Ford Engages Consumers in 'What's Next,' Taking Company's Open Innovation Model to Next Level
Apr 13, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., April 13 -- -- Ford launches "Your Ideas" on its interactive consumer site, The Ford story (www.thefordstory.com), welcoming visitors to submit, share, review and rate each other's automotive feature ideas -- The Web portal is Ford's latest demonstration of collaborative efforts to engage 'automotive o ... Continue reading
Ford Focus RS Is A Big Hit For Alastair Cook
Apr 8, 2010
England and Essex cricket star, Alastair Cook, picked up the keys to a new Ford Focus RS at Essex County Cricket Ground this week. ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2010
BURBANK, Calif., April 7 -- A VIP event marks the historical delivery of the first Barris Kustom 2010 Chevrolet Camaro "Spirit" to a Chevrolet dealership in the USA. This long awaited event is Saturday, April 10th from 1 to 3PM at Community Chevrolet, one of the oldest Chevrolet dealerships in California. George Barris ... Continue reading
Gates Alternator Pulley Enhances Engine Efficiency
Apr 7, 2010
DENVER--Gates Corporation today announced the availability of Gates Alternator Decoupler Pulleys (ADP) for the Automotive Aftermarket that will allow technicians to repair vehicles equipped with these unique pulleys. Replacing the pulley eliminates the need to replace the entire alternator when just the pulley has fail ... Continue reading
Subaru Adds Club Spec 10 in 2010
Apr 6, 2010
Subaru, Subaru Australia, Impreza WRX ... Continue reading
Divergent Opinions Abound Over New Fuel Economy Rules - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 3, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - April 3, 2010: Will it be good for consumers and car makers or will it be bad? How will it affect the struggling U.S. car makers? Is this simply another charade at addressing our gasoline problems? These are just a few of the many questions surrounding the new mandated fuel economy rules. Here's two diff ... Continue reading
Michelin Driving Tours Now Available Exclusively in the Kindle Store
Apr 2, 2010
SEATTLE--Amazon.com today announced that Michelin has released Michelin Driving Tours available exclusively in the Kindle Store (www.amazon.com/kindlestore). Three tours are currently availableââ¬ââ â¬ÅNapa Valley, Sonoma Valley, and the Russian River Valley: California Driving Toursââ¬???; ... Continue reading
BMW Creates New Market Segment with Arrival of X1
Apr 1, 2010
BMW has again created a new market segment with the introduction of the X1 - the world's first luxury compact Sports Activity Vehicle. The X1 joins the X family just over 10 years after the Bavarian luxury brand introduced the groundbreaking X5 ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls - Edmunds.com Announces Rules of Unintended Acceleration Contest
Mar 31, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today has released the rules of its Unintended Acceleration Contest at http://www.edmunds.com/contest. âThe increasing complexity of vehicle control strategies, necessary to transparently integrate hybrid electric components ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Reveals 'Moparized' Jeep and Ram Truck Vehicles at Moab Easter Jeep Safari
Mar 31, 2010
Mighty Mopar(R) Machines Arrive in Moab AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 31 -- Chrysler Group LLC arrived with truckloads of head-turning, "Moparized" Jeep® and Ram Truck vehicles to showcase at the 44th annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. "Our customized production vehicles show how Mopar can accessorize Jeep and ... Continue reading
Polk Finds More Vehicles Scrapped Than Added to Fleet
Mar 30, 2010
Increasing Length of Ownership Bodes Well for Aftermarket and Repair Community SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 30 -- The number of cars and light trucks scrapped in the past 15 months substantially outnumbers new vehicle registrations in the U.S. during the same period, according to recent analysis by R. L. Polk & Co. More th ... Continue reading
Leon Cupra R: The Ultimate Seat Storms Into UK
Mar 26, 2010
The new SEAT Leon Cupra R is preparing to roar into UK showrooms becoming, in the process, the most powerful production car yet offered by SEAT UK. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Best in Test At Brands Hatch
Mar 24, 2010
The newest manufacturer-backed team in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship has shown off its cars in full livery for the first time, at the same time setting a benchmark time in testing. ... Continue reading
Ford SYNC Hits 2 Million Mark; Boosts Resale Value, Purchase Consideration and Customer Satisfaction
Mar 24, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., March 24 -- -- Ford SYNC® voice-controlled communications and infotainment system installed on 2-millionth vehicle less than a year after hitting the 1 million unit milestone -- Ford data show the system boosts resale value of SYNC-equipped vehicles by more than $200 over vehicles without the option - ... Continue reading
Volkswagen R In The Starting Blocks
Mar 16, 2010
The Volkswagen R GmbH will be the specialist for sporty exclusive models from Volkswagen in the future. ... Continue reading
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