Sonic Automotive Comments on Impact of Japan Situation
Mar 20, 2011
PR Newswire CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 17, 2011 CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 17, 2011 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, wishes to express its sympathy to all of the families of its manufacturer partners affected by the recent natural disaster in Japan. Sonic Automotive is proud of its ... Continue reading
Hyundai Recalls 190,000 Elantras
Mar 19, 2011
Hyundai Motor Co., has recalled 190,000 cars with faulty airbags in the United States, a news agency report said Saturday. Hyundai recalled 190,000 Elantra passenger cars sold between 2006 and 2008 in the US as they have defective airbag sensors, Yonhap news agency said. The recall is expected to begin next month, it s ... Continue reading
Yakima Vehicle Racks Help Spring Breakers Pack 'Em In
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire PORTLAND, Ore., March 18, 2011 PORTLAND, Ore., March 18, 2011 -- With Americans downsizing to smaller cars and facing soaring gas prices, spring break travelers are faced with the problem of where to put luggage, gear, and friends. According to Truecar.com (http://www.truecar.com), provider of automotive pr ... Continue reading
Eco-Friendly Parts Help Terrain's Fuel Efficiency
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 14, 2011 DETROIT, March 14, 2011 -- With gas prices rising, GMC Terrain owners can take solace in the compact crossover's segment-leading EPA-rated 32 highway mpg, achieved in part by the use of lightweight eco-friendly parts. Terrain also has one of the quietest interiors in its segment than ... Continue reading
Kim McCullough Appointed Brand Vice President For Land Rover North America
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire MAHWAH, N.J., March 14, 2011 MAHWAH, N.J., March 14, 2011 -- Kim McCullough has been appointed to the position of Brand Vice President, Land Rover North America, effective today. McCullough will report to Gary Temple, President, Jaguar Land Rover North America, and will be responsible for marketing communic ... Continue reading
Toyota USA Foundation Announces $5.2 Million in New Grants
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire NEW YORK, March 15, 2011 NEW YORK, March 15, 2011 -- The Toyota USA Foundation, a charitable endowment supporting K-12 math and science education, today announced over $5.2 million in new grants. The latest round of grants is going to 8 organizations from across the country. "These grants are an investment ... Continue reading
Global Safety Leader Takata Corporation Honored with 2010 General Motors Supplier of the Year Award
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, MI--March 16, 2011: As the global automotive industry continues its resurgence, General Motors took time to celebrate its tremendous momentum with the annual GM Supplier of the Year ceremony. The event took place at the GM World Headquarters located at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michig ... Continue reading
Fiat 500 for 2012 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 19, 2011
By Bruce Hubbard - Detroit Bradley Hubbard âPhiladelphia Auto Advisor Group The Auto Channel Italian architecture, art and design have defined style for centuries; Italian automobiles are legends. Italian cars like Lamborghini, Fiat and Alfa Romeo, have been at the head of the pack in many respects for decades. Th ... Continue reading
Honda Extends Factory Closings In Japan; Mazda, Suzuki Set To Reopen Plants
Mar 19, 2011
TOKYO, March 18, 2011: According to Reuters, Honda Motor Co. said today it will extend its earthquake-spurred production halt in Japan by three days, through Wednesday, while Mazda Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. said they will reopen plants on Tuesday. Honda's announcement came after the automaker had distributed a ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2011
HONOLULU--First Hawaiian International Auto Show ââ¬â Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz today announced that AeroVironment has been selected to help lead the way to a cleaner transportation future through an $820,000 contract from the Hawaii EV Ready Grants Program. The contract will fund the deployment of u ... Continue reading
OnStar FMV: Retail Product Gets New Name and Performance Upgrade
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 17, 2011 DETROIT, March 17, 2011 -- OnStar's new retail product will be called OnStar FMV and include an external microphone for best-in-class voice quality comparable to the aftermarket Bluetooth speakerphones and OnStar systems integrated into new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac cars, tr ... Continue reading
Hyundai Recalling 2007-2009 Elantra Sedans
Mar 18, 2011
Auto Central March 18, 2011; Hyundai Motor Company is recalling Elantra sedans to fix faulty air bag sensors that could cause the front air bag to malfunction. Hyundai says it will issue separate recalls to fix the problem. The first covers more than 188-thousand Elantras from the 2007 to 2009 model years. The recalls ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2011
PR Newswire CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 18, 2011 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 18, 2011 -- Yesterday, as part of his trade mission to the UK, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick met with Brett Akker, Vice President of European Development for Zipcar, Inc., to discuss the Massachusetts-based company's recent expansion in the Uni ... Continue reading
PennDOT Driver License Centers to Offer Limited Services on March 26
Mar 18, 2011
PR Newswire HARRISBURG, Pa., March 18, 2011 HARRISBURG, Pa., March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Some driver's license services will not be available at PennDOT driver license centers on Saturday, March 26 due to a scheduled upgrade of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Problem Driver Pointer Sy ... Continue reading
TEPCO Reconnects Power To Stricken Nuclear Plant
Mar 18, 2011
Tokyo, March 18, 2011: Tokyo Electric Power Co., said on Friday it had succeeded in connecting an external transmission line with the stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant and confirmed that electricity can be supplied. In a statement, the company said it "planned to supply Unit 2 first, followed by Unit 1, Unit 3 ... Continue reading
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