IRS Grants $4,000 Tax Credit for Ford Focus CNG Car
Mar 16, 2010
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
NUMMI, UAW Reach Tentative Shutdown Agreement
Mar 16, 2010
FREMONT, Calif.--NUMMI announced that the United Auto Workers and NUMMI have come to a tentative shutdown agreement including a retention package which is subject to a ratification vote of the bargaining unit team members. No details about the agreement will be publicly discussed until the Union has had the opportunity ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Insurance Department: Auto Policy Premiums Likely Unaffected by Vehicle Recalls
Mar 16, 2010
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 15 Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario today addressed how auto recalls may impact insurance coverage and urged consumers to respond to recall notices from vehicle manufacturers. "Each week, we learn more about safety problems with certain vehicles, raising many consumers' concerns abou ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile Appoints New Sales Director
Mar 16, 2010
Experienced automotive senior executive joins Saab -- Responsible for Saab's global sales operations -- Recruited to optimize sales including three new products in the next 16 months Saab Automobile today announced the appointment of Adrian Hallmark as Executive Director, Sales. Hallmark joins Saab's senior management ... Continue reading
McLaren Automotive Reveals Details of its Next Generation of Prototypes - NEW VIDEO ADDED
Mar 16, 2010
LONDON - February 23, 2010: Development of the groundbreaking McLaren MP4-12C is entering its final phase. The bespoke high-performance sports car is due to launch in 2011, and right now the latest Experimental Prototype (XP) 12Cs are undergoing intensive appraisal at a number of test locations around the world. One su ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2010
Toyota Engineers Conclude Two Days of Investigation; Driver's Account Of Event Inconsistent With Initial Findings SAN DIEGO, March 15 -- At a press conference today, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. offered key preliminary findings of technical field examination and testing that were performed on March 10 and 11 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Owner Loyalty Speeds Past Honda, Replaces Toyota to Take No. 1 Spot, According to One Study
Mar 15, 2010
Hyundai Values Outperform Segment; Sonata Recently Breaks into Top 10 Most-Researched New Vehicles List IRVINE, Calif., March 15 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence data, brand loyalty for Hyundai recently surpassed that of Honda and Toyota, leading Hyundai's brand loyalty to the ... Continue reading
GMAC To Provide Financing for Saab Dealers and Customers
Mar 15, 2010
DETROIT, March 15 -- -- GMAC chosen as financial services provider to Saab Automobile -- Preferred source of wholesale and retail financing for dealers and customers Following its successful launch as an independent company, Saab Automobile announced today that it has selected GMAC Financial Services as the preferred p ... Continue reading
Is James Sikes and His Prius the Latest "Balloon Boy" Story?
Mar 14, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Last Tuesday, just one day after Toyota staged a live video demonstration that utterly destroyed the ridiculous tests conducted by Sean Kane and Professor Gilbert; we were all treated to the latest Toyota SUA (sudden unintended acceleration) story. This one involved a ... Continue reading
Next Generation Kia Optima to Showcase Confident New Design Direction
Mar 14, 2010
Next generation Kia Optima to showcase confident new design direction - World premiere to be held at 2010 New York Motor Show (SEOUL) March 14, 2010 - The next generation Kia Optima (currently, also known as 'Magentis' in some markets) is set to make its world premiere next month at the 2010 New York International Auto ... Continue reading
Pick Ups That Create Power With Less Fuel and Fewer Emissions - VIDEO STORY
Mar 13, 2010
ST. LOUIS, MO - March 13, 2010: At the Work Truck Show in St. Louis, auto industry insiders are banking on a comeback of light duty pickup trucks. Despite the gas guzzling reputation, people like contractors, campers and small businesses still need trucks. To meet this need, manufacturers are working to make these haul ... Continue reading
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
All-New Ford Police Interceptor Purpose-Built to Lead Market, Support Those Who Serve, Protect
Mar 13, 2010
LAS VEGAS, March 12 -- -- Ford reveals its all-new, purpose-built Police Interceptor, engineered to exceed durability, safety and performance of today's leading police car - the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor -- New Ford Police Interceptor sedan will offer two fuel-efficient powertrain options - including EcoBo ... 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
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