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Avego Survey Reveals Untapped Consumer Demand for Carpooling to Address Commuting Issues

Avego Survey Reveals Untapped Consumer Demand for Carpooling to Address Commuting Issues

WASHINGTON--Avego, a global provider of transportation software, reports today the results of a consumer survey designed to determine American commuters’ viewpoints on carpooling. “This survey demonstrates that Americans are motivated to try carpooling if they can save time and money on their commut ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces Record February Sales

Kia Motors America Announces Record February Sales

PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the brand's best ever February sales of 32,806 units, besting the previous February record of 24,052 set in 2010 by 36.4 percent. Â Year-to-date sales are up 31.2 percent and the 2011 Sorento was KMA's ... Continue reading

Daimler AG Reports a 5.3 Percent Increase for Mercedes-Benz and smart Vehicles in the U.S. for February 2011

Daimler AG Reports a 5.3 Percent Increase for Mercedes-Benz and smart Vehicles in the U.S. for February 2011

PR Newswire NEW YORK, March 1, 2011 NEW YORK, March 1, 2011 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported U.S. sales of 16,660 Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles, an improvement of 5.3 Percent compared to February 2010. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. ... Continue reading

Walter P. Chrysler Museum to Host The Art of the Auction Presentation, Featuring RM Auctions and Auctions America by RM, Saturday, April 16

Walter P. Chrysler Museum to Host The Art of the Auction Presentation, Featuring RM Auctions and Auctions America by RM, Saturday, April 16

PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2011 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich., is hosting The Art of the Auction Saturday, April 16 featuring RM Auctions and its new subsidiary, Auctions America by RM. Â The session, part of the Museum's 2011 Lecture/Worksh ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Reports February 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 13 Percent

Chrysler Group Reports February 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 13 Percent

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2011 -- February marks the 11th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases February sales improve 36 percent over last month's sales as 2011 models resonate with consumers All Jeep® brand models post February sales increases, led by the al ... Continue reading

Fiesta, Focus, Edge, Explorer Pace Ford's 23 Percent Increase in February Retail Sales

Fiesta, Focus, Edge, Explorer Pace Ford's 23 Percent Increase in February Retail Sales

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2011 -- Ford's February retail sales climbed 23 percent versus a year ago Best month ever for Fiesta; Focus retail sales up 43 percent year-over-year Explorer retail sales up 268 percent; Edge retail sales up 18 percent Fusion, Escape set sales record ... Continue reading

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Nearly 20% Increase in Sales

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Nearly 20% Increase in Sales

PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1, 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced continued record-breaking sales for February, up almost 20% compared to the previous year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) February sales records were set by Forester, ... Continue reading

Toyota Taps 14 Minnesota High Schools As Winners In 'Drive For Education' Contest

Toyota Taps 14 Minnesota High Schools As Winners In 'Drive For Education' Contest

PR Newswire ST. PAUL, Minn., March 1, 2011 ST. PAUL, Minn., March 1, 2011 -- Fourteen high schools in Minnesota have been named winners in Toyota's 22nd annual "Drive For Education" contest. The schools will receive $2,500 each at the upcoming Minnesota Boys' State High School Hockey Tournament in St. Paul, with the to ... Continue reading

World Car of the Year Top Three Finalists Announced in Geneva

World Car of the Year Top Three Finalists Announced in Geneva

World Car Awards Top Three Finalists Announced in All Categories AND NOW THERE ARE THREE ..... GENEVA - March 1, 2011 - At a press conference hosted by Bridgestone Corporation and the New York International Auto Show at the Geneva International Motor Show, the top three finalists for the World Car of the Year, World Pe ... Continue reading

2011 Geneva Motor Show: Land Rover Reveals Its First Fully Capable 4WD Plug-In Diesel Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Geneva Motor Show: Land Rover Reveals Its First Fully Capable 4WD Plug-In Diesel Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED

Land Rover's on-going commitment to building vehicles that are more fuel and emissions-efficient reaches another milestone at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show with the first presentation of the Range_e. ... Continue reading

Retail Sales Propel General Motors to 49 Percent Gain in February

Retail Sales Propel General Motors to 49 Percent Gain in February

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 1, 2011 DETROIT, March 1, 2011 -- Year-over-year retail sales gain of 70 percent highest on record Car, Truck and Crossover segment retail sales each rise 59 percent or more GM’s newest vehicles continue to gain customers – retail sales up 119 percent Retail sale ... Continue reading

World First from Saab: Saab IQon - Open Innovation in Car Infotainment

World First from Saab: Saab IQon - Open Innovation in Car Infotainment

PR Newswire TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, March 1, 2011 TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, March 1, 2011 -- Ground-breaking car communications platform using Android operating system Enables flexible upgrading and personalization during the car's lifecycle through downloading applications like a smartphone Based on pioneering 'open innovatio ... Continue reading

Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program Puts The Public in the Driver's Seat of a Corporate Philanthropic Effort

Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program Puts The Public in the Driver's Seat of a Corporate Philanthropic Effort

PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- 100 vehicles will be given away over 100 days based on daily voting on Toyota's Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/toyota Registered 501c(3) organizations are invited to apply online and tell us how they plan to use the vehicle to do goo ... Continue reading

Saab PhoeniX Concept: The Future is Already Here

Saab PhoeniX Concept: The Future is Already Here

PR Newswire ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 1, 2011 ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 1, 2011 -- 'Aeromotional' design inspired by Saab's aviation roots Design and technical features to shape next generation of Saab cars Minimalist cabin with advanced Saab IQon infotainment system Rightsized turbo engine and innovative Saab eXWD for ele ... Continue reading

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