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NADA Offers Car Owners Post-Hurricane Advice on Water-Damaged Vehicles

NADA Offers Car Owners Post-Hurricane Advice on Water-Damaged Vehicles

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2012 NADA Offers 10 Inspection Tips to Detect Flood-Damaged Vehicles WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2012 The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is urging vehicle owners to take caution before trying to start or move a rain soaked or flooded vehicle following the devastation caused by Hu ... Continue reading

Honda Marks 30 Years of U.S. Auto Production with Continued Investment in Automobile and Powertrain Operations

Honda Marks 30 Years of U.S. Auto Production with Continued Investment in Automobile and Powertrain Operations

MARYSVILLE, Ohio--Honda today marked its 30th anniversary of U.S. auto production by reaching cumulative investments of more than $1.2 billion in U.S. manufacturing operations in the last two years, including the announcement today of more than $200 million in new investments in its Russells Point, Ohio, transmission p ... Continue reading

Ford Executive News: Mulally to Remain through at Least 2014, Other Changes

Ford Executive News: Mulally to Remain through at Least 2014, Other Changes

Nov. 1, 2012 -- Ford Motor Company is further strengthening and developing its leadership team while continuing to deliver the One Ford plan for profitable growth. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford today said that Alan Mulally plans to continue to serve as Ford president and CEO through at least 2014. At the same time, ... Continue reading

Ford Small Car Sales Reach Highest October in 11 Years; F-Series Sees Best October Sales Since 2004

Ford Small Car Sales Reach Highest October in 11 Years; F-Series Sees Best October Sales Since 2004

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2012 DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Ford October small car sales total 25,493 vehicles – the company's strongest October small car sales in 11 years – with a 54 percent increase year over year Escape compact utility sales increased 4 percent for the month; 19,832 ... Continue reading

Škoda at 2012 Istanbul International Auto Show

Škoda at 2012 Istanbul International Auto Show

Škoda Auto intends to grow further in Turkey as the brand forcefully expands its model palette worldwide and on the Turkish market. At the Istanbul International Auto Show (November 01st - 11, 2012), Škoda will present the new compact saloon the Škoda Rapid and the subcompact the Škoda Citigo for the first time in ... Continue reading

Nissan Europe Announces Senior Management Changes

Nissan Europe Announces Senior Management Changes

Nissan has announced today changes to key roles within its Sales and Marketing function. The management changes will strengthen the focus on delivering solid results towards achievement of the Nissan Power 88 mid-term plan. ... Continue reading

Kia cee'd Acclaimed at German Design Award 2013

Kia cee'd Acclaimed at German Design Award 2013

The second-generation Kia cee'd has once again been recognised for its exceptional design, achieving a "Special Mention" at the prestigious German Design Award 2013. ... Continue reading

In the Slipstream of the DTM Winners: BMW M Performance at the Essen Motor Show 2012

In the Slipstream of the DTM Winners: BMW M Performance at the Essen Motor Show 2012

Just a few weeks after the triple triumph at the German Touring Car Masters (DTM), the BMW appearance at the Essen Motor Show 2012 is inspired by the brand's sensationally successful comeback season. The current BMW M Performance range is presented at the international tuning fair, celebrating the success of BMW in the ... Continue reading

Fiat 500L Tour: New European Stages After the Success in Italy

Fiat 500L Tour: New European Stages After the Success in Italy

Forty-five days, nine stages and four European countries to introduce the new "City Lounge" that combines the iconic style of 500 and the functionality of Made in Fiat design, and to invite visitors to test it on the road. ... Continue reading

Extreme Driving Fun, Individuality and Premium Quality: MINI John Cooper Works at the Essen Motor Show 2012

Extreme Driving Fun, Individuality and Premium Quality: MINI John Cooper Works at the Essen Motor Show 2012

Enthusiasm for extremely athletic driving fun and individual flair will attract visitors to the Essen Motor Show from December 1st to 9th at the trade fair centre at Grugapark. In Hall 3.0 they will see how John Cooper Works accessory products can be used to provide a top-quality and authentic upgrade for MINI - the ep ... Continue reading

Škoda Yeti Available as "Adventure", "Laurin & Klement" and with 1.4 TSI and DSG

Škoda Yeti Available as "Adventure", "Laurin & Klement" and with 1.4 TSI and DSG

No less than two new model variants of the popular compact SUV the Škoda Yeti are currently rolling out to dealers. The Yeti "Adventure" is a special model that is styled for excitement and is available immediately. Also new in the Škoda Yeti programme is a luxurious "Laurin & Klement" trim line. In addition, the 1 ... Continue reading

World Premiere of the New Volkswagen Santana

World Premiere of the New Volkswagen Santana

With nearly four million units sold, the Volkswagen Santana is one of the most successful models in China. The notchback saloon maintains a greater presence on Chinese roads than any other car. ... Continue reading

Renault Kangoo Z.E. Celebrates its First Anniversary

Renault Kangoo Z.E. Celebrates its First Anniversary

On October 28, 2011, the very first Kangoo Z.E.s went on sale at Renault dealerships. The launch of the zero-emission small van marked the official beginning of Renault's electric vehicle offensive. It was the first of the four models which now make up the brand's electric vehicle range, namely Kangoo Z.E., Fluence Z.E ... Continue reading

Bentley Returns to Finland for 'Power on Ice' 2013

Bentley Returns to Finland for 'Power on Ice' 2013

With an all-wheel-drive system that offers reassuring driveability in all conditions, the Bentley Continental GT is the perfect Grand Tourer to take on the challenge posed by driving in snow and icy conditions, particularly as the northern hemisphere winter sets in. To push the car's cold climate capabilities further, ... Continue reading

GM Europe Targets Break-Even Results by Mid-Decade

GM Europe Targets Break-Even Results by Mid-Decade

General Motors Europe (GME) today outlined its target to achieve break-even EBIT-adjusted results by mid-decade through a focus on growth and cost efficiencies. ... Continue reading

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