Research and Markets: 2013 North American International Auto Show Report
Feb 27, 2013
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 North American International Auto Show Report" report to their offering. '2013 North American International Auto Show Report' As in many past years, the North American International Auto Show did not disappoint in 2013. The powers that be graciously schedul ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2013 Annual Car Brand Report Cards: Lexus, Subaru & Mazda Earn Top Honors
Feb 26, 2013
Audi leads inconsistent European pack; Cadillac shines among struggling domestics With a current crop of luxury models that are quiet, comfortable, fuel efficient, and among the most reliable, Lexus has earned the best overall score in Consumer Reports' 2013 annual Car Brand Report Cards. Lexus' models are rarely sport ... Continue reading
U.S. News Announces the 2013 Best Cars for the Money
Feb 21, 2013
U.S. News & World Report today announced the 2013 Best Cars for the Money award winners, featured at usnews.com/cars-money. The awards cover 21 automotive categories, from compact cars to three-row SUVs. Within each class, the U.S. News methodology identified a single vehicle that provides the best combination of quali ... Continue reading
2013 Oscars - Best Car to the Stars
Feb 20, 2013
Amidst the glitz and glam of the star-studded Academy Awards, the media is abuzz over who will take an Oscar, which designers our celebs will don and what surprises the night will have in store. Chiming in on the Oscar fodder is the team at AnswerFinancial.com -- car enthusiasts by day, movie goers by night -- with a n ... Continue reading
AJAC and Green Living Announce Collaboration on New Canadian Green Car Award
Feb 14, 2013
AJAC (Automobile Journalists Association of Canada) and Green Living jointly announced today, at the Canadian International Auto Show, that they are collaborating to create a new, annual Canadian Green Car award program. The winner of the initial Canadian Green Car award, presented by AJAC and Green Living, will be ann ... Continue reading
Hertz Survey Reveals That 1 in 3 Men Rent Items To Fool Their Dates
Feb 13, 2013
Fast cars and fancy clothes top the list of hired or borrowed items to impress prospective partners The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general car use brand, has revealed that British men are feeling the pressure after almost one third (31%) admitted to trying to pass off hired or borrowed items as their own j ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show charity benefit raises $2.2 million
Feb 13, 2013
Eighteen area charities tonight shared in more than $2 million raised by the 2013 Chicago Auto Show's benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and two attendees left with the keys to new vehicles. The black-tie benefit, which is held the evening before the auto show opens its 10-day public run, raised $2,216,000, boos ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2013
The long-term dependability of three-year-old models has improved year-over-year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) released today. The study, now in its 24th year, measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old vehicles ... Continue reading
Women's Day Returns To The 2013 Chicago Auto Show: February 12
Feb 12, 2013
While there are many activities that appeal to women during the run of the 10-day Chicago Auto Show, organizers host Women's Day annually to further reach the female demographic. Held this year on Tuesday, February 12, Women's Day at the Chicago Auto Show will feature a robust lineup of events and activities geared tow ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2013
DIGITAL AIR STRIKE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF AUTOMOTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA AND REPUTATION AWARDS AT NADA CONVENTION IN ORLANDO Awards Celebrate Auto Dealerships and Manufacturers Who Are Best in Class Social Marketers Digital Air Strike, the nation's leading automotive social media, online reputation and lead-response company, ye ... Continue reading
Renault Fluence Z.E. Launch Statement
Feb 8, 2013
Renault Australia has postponed the launch of the Fluence Z.E. until further notice ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates to Release 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study Results on February 13
Feb 7, 2013
J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of the 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) at 10 a.m. EST on Wednesday, February 13. Among new-vehicle owners, reliability/dependability is the most influential factor in their decision to purchase a specific vehicle model, according to J.D. Power and Associates. ( ... Continue reading
Costanzo to race F5000 at Phillip Island Classic FOM
Feb 6, 2013
Four-times Australian Drivers' Champion Alfredo Costanzo will race a Formula 5000 for the first time in more than 30 years in the 2013 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 8-10. ... Continue reading
Almost Two Thirds of all the Safety Products in Europe's Best in Class Cars Produced by Autoliv
Jan 30, 2013
Almost two thirds of all the safety products in Euro NCAP's (New Car Assessment Program) best in class cars of 2012 delivered by Autoliv. In 2012, Euro NCAP published the safety rating for 36 vehicles available in the European market. The organization recently highlighted eight five-star vehicles in different categorie ... Continue reading
Global Light Vehicle Sales Poised for Modest Growth in 2013
Jan 28, 2013
After a solid 2012, where Global light vehicle sales increased to 81 million units --a 5 percent increase over the previous year -- LMC Automotive forecasts a slower expansion for 2013. Sales are expected to rise by 3 percent to 83 million units this year. In 2012, regional performances varied strongly, however. ... Continue reading
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