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Chase Paymentech and Aspen Marketing Services team up to offer Payment Processing to Nearly 4,500 General Motors Dealerships

Chase Paymentech and Aspen Marketing Services team up to offer Payment Processing to Nearly 4,500 General Motors Dealerships

DALLAS--Aspen Marketing Services is now offering a payment processing program to General Motors' nearly 4,500 dealerships nationwide through an arrangement with Chase Paymentech, a global leader in merchant acquiring. With this exclusive program, GM dealerships will have access to more competitive processing rates, saf ... Continue reading

Teaching Green: Ford Empowers Eco-Drivers to Maximize Their Own Fuel Efficiency

Teaching Green: Ford Empowers Eco-Drivers to Maximize Their Own Fuel Efficiency

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- Ford's eco-friendly driving technologies coach drivers to more fuel-efficient driving habits, using real-time feedback and rewards Since 2008, Ford has pioneered an array of green driving technologies designed to empower consumers to conserv ... Continue reading

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 10, 2011 DETROIT, March 10, 2011 -- The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse today received a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for all models built after January. "Car buyers shopping for safety get a big head start with vehicles earning our Top Safety Pick desig ... Continue reading

Total Cost of Ownership - Toyota, Volvo, and GMC Score Top Honors with Vincentric's Best Value in America Awards

Total Cost of Ownership - Toyota, Volvo, and GMC Score Top Honors with Vincentric's Best Value in America Awards

The Auto Channel - Vincentric's 7th annual Best Value in America awards were released today, with Toyota, Volvo, and GMC winning the inaugural brand value awards for Passenger Cars, Luxury Vehicles, and Trucks respectively. A revived Chevrolet also performed strongly, buoyed by its new Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Vol ... Continue reading

Special Gas Tank Caters to All-Electric Chevy Volt Drivers

Special Gas Tank Caters to All-Electric Chevy Volt Drivers

PR Newswire WARREN, Mich., March 11, 2011 WARREN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- Ben Short isn't complaining about the rising price of gasoline. In fact, the Pittsford, N.Y., Chevrolet Volt owner doesn't pay attention to the rising prices since he's only used about a half a tank of gas in the last three weeks. Short is an ea ... Continue reading

Nissan at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2011

Nissan at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2011

The award winning Nissan commercial vehicle range will get even bigger at the Birmingham CV show next month. The company's new large van, the NV400 will be making its UK premiere at the CV show to be held at the NEC. ... Continue reading

Jaguar XKR-S Set to Make Its UK Debut at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed Press Day

Jaguar XKR-S Set to Make Its UK Debut at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed Press Day

The new Jaguar XKR-S, unveiled recently at the Geneva Motor Show, is set to make its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Press Day on March 17. ... Continue reading

Honda Celebrates Best Of British With 'Made In Britain' Campaign

Honda Celebrates Best Of British With 'Made In Britain' Campaign

Honda has launched a campaign to find Britain's most talented 'makers', to promote the skills of its car building engineers in Swindon. ... Continue reading

Volvo Expands S60 Range With Sports Focused R-Design And Fuel-Efficient T5 Models

Volvo Expands S60 Range With Sports Focused R-Design And Fuel-Efficient T5 Models

Following hot on the heels of the launch of Volvo's stunning new S60 models, the Swedish manufacturer has expanded the range with sporty new R-Design variants and a powerful yet fuel efficient T5 model that debut's Volvo's all new 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct injection turbocharged petrol GTDi powerplant. ... Continue reading

Suzuki SX4 With More!

Suzuki SX4 With More!

Suzuki has continued its ongoing commitment to safety and value with the addition of side and curtain airbags to its entry-level SX4 hatch. ... Continue reading

Wests Tigers And Hyundai Drive Forward Together

Wests Tigers And Hyundai Drive Forward Together

On the eve of the opening round of the 2011 season, Wests Tigers has today announced that Hyundai Motor Company Australia's NSW regional office and the NSW Hyundai Dealer Network have signed on as the back of jersey sponsor in an exciting three year partnership. ... Continue reading

2011 Hyundai Azera Limited Review

2011 Hyundai Azera Limited Review

2011 HYUNDAI AZERA LIMITED Model: 2011 Hyundai Azera Limited Engine: 3.8-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 283 hp @ 6,200 rpm/263 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 109.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 193.3 x 72.8 x 58.7 in. Tires: P255/55R17 Cargo volume: 16.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Advises Cost-Conscious Drivers It May Be Safe to Switch From Premium Gasoline to Regular

Edmunds.com Advises Cost-Conscious Drivers It May Be Safe to Switch From Premium Gasoline to Regular

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--As consumers start to feel the pinch of rising gas prices, some drivers can save money simply by switching from premium to regular gasoline, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. In “To Save Money on Gas, Stop Buying Premium,�?? Ed ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Automotive Electronics Briefing 2011 Is a Weekly Compilation of News Throughout the Sector

Research and Markets: Automotive Electronics Briefing 2011 Is a Weekly Compilation of News Throughout the Sector

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9f4061/automotive_electro) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Electronics Briefing" subscription to their offering. A monthly report on the activities of electronics parts and components suppliers worldwide. The aim of ims' newsletters ... Continue reading

AiM Offers New Package with Engine and Transmission Fluids Testing for Used Vehicle Buyers and Sellers

AiM Offers New Package with Engine and Transmission Fluids Testing for Used Vehicle Buyers and Sellers

PR Newswire LONG BEACH, Calif., March 10, 2011 LONG BEACH, Calif., March 10, 2011 -- Thenew "AiM Certified" package from AiM Mobile Inspections (http://www.aimmobileinspections.com) allows consumers to purchase, for the first time, a vehicle inspection that includes an oil and transmission fluid analysis for cars and t ... Continue reading

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