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Strategy Analytics: Software/OS Trends in Automotive Multimedia and Communications

Strategy Analytics: Software/OS Trends in Automotive Multimedia and Communications

BOSTON--In its report, “Software/OS Trends in Automotive Multimedia and Communications,�?? the Strategy Analytics Automotive Multimedia and Communications Service (AMCS) predicts an enhanced role for infotainment software and operating systems as they become more important to infotainment system ... Continue reading

Know the Facts About Your Vehicle Warranty

Know the Facts About Your Vehicle Warranty

PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 15, 2011 FTC Provides "Tips on Making Most of Your Auto Warranty" BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Because there are many misconceptions about what makes a vehicle's warranty valid, the Car Care Council applauds the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for issuing a seco ... Continue reading

GWC Warranty Expands Into Florida

GWC Warranty Expands Into Florida

PR Newswire AVOCA, Pa., Feb. 15, 2011 AVOCA, Pa., Feb. 15, 2011 -- GWC Warranty (GWC), one of the largest providers of vehicle service contracts nationwide, continues to increase its National footprint by announcing their expansion into the State of Florida. GWC's expansion makes Florida the 38th state in the contiguou ... Continue reading

Families Flock to Enclave, Sales Soar

Families Flock to Enclave, Sales Soar

PR Newswire DETROIT, Feb. 15, 2011 DETROIT, Feb. 15, 2011 -- With a baby on board and another on the way, Rick and Heather Suchocki of Surprise, Ariz., needed a new family hauler, one with enough room for strollers, playpens, diaper bags and the other necessities of a growing family. Â They decided the Lexus in thei ... Continue reading

General Motors to Continue Investing Aggressively in China for Long-Term Success of Company

General Motors to Continue Investing Aggressively in China for Long-Term Success of Company

"As our largest market, China played a significant role in GM's success in 2010. We will continue investing aggressively in China to ensure the long-term success of our company." General Motors Co. Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson made these remarks during a media briefing today in Beijing. ... Continue reading

Get Smart! - Mercedes-Benz USA Intends to Transition the Distribution of smart from Penske Automotive Group

Get Smart! - Mercedes-Benz USA Intends to Transition the Distribution of smart from Penske Automotive Group

Montvale NJ February 14, 2011; Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and Penske Automotive Group today announced they have started negotiations to transition the distribution rights, management, sales and marketing activities of smart USA from Penske Automotive Group to Mercedes-Benz USA. The transition is expected to occur by the ... Continue reading

Bentley Supersports Shatters World Speed Record on Sheet Ice

Bentley Supersports Shatters World Speed Record on Sheet Ice

Oulu, Finland. 15 February 2011: Finland’s four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen drove a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible on the hazardous frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Finland, at a breathtaking 205.48 mph (330.695 km/h) to set a new world speed record on ice. Kankkunen was ... Continue reading

Tesla Launches First Italian Store in Europe's Fashion Capital

Tesla Launches First Italian Store in Europe's Fashion Capital

MILAN, February 15, 2011 -- - Tesla Also Hosts Test Drives During World-Famous Sanremo Music Festival This Week Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors (http://www.teslamotors.com/) opened its first showroom in Italy with a spectacular gala that attracted more than 400 VIPs, including world-famous personalities in f ... Continue reading

First Saab 9-4X Rolls Off Production Line

First Saab 9-4X Rolls Off Production Line

The first Saab 9-4X crossover to be commercially produced has now rolled off the assembly line at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. ... Continue reading

Maserati on Ice: Cortina Snow Test Drive 2011 - VIDEO FEATURE

Maserati on Ice: Cortina Snow Test Drive 2011 - VIDEO FEATURE

CORTINA, Italy - February 15, 2011: The 2011 Snow Test Drive was held on January 25-30 for the first time in Italy and in the Dolomites in the exclusive location of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Following the success of the previous editions in St Moritz, the event featured a wide collection of experiences: from the exciting oppo ... Continue reading

Ford Recognised As Apprenticeship Leader

Ford Recognised As Apprenticeship Leader

Ford has been recognised by the National Apprenticeship Service as a leading employer in the training and development of staff through apprenticeships. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Motors Student Placement Scheme Amongst Top In Country

Vauxhall Motors Student Placement Scheme Amongst Top In Country

Vauxhall Motors student placement scheme has been officially recognized to be amongst the best in the country as it is shortlisted for a National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) Award 2011 in the 'Over 250 Employees' category, available to businesses offering long-term placements for 20 students or more. ... Continue reading

European Debut For Toyota EV

European Debut For Toyota EV

Toyota is to give its electric vehicle - EV - prototype its European debut at the Geneva motor show in March. ... Continue reading

Abarth To Sponsor Karting Series For 2011

Abarth To Sponsor Karting Series For 2011

Abarth Cars is continuing its support of grass roots motorsport with the announcement that it will be a title sponsor of a leading karting championship in 2011. ... Continue reading

Bionic Eye Is Centrepiece Of Stunning Flagship Art Exhibition

Bionic Eye Is Centrepiece Of Stunning Flagship Art Exhibition

A collection of huge bionic eyes forms the centrepiece of a stunning new international art exhibition which opened last week (10 February) at Fiat's London flagship dealer. ... Continue reading

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