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Acura Announces March 2012 Sales
04/03/2012
04/03/2012 – TORRANCE, Calif.
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Acura today announced March 2012 new-vehicle sales of 11,166 units, a decrease of 14.6 percent compared to March 2011 based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Year-to-date sales posted 30,805 units, down 4.3 percent compared to [...] -
American Honda Reports March Sales As 2012 CR-V Sets All-Time Monthly Record
04/03/2012
All-new 2012 Honda CR-V continues on record-setting pace, up 35 percent from last year
04/03/2012 – TORRANCE, Calif.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported March 2012 monthly new-vehicle sales of 126,999, a decrease of 8.4 percent over March 2011, [...]
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Toyota Reports Sales of Over 200,000 Vehicles in March 2012
04/03/2012
First Quarter Sales Increase, Prius and Camry Set Records
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March 2012 Sales Chart
TORRANCE, Calif. (Apr. 3, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best March results since 2008 with sales of 203,282 units, an increase of 11.2 percent compared to March 2011 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. [...] -
Strong Sales Let Automakers Hold the Line on Incentives in March, Reports Edmunds.com
04/03/2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — April 3, 2012 — March’s incentive spending on new car sales decreased month-over-month, suggesting that surging auto sales are being driven more by consumer demand than sweet deals at the dealership, according to an analysis of Edmunds.com’s True Cost of Incentives® (TCISM). Edmunds.com reports that the average TCISM per [...]
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Mazda Reports Best Total Monthly Sales Since March 2008
04/03/2012
IRVINE, Calif. (April 3, 2012) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March U.S. sales of 32,376 vehicles, representing an increase of 4.8 percent versus last year and best total month of sales since March 2008. Year-to-date sales through March are up 27.1 percent (23.8 percent DSR) versus last year, [...]
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Subaru of America, Inc. Reports March as Another Record Sales Month
04/03/2012
- Fourth consecutive month of record sales for the brand
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- Best First Quarter in Company history
- Impreza and Legacy models shatter previous month sales records
CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for March 2012 of 32,387 vehicles, a 20.33 percent gain over March 2011. The [...] -
Mercedes-Benz Records Strongest Monthly Sales in the Company’s History in March
04/03/2012
Stuttgart, Apr 03, 2012
Dr. Joachim Schmidt:
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“Following up on our record sales last year, we are also off to a highly successful start in 2012. To date we have recorded a new sales record in every month of this year and with 313,902 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars sold, we have set a new [...] -
Volkswagen Reports 34.6 Percent Increase in March U.S. Sales
04/03/2012
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– Best March since 1973 and 31 consecutive months with sales increases –
– Passat sales reach over 10,000 units for the month, with 10,032 sold –
• March sales total 36,588 units representing six months in a row with at least 30 percent sales [...] -
Chrysler Group LLC Reports March 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 34 Percent; Best Monthly Sales in Four Years
04/03/2012
Best monthly sales since March 2008
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Best first quarter since 2008
24th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
10th-consecutive month of sales gains of at least 20 percent
Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in March versus same month a year ago
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Ford Motor Company Posts Strongest U.S. March Sales in Five Years; Fusion, Focus, Edge
04/03/2012
Ford Motor Company posts its strongest U.S. March sales in five years with 223,418 vehicles sold – a 5 percent sales increase over last March
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Ford Fusion posts its best sales month ever at 28,562 vehicles
Ford Focus has its best March sales ever at 28,293 vehicles
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Chevrolet and GMC Drive GM’s March Sales Up 12 Percent
04/03/2012
Buick and Cadillac retail sales increase
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DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported total March sales of 231,052 vehicles in the United States, up 12 percent year over year. The monthly total includes a record 100,000 cars and crossovers that achieve an EPA-estimated 30 mpg highway rating or better.
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2013 SRT Viper is Ready to Shed its Skin
04/02/2012
April 2, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Get ready – the wait is almost over for America’s iconic predator. The all-new 2013 SRT Viper is ready to shed its skin and sink its fangs into the supercar world! Check out www.driveSRT.com at [...]
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Ford Fusion Auto Start-Stop System Priced at Only $295; Technology Delivers Thousands of Dollars in Fuel Savings
04/02/2012
New Ford Fusion is the first non-hybrid midsize sedan available with Auto Start-Stop; this fuel-saving technology offered in the U.S. for only $295
With Fusion’s 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine, Ford Auto Start-Stop will help drivers save as much as $1,100 over five years at today’s fuel prices versus midsize competitors
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GM Sees Record 100,000 Sales of 30 mpg or Better Vehicles
04/02/2012
2012-04-02
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DETROIT – Combined U.S. sales of the 12 General Motors (NYSE: GM) vehicles that get an EPA estimated 30 mpg or better on the highway are expected to reach 100,000 units or more in March, the highest total in company history. GM will release its total March sales on April 3.
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Loosening Credit, Gas Prices Spark Consumer “March” Back to Car Dealerships, Says Edmunds.com
03/30/2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — March 29, 2012 — Loosening credit and a shift to more fuel-efficient small cars continues to drive automotive sales, according to the March sales forecast from Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information.
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Daimler and BYD Announce DENZA Brand for New Battery-Electric Vehicle
03/30/2012
Shenzhen, China/Stuttgart, Mar 30, 2012
New all-electric vehicle developed in China, for the Chinese market
With brand name ‘DENZA’ Chinese associate modern, clean technology, rising power and forward momentum
Flowing blue logo represents eco-friendliness and joint support of two partners
Show car concept model will make an appearance at Auto China 2012
The new DENZA brand for the electric vehicle [...]
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Statement by American Honda Regarding Low Beam Headlight Recall: 2002-2004 Honda CR-V and 2003 Pilot
03/30/2012
03/30/2012 – TORRANCE, Calif.
Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 554,000 model-year 2002-2004 CR-V and model-year 2003 Pilot vehicles in the United States to inspect and replace components of the headlight wiring system. There is a potential failure with the [...]
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Ford Invests $1.3 Billion (USD) in Producing Fuel-Efficient, High-Quality Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Midsize
03/30/2012
Ford investing $1.3 billion (USD) in the Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant, home of the all-new Fusion and Lincoln MKZ for North American customers, helping answer growing demand for midsize sedans
New investment to create 1,000 new direct jobs in the state of Sonora
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Family Affair: All Buicks Are IIHS Top Safety Picks
03/30/2012
New Verano overcomes peer pressure with insurance industry recognition
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2012-03-30
DETROIT – Being the smallest Buick, the Verano faced significant peer pressure to match its larger siblings in safety systems. But the luxury sedan was up to the task, and, as a result, every Buick is a 2012 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway [...] -
Advance Auto Parts Promotes Markus Hockenson to Senior Vice President, Store Operations
03/29/2012
ROANOKE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 28, 2012– Advance Auto Parts, Inc., (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced the promotion of Markus Hockenson to Senior Vice President, [...]
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Hurst Performance Vehicles Introduces Hurst Redline V6 Camaro Series
03/29/2012
Hurst Redline V6 Camaro to Sport Special Edition BFGoodrich® Redline Radial T/A Tires
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 28, 2012) – Originally built in partnership by Hurst Performance Vehicles and BFGoodrich® Tires and introduced as a limited-edition prototype vehicle at NSRA Nationals in 2010, the Hurst Redline V6 Camaro Series will soon be available [...] -
Edmunds.com Exposes Car Auction Tricks and Strategies in “Confessions of an Auto Auctioneer.”
03/29/2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — March 28, 2012 — Car auctions are not for the faint of heart, and average consumers would easily find themselves overwhelmed and dizzied by the process if they were to go car-shopping at one, advises Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. While many in the [...]
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Re-Styled 2013 Subaru Outback to Debut at 2012 New York International Auto Show
03/29/2012
CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –
New BOXER® engine with higher power and better efficiency
Up to 30 mpg highway with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
New second-generation Lineartronic® CVT
Redesigned front styling
Smoother, quieter ride
New convenience and audio features
Available EyeSight™ driver-assist system with:Pre-Collision Braking
System Capable of Pedestrian Detection
Lane Departure and Sway Warning
Adaptive Cruise ControlSubaru of America, Inc. today [...]
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Available at Dealerships from 31 March: Market Launch of the New SL
03/29/2012
Stuttgart, Mar 29, 2012
Stuttgart – Supreme sportiness, style and comfort define the new SL Roadster from Mercedes-Benz, which is available from Mercedes-Benz sales partners from 31 March 2012. Its body and body-in-white have been produced as all-aluminium constructions for the first time. At the market launch, there is a choice [...]
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The All-New 2013 Santa Fe Live From the New York International Auto Show
03/29/2012
We’re about to reveal one of the most exciting and important cars in our lineup — the all-new 2013 Santa Fe — and you’re invited! If you can’t join us in New York, we’d love to have you with us online.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 12:50 pm Eastern Time.
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Mopar Offers 10 Tips for Spring Vehicle Maintenance
03/29/2012
April is National Car-Care Month
Chrysler Group dealers offer highly skilled, specially trained technicians to tackle car-care needs
Mopar® brand’s alliance with Magneti Marelli allows Chrysler Group dealerships to service competitive makes including GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai and Kia
Chrysler Group service and maintenance savings information available at www.mopar.com/serviceMarch 28, 2012 [...]
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New Ford Taurus SHO Set to Make Appearance in Screen Gems’ “Think Like A Man” Based on Steve Harvey’s Best-Selling Book
03/29/2012
The new 2013 Ford Taurus SHO will shine alongside the star-studded cast of Screen Gems’ highly anticipated film “Think Like a Man,” which opens in theaters April 20
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GMC Acadia Has Jet Fighter Technology, Room for Eight
03/29/2012
Brand continues leadership in automotive heads-up display innovation
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2012-03-29
DETROIT – Owners of the 2012 GMC Acadia midsize crossover can safely merge onto the highway using technology similar to what fighter pilots use to guide precise movements at supersonic speeds. The vehicle’s optional heads-up display, or HUD, was born out of aerospace research.
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Comprehensive Child Safety Programme for the New B-Class: Big on Safety for Little Passengers
03/28/2012
Stuttgart, Mar 28, 2012
Stuttgart. The new B-Class represents a particularly family-oriented model from Mercedes-Benz. The comprehensive range of child seats for every age and weight group is typical of the standard of safety offered by Mercedes-Benz. The range features ISOFIX attachment points as standard, plus options including rear seats with [...]
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Volvo C30 Electric – Cool, Comfortable Motoring Even in Subzero Climate
03/28/2012
Born and raised in the cold Scandinavian winters, Volvo Car Corporation builds electric vehicles for all climates.
The C30 Electric features unique technology that promotes daily use in subzero temperatures without compromising driving properties or occupant comfort.“Our basic view is that the owner of an electric vehicle shouldn’t have to sacrifice any [...]
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Toyota to Debut a Stunning U.S. – Designed Sedan at the 2012 New York International Auto Show
03/28/2012
TORRANCE, Calif., March 27, 2012 – Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. will debut an all-new U.S.-designed sedan at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. This global premiere will take place in the Galleria room within the Jacob Javits Center at 10:30 a.m. EDT on April 5, 2012.
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Ford’s Fuel-Saving Innovations Spur More Jobs, New Facilities, Electrified Vehicles, More Customer Choice
03/28/2012
Ford doubles size of vehicle development teams focused on fuel-saving technologies globally versus five years ago; dozens of additional engineers to be hired this year
Ford is converting its Advanced Engineering Center – a 285,000-square-foot building – for its newly centralized team of engineers working on hybrid and electrification programs
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Cadillac XTS Safety Seat Alerts Drivers to Dangers
03/28/2012
Industry-first directional seat vibrations alert drivers to crash threats
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2012-03-27
DETROIT – When the all-new Cadillac XTS luxury sedan begins production this spring, it will be the industry’s first car to use directional tactile sensation – vibrations of the driver’s seat bottom – to warn of crash threats while driving and parking.
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Jeep and Mopar Unveil Six New Vehicles for the 46th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari
03/27/2012
All vehicles feature an array of Jeep Authentic Parts and Accessories
Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept adds even more legendary Jeep 4×4 capability
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Jeep Wrangler Apache introduces new Mopar 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 conversion kit
Mighty FC Concept features Mopar portal axles; harkens back to Jeep Forward Control models of 1950s and 1960s
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2013 Camaro 1LE: 426-hp, 1g Cornering, Under $40,000
03/27/2012
2012-03-27
1LE features Camaro ZL1-inspired chassis and suspension enhancements
2013 Camaro LT, SS and ZL1 models available with MyLink infotainment systemDETROIT – The road-racing inspired Camaro 1LE performance package returns for 2013 with unique gearing, suspension tuning, and tires that makes the model capable of more than 1 g of lateral acceleration and a [...]
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Malaysian Grand Prix-Race
03/26/2012
Sepang, Mar 25, 2012
Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg finished the rain-affected Malaysian Grand Prix in 10th and 13th places respectively today.
Starting from third, Michael’s car was touched on the first lap leading to a spin which dropped him to 16th at the end of lap one
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Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Race Report
03/26/2012
03/25/2012 – St. Petersburg, FL
Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Race Report
Circuit: Bayfront Park (1.8-mile street circuit) St. Petersburg, FL
2011 Winner: Dario Franchitti (Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) 84.975 mph
Weather: Mostly sunny, mild, 81 degrees FFn.St.
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New 2012 Challenger Rallye Redline Delivers More Excitement and Red-Hot Dodge Style at Spring Fest
03/26/2012
New 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline turns up the heat with unique red-hot exterior accents, 305 horsepower and performance suspension
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New Redline Red exterior striping paired with Pitch Black 20-inch wheels with Redline Red accented lip deliver a modern muscle car look
Standard Dark Slate Gray or new Radar Red leather performance seating
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GM, WellStar Develop LEGO Based Visual Management Tool
03/26/2012
Progress tracking system: the bigger the brick, the bigger the problem
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2012-03-26
DETROIT – Problem solving in the automotive and health care industries could soon have a new mantra: There’s a brick for that.
General Motors and WellStar Health System, a five hospital not-for-profit health system based in Marietta, Ga., created a three-dimensional visualization system using [...] -
Bentley Named as One of Britain’s Top Employers 2012
03/23/2012
Bentley Motors
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Crewe, 23 March 2012: Bentley Motors has for the first time become one of a select few organisations nationwide to be named as a Top Employer for 2012. The annual report, compiled by independent research company, CRF Institute, described Bentley’s global headquarters in Crewe, Cheshire, as offering the company’s 4,000 [...] -
Statement by American Honda Regarding Front Lower Control Arm Recall: 2006 Honda CR-V
03/23/2012
03/23/2012 – TORRANCE, Calif.
Honda will voluntarily recall 1,316 model-year 2006 CR-V vehicles in the United States to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front lower control arm. Over time and with extended use, an improper welding process [...]
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Scion Announces Pricing For Its 2013 FR-S Sports Car
03/23/2012
• Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car starts at $24,200
• Low center of gravity and lightweight design achieves a “Pure Balance”
• World’s first boxer engine to utilize Toyota’s D-4S direct and port injection system
• FR-S comes standard with complimentary Scion Service BoostTORRANCE, Calif., March 22, 2012 – Scion today announced [...]
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46th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari Vehicle Sneak Peek
03/23/2012
March 22, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Jeep® and Mopar have teamed up once again to produce a selection of concept Jeep vehicles for the 46th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The Jeep Mighty FC concept, Jeep J-12 concept and [...]
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Mercedes-Benz GLK 2012: New Version of the Dynamic SUV Brimming with Character
03/22/2012
Stuttgart, Mar 22, 2012
With a new design, exclusive appointments, pioneering assistance systems and efficient and agile engines, the new generation of the GLK underscores its claim to leadership of the compact SUV market segment. The newly designed exterior lends this car full of character greater poise, combining the straight lines [...]
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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek to Debut at New York International Auto Show
03/22/2012
- New fun-to-drive, high-capability compact crossover
- 2.0-liter BOXER® engine and up to 33 miles per gallon
- Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, 8.7 inch ground clearance
- Available in Premium and Limited models
- Comprehensive infotainment technologyCHERRY HILL, N.J., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it is expanding its line of [...]
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Toyota Giving 100 Cars to 100 Nonprofit–Less Than One Week Left to Apply
03/22/2012
Winners to Be Selected by the Public – Complete Details Available at www.100carsforgood.com
TORRANCE, Calif. – March 21, 2012 – Time is running out for nonprofits to apply for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, which will be giving 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. Winners of these vehicles will be [...]
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Ram 1500 Lone Star Celebrates “Texas-big” 10th Anniversary
03/22/2012
Special edition commemorates first Texas-exclusive truck
Lone Star model is top-selling Ram in Texas
Commemorative logos and badging celebrate 10th anniversaryMarch 21, 2012 , Dallas - Ram Truck today unveiled a special 10th Anniversary edition of its Texas-only 2012 Ram 1500 Lone Star.
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Eclectic Mix Helps Engineers Perfect the Sound Stage Inside the All-New Ford Escape
03/22/2012
Ford audio engineers listened to snippets of music – from classical piano to rock to rap – to tune the audio system in the all-new Ford Escape
The acoustics inside the vehicle strive for concert-hall quality
Rihanna, Johnny Cash, Lou Reed, PJ Harvey and Eminem make the playlist for EscapeDEARBORN, Mich., March 21, 2012 – What [...]
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Chevy Sonic Turbo Now Available with Six-Speed Automatic
03/22/2012
Good news for the stick-shy: Automatic-equipped turbos are on their way to dealers
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2012-03-22
DETROIT – The Chevrolet Sonic’s fuel-efficient Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine will now be available in either manual or automatic transmission, bringing the increased torque of turbocharging to drivers of automatics.
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Edmunds.com Spells Out Rules of the Road for Drivers and Bicyclists
03/21/2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — March 20, 2012 — With spring already upon us, drivers can soon expect to find an influx of bicyclists sharing the road. But unless both motorists and bicyclists understand their responsibilities, it could be a dangerous co-existence. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource in automotive information, advises [...]
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Goodyear Supercar Tires Chosen for 2012 Camaro ZL1
03/21/2012
• Top new North American sports car rides exclusively on Goodyear tires
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• 20-inch fitment features separate front-and-back tires
• Ultra-performance tread compound helps provide exceptional cornering grip
AKRON, Ohio, March 13, 2012 – General Motors has selected Goodyear’s ultra-high performance tire, Eagle F1 SupercarG:2, as the exclusive original equipment fitment for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, recognized [...] -
BMW Group Classic at the Techno Classica 2012 Show
03/21/2012
21.03.2012
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Munich/Essen. BMW Group Classic is presenting a host of highlights from the past and present of its three time-honoured brands (BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce) at the Techno Classica 2012. The setting, as last year, will be Hall 12. In addition to BMW Group [...] -
Volkswagen Launches E-Golf Test Fleet in the U.S.
03/21/2012
Nine-month pilot scheme evaluates prototype electric Golf models in three key markets as part of BEV research program
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Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America today announced that it will begin a pilot scheme to test 20 prototype E-Golf Battery Electric Vehicles over a nine-month period in select locations in the U.S. Twelve of these [...] -
Hyundai Earns No. 2 Ranking in Strategic Vision Total Value Index
03/21/2012
Hyundai Tucson Takes Top Honors in the Small SUV Category
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COSTA MESA, Calif., March 20, 2012 – Hyundai ranked as the number two brand in terms of Total Value, according to Strategic Vision’s 2012 Total Value Index™ (TVI). Additionally, Hyundai’s sleek crossover Tucson was named the “Small SUV” segment leader in Strategic Vision’s [...] -
Michelin and Audi Combine for Victory at Sebring
03/20/2012
SEBRING, Fl. (March 18, 2012) – Michelin claimed its 14th consecutive victory at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring as Audi and Michelin combined technologies to deliver a 1-2 finish in the 60th running of America’s premier sports car race held before a record crowd.
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Volvo Car Corporation Challenges EU’s Goals and Tactics on Cutting CO2 Emissions
03/20/2012
Volvo Car Corporation warns that EU targets for cutting carbon dioxide emissions
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are being jeopardized by the absence of harmonised incentives to consumers.
Another key issue is the urge for continuous support to automotive research and
development, including electromobility.
Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation, will tell an industry
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Production of the All-New 2013 Acura RDX Begins in Ohio
03/20/2012
03/19/2012 – EAST LIBERTY, Ohio
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Launching its second major new model in only three months, the East Liberty Auto Plant today started mass production of the all-new 2013 Acura RDX. The popular luxury crossover SUV will go on sale at [...] -
The New Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG: Effortlessly Superior and Stylish Performance
03/20/2012
Affalterbach, Mar 20, 2012
Affalterbach – Mercedes-AMG is embarking on the 2012 roadster season in inimitably dynamic style: following on from the recent launch of the SL 63 AMG, the top eight-cylinder model, there now comes the presentation of the new
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Keselowski Takes Dodge to Victory Lane Again at Bristol
03/20/2012
Collects Second Consecutive Win at ‘World’s Fastest Half-mile Track’
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March 19, 2012 , Bristol, Tenn. - Brad Keselowski had something to prove Sunday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway. He was determined to wipe away any questions about the validity of his victory at the [...] -
SIA Celebrates 25 Years
03/19/2012
Lafayette, IN March 17, 2012, – Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) is kicking off a year of events commemorating its 25th Anniversary of incorporation, beginning with an internal celebration among its over 3600 Associates.
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Prius c Launch Kicks Off With Strong Sales
03/19/2012
Prius Family Sales Nearly 10,000 in First Half of March
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TORRANCE, Calif. – Toyota’s subcompact Prius c five-door hatchback, the newest member of the Prius family of hybrid vehicles, is off to a quick start since going on sale March 12.
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Dodge Durango Special Service Reporting for Duty
03/19/2012
Special Service Dodge Durango designed for police, fire and general fleet customers
Model has unique components to handle extreme use, extra-long life and added utility
Durango can tow class-leading 7,400 pounds and travel over a class-leading 550 miles between fill-upsMarch 19, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - [...]
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New Ford Police Interceptors Deliver Up to 35 Percent Better Fuel Economy When Idling
03/19/2012
EPA fuel economy ratings confirm new Ford Police Interceptors are the most fuel-efficient police vehicles in Ford’s history
Fuel economy at idle improves 35 percent on the Police Interceptor sedan and 32 percent on the Police Interceptor utility vehicle
Law enforcement agencies stand to benefit from significant fuel efficiency
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Discover the Many Shades of Chevrolet Green
03/19/2012
DETROIT – Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Chevrolet is wearing its own green, with a concept performance car that would make any enthusiast green with envy, an upcoming mini hatch that wears a hot Jalapeno paint finish, and fuel-sipping cars that save green at the pump.
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Hyundai Earns Four Vincentric Best Value in America Awards
03/16/2012
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 15, 2012 – Four Hyundai models, Accent, Elantra, Genesis Coupe and Tucson earned the distinction of “Best Value in America” for 2012 from Vincentric, an automotive data compilation and analysis firm. Tucson earned top honors in the Crossover Compact Entry-Level category for the second year in a row. [...]
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Entering the UK: car2go Selected as Birmingham Urban Mobility Provider
03/16/2012
Birmingham, Mar 15, 2012
car2go today announced it won a tender offer from Birmingham City Council to set up an urban mobility scheme. car2go is the world’s first mobility program with maximum flexibility and without fixed rental locations. More than 70,000 people are already using the service in Continental Europe, USA [...]
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Subaru Debuts New EyeSight System
03/16/2012
- Stereo Camera Based Driver Assist System
- Pre-Collision Braking
- System Capable of Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Departure and Sway Warning
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Optional in 2013 Legacy and OutbackCHERRY HILL, N.J., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Subaru of America, Inc. has announced the debut of its EyeSight™ driver assistance system. The suite of safety and [...]
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Michelin Recognized by Frost & Sullivan with Product Line Strategy Award
03/16/2012
Award Honors X One® Line of Wide Base Single Tires
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GREENVILLE, SC. (Mar. 15, 2012) - Tuesday evening Michelin North America was honored with a Product Line Strategy award from Frost & Sullivan for its X One® line of tires. By developing a wide array of application-specific, robust products that help fleets reduce [...] -
SiriusXM to Broadcast Live 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship Events Nationwide
03/16/2012
SiriusXM will air every Formula 1™ race live on Sirius channel 94 and XM channel 208 and online on SiriusXM Internet Radio 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX makes its return Nov. 18 in Austin, TX NEW YORK – March 15, 2012 – Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: [...]
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J.D. Power 2012 Customer Service Champions
03/15/2012
Excellence Hinges More on People Than on Price, Particularly Post-Recession
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Fifty Brands Named J.D. Power 2012 Customer Service Champions
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 14 March 2012 — Since the onset of the recession, the importance of people as a driver of service excellence has increased substantially—even more than the importance of price, according [...] -
2012 U.S. Customer Service Index Study
03/15/2012
Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service Facilities Outpaces Satisfaction with Independent Service Centers
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Lexus Receives an Award in Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service for a Fourth Consecutive Year, While MINI Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands for a Second Consecutive Year
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The AMG Driving Academy 2012/2013: Experiencing the Thrill of Superlative Automotive Performance
03/15/2012
Affalterbach – The AMG Driving Academy has a dazzling new agenda lined up for the 2012 / 2013 season. The varied programme is designed to meet the most diverse requirements and aspirations and stands for thrills and excitement galore. The events on offer span pleasure-oriented EMOTION trips, special winter training [...]
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Lexus Ranks Highest of Any Luxury Brand in 2012 J.D. Power and Associates CSI Study
03/15/2012
TORRANCE, Calif. (March 14, 2012) – Lexus ranked highest in customer satisfaction among luxury brands in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM for the fourth consecutive year. Lexus achieved an overall CSI score of 861 on a 1,000-point scale, 15 points above the segment average and [...]
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Media Advisory: FIAT Brand Debuts New Broadcast Commercial ‘Baby’
03/15/2012
March 15, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The FIAT Brand will debut a new commercial for the 2012 Fiat 500. The new spot, “Baby,” is scheduled to run on local and national broadcast and cable channels. The commercial will be available in [...]
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All-New Ford Escape Provides More Towing Power Than Competition with Lean Yet Strong EcoBoost Engine
03/15/2012
The all-new Ford Escape’s 2.0-liter EcoBoost® engine provides up to 3,500 pounds of towing capability – best in class among small turbocharged SUVs, and as much as the outgoing 3.0-liter V6 engine
The smaller engine provides higher efficiency without sacrificing power
With trailer sway control, the all-new Ford Escape can tow two personal watercraft [...]
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Cadillac Named 2012 Customer Service Champion
03/15/2012
J.D. Power and Associates analyzes customer opinions of more than 800 brands
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2012-03-14
DETROIT – Cadillac was recognized today as a 2012 Customer Service Champion at the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Roundtable in Orlando, Fla. The luxury automaker was one of only 50 companies out of 800 studied to earn the distinction.
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Subaru “Work Play Love” Tour Brings All-New Impreza and Fresh Air Therapy to Like-Minded Companies Across the Country
03/14/2012
- Subaru “Work Play Love” Tour celebrates the balance of work and play
- Subaru invites workday warriors to take a break and assume active lifestyle personasCHERRY HILL, N.J., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Subaru of America, Inc. kicks off its new “Work Play Love” Tour by bringing the all-new 2012 Impreza and fresh [...]
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Citan-New Mercedes-Benz Urban Delivery Van Undergoes Winter Testing
03/14/2012
Arjeplog/Stuttgart, Mar 13, 2012
Extreme tests at sub-zero temperatures
Own test centre near the Arctic Circle
Fine-tuned suspension control systems
Every Mercedes-Benz has to earn the right to sport the three-pointed star by completing what is probably the most gruelling and most rigorous winter testing in the automotive industry. The new Mercedes-Benz Citan urban delivery van [...]
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Toyota Giving 100 Cars to 100 Nonprofits in 100 Days
03/14/2012
Get Your Favorite Nonprofit in the Running – Winners to Be Selected by the Public
Applications Open for Two Weeks or until 5,000 Applications Are Received – Complete Details Available at www.100carsforgood.com
TORRANCE, Calif. (March 12, 2012) – Do you know a nonprofit that could make great things happen with a new car? At 12:00 [...]
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Dodge Introduces the 2012 Avenger SE V6, Delivering Best-In-Class V-6 Power with the Fuel Efficiency and Price of a Four Cylinder Mid-Size Sedan
03/14/2012
New Dodge Avenger SE V6 features a Starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $21,495, thousands of dollars less than competitive vehicles
SE V6 package offers unprecedented performance and value in the mid-size sedan segment
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GM, NASA Jointly Developing Robotic Gloves for Human Use
03/14/2012
Robonaut technology coming to the factory floor or space station soon
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2012-03-13
HOUSTON – General Motors and NASA are jointly developing a robotic glove that auto workers and astronauts can wear to help do their respective jobs better while potentially reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries.
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Audi A3 and Chevy Equinox Top List of Vehicles with Biggest Fuel Economy Improvements, Says Edmunds.com
03/14/2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — March 13, 2012 — The Audi A3 has made bigger strides in fuel economy since 2008 than any other vehicle on the U.S. market, reports Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The A3 has increased its fuel economy 38.5 percent, from 21.0 mpg in its 2008 model [...]
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BlueEfficiency Power: Mercedes-Benz Presents New Engine Generation for Commercial Vehicles
03/13/2012
Stuttgart, Mar 13, 2012
New medium-duty OM 93x engine family for commercial vehicles with BlueEfficiency Power complies with future Euro VI emissions standard
OM 470 additionally introduced into the new heavy-duty engine generation
New benchmark for environmental friendliness, economy and dynamics
500 million euros invested in development and “synchronous factory” in Mannheim
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Hyundai Motor Company Unveils Teaser Images of All-New Santa Fe
03/13/2012
- First images of the third-generation Santa Fe
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- All-new Santa Fe embodies “Storm Edge” design concept, hinting at Hyundai’s future SUV designs
Hyundai Motor Co., one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing automakers, today unveiled exterior teaser images of the all-new Santa Fe, which had been known by its code name DM in [...] -
New Fuel Efficient Models Help Strengthen Toyota’s Industry Leading Fuel Efficiency
03/13/2012
Five New Models Average 44 MPG Combined EPA Rating
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TORRANCE, Calif., March 12, 2012 – As drivers endure the steady ascent of fuel prices nationally, Toyota, the most fuel-efficient full-line auto manufacturer in the United States, has strengthened its portfolio of efficient cars with five recently introduced vehicles that offer an average combined [...] -
Ford Flex and N.Y. Times Bestselling Author Christian Lander Present Suburban Dictionary; Facebook Fans Create Terms
03/13/2012
Teaming with Christian Lander, author and founder of the popular blog and New York Times bestselling book “Stuff White People Like,” the Ford Flex Facebook page presents Suburban Dictionary
Self-described suburbs expert Lander will post new entries to the Suburban Dictionary each week
Beginning March 7, more than 44,000 fans of Flex on Facebook [...]
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Buick Gets Into 2012 NCAA March Madness
03/13/2012
Human achievement is focus of basketball tournament sponsorship
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2012-03-12
DETROIT – As college basketball fans create their perfect bracket sheets, Buick, the NCAA partner of human achievement, launched its own busy month of March at General Motors headquarters on Monday, donating more than 300 pairs of shoes to needy children.
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Consumers Vote Their Favorite Vehicles in Edmund’s.com Car Madness 2012
03/13/2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — March 12, 2012 — The brackets are set, the prognostications have begun, and for the next three weeks America will watch in breathless excitement as the matchups play out before their very eyes. Of course, we’re referring to Edmunds.com’s Car Madness 2012, a bracket-style tournament where both [...]
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The New Mercedes-Benz SL: Lightweight, Athletic, Luxurious
03/12/2012
Stuttgart, Mar 12, 2012
The new Mercedes-Benz SL: Lightweight, athletic, luxurious
With the completely redeveloped SL, Mercedes-Benz continues a tradition that began 60 years ago. The letters “SL” have ever since been synonymous with a symbiosis of sportiness, style and comfort - and with groundbreaking innovations. The new SL has been produced for the [...]
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Dodge Brand Identity Returns in NASCAR with 2013 Dodge Charger
03/12/2012
March 11, 2012 , Las Vegas - Fans asked for it. NASCAR agreed. SRT Motorsports and Dodge delivered. SRT Motorsports unveiled the 2013 Dodge Charger that will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next season at Las Vegas Motor [...]
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Californians Can Save $10,000, Cruise HOV Lanes in Ford Focus Electric-America’s Most Fuel-Efficient Five-Seater
03/12/2012
The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Resources Board (CARB) has given approval for Golden State owners of the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric to drive in the highly sought-after high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes with less congestion
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2013 Cadillac XTS Offers Country Club Credibility
03/12/2012
Four adults and four golf bags fit with ease in new full-size luxury sedan
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2012-03-09
DETROIT – To learn first-hand what today’s customers expect in a full-size luxury sedan, Cadillac XTS designers and engineers spend time in homes making observations and taking notes. A recurring theme was the desire for more space to accommodate active [...] -
As New Car Sales Leads Nation’s Economic Recovery, Edmunds.com Addresses Auto Industry Trends in New Analyst Column
03/12/2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — March 9, 2012 — The auto industry is getting more interesting to watch as it leads the nation’s economic recovery. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced the launch of a new column, “Drive By Numbers,” which identifies and explains trends that Edmunds.com analysts are spotting [...]
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Remeber Your First Car?
03/09/2012
Remember your First Car?
Every driver had a first car. Remember yours? It was usually a hand-me-down or a very used, cheap, poor excuse for a car, but you loved it and all the freedom it gave you. Now you can relive the great moments you had with it and share [...]
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SiriusXM Offers Every Game of the 2012 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship
03/09/2012
Subscribers nationwide get every minute of every game SiriusXM College Sports Nation and Mad Dog Radio channels offer daily analysis, interviews with coaches and players, and fan reactions NEW YORK – March 8, 2012 – Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) will broadcast every game of the 2012 NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball [...]
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One Year Later, Japanese Automakers Rebuilt to Pre-Earthquake Levels, Says Edmunds.com
03/09/2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — March 8, 2012 — One year after the March 11, 2011 earthquakes that sent ripples across the auto industry, Japanese car manufacturers are finally back on track in the United States, reports Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. Edmunds.com reports that the market share for Japan’s [...]
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Nissan Versa Sedan Earns Top Safety Pick from IIHS
03/09/2012
The Nissan Versa Sedan joins the Nissan LEAF, Nissan JUKE and Nissan cube as Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2012 Top Safety Pick
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Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan a “Top Safety Pick” rating. The rating is given to vehicles that achieve the Institute’s [...] -
The Drive System of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell: Advanced Technology Made Visible
03/09/2012
Stuttgart, Mar 09, 2012
Affalterbach – With the electric drivetrain system of the SLS AMG E-CELL, Mercedes-AMG GmbH is providing yet another glimpse of its latest development project. The drivetrain has been in development since 2010 as a result of the cooperation between Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains in [...]
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Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recalls of Certain Camry, Venza and Tacoma Vehicles
03/09/2012
TORRANCE, Calif., March 7, 2012 – Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS), today announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving certain 2009 Camry and 2009 to certain 2011 Venza vehicles to replace the stop lamp switch. Approximately 70,500 Camry and 116,000 Venza vehicles are covered by this recall.
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Fiat Brand’s ‘House Arrest’ Exceeds 1 Million Views on Brand’s YouTube Channel
03/09/2012
‘House Arrest’ to make its broadcast debut during the NCAA Basketball Tournament
March 8, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - In less than one week since its debut on the Fiat Brand’s YouTube channel, “House Arrest” has hit more than 1 million viewers. The Fiat [...]
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