Toyota's Quality Score Drops 20% in ALG Spring 2010 PQS, from 1st to 6th Place
Mar 22, 2010
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--ALG, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. and the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, today announced that Toyota suffered a sharp drop from 1st to 6th place among mainstream brands in ALGâs Spring 2010 Automotive Consumer Attitudes Survey, leaving Honda ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Develop New Fiat 500 Electric Vehicle for the United States - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 22, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 22 -- -- New Fiat 500EV demonstrates benefits of Chrysler Group and Fiat Group alliance -- Zero-emission Fiat 500EV provides an environmentally friendly, clean, quiet driving experience freeing customers from escalating fuel costs and costly oil changes -- Department of Energy provides up to ... Continue reading
Chrysler Celebrates Production Launch of Pentastar V-6 Engine at All-new Trenton, Mich., Facility
Mar 20, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 19 -- -- Governor, Wayne County Executive, Mayor and UAW join employees for celebration -- All-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 to replace seven current V-6 engines, resulting in flexibility, efficient operations and significant cost savings to the company -- Michigan becomes center of Chrysler Gr ... Continue reading
BMW 5 Series Leads Line-Up of New BMW Models to Debut at NYIAS - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 20, 2010
All-New BMW 5 Series Leads Strong Line-Up of New BMW Models to Debut at New York International Auto Show BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible, X5 SAV and ALPINA B7 xDrive also debut. ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors and TAG Heuer Head to Zurich as First Stop on "Odyssey of Pioneers" World Tour
Mar 19, 2010
ZURICH--An historic round-the-world tour in a zero-emission car will come to Zurich on Saturday - the first stop in a 37,000-kilometer voyage by Tesla Motors and avant-garde watchmaker TAG Heuer. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and TAG Heuer President and CEO Jean-Christophe Babin kicked off the âOdyssey of Pioneersâ Mar ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Connect Builds on Energy Company's Sustainability Efforts - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 19, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., March 19 -- -- DTE Energy, a company that provides natural gas and electric utility services to 3.4 million Michigan homes and businesses, recently purchased 19 Ford Transit Connects and is exploring additional ways to integrate the new compact van into its vehicle fleet -- The Ford Transit Connect is ... Continue reading
Kia Debuts Official Soul Safety Car This Weekend
Mar 19, 2010
Customized Soul Sport to Serve as Official Safety Car for Nitto Tires U.S. Touring Car Championship for 2010 Race Season - Soul sport customized by GOGOGEAR promotions to pace the field at Infineon Speedway - Fuel-efficient Soul to be showcased at seven USTCC events IRVINE, Calif., March 19 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) ... Continue reading
Should You Pay Traffic Tickets Issued by Speeding Ticket or Red Light Cameras?
Mar 19, 2010
ENCINO, Calif., March 19 -- Mr. Ticket's answer is a "conditional no." The question refers to the citation or photograph you receive in the mail informing you of a recorded violation in the case of a camera, VASCAR, or other mechanical evidence record. It is always in your best interest to fight traffic tickets. If you ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2010
Industry Recovery Regains Traction as Both Retail and Fleet Sales Levels Improve WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 19 -- New-vehicle buyers are returning to dealer showrooms in March, lured by incentives, after recall news and bad weather kept them away in February. As a result, March new-vehicle retail sales are project ... Continue reading
New Exclusive Sports Car Zenvo ST1 Hits the Road in Copenhagen - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 19, 2010
LONDON - March 19, 2010: The Danish Zenvo model presented at the Dubai Motor Show is displayed at the Bella Center in Copenhagen. Danish companies Hermann & Brandt and Zenvo Automotive designed the Zenvo ST1, only 15 models are available worldwide at a price of EUR 850, ). Click PLAY to watch the video. ... Continue reading
SF 49ers Coach Mike Singletary Helps Midas Kick off "Alive at 25" Teen Driving Program
Mar 19, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--Midas Inc. , a leader in automotive services, has joined forces with the National Safety Council and San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary to kick-off a statewide initiative to help parents protect teen drivers. To celebrate the partnership, Midas is hosting Customer Appreciation Day at particip ... Continue reading
Porsche Top Brand in J.D. Power and Associates Dependability Study
Mar 19, 2010
Has Fewest Problems of Any Manufacturer ATLANTA, March 18 -- According to a quality study by J.D. Power and Associates, Porsche continues to meet and exceed the long-term quality demands of its customers in the United States. Porsche recorded the top score of all brands surveyed in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Ve ... Continue reading
U.S. Says Driver Error Possible in NY Prius Crash
Mar 18, 2010
WASHINGTON - March 18, 2010: Reuters is reporting that U.S. safety officials believe driver error may be behind the crash in New York of a Toyota Prius that has been investigated as a possible case of unintended acceleration. Federal investigators made the report available today, Thursday. According to the report, the ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Improved Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2010
Mar 18, 2010
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the leading United States motor home manufacturer, today reported improved financial results for the Companyâs second quarter of fiscal year 2010. âWe are pleased to see a continued trend of sequential growth in revenues and gross profitâ Revenues for the s ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: March Gas Prices on the Rise
Mar 18, 2010
AURORA, Ill.--As spring looms, fuel prices have increased in Illinois and northern Indiana over the past month. This is attributed to a couple of factors including slight increased demand and a continued uncertainty of the economy. AAA Chicagoâs most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unl ... Continue reading
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