Automotive News Archives for May 23, 2013
- 2013 Infiniti FX37 RWD Review by Carey Russ
2013 Infiniti FX 37 DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS MORE INFO Infiniti Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Infiniti Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Perfect New Car Match A decade ago crossovers were poised to take over the American automotive world. The formula was: SUV-... Continue Reading
- Akerson Stresses Leadership to Notre Dame Business Grads
General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson GM CEO says four easy-to-define approaches are keys to success MORE INFO Chevrolet Buyer's Guide SOUTH BEND, IN--May 2013: General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson told graduates of the Mendoza School of Business at ... Continue Reading
- Alfa Romeo Launches Giulietta Collezione Limited Edition
SLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM – May 23, 2013: Alfa Romeo has introduced a special series Collezione range to its Giulietta line-up. The Alfa Giulietta Collezione features a distinctive contrast roof as standard – unique in the class – together with pre... Continue Reading
- Batman Juke Rolls Into Hands Of Welsh Baker
LONDON – May 23, 2013: Some Hollywood glitz and glamour were sprinkled onto a corner of Wales recently, when Nissan handed over a very special one-off Batman-inspired Juke Nismo to its lucky new owner. Carmarthen residents were amazed to see the famous Tumbler drive thr... Continue Reading
- Cadillac Design: How Fashion Influenced XTS Interior
2014 Cadillac XTS Interior Inspiration comes from fashion and furnishings industries MORE INFO Cadillac Buyer's Guide DETROIT--May 22, 2013: The 2013 Cadillac XTS offers the first look at the next generation of interior design for the brand. Yet, designers of the lar... Continue Reading
- Chevrolet Spark EV Lease as Low as $199 per Month
2014 Chevrolet Spark Could save owner average $150 monthly in fuel costs based on EPA assessments MORE INFO Chevrolet Buyer's Guide DETROIT--May 23, 2013: Chevrolet announced today a low mileage lease on the new 2014 Spark EV 1LT for as low as $199 per month* for 36 mon... Continue Reading
- Chinese Auto Manufacturer BYD Features Latest Models Equipped with DTS Digital Surround
CALABASAS, CA--May 23, 2013: DTS, Inc. , a pioneer in next generation ultra high-definition audio solutions and audio enhancement technologies, today announced further collaboration with BYD, a rapidly-growing automotive and green-e... Continue Reading
- Chrysler Disputes Tesla Brag
SEE ALSO: Electric Vehicles - Solution Or Diversion? by Gualberto Ranieri Auburn Hills May 22, 2013; On May 22, 2013, Tesla, a California-based EV manufacturer, said it has repaid a DoE loan adding: “Tesla will be the only American car company to have fully repaid the government. The ... Continue Reading
- Citroen Strengthens Its G4S Relationship With 437 New C1 City Cars
LONDON – May 23, 2013: Citroen has just delivered 437 C1 VTR models to G4S Utility Services, the UK’s largest supplier of data collection and meter reading services. The C1s have been acquired for a new contract with a major power supplier a... Continue Reading
- Controversial Anti-Camera Ticket Website Puts Consumers in the Driver's Seat
RedLightCameraTicket.net created for motorists ticketed by red light and speed camera installations. LOS ANGELES--May 23, 2013: RedLightCameraTicket.net , a new website for drivers victimized by automated traffic enforcement cameras, is provid... Continue Reading
- Demand Triples Size Of Mazda6 Corporate Demonstrator Fleet
LONDON – May 23, 2013: Fleet manager and company car driver interest in the all-new emission-busting Mazda6 has led to a tripling of the manufacturer’s corporate demonstrator fleet. There are now a total of 225 Mazda6 vehicles on the manufacturer... Continue Reading
- Ford Announcement: An Opportunity to Consider Australia's Automotive Future
Ford Announcement: An Opportunity to Consider Australia’s Automotive Future MELBOURNE – May 23, 2013: VACC is obviously disappointed Ford Australia announced today that it will cease manufacturing vehicles in Australia. Today’s announcement by Ford Australia, CEO, Bob Graziano, confirmed that producti... Continue Reading
- Ford Australia Reports 2012 Financial Results
SYDNEY – May 23, 2013: Ford Australia today announced an after-tax operating loss of $141 (AUD) million for the 2012 financial year. This follows a loss of $290 million in 2011. Ford plans to transform its Australian business and expand its vehicle lineup by 30 per ce... Continue Reading
- Global Summit of Transport Ministers Calls for Better Transport Funding in View of Growing Mobility Demand
Leipzig/Paris--May 23, 2013 Global Summit of Transport Ministers calls for better transport funding in view of growing mobility demand “Transport infrastructure is the backbone of national economies” M... Continue Reading
- GM China Advanced Technical Center Receives LEED Silver Certification
Adopts advanced green building best practices and technologies MORE INFO Chevrolet Buyer's Guide SHANGHAI--May 22, 2013: The GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai has been awarded Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council... Continue Reading
- GM Donates 2014 CTS Vsport to Benefit STEM Education
2014 Cadillac CTS First production Cadillac model to be auctioned with proceeds to SAE Foundation MORE INFO Cadillac Buyer's Guide WARREN, MI--May 22, 2013: Mary Barra, General Motors senior vice president, Global Product Development, was honored Wednesday evening wi... Continue Reading
- GM Invests $44.5 Million in Lansing Grand River Plant
New logistics center improves efficiency and quality, creates 200 jobs MORE INFO Chevrolet Buyer's Guide LANSING, MI--May 22, 2013: General Motors today announced a $44.5 million investment to build a Logistics Optimization Center at its Lansing Grand River Assembly... Continue Reading
- Goodyear Kicks Off 4th Annual 'Gives Back' Campaign
Goodyear Transforms NASCAR Tires for Memorial Day Race Weekend and Launches Charity Auction to Benefit Support Our Troops AKRON, OH--May 23, 2013: Continuing its long history of supporting the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company... Continue Reading
- Honda Australia And Palace Cinemas Continue Sharing Dreams
TULLAMARINE, AUSTRALIA – May 23, 2013: Honda Australia has today announced their partnership with Palace Cinemas will continue for a third consecutive year. Capitalising on the the best selection of quality new release films, international and art-house m... Continue Reading
- Idaho Drivers Now Have A Smarter Choice For Car Insurance
Esurance's Innovative Technology Makes Car Insurance Easier SAN FRANCISCO--May 23, 2013: Esurance, the direct-to-consumer car insurance company, is now offering car insurance in Idaho. The company is backed by Allstate, the largest publicly held personal lines i... Continue Reading
- Leading the field: The Competition Package for the BMW M5, BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Convertible and BMW M6 Gran Coupe
MULGRAVE, AUSTRALIA – May 23, 2013: They are high-performance sports cars, each with an individual character and all sharing the claim of turning superior performance attributes into an incomparable d... Continue Reading
- Making Drive-Time Productive, Entertaining, And Personalized Is Key To Leveraging Connected Vehicles For Driver Satisfaction
- Agero's Innovation Chief Foresees Pending Marriage Between Vehicle Interior Design and Ever-Changing, Cloud-based Content, Human-Machine-Interfaces - Minimizing Driver Distraction Through Multi... Continue Reading
- Montway Donates to Feed the Children to Aid Tornado Victims
CHICAGO--May 23, 2013: Montway Auto Transport, the leading company in the car shipping industry, is giving back to the community and lending a helping hand to the Oklahoma tornado victims with a donation to Feed the Children. It is the goal of Montway to not o... Continue Reading
- Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition and Collector's Edition Details
NEW YORK--May 23, 2013: Rockstar Games is very proud to announce full details of the Special Edition and Collector's Edition of Grand Theft Auto V for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and e... Continue Reading
- SaviCorp Announces Major Exclusive International Distribution Agreement with DynoGreen Tech, LLC to Sell DynoValve in India, Dubai, the UAE and Other Foreign Countries
5 Year DynoGreen Tech Exclusive Agreement Includes Initial Purchase of 2,000 DynoValves and Substantial Investment in SaviCorp SANTA ANA, CA--May 23, 20... Continue Reading
- Spoil Dad This Father's Day With Suzuki
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – May 23, 2013: In need of inspiration for your Suzuki mad Dad this Father’s Day? How about something from the new 2013 Suzuki clothing and merchandise collection? The 2013 range follows the same fashion-led formula as the successful 2012... Continue Reading
- Summertime Seems All The Sunnier With The New E-Class Coupé And Cabriolet
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – May 23, 2013: Ahead of the great British summer, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the pricing and specification of the new E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet. The Coupé starts from £35,095 OTR, while drop-top driving in t... Continue Reading
- Suzuki Says It Like It Is With Bright New Suzuki Partners Trade Customer Programme
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – May 23, 2013: Suzuki has launched a distinctive new dealer marketing initiative to reach out to prospective new trade partners, based on fresh, friendly and informal style and use of language. The ne... Continue Reading
- Team Maserati Mexico Claims Victory At The Hpa Gaucho International Polo Tournament At The O2
LONDON – May 23, 2013: Maserati was proud to sponsor a winning team at the third annual HPA Gaucho International Polo Tournament, the largest indoor polo match in the history of the event. An exciting atmosphere filled t... Continue Reading
- The ICEE Company Switches to SmartDrive Systems
SAN DIEGO--May 23, 2013: SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced The ICEE Company, producer of the most highly recognized brand in the frozen carbonated beverage industry, is impleme... Continue Reading
- Why Does AAA and Big Oil Feel They Must Lie to America?
Doesn't Lying About One Thing Taint the Veracity of Everything Else They Say? By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL – May 23, 2013: This morning, I received what appeared to be AAA press release concerning travel on... Continue Reading