New Study: Toyota Customers Remain Loyal Despite Recalls
Mar 13, 2010
New survey reveals consumer attitudes and perceptions about carmaker FINDLAY, Ohio, March 12 -- The current Toyota recalls have had massive effects on the automaker's sales but the issues have had less of an impact on current Toyota customers than owners of other auto brands, according to a recent survey conducted by C ... Continue reading
Major Progress for Opel/Vauxhall's Viability Plan
Mar 13, 2010
RÜSSELSHEIM, Germany, March 12, 2010 -- Opel/Vauxhall today made significant progress in the implementation of its viability plan. In Spain, local management and unions reached an agreement to implement the planned restructuring measures at the manufacturing plant in Zaragoza. The agreement, which still needs to be ra ... Continue reading
Alliance AutoGas Expands Propane Fueling Network in Southwest with New Arizona Partner
Mar 13, 2010
ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 12 -- Alliance AutoGas has added Southwest partner Aero Propane to its growing base of fueling retailers and conversion centers. Locally owned and operated, Aero will supply AutoGas to public and private fleets throughout Arizona. As an Alliance AutoGas partner, Aero Propane will offer Arizona's ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2011 BMW 335i Coupe
Mar 13, 2010
Sleeker, faster and cleaner By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH, March 8, 2010. Last month BMW announced the facelift and new engines for the Coupe and Convertible of the 3 Series. This comes one and a half year after the 3 Series has been renewed. The cosmetic changes and the arrival of more fuel efficient a ... Continue reading
Dealer Sending Hummers Off With a Bang!
Mar 12, 2010
CHESTERFIELD, Mo., March 12 -- Lynch Hummer (http://www.lynchhummer.com/) is giving away a Browning Citori White Lightning Shotgun with every new Hummer purchased. Lynch Hummer, who first made headlines for "Guns and Hummers" when they added Adventure Shooting Sports (http://www.adventureshootingsports.com/) to their H ... Continue reading
Toyota Sales Incentives and Discounts Boost Retail Sales
Mar 12, 2010
DETROIT/WASHINGTON March Kevin Krolicki and John Crawley(Reuters) - Unprecedented discounts after a series of damaging recalls boosted Toyota Motor Corp's U.S. sales in early March, as U.S. regulators weighed new auto safety measures. Toyota's U.S. sales surged by nearly 50 percent in the first eight days of March comp ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2010
The Alfa Romeo MiTo is already a global success story. Sold in 34 countries and on five different continents, it has won wide acclaim for its unprecedented fusion of head-turning high end style, engineering flair, dynamic performance and driving pleasure. ... Continue reading
MINI launches Product Design Competition
Mar 12, 2010
In keeping with the brand's "Creative Use of Space" philosophy, MINI is holding an international design competition to celebrate the launch of the MINI Countryman in suitable style. The competition invites creative people around the world to design potential tools for the unique MINI Centre Rail in the new MINI model. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Australia Releases Special Edition Outlander RX
Mar 12, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has announced the release of an Outlander RX special edition model. With unique interior and exterior specifications, the Outlander RX is a stylish new vehicle offering exceptional value for money. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Welcomes First Production i-MiEVs to Australia
Mar 12, 2010
Heralding a significant milestone in Australia's motoring future, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) announced today the arrival of two full-production i-MiEV electric vehicles into the Port of Brisbane. ... Continue reading
Australian Camaro Sales Assured
Mar 12, 2010
The availability of right-hand drive Chevrolet Camaros for Australian buyers is assured despite news Holden has abandoned its plans to import the acclaimed muscle car. ... Continue reading
2010 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 - Review
Mar 11, 2010
At the top of the lineup, the Grand Cherokee was equally at home at the country club or way out in the country, far from pavement and civilization. The entry-level Wrangler was and is the best inexpensive turn-key offroad machine on wheels. This is because of it's simplicity. ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation to Introduce MY627W Commercial Tire at the Mid-America Trucking Show
Mar 11, 2010
FULLERTON, March 11, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation will introduce its latest all-position waste and sanitation tire, the MY627Wâ¢, at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March 25-27 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The MY627W, which replaces the Y773â¢, offers new features designed to de ... Continue reading
Nissan NV, Company's First Commercial Vehicle for North America, Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show
Mar 11, 2010
- Nissan Marks 75 Years in Global Commercial Vehicle Business with All-New, Innovative U.S.-Built Van and New Nissan CV Dealer Network - ST. LOUIS, March 10 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled the all-new Nissan NV, the first entry in the company's new Nissan Commercial Vehicle lineup in North America, a ... Continue reading
Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Makes Offer to Buy Smith Electric Vehicles U.K. from Tanfield Group
Mar 11, 2010
Deal would create global leader in emerging electric commercial vehicle industry KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 10 -- Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corporation ("Smith U.S.") announced today that it has made a conditional offer to buy the Smith Electric Vehicles business based in the U.K. ("Smith U.K. Division") from Tanfield ... Continue reading
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