ... Continue reading
Opticom Multimode System Receives Innovative Electronic Device Award at the 2011 Tekne Awards
Nov 8, 2011
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) has named Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT) as the recipient of the 2011 Tekne Award in the innovative electronic devices award category. ... Continue reading
Novelis Wins BMW Innovation Award for Lightweight Vehicle Construction
Nov 8, 2011
Novelis Inc., the world's largest producer of rolled aluminum, was presented yesterday with BMW's Supplier Innovation Award at a special ceremony in Munich, Germany. The company was one of nine BMW suppliers to receive the award, which is being presented for the first time this year. Novelis was the winner of the Light ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Reports 12.1 Percent Rise in Deliveries Year to Date
Nov 8, 2011
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand started the fourth quarter with strong sales. A total of 4.24 (January to October 2010: 3.78) million vehicles were sold from January to October 2011, representing an increase of 12.1 percent. For the month of October, the brand delivered 430,800 (October 2010: 390,300; +10.4 percent ... Continue reading
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