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Buick Teams with NCAA to Celebrate Human Achievement

Buick Teams with NCAA to Celebrate Human Achievement

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 15, 2011 DETROIT, March 15, 2011 -- Winners in college sports are well documented, but the victories earned by campus champions away from the game are often more impactful, yet rarely get the same attention. That's why, as part of a new corporate partnership, Buick, NCAA, Turner Sports and CB ... Continue reading

Buick Helps Kids Lace up with Samaritan's Feet

Buick Helps Kids Lace up with Samaritan's Feet

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 15, 2011 DETROIT, March 15, 2011 -- There are children in the United States whose only shoes are ill-fitting or worn-out. That's why Buick, the NCAA and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) are teaming up with Samaritan's Feet to donate 2,011 pairs of shoes and socks to kids ... Continue reading

Chrysler Brand Unveils New 'Imported from Detroit' Limited-Edition Merchandise on Chrysler.com

Chrysler Brand Unveils New 'Imported from Detroit' Limited-Edition Merchandise on Chrysler.com

PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 15, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 15, 2011 -- 'Imported from Detroit' merchandise features a new logo that represents the hardworking spirit demonstrated in the Chrysler brand's Super Bowl commercial A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the "Imported from Detroit" limited- ... Continue reading

Honda Blue Goes Green as Helpful Teams Celebrate Earth Month With Heal the Bay

Honda Blue Goes Green as Helpful Teams Celebrate Earth Month With Heal the Bay

PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2011 -- As Winter turns to Spring and more people are enjoying the outdoors, SoCal Honda and Heal the Bay are once again teaming up to make sure Los Angeles-area coastal areas and watersheds are safe, healthy and clean. Last year, a record number of volunte ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Tiguan Delivers Vital Aid to Blood Bike Service

Volkswagen Tiguan Delivers Vital Aid to Blood Bike Service

If you thought the National Health Service was responsible for the movement of blood as well as other vital medical fluids, test results and equipment, think again. ... Continue reading

Celebrating Success - The IMI Recognizes Skillmiles Winners

Celebrating Success - The IMI Recognizes Skillmiles Winners

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) celebrated the achievements of automotive companies and individuals in the Skillmiles scheme at its Annual Dinner last week in the presence of the Institute's Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent. ... Continue reading

Honda Statement: Japan's Earthquake

Honda Statement: Japan's Earthquake

Honda would like to express its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of the earthquake on March 11 off the pacific coast of Tohoku in northeastern Japan and our sincere hopes for the earliest possible relief and recovery of the affected areas. ... Continue reading

New Ford EcoBoost 2.0-Litre GTDi Engine

New Ford EcoBoost 2.0-Litre GTDi Engine

The Ford EcoBoost 2.0-litre petrol engine is an all-new, state-of-the-art four cylinder design providing Ford's global vehicle line-up with a new high-efficiency power unit delivering power outputs of over 147 kW (200 horsepower). ... Continue reading

Saab GB Announces New Prices and Specifications For 9-3 Range

Saab GB Announces New Prices and Specifications For 9-3 Range

Saab GB is pleased to announce prices and specifications for the new and improved 9-3 model range which goes on sale in UK dealerships next month. ... Continue reading

BMW and Mini at the 2011 Goodwood Motorsport Press Day

BMW and Mini at the 2011 Goodwood Motorsport Press Day

BMW and Mini at the 2011 Goodwood Motorsport Press Day The new BMW 1 Series M Coupé, the BMW M3 GTS and the MINI John Cooper Works S2000 rally car line up at the Festival of Speed media launch ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: The Number of Carsharing Vehicles in Japan Crossed 3000 in 2010, as the Concept Finds Favor with Generation Y Consumers

Research and Markets: The Number of Carsharing Vehicles in Japan Crossed 3000 in 2010, as the Concept Finds Favor with Generation Y Consumers

"Strategic Analysis of Carsharing Market in Japan" to their offering. “Strategic Analysis of Carsharing Market in Japan” This research service focuses on the evolution of sustainable personal transportation market, especially the carsharing market in Japan. It provides an overview of worldwide and Japanese ma ... Continue reading

GM Foundation Contributes $500K to Japan Relief Effort

GM Foundation Contributes $500K to Japan Relief Effort

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 14, 2011 DETROIT, March 14, 2011 -- The General Motors Foundation today approved an immediate $500,000 contribution to the American Red Cross relief fund to help earthquake-stricken Japan. GM also has provided a direct web-link that employees can conveniently access from their desktop work st ... Continue reading

MOST Network Adopted in New Mercedes SLK- and CLS-Class Models

MOST Network Adopted in New Mercedes SLK- and CLS-Class Models

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--SMSC , a leading semiconductor company creating valued connectivity ecosystems, today announced that the Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) networking technology, the de facto standard for high bandwidth infotainment networking in the car, has been selected as the backbone of the infotainm ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Revs-Up Marketing Engine with Re-Launch of Tire Billboard in the Heart of Times Square

Hankook Tire Revs-Up Marketing Engine with Re-Launch of Tire Billboard in the Heart of Times Square

WAYNE, N.J.--Hankook Tire America Corp. today rolled into New York City’s iconic advertising landmark, Times Square, and this time it plans to stay for a while. In a re-launch of its popular tire-shaped billboard, Hankook kicked off a new marketing initiative that will make it a visual staple right in th ... Continue reading

Ride-On's Tire Coverage Plus 24 Program Gives Motorists Free Roadside Assistance Benefits

Ride-On's Tire Coverage Plus 24 Program Gives Motorists Free Roadside Assistance Benefits

PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 -- Flat tires are the most common cause of vehicle breakdowns in the United States. This fact is what inspired the inventors of Ride-On to create a highly effective tire sealant and balancer that not only seals punctures immediately, but also balances ... Continue reading

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