Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Signs Auto Dealer Legislation Easing Multi-Make Dealerships
Sep 4, 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed into law the following bill: Senate Bill 921 makes several changes to the state Board of Vehicles Act making it easier for car dealers to own two or more makes of vehicles at the same location or relocate and add a new make. Wit ... Continue reading
General Motors Plans Comeback, Refocuses on Customers and Cars - VIDEO STORY
Aug 28, 2009
DETROIT - August 28, 2009: After a landmark government bailout, General Motors has emerged from bankruptcy on a mission to win back American car buyers. In an effort to change their corporate culture and re-focus on customers and cars, the revamped automaker is asking consumers to "Tell Fritz". The new campaign allows ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group To Expand Accepted Product Liability Claims
Aug 27, 2009
- Decision reflects confidence in viability of the company AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 27 -- In a letter sent today to Members of Congress, Chrysler Group LLC announced that the company will accept product liability claims on vehicles manufactured by Chrysler LLC (now OldCarco LLC) before June 10, 2009, and involved in a ... Continue reading
Automakers Achieve Enhanced Safety with Voluntary Commitment's September 1st Milestone
Aug 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 Automakers have now successfully implemented a voluntary agreement under which new cars and light trucks are engineered to be more compatible in front- and side-impact crashes. Since launching the agreement, manufacturers have been quickly increasing the percentage of vehicles with the compatibility ... Continue reading
Aug 21, 2009
Featuring a new advanced Graphical User Interface, Clarion "global leaders in mobile infotainment" has introduced a new range-leading multimedia and navigation unit, designed to be easier to use than ever before, despite a full spectrum of features. With only three physical buttons, the NX509E's features are accessed v ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Could Lead to Genital Herpes, Frog Infestation and Alien Invasion
Aug 7, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Since the Senate passed their portion of the new bill yesterday evening to extend the "Cash For Clunkers," we have received a slough of absurd stories and press releases from a variety ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - August 6, 2009: Shortly after the Senate's passage of the bill that will extend the Cash For Clunkers program by an additional $2 billion dollars, Edmunds.com' CEO Jeremy Anwyl issued a statement saying that he thinks that the ...... But, according to Marc J. Rauch, The Auto Channel's Co-Founder and Exec ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2009
NEW YORK, August 5 -- Bumpers on 2009 models of the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, and Nissan Maxima performed better than their 2007 predecessors in low-speed crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Bumpers on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion did worse than earlier mo ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports July 2009 U.S. Sales Increases
Aug 3, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- Chrysler Group LLC total sales up 30 percent compared with previous month -- Five vehicles set new monthly sales records for July -- Jeep Patriot sales increase 134 percent compared with previous year -- Dodge Caliber sales up 63 percent versus July 2008 -- Chrysler PT Cruiser sales up ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2009
Used car dealers lost £1.7 billion in used car revenues as 360,000 fewer used cars were retailed in 2008 compared to the previous year. This is the stark message from BCA's 2009 Used Car Market Report, published on 1st August 2009. ... Continue reading
Complete One-Stop Cash for Clunkers Resource: TheAutoChannel.com
Jul 28, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2009: The government sponsored program known as CASH FOR CLUNKERS is the hottest news in the auto world. While it probably won't have any great long-lasting effect of the industry or the economy in general, at least it's stimulating interest in something other than looking for tall buildings wit ... Continue reading
Americans Open to Vehicles From China and India, Study Shows
Jul 28, 2009
New Study Shows Willingness to Accept Unknown Brands TUSTIN, Calif., July 28 -- Newly released research shows fifteen percent of new car buyers in the United States say they would consider purchasing their next vehicle from China, and eleven percent would consider buying a car from India, without knowing specific brand ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Much has been written â both pro and con â about the Cash for Clunkers program that officially launches today. Complexity, limited eligibility and minimal funding are common criticisms. But so far, the chief failing has been overlooked. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automo ... Continue reading
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