Toyota Safety Recall of Certain 2001 to 2004 Model Year Tacoma Vehicles
Nov 21, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), will conduct a safety recall involving approximately 150,000 Tacoma vehicles originally sold or currently registered in 20 cold climate states and the District of Columbia to inspect and, in some cases, replace the spare tire carrier assembl ... Continue reading
Jury for 2012 Intercultural Innovation Award Announced
Nov 21, 2012
Over 500 organizations from 92 countries have applied for the Award co-sponsored by the UNAOC and the BMW Group The five international members of the jury panel for the 2012 Intercultural Innovation Award, a joint initiative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group, have been appointed. Scientific ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive Entertainment Systems - 2013 Edition
Nov 21, 2012
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive Entertainment Systems - 2013 Edition" report to their offering. This study is dedicated to analysis of the global market for automotive entertainment systems, including audio-only systems, front seat infotainment, rear seat entertainment, embedd ... Continue reading
Auto Loan Originations at Highest Levels in Five Years, Equifax Reports
Nov 21, 2012
The latest data from Equifax's National Consumer Credit Trends Report shows that the total number of auto loan originations from January-August 2012 totaled 14.6 million -- the highest number of originations for that timeframe since 2007 (14.8 million). Total outstanding auto loan balances through October 2012 are more ... Continue reading
Don't Be A Statistic This Holiday Driving Season
Nov 21, 2012
You've packed, filled the gas tank and loaded the car. Your seat belt is buckled; you aren't under the influence and the baby is in a properly-connected carseat. Don't go yet; you're not ready, and what's missing could result in you becoming a statistic this holiday weekend. According to the National Safety Council, th ... Continue reading
Live Webcast and Satellite Feeds of FIAT Brand Product Introductions at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 21, 2012
Live Webcast and satellite feed of media event On-demand replay of webcast available Video highlights satellite feed for broadcasters The FIAT brand is unveiling several new models at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. A live webcast and satellite feed of the event will be available to the medi ... Continue reading
Nov 21, 2012
Award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine coming to North America The new 2014 Ford Fiesta, on sale next year, will be the first vehicle available here with Ford's patented 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. The Fiesta is expected to be certified as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Silver Spring Networks Keynotes Australia and New Zealand's Largest Smart Grid Conference
Nov 21, 2012
Today at the 10th annual Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand conference, Anil Gadre, Executive Vice President of Products at Silver Spring Networks, delivered a keynote presentation detailing next-generation initiatives for utilities that are moving past the smart meter tipping point. ... Continue reading
ImmerVision Enables Allows for 360-Degree Rear View in Visteon's Latest Concept Car
Nov 21, 2012
ImmerVision, the inventor of the 360-degree panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical technology, announced today that Visteon's latest concept vehicle, the e-Bee, incorporates cutting-edge panomorph technology to eliminate rear-view blind spots. With ImmerVision Enables onboard, the e-Bee was displayed ... Continue reading
Hertz Launches Mobile Wi-Fi Service In Italy
Nov 21, 2012
The Hertz Corporation and Wind Mobile have launched a Mobile Wi-Fi service in Italy for Hertz car rental customers. The move follows the success of Hertz's Mobile Wi-Fi offerings in the UK, Spain and the Canary Islands, Australia and New Zealand. A pocket sized device, Hertz Mobile Wi-Fi enables customers to enjoy full ... Continue reading
Iconic Auto Dealer and Entrepreneur, Cecil Van Tuyl, Founder of Van Tuyl Group, Dies at 85
Nov 21, 2012
Mr. Cecil Van Tuyl, founder of the nation's largest privately owned auto dealership group, passed away today, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. Cecil was born and raised on a small farm in La Cygne, Kansas. After enjoying success in the used car business, he opened his first new car franchise in 1955 ... Continue reading
Nov 21, 2012
The new-vehicle retail selling rate returned to a healthy level in November after being negatively impacted by Hurricane Sandy in October, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network (PIN) and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-Vehicle Sales November new-vehicle ret ... Continue reading
Black Friday car deals going on now at Las Vegas Chapman dealerships
Nov 21, 2012
Bargain shoppers can score the ultimate discount this Black Friday as Las Vegas Chapman dealerships offer a host of savings on popular new and used vehicles. Plus, Chapman Las Vegas Dodge is offering Blu-Ray DVD players to the first ten customers who purchase a vehicle on Black Friday. Chapman's Black Friday promotion ... Continue reading
Nov 21, 2012
BOULDER, Colo.--The global market for light-duty natural gas vehicles (NGVs), which produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional gasoline engines and which run on fuel that is much cheaper than gasoline, varies significantly depending on the region and country. While many markets in Europe and Latin America ... Continue reading
Nov 21, 2012
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. November 21, 2012; The new-vehicle retail selling rate returned to a healthy level in November after being negatively impacted by Hurricane Sandy in October, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network(R) (PIN) and LMC Automotive.Retai ... Continue reading
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