News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

The Perfect Shape: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Feb 14, 2011

What more dynamic way to celebrate the invention of the automobile? The expressive C-Class Coupé sees Mercedes-Benz, now in its 125th year of corporate history, entering a new market segment and for the first time offering a compact, classic coupé. This youthful, sporty two-door car will be unveiled at the Geneva Mot ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Donates $100,000 To Queensland Disaster Relief Appeal

Feb 14, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), along with the Queensland Mitsubishi Dealer Network, have committed to donate $70,000 to the Premier's Appeal and $30,000 to the Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor's Community Disaster Relief Appeal Fund to assist Queenslanders affected b ... Continue reading

UCG Terminates Pending Agreement to Sell OPIS Division to McGraw-Hill's Platts Division

Feb 14, 2011

GAITHERSBURG, Md.--UCG, a privately owned business-to-business information company, today announced it has terminated an agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Oil Price Information Service, LLC (OPIS), to Platts, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. OPIS is a leading provider of news, pricing and soft ... Continue reading

Subaru's Answer to Game Day Ads Begs Record Social Engagement

Feb 13, 2011

PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 13, 2011 Cherry Hill, N.J., Feb. 13, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. walked a different path for the face-off at Cowboys Stadium, resulting in a 500% increase in planned social and viral engagement. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: Â http://m ... Continue reading

Gas pump prices highest ever for this time of year

Feb 13, 2011

U.S. gasoline prices have jumped to the highest levels ever for the middle of February. The national average hit $3.127 per gallon on Friday, about 50 cents above a year ago. ... Continue reading

GM, Chrysler Salaried Workers To Get Bonuses

Feb 12, 2011

Most of the 26,000 white-collar workers at General Motors Co. will get performance bonuses of 4 to 16 percent of their base salaries this year, but payments to a small number could be 50 percent or more, the company confirmed late Thursday. ... Continue reading

Ford's Driving Skills for Life Expands into 15 States, Invests $1 Million

Feb 12, 2011

In a major expansion of Ford Driving Skills for Life, teens in 15 states will learn proper driving skills through hands-on driving clinics with professional drivers in their own high school parking lots. The additional $1 million investment gives more students the chance to take part in the program that offers web trai ... Continue reading

Ethanol Is Not Reducing the Amount of Corn for Food

Feb 12, 2011

There's actually more corn for food in the U.S. because of increased ethanol production By Ron Lamberty Vice President/Market Development American Coalition for Ethanol This article comes from the American Coalition for Ethanol blog "ETHANOL. RIGHT. NOW" While the "food vs. fuel" PR campaign was wildly successful, it w ... Continue reading

Airstream of Chicago Featured at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show

Feb 12, 2011

CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2011 -- Airstream of Chicago is Illinois' exclusive dealer of the iconic Airstream Trailer brand.  At this year's Auto Show, the company will be featuring some of the highlights of the 2011 Airstream fleet –among many of which is the green technology that the ... Continue reading

Gasoline Pump Prices Highest Ever for This Time of Year - WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU!

Feb 12, 2011

NEW YORK - February 12, 2011: According to an AP story today, "U.S. gasoline prices have jumped to the highest levels ever for the middle of February. The national average hit $3.127 per gallon on Friday, about 50 cents above a year ago. The price is about 6 percent higher than on this date in 2008. The next day, pump ... Continue reading

ECOtality, Roush Begin Mass Manufacturing of Blink EV Charging Stations

Feb 11, 2011

LIVONIA, Mich.--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today began the mass manufacturing of its Blinkâ„¢ Level 2 Charging Stations at Roush Manufacturing. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will join executives from both companies at a ribbon-cutting event to witness th ... Continue reading

From The Desk of T. Boone Pickens

Feb 11, 2011

Washington DC February 11, 2011; Army! I spent the better part of this week in Washington, DC meeting with leaders of both parties in both the House and the Senate. I was very encouraged by the level of understanding of the Pickens Plan and the continued support from many. It was a great trip. Check out my video messag ... Continue reading

AAA Offers Advice on Protecting Cars from Potholes Caused by Severe Winter Weather

Feb 11, 2011

As the winter snow and ice begin to melt, unpleasant potholes can begin to appear and become a threat to vehicles ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 10, When winter's snow and ice finally melt away, they invariably leave behind an unpleasant reminder of this winter's severe storm season -- potholes. "Major winter storms have affected ... Continue reading

Continental Enhances Electric Vehicle Safety

Feb 11, 2011

Continental, the international automotive supplier, has developed a sensor (satellite) for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles which will immediately shut off the high-voltage battery in the event of a collision. This means that emergency service personnel can come to the aid of accident victims without the risk of su ... Continue reading

Nissan Begins Construction of Portuguese Battery Plant

Feb 11, 2011

Plant Will Supply Batteries for Alliance's Electric Vehicles in Europe Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has begun construction of a state-of-the-art, advanced lithium-ion battery plant in Cacia, Portugal to support the rollout of electric vehicles from the Renault-Nissan Alliance in Europe. The battery plant is being built on a ... Continue reading