LeaseCompare.com Now Offers Lease Financing for Exotic, Classic, and Sports Cars
Aug 19, 2010
CINCINNATI--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), announced today it now offers a highline lease program for exotic, classic and sports cars through its popular website www.LeaseCompare.com. âThe LeaseCompare.com highline lease program offers our customers two options. They can opt for the protection of a stan ... Continue reading
"The Best Car Reviews Money Can Buy": The Wall St. Journal Exposes the Car Magazine Review Scam
Aug 16, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL For years, auto journalists and industry insiders have known or suspected that car magazine endorsements and Car-of-the-Year type awardsâ were often bestowed based upon the amount of advertising that a carmaker bought in the publication. Today, Ma ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers See Mixed July 2010 Sales
Aug 10, 2010
Last year, at the end of July, the start of the government-funded Cash for Clunkers program jumpstarted the weak auto retail market. This year, automakers saw mixed results. International brands last month were led by Hyundai (up 18.8 percent from July 2009), Nissan (12.1 percent), and Volkswagen (16 percent). Toyota a ... Continue reading
More Than 20 World Debuts Planned for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show
Jul 29, 2010
A Total of 40 Vehicle Debuts Already Anticipated at the Nov. 17 and 18 Press Days LOS ANGELES, July 29 -- Today, the Los Angeles Auto Show announced that more than 20 World Debuts are confirmed for the 2010 Press Days, Nov. 17 and 18. Many important North American premieres are also anticipated, bringing the total vehi ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision 2010 Total Quality Report: It's About Love and Quality.
Jul 28, 2010
San Diego Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) announced results of their 2010 Total Quality Index® (TQI) today, showing how vehicles are judged when the complete experience is measured, using Strategic Visions Total Quality measure. Simply counting how many problems a vehicle has or design characteristics that buye ... Continue reading
A Drive to Customize - Beep! Automotive Ad Network Launches Custom Site Lists for Auto Manufacturers
Jul 15, 2010
JENKINTOWN, Pa., July 15 -- Goodway Group's Beep! Automotive Ad Network (http://www.beepautomotive.com/) announced today its removal of standard site list limits, creating a custom site list for every automotive brand. A popular point of differentiation when choosing an ad network is the value of its "site list." Howev ... Continue reading
Public Invited to See Plug-In Vehicles First-Hand at Plug-In 2010 Public Night in San Jose
Jul 14, 2010
One-Night Event on July 27 Offers Insider's Look at a Plugged-In Transportation Future SAN JOSE, Calif., July 13 -- As major automakers announce plans to bring plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles to market, the public is invited to visit the Plug-In 2010 Conference & Exposition Public Night on July 27 to get a first-h ... Continue reading
International Automakers Commend White House Support of the Korea Free Trade Agreement
Jul 10, 2010
ARLINGTON, Va.--The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) commends President Obama for his pledge to move forward and ultimately present the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) to Congress. Approval of this agreement will significantly expand trade and investment opportunities to th ... Continue reading
Will Kia Motors Be "Pontiac-ed" Out of Existence?
Jul 9, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - July 9, 2010: In a story published one month ago by 24/7 Wall Street, financial news and opinion website, Kia Motors is projected as one of the top 10 brands that may soon disapear. The story is featured today on Yahoo.com's financial section. The story, written by Douglas A. McIntyre, states that while ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2010
NFB, Virginia Tech, and Grand-Am Form Historic Partnership to Advance Innovative Technology DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, College of Engineering (Virginia Tech) announced today that they have par ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 -- -- Chrysler Group LLC posts a 35 percent sales increase compared with June 2009, doubling the average industry percentage increase -- June marks the third consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases -- Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep® and Ram Truck brands all posted year-over-year sales in ... Continue reading
Association of International Automobile Manufacturers Members Top "Most American" Automobile Listing
Jun 30, 2010
ARLINGTON, Va.--Companies represented by the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) garnered half of the top ten spots in this yearââ¬â¢s Cars.com annual ranking of "Most American" vehicles. The listing rates vehicles built and bought in the U.S. based on popularity, sourcing of parts, ... Continue reading
A Small Dose of Little Cars at The Tres Petite Concours Exhibit is a Big Hit
Jun 30, 2010
CHICAGO, June 29 -- For 2 1/2 days and nights - June 11-13 - an unexpected exhibit of micro & minicars added an element of surprise that brought immediate smiles and oohs and ahhs of sheer delight from the 5,000 passers-by, including 150 school children from the local grammar school. Even the iffy weather didn't keep t ... Continue reading
World's Funniest Car Commercials, Pt. 5 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 27, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - June 28, 2010: A whole new round of the world's funniest and best automotive-related television commercials. ... Continue reading
Buyer Demand Keeps Most GM U.S. Plants Open During Traditional Summer Shutdown
Jun 17, 2010
-- July production to help reduce wait times for popular vehicles DETROIT, June 17 -- Most General Motors' U.S. plants will forego traditional summer shutdowns to help meet buyer demand for popular Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac cars, crossovers, and trucks. Nine of the 11 assembly plants will continue to operate ... Continue reading
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