Ford F-150 Takes Top Spot in Kbb.com Full-Size Pickup Truck Comparison Test
Jun 23, 2010
Kbb.com Editors Detail 'First to Worst' as They Rank Five Full-Size New Pickup Trucks IRVINE, Calif., June 23 -- The Ford F-150 took the top spot in an all-new full-size pickup comparison test, 'First to Worst: Kbb.com Ranks Five Full-Size Pickups,' by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading p ... Continue reading
Chevrolet and Microsoft Advertising Rev Up the Test-Drive Experience for New Chevrolet Volt
Jun 22, 2010
Chevrolet is the first automaker to launch a multiscreen ad campaign that allows consumers to 'kick the tires' virtually using Kinect for Xbox 360. PARIS, REDMOND, Wash. and DETROIT, June 22 -- Chevrolet and Microsoft Advertising demonstrated at the 2010 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival today an example ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2010
by Dan Bancroft Boston June 16, 2010; Iâm the kind of guy who thinks the neighborhood should share the daily newspaper, so you can imagine when Zipcar hit the streets of Boston, I was psyched. One-stop car sharing with no confusing menus. You become a member (for a small fee), then go online to reserve the car you ... Continue reading
Jun 9, 2010
KBB Preferred 3-to-1 by Industry as Only Used-Car Valuation Source IRVINE, Calif., June 9 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information, today announces it ranked highest in an AutomotiveDigest.com poll asking site visitors "If you were to use only one Used-Vehicle Value Guide, ... Continue reading
Jun 4, 2010
ATLANTA, June 4 -- If Ford shutters its Mercury brand this fall, as announced on Wednesday, Ford itself may have the opportunity to capture the largest share of new Mercury buyers left without their brand. More than 28% of new Mercury shoppers on AutoTrader.com also looked at new Ford vehicles, and more than 7% of new ... Continue reading
Amazon.com Automotive Launches Wheels Store
Jun 2, 2010
SEATTLE--Amazon.com, Inc. today announced the launch of its Wheels Store, a convenient shopping destination for tens of thousands of wheels and related parts and accessories. The store caters to all types of automotive customers, showcasing a vast selection from top brands like American Racing, Dip, Dale Earnhardt Jr., ... Continue reading
Toyota Continues to See Decline in Consumer Activity in Wake of Recalls
Jun 1, 2010
CHICAGO, June 1 -- According to the most recent Cars.com Consumer Lead Index, Toyota's recalls continue to have a negative impact on sales activity. Leads for Toyota vehicles overall declined close to 5 percent year over year on Cars.com, and interest in the brand's vehicles continues to slip month over month. The Toyo ... Continue reading
Used Cars On-Line Launches 'Exploration Search'
Jun 1, 2010
PITTSBURGH, June 1 -- Used Cars On-Line (www.AUsedCar.com), one of the first search engines for used cars for sale by owner, today launched "Exploration Search", a new way for buyers to search for used cars. This new tool allows customers to find cars using different criteria than most sites, and discover vehicles they ... Continue reading
FREE Auto Accident History Reports Available on Any Mobile Phone from instaVIN
May 28, 2010
SAN DIEGO--instaVINâ⢠(http://www.instavin.com), the newest vehicle history data services provider for the automotive industry, announces a ââ¬ËFree Reportââ¬â¢ offer with the launch of its real-time mobile Accident History service. The service is available on any text-enabled mobile ph ... Continue reading
May 21, 2010
Milestone Traffic Number Occurs Day Before Company's 12th Anniversary ATLANTA, May 21 -- Riding the resurging auto market, a jump in new car shopping activity and the launch of its multi-media "Heart & Mind" brand campaign, AutoTrader.com for the first time recorded more than 1 million unique visitors in a day on Tuesd ... Continue reading
Enhanced Social Networking For The Auto Channel At Twitter And More
May 21, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL, May 21, 2010: We would like you to join us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TheAutoChannel">Twitter</a > and on the new <a href="http://tachtalk.wordpress.com">TachTalk blog network, where you'll be able to pick up articles on the go. ... Continue reading
OnStar Leverages Google Technology to Connect Customers to the Chevrolet Volt
May 18, 2010
New features coming for Chevrolet Volt Mobile App DETROIT, May 18 -- OnStar is leveraging the power of Google technology to develop a number of new mobile app features that strengthen Chevrolet's commitment to providing Volt customers with the most connected vehicle experience possible. The public will get a peek at wh ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fiesta Delivers 40 MPG; Tops Class in Fuel Economy
May 17, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., May 17 -- -- Ford Fiesta with the six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission has been EPA certified for 40 mpg highway and 29 mpg city delivering class-leading fuel economy -- Fiesta features several fuel-saving technologies including its PowerShift automatic transmission, Twin Independent Variable Ca ... Continue reading
Reynolds Adds Real-time Vehicle Inventory Updates for Dealership Websites
May 11, 2010
Dealers Using the ERA(R) DMS Will See Vehicle Inventory Changes Reflected Immediately on Their Websites DAYTON, Ohio, May 11 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the availability of real-time inventory updates for customers using the Reynolds ERA® dealership management system (DMS) and websites from Re ... Continue reading
RoadRoyalty.com Brings Competition to Social Networking in Revolutionary Auto Enthusiast Website
May 11, 2010
CHICO, Calif., May 11 -- On Friday morning, May 7th, RoadRoyalty.com changed the Internet by becoming the first company to bring competition to the forefront of social networking. This revolutionary website is taking the world's obsession with automobiles and merging it with the heretofore disguised nature of social ne ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
