Oct 6, 2011
Sirius XM Radio today announced that participating Nissan and Infiniti dealerships across the United States will give customers a 3-month subscription to SiriusXM when they purchase any pre-owned vehicle from the satellite radio-equipped inventory of participating dealers. ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2011
WHO: Rob Huber, Vice President of Innovation, Faurecia North America, the sixth-largest automotive equipment supplier worldwide and the ninth-largest in North America. WHAT: Huber will present on Faurecia's approach to creating the next generation of breakthrough innovations in the automotive industry during the 2011 F ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2011
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to invest 2.6 billion BRL ($1.5 billion*) to construct an all-new manufacturing facility in Resende in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro and develop, industrialize and launch new products. Â The Brazilian factory, scheduled to begin production in the first half of 2014, ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2011
Ford, General Mills team up for Box Tops for Education Ford and General Mills are partnering to provide additional funding to schools through the popular Box Tops for Education® program. Ford, the first automaker to partner with General Mills on this initiative, kicked off the two-month program that aims to generate $ ... Continue reading
Continental Automotive Offers Dynamic Driving Experience at Motor Press Guild Track Day
Oct 5, 2011
What: As vehicles become more integrated with the road environment, technology advancements dedicated to safer and more convenient systems will become more prominent in vehicles moving forward. As a leading supplier of many of these advanced technologies, Continental is at the forefront of development and implementatio ... Continue reading
GM Financial to Webcast Investor Presentation
Oct 5, 2011
GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 10:55 a.m. EDT. President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Berce will be presenting on behalf of the Company. ... Continue reading
Ryder Donates $45,000 to Special Needs Educational Center in Homestead, Fla.
Oct 5, 2011
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced that it has donated $45,000 to the Neva King Cooper Educational Center, a special needs education center for children and young adults with significant intellectual disabilities located in Homestead, Fla. The donation ... Continue reading
Subaru Supports Fall Car Care Month, Offers Fuel Savings Tips
Oct 5, 2011
Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the company is endorsing the Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month, a nationwide October program focusing on the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. To celebrate the occasion, Subaru dealers -- who, for the first time in the program's history, are all participating - ... Continue reading
Sears Auto Center Revolutionizes Wheel Alignment Technology
Oct 5, 2011
October is Fall Car Care month and Sears Auto Center is celebrating by making it even easier for American drivers to prepare their rides for the holiday travel season. Sears Auto Center today announced its new ultra time-saving secret weapon in the fight against premature tire wear caused by car and light truck wheels ... Continue reading
TomTom On A Mission To Reduce Traffic For All
Oct 5, 2011
TomTom announces that it is continuing to deliver on the company's Traffic Manifesto with the introduction of TomTom HD Traffic to Canada. As part of the Traffic Manifesto, TomTom is on a mission to reduce traffic congestion for everyone globally. With congestion affecting millions of people every day - creating psycho ... Continue reading
Ford Credit to Present at Deutsche Bank 2011 Leveraged Finance Conference
Oct 5, 2011
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, Michael Seneski, chief financial officer, Ford Motor Credit Company, will deliver a presentation at the Deutsche Bank 2011 Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. The presentation will begin at 12:55 p.m. EDT and last for approximately 35 minutes. ... Continue reading
White is Favorite Color for Automobiles, According to PPG Data
Oct 5, 2011
White has ranked as the most popular vehicle color in the world according to data from PPG Industries , the world's leading manufacturer of transportation coatings. Approximately 21 percent of 2011 model-year cars around the world have been white. Silver and black were tied for second most popular at 20 percent. ... Continue reading
Fields Automotive Group Expands MyDealerLot RFID Deployment for Automated Customer Recognition
Oct 5, 2011
Fields Automotive Group, an industry leader in customer service excellence has elected to expand the use of MyDealerLot's RFID technology throughout its dealer group in the Southeast and Chicago for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, MINI, and after the successful initial pilot deployment at BMW of Winter Park. ... Continue reading
Visteon Recognized for Exemplary Workplace Practices
Oct 5, 2011
Visteon Corporation received the 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility for companies in Michigan. Based in Van Buren Township, Mich., Visteon is the only automotive-related company among 24 Michigan honorees to receive this prestigious award. Visteon ranks in the top 20 percent of ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand and Chivas USA Team Up to Drive Soccer Fan Experience at Select Games
Oct 5, 2011
Chrysler brand and Chivas USA are generating soccer fan excitement in the Los Angeles area. With a multiplatform promotion online, at dealers, and at the stadium there's something for everyone to experience. Online, people have an opportunity to enter the “Humble Beginnings" contest to win season tickets. ... Continue reading
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