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Toyota Gets Down and Dirty in Action-Packed Marketing Campaign for the All-New 2016 Tacoma + VIDEO

Toyota Gets Down and Dirty in Action-Packed Marketing Campaign for the All-New 2016 Tacoma + VIDEO

If your heart doesn’t beat a little faster after watching the all-new Toyota Tacoma broadcast spots, you might want to check your pulse. America’s best-selling, midsize pickup takes off-roading to new heights in the latest multicultural campaign delivered by Toyota and its advertising agencies Saatchi & Saatchi Los A ... Continue reading

Cadillac Global Sales Rise 10% in September

Cadillac Global Sales Rise 10% in September

With substantial gains in its top three markets, Cadillac global sales increased 10 percent in September to 25,493 units. U.S. sales rose 7.8 percent, while increases in China and Canada were 14.7 percent and 34.6 percent, respectively. “Following a disciplined strategy led by increasing product substance, stronge ... Continue reading

2016 Chevy Camaro Headlines 'Find New Road Trips'

2016 Chevy Camaro Headlines 'Find New Road Trips'

Chevrolet is hitting the highways and byways of America this fall in the all-new 2016 Camaro, with the Find New Roads Trip celebrating the introduction of five all-new Chevrolet cars – Camaro, Malibu, Cruze, Volt and Spark. ... Continue reading

L.A. Drivers Fear Backing Onto Busy Roads More Than Ghosts, Flying; Ford Showcases Tech to Make Life Easier

L.A. Drivers Fear Backing Onto Busy Roads More Than Ghosts, Flying; Ford Showcases Tech to Make Life Easier

Angelenos worry more about backing out onto a busy street than ghosts or flying – according to a recent survey. The survey, conducted by independent research company Penn Schoen Berland, examined driving-related fears, as well as public receptiveness to driver-assist and semi-autonomous technologies designed to ease d ... Continue reading

More Than 70 Percent Of Car Shoppers Believe Emissions Crisis Could Spread Beyond Volkswagen And Mistrust Of The Brand Rides High

More Than 70 Percent Of Car Shoppers Believe Emissions Crisis Could Spread Beyond Volkswagen And Mistrust Of The Brand Rides High

Autotrader Quick Poll Reports 30 Percent of Respondents Less Likely to Consider a IRVINE, CA and ATLANTA --Oct. 5, 2015: Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader today report that more than 70 percent of KBB.com survey respondents believe the diesel emissions issue could spread beyond just Volkswagen. As for the brand's reputat ... Continue reading

Who's Teaching Our Teens to Drive (And Where Are They Picking Up Unsafe Driving Habits)?

Who's Teaching Our Teens to Drive (And Where Are They Picking Up Unsafe Driving Habits)?

Parents of soon to be driving teens are invited to take a free Mock Drive Test during National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 18-24) to assess their readiness to model safe driving. DriveSafe Driving Schools is putting a twist on National Teen Driver Safety Week by offering parents of soon to be driving teens a free ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: October 5, 2015 - Honda; Toyota; Nissan; BMW;

NHTSA RECALLS: October 5, 2015 - Honda; Toyota; Nissan; BMW;

Your vehicle may be involved in a safety recall and may create a safety risk for you or your passengers. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. However, if left unrepaired, a potential safety defect in your vehicle could lead to injury or even death. Read this entire email to find out more and l ... Continue reading

Passenger Front Airbag Module Recall: 2003 Honda Odyssey

Passenger Front Airbag Module Recall: 2003 Honda Odyssey

Honda will voluntarily recall 37 model-year 2003 Odyssey vehicles in the United States to replace the passenger front airbag module, free of charge. Prior-generation original airbag modules designed for the 2002 Odyssey were mistakenly supplied during production of affected 2003 Odyssey vehicles. The incorrect airbag m ... Continue reading

GM Unveils 'Let's Drive NYC' Car-Sharing Program

GM Unveils 'Let's Drive NYC' Car-Sharing Program

Running an errand to a big box store or planning a weekend excursion are about to get easier for some Manhattan residents because of a car-sharing program revealed today by General Motors. It's the company's latest move to deliver urban mobility options to customers around the globe. Let's Drive NYC is available to eli ... Continue reading

From Seed to Tread: Bridgestone Reveals First Tires Made Entirely of Natural Rubber Components from Company's Guayule Research Operations

From Seed to Tread: Bridgestone Reveals First Tires Made Entirely of Natural Rubber Components from Company's Guayule Research Operations

Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it successfully built passenger tires with 100 percent of its natural rubber-containing components derived from guayule*, a desert shrub that grows in arid regions. Built at the Bridgestone Technical Center in Japan, the tires are particularly unique because they were constr ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap - Sept 28=October 4, 2015: Recalls, Recalls, Recalls, Tesla X, VW, Buh-Bye Tony

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap - Sept 28=October 4, 2015: Recalls, Recalls, Recalls, Tesla X, VW, Buh-Bye Tony

* The short list for the 2016 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year has been released. The semi-finalists will be evaluated and the finalists, three in each category, will be announced on December 8. The car finalists are: BMW 7 Series, Cadillac CT6, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Volt, Honda ... Continue reading

Volkswagen's Reputation Takes Big Hit with Vehicle Owners

Volkswagen's Reputation Takes Big Hit with Vehicle Owners

A just completed survey by AutoPacific reveals only 1 out of 4 vehicle owners have a positive opinion of Volkswagen following the recently unveiled diesel deception, compared to 3 out of 4 prior to hearing the news. In addition to drivers now thinking less of Volkswagen, their opinion of the Audi brand, a Volkswagen su ... Continue reading

Goodyear Introduces Free Flat Repair Program In All Goodyear Auto Service Centers

Goodyear Introduces Free Flat Repair Program In All Goodyear Auto Service Centers

Tires roll over hundreds of sharp, hazardous objects every day, and every once in a while, a puncture occurs and causes a flat tire. Last year alone, Goodyear Auto Service Centers repaired more than 300,000 flat tires. Goodyear understands how important it is for drivers to get back on the road quickly and safely and w ... Continue reading

Dwayne Johnson Accepts Leading Role with Ford Service

Dwayne Johnson Accepts Leading Role with Ford Service

Ford announced today its new advertising campaign for Ford service, “The Specialists at Ford” – featuring big-screen action hero, producer and business entrepreneur Dwayne Johnson.The Specialists at Ford” are an elite crew of Ford technicians led by Johnson. This dedicated team has all of the traini ... Continue reading

Teens Steer the Conversation to Promote Safe Driving

Teens Steer the Conversation to Promote Safe Driving

Today’s teens are digital natives who, on average, send over 100 textsi and watch 1.15 hours of online videos a day.ii That’s why Toyota TeenDrive365 is launching two defensive driving campaigns that harness teens’ love of texting and online videos: The Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge with Discovery ... Continue reading

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