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Ford Fiesta, Top 12 'American Idols' Get Personal

Ford Fiesta, Top 12 'American Idols' Get Personal

DEARBORN, Mich., March 17 -- -- Ford is adding an exciting new element to its sponsorship of "American Idol" by giving each of the top 12 contestants a unique opportunity to work with Ford designers and create their own customized 2011 Ford Fiesta graphics -- This new element will be featured in a video segment in toni ... Continue reading

UK's First Online Price-Drop Car Auction Offers New Route for Rapid and Profitable Disposal

UK's First Online Price-Drop Car Auction Offers New Route for Rapid and Profitable Disposal

Car dealers now have a new, rapid and cost-effective way of selling their stock direct to consumers and trade, saving the hassle and expense associated with traditional routes to market, thanks to UK Car Exchange www.ukcarexchange.com. ... Continue reading

Up to £2,000 Off a New Kia With 'Year Switch'

Up to £2,000 Off a New Kia With 'Year Switch'

Kia Motors is extending the benefits of the UK scrappage scheme with the introduction of 7 Year Switch, offering owners of cars over seven years old the chance to trade up to a new Kia, take home a seven year warranty and save up to £2,000 off the list price. ... Continue reading

TomTom Unveils Its Latest Maps

TomTom Unveils Its Latest Maps

TomTom customers can easily get the most accurate and reliable maps thanks to the company's latest map release. It includes more than 100 new or updated maps, three new countries and over 100,000 kilometres of new roads, which can be downloaded directly from the TomTom Map Shop. ... Continue reading

Multijet II Diesel Power For Alfa Mito

Multijet II Diesel Power For Alfa Mito

The Alfa MiTo range has offered economical yet powerful diesel derivatives since it was launched in the UK in 2009. Now Alfa Romeo is ushering in the next generation of diesel technology with the introduction of MultiJet II ... Continue reading

Suzuki Backs FCAI Call for Eco-Car Incentives

Suzuki Backs FCAI Call for Eco-Car Incentives

Suzuki Australia has applauded the FCAI call for government support for low emission vehicles. ... Continue reading

Shannons : 'No Reserve' Collection Creates Bidding Frenzy

Shannons : 'No Reserve' Collection Creates Bidding Frenzy

The largest private collection of classic cars and motorcycles to be offered with no reserve in Australia for many years created a bidding frenzy at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on March 15. ... Continue reading

Michelin Introduces a Unique, Worldwide Services Offer Designed to Ensure Travelers a Successful Trip

Michelin Introduces a Unique, Worldwide Services Offer Designed to Ensure Travelers a Successful Trip

PARIS, March 16 -- Tires and tire-related operations represent around 99% of the Michelin Group's business. Consequently, only approximately 1% is generated by maps and guides, digital content provided by ViaMichelin, and licensed products managed by the Group's worldwide Michelin Lifestyle subsidiary. (Logo: http://ww ... Continue reading

Zero Motorcycles Launches 2010 Product Line With Four Industry Leading Electric Motorcycles - VIDEO ENHANCED

Zero Motorcycles Launches 2010 Product Line With Four Industry Leading Electric Motorcycles - VIDEO ENHANCED

- Improved Performance and a New Look Among Enhancements for 2010 - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 16 -- After a breakthrough year in which it became the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, Zero Motorcycles announced today the highly anticipated launch of its 2010 product line, including the Zero S, DS, X, an ... Continue reading

IRS Grants $4,000 Tax Credit for Ford Focus CNG Car

IRS Grants $4,000 Tax Credit for Ford Focus CNG Car

ASHEVILLE, N.C.--Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina announced today that they have obtained an approval from the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service for the first Year-2010 Ford Focus ever to receive a $4,000 Federal Income Tax Credit designation to those who purchase it, because it op ... Continue reading

Volkswagen R In The Starting Blocks

Volkswagen R In The Starting Blocks

The Volkswagen R GmbH will be the specialist for sporty exclusive models from Volkswagen in the future. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group's New and Improved Certified Pre-owned Vehicle Program

Chrysler Group's New and Improved Certified Pre-owned Vehicle Program

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 15 -- -- Certified Pre-owned Vehicle (CPOV) program re-launches with customer friendly attributes and 'certified peace of mind' for consumers -- Customers enjoy complimentary three months of SIRIUS Satellite Radio when purchasing a SIRIUS-equipped certified pre-owned vehicle -- New dedicated ... Continue reading

Auto Repair Data Reveals Right to Repair Coalition's Tale to be a Clunker

Auto Repair Data Reveals Right to Repair Coalition's Tale to be a Clunker

BOSTON--The New England Service Station and Automotive Repair Association (NESSARA), the leading organization representing independent auto repairers in Massachusetts, reaffirmed results showing the so-called “Right to Repair” bill, S. 2268, is completely unnecessary. “Massachusetts auto repair businesse ... Continue reading

Toyota On Course With Recall Programme

Toyota On Course With Recall Programme

Just one month on from the launch of Toyota's accelerator recall campaign, work has been completed on more than half - 90,000-plus - of the cars that have been identified as requiring attention. ... Continue reading

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