الأربعاء، 31 ديسمبر 2014

GAC Motor develará el nuevo y flamante GS4 en Detroit, acelerando su impulso a la globalización


GUANGZHOU, China, 31 de diciembre de 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC Group, principal fabricante de autos en China, planea lanzar el GS4 de GAC Motor, un SUV compacto de alto rendimiento, en el marco de la expo North American International Auto Show que se celebra en Detroit, iniciativa para...




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GAC Motor mostra o novo GS4 em Detroit, acelerando sua política de globalização


GUANGZHOU, China, 31 de dezembro de 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC Group, a empresa automobilística líder da China, planeja lançar o GAC Motor GS4, um veículo utilitário-esporte compacto de alto desempenho, na North American International Auto Show em Detroit, um...









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The Dealer 5 | December 31, 2014

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3 Ways to Ensure You Have a Happy New Year with a Luxury Car Rental


LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For many, New Year's Eve is the biggest party night of the year. We put on our best clothes and gather with our favorite people to remind ourselves that there is plenty to be excited about in the coming year. There's no better way to cement this...









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South Korea Vehicle Sales Up 6.6% in November


South Korea vehicle sales totaled 144,740 units for November 2014.


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Dealerships Vulnerable to Hack Attacks


Malware can steal customer social security numbers from finance and insurance department computers.


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South Korea Vehicle Production, November 2014

South Korea vehicle production by vehicle type and manufacturer for November 2014.


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South Korea Vehicle Sales, November 2014

South Korea vehicle sales by vehicle type, company, and model line for November 2014.


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GAC Motor to Unveil Brand New GS4 in Detroit, Quickening Globalization Drive


GAC Motor to Unveil Brand New GS4 in Detroit, Quickening Globalization Drive GUANGZHOU, China, Dec.




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Global Automotive Software Market


NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Software in US$ Million by the following Application Segments: Infotainment/Telematics, Comfort Systems, Safety Systems, and Others. The US market for automotive software is further...









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Electric Vehicles and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Technologies and Global Markets


NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This BCC Research report provides analysis, starting with a summary of the power storage technology involved, detailed profiles of major power source makers, and well-defined consensus, optimistic and pessimistic market scenarios for units sold,...









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Countdown to NAIAS 2015 - Act One: The Gallery at MGM Grand Detroit


The Gallery at MGM Grand Detroit features more than $7 million of the industry's most iconic, exotic luxury vehicles, and kicks off two exciting weeks of NAIAS events. DETROIT, Dec.




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2015 Winner: Hyundai 100-kW Fuel Cell

2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines

The importance of infrastructure was vigorously debated by WardsAuto editors before accepting the vehicle for testing. We decided every important new technology does not start with a supporting infrastructure in place.


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New PenFed Service Provides Members with Auto Loan Term "Reset Button" That Puts Them in the Driver's Seat


PenFed logo ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Through Pentagon Federal Credit Union's (PenFed) new partnership with Rate Reset, eligible members can now extend their current car loan terms up to 24 months.




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2015 Best Buy Award Video Content Available from Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com


2015 Best Buy Award Winner: Truck IRVINE, Calif., Dec.




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الثلاثاء، 30 ديسمبر 2014

Alcantara Focuses On Sustainability As Key Brand Value


Alcantara Logo MILAN, Dec. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcantara, the Italian provider of high-tech luxury materials for vehicle interiors, continued its commitment to the environment in 2014 by organizing a ground-breaking symposium on automotive sustainability. The International Symposium on...









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Global Tires Market


NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Tires in Thousand Units by the following Product Segments: OEM and Replacement Categories. Major Product Segments analyzed under the OEM Tires Segment include Passenger Cars, Trucks (Light Trucks,...









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Corvette Stingray Owners Financially Savviest of All Car Shoppers?


In their final vehicle retention value report for the year, NADA Used Car Guide analysts detailed the one-year performance of all-new, or heavily redesigned mainstream car and truck models. MCLEAN, Va., Dec.




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Global Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds Market


LONDON, Dec. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds in Thousand Units by the following Product Segments: Motorcycles, Scooters, and Mopeds. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan,...









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DEP Extends Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program


HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the extension of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program, which will continue to provide $2,000 rebates for large-battery system plug-in hybrid electric and...









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Europe Vehicle Sales, November 2014

Europe vehicle sales by company region, company and country for total vehicles and light vehicles for November 2014.


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Europe Vehicle Sales, November 2014

Europe vehicle sales by company region, company and country for total vehicles and light vehicles for November 2014.


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Czech Republic Vehicle Production, November 2014

Czech Republic vehicle production by vehicle type and manufacturer for November 2014.


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World Vehicle Sales Flat in November

Deliveries in the Asia-Pacific region remained relatively flat for the third straight month, up just 0.5% from year-ago levels to 3.5 million units.


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AutoNation Reinvents Itself, Again

The country’s No.1 dealership chain invests in an ambitious initiative to generate its own sales leads, not buy other’s.


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Italy Vehicle Sales Up 5.2% in November


Italy vehicle sales totaled 119,236 units for November 2014.


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Italy Vehicle Sales, November 2014

Italy vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for November 2014.


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Allied Van Lines: 47th Annual Magnet States Report -- Texas on Top for 10th Straight Year


Texas, West Coast on the rise as moving destinations in 2014 in annual Allied Van Lines Magnet States Report. CHICAGO, Dec.




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AutoStar Solutions completes integration with DealerSocket CRM, saving dealers time and reducing errors during sales process


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New Thai Plant Mazda’s Second Global Production Base

“The parent company plans to use the Thai factory as the global blueprint, with 60% of production serving the domestic market and the rest for export,” Mazda Thailand President Hidesuke Takesue says.


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PSA Plant in Spain Lands Major LCV Assembly Program

The Vigo plant was awarded the K9 program in part because of union concessions, including a 2-tier wage structure, that lowered labor costs relative to a competing PSA plant in Slovakia.


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2015 Winner: Mini 1.5L Turbocharged DOHC 3-cyl

2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines

What most impressed WardsAuto editors is the small engine’s peppy162 lb.-ft. of torque and its deep, resonant growl during acceleration, which gives it a lot of personality.


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الاثنين، 29 ديسمبر 2014

Chief University Introduces Aluminum Damage Analysis and Repair Technology Course


MADISON, Ind., Dec. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief University, the training arm of Chief Automotive Technologies and Elektron, introduces Aluminum Damage Analysis and Repair Technology. This one-day class covers aluminum forming methods and metal characteristics, as well as damage...









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World Vehicle Sales, November 2014


World vehicle sales by region for total vehicles and light vehicles for November 2014.


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TrueCar forecasts 16.9 Million SAAR in December as holiday promotions, strong demand lift sales 9.5 percent


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Thai Auto Sales Fail to Gain Traction in November

A Toyota executive says while December traditionally has been the country’s best-selling month of the year, he is not expecting a sharp turnaround from last month’s negative result.


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Freudenberg-NOK Renews Support for Collegiate Fuel Economy Competition


PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Vehicles that easily rack up more than a thousand miles per gallon of fuel are not the stuff of automotive dreams. They will actually take to the roads next year during the 2015 SAE Supermileage Competition® and Freudenberg-NOK Sealing...









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Visteon Partners with Rightware to Deliver Superior Graphics Display Performance for Cockpit Electronics Solutions


Visteon Corporation Logo. VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec.




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Advocate of 1-Price Dealerships States His Case


Vehicle negotiations can create a constant battle between the desk manager and both the salesperson and customer.


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North American Auto Industry Headed for Banner Year in 2015

North American production gains are forecast in each quarter in 2015, but the increases will be stronger in the second half.


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Outlook of Off-highway Vehicle Markets in China, the Middle East, and India


DUBLIN, Dec. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sqk4xn/outlook_of) has announced the addition of the "Outlook of Off-highway Vehicle Markets in China, the Middle East, and India...









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2015 Winner: Ford 1.0L EcoBoost DOHC DI I-3

2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines

No matter the price of our test vehicle, the 1.0L EcoBoost just isn’t an entry-level engine. It doesn’t drive like one, it doesn’t sound like one and there is nothing cheap about its engineering.


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The Dealer 5 | December 29, 2014

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Bosch Australia Moves Ahead With Reverse-Gear Safety

The system combines the vehicle’s brakes with radar and an ultrasonic sensor to automatically stop the vehicle if an object is detected when reversing.


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Hankook 24H Dubai: First Motorsport Highlight of 2015

NEU-ISENBURG, Germany, December 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hankook Tire is about to kick off the new motorsport year with a top-flight event. The tenth anniversary of the 24-hour racing spectacle in Dubai (January 8 - 10, 2015) sees the premium tyre producer making its debut appearance as...






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American Drivers Unfazed and Confused on Drugged Driving


AAA Logo WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the recent legalization of recreational marijuana use in Colorado, Alaska, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia, safety advocates are increasingly concerned that drugged drivers pose a very serious threat to the safety...









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الأحد، 28 ديسمبر 2014

The Dealer 5 | December 24, 2014

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الجمعة، 26 ديسمبر 2014

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: General Motors, Meritor, Allison Transmission Holdings and Magna International


Zacks Investment Research, Inc., www.zacks.com. CHICAGO, Dec. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.




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China EV Motor Controller Market 2014-2017 Report

DALLAS, December 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ChinaMarketResearchReports.com adds "China EV (Electric Vehicle) Motor Controller Market Report, 2014" industry research of 114 pages to its automotive and transportation business intelligence collection. According to the China EV (Electric...






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الخميس، 25 ديسمبر 2014

AutoTrader Reveals the Most Popular Vehicles of 2014


AutoTrader.com logo ATLANTA, Dec. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 2014 was once again the year of the truck for car shoppers, as the Ford F-150 retained its place as the most popular nameplate on AutoTrader.com across new, used and CPO vehicles. The F-150's crosstown rival, the Chevrolet Silverado, was the second...









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الأربعاء، 24 ديسمبر 2014

Car Dealers Deliver Over 3,000 Winter Coats to New York Cares for New Yorkers in Need


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Autoline Daily

Google’s Refined Bubble Car, Mark Reuss Talks GM Product, Is MKC the NATOY?


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U.S. Import Sales by Body Style, '14 Model Year

U.S. import vehicle sales by segment group, company, brand, and model line by body style for the 2014 model year.


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U.S. Domestic Output by Body Style, '14 Model Year

U.S. domestic vehicle production by segment group, manufacturer, brand, and model line by body style for the 2014 model year.


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% Factory Installed Electronic Equipment on U.S. Import Cars and Light Trucks, '14 Model Year

U.S. electronic equipment installation rates on import cars and light trucks by company, brand, and model line for the 2014 model year. Includes navigation, sound, and entertainment systems.


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% Factory Installed Electronic Equipment on U.S. Domestic Cars and Light Trucks, '14 Model Year

U.S. electronic equipment installation rates on domestic cars and light trucks by company, brand, and model line for the 2014 model year. Includes navigation, sound, and entertainment systems.


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% Factory Installed Equipment on U.S. Import Cars and Light Trucks, '14 Model Year

U.S. equipment installation rates on import cars and light trucks by company, brand, and model line for the 2014 model year. Includes transmission, brakes, 4WD/AWD, stability control, air conditioning, power equipment, leather seats, styled wheels, and obstacle detection systems.


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% Factory Installed Equipment on U.S. Domestic Cars and Light Trucks, '14 Model Year

U.S. equipment installation rates on domestic cars and light trucks by company, brand, and model line for the 2014 model year. Includes transmission, brakes, 4WD/AWD, stability control, air conditioning, power equipment, leather seats, styled wheels, and obstacle detection systems.


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% Engine Installations on U.S. Import Cars and Light Trucks, '14 Model Year

U.S. engine installations on import cars and light trucks by model line, number of cylinders, displacement, fuel system, and configuration for the 2014 model year.


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% Engine Installations on U.S. Domestic Cars and Lt. Trucks, '14 Model Year

U.S. engine installations on domestic cars and light trucks by model line, number of cylinders, displacement, fuel system, and configuration for the 2014 model year.


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10BE Judge Passes on Judging BMW i3

2015 Ward's 10 Best Engines

With 55 miles of range available and facing a 45-mile round-trip commute, not being able to recharge the i3 at home would be cutting things too close for comfort.


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2015 Winner: Chrysler 6.2L Supercharged OHV V-8

2015 Ward's 10 Best Engines

Exploring the Hellcat’s expansive powerband is nothing short of transformative. Getting out of the car afterward, one might resemble Moses coming down from Mount Sinai with a glowing aura after conversing with God.


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eInfochips IdeaLab Designs Solution to Make Automobiles Safer


http://ift.tt/1kbxfvR SUNNYVALE, California, December 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A New Class of Vehicle Safety Systems Enabled by Freescale i.MX 6 Series Applications Processor Incorporating Thermal Cameras and Carbon Monoxide Sensors in a Car Black-box Solution eInfochips, a leading Product Engineering..




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الثلاثاء، 23 ديسمبر 2014

Interest in Luxury Cars Rises in 2014


LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Cars.com, the sales of luxury vehicles increased 7.3 percent in 2014, compared to a 5.4 percent increase in the sales of economy, standard, and compact cars. While most of these purchases are made by individuals taking advantage of...









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The safest cars for 2015: More vehicles earn top honors from IIHS


71 vehicles qualify for the 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick awards ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The number of vehicles earning either of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's two awards has jumped to 71 from 39 this time last year, giving consumers more choices for optimum protection in crashes.




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WardsAuto Flashback – December 2014

1939 Ends Strong; Wagons Gain; Soldiers Man Plants; Fishers Buy Land; Costly '55 GM Facelifts; Q1 1955 Record; Studebaker-Toyota May Link; Radial Tires Coming; Plant Shutdowns Loom; Saturn Misses Target; GM Takes Saab Stake


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Asia Vehicle Production, September 2014

Asia vehicle production by manufacturer and country for total vehicles and light vehicles for September 2014.


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Asia Vehicle Sales, September 2014

Asia vehicle sales by company region, company and country for total vehicles and light vehicles for September 2014.


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Thailand Vehicle Production, September 2014

Thailand vehicle production by vehicle type and manufacturer for September 2014.


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Hankook Tire's Quarterly Gauge Index Reveals How Americans Maneuver the Winter Roads


Hankook logo WAYNE, N.J., Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is officially underway and Hankook Tire America was curious to know how American drivers are when it comes to preparing for the inevitability of unfavorable road conditions. This season, Hankook Tire conducted its Quarterly Winter Gauge...




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The Economy and the Weather Contribute to Strong December Auto Sales, says Edmunds.com


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Honeywell To Present At Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference


MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that Terrence Hahn, President and CEO, Honeywell Transportation Systems, will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference in Detroit, Mich. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from...









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New-Vehicle Sales To Jump Nearly 10 Percent In Best December Since 2004; Kelley Blue Book Forecasts 16.9 Million SAAR In 2015


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Porsche replaces chassis components in 205 vehicles worldwide


Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Logo. ATLANTA, Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As a precautionary measure, Porsche will replace chassis components in 205 vehicles of the 918 Spyder model worldwide.




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Subaru Canada: 2015 XV Crosstrek One of Five Models to Achieve 2015 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+; All Models Named TOP SAFETY PICK


The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek joins Impreza, Forester, Legacy and Outback to earn 2015 IIHS TSP+ awards when equipped with optional EyeSight. Subaru is the only manufacturer with IIHS TSPs for all models for six consecutive years (2010-2015). MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 23, 2014 /CNW/...




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Honda's "Building Dreams of Friendship" Float Reunites Japan Earthquake Survivors with U.S. Military First Responders at the 2015 Rose Parade


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Look Out for Private-Equity Firms Eyeing Dealerships

Long-term costs may exceed short-terms gains.


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CAFE Ruining Driving? Fuhgeddaboudit

2015 Ward's 10 Best Engines

A comparison of this year’s 10 Best Engines with 2010’s list reveals a relatively steep upward curve in output ratings over the past five years – even though fuel-stingy 3-cyl. engines, a battery-electric and a fuel-cell model are among the winners.


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2015 Winner: Chevrolet 6.2L LT1 OHV DI V-8

2015 Ward's 10 Best Engines

Whereas the Hellcat Hemi V-8 is a Braveheart mallet to the face, the 460-hp ’Vette powerplant is a black-ops sniper with a clear shot in daylight. Other naturally aspirated small-blocks will outsell the LT1, but they will never outperform it.


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All Subaru Models Receive IIHS Top Safety Pick (TSP) For 2015


All Subaru Models Receive IIHS Top Safety Pick (TSP) for 2015; Five Models Also Rated TSP + by Institute CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc.




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French Used-Car Dealers Hail Crackdown on Tax Fraud


Concerns have been especially intense about the sale of expensive secondhand cars from Germany into France, hitting both the country’s new- and used-car car markets.


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Malaysia Sales Up in November; Automakers Cautious on 2015 Prospects

Uncertainties over the impact of the 6% goods and services tax next April 1, rising living costs and bleak global economic outlook, as well as a weakening ringgit, is tempering the market outlook for next year.


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Tire Demand on Decline in Japan

JATMA projects a 5.0% drop in OE passenger-tire sales to 35.6 million units, along with 2.0% and 4.0% reductions in light- and heavy-duty OE truck tire demand.


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الاثنين، 22 ديسمبر 2014

Significantly Enhanced 2015 Honda CR-V Earns a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety


2015 Honda CR-V Earns an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating TORRANCE, Calif., Dec.




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Increasing Vehicle Sales Means Additional $266 Million Investment in FCA US Kokomo Facility for Eight-Speed Transmission Production


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Allied Specialty Vehicles Appoints John Resnik President of Goshen Coach


John Resnik, president of Champion Bus and Federal Coach, has been appointed president of Goshen Coach. ORLANDO, Fla., Dec.




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Gas Prices Are Down -- Let's Hit the Road This Holiday Season!


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Autoline Daily

CTS-V Joins 200 MPH Club, Shelby Daytona Coupe Goes Electric, Recalls Shatter Record


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High-Performance Star Bolts From BMW for Hyundai-Kia

Albert Biermann is known as the development brains behind BMW’s coveted M-Series cars based on various BMW models, but with modified drivetrains and other changes to achieve high-powered performance.


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Senior Management Changes at MAHLE Group


Wolf-Henning Scheider STUTTGART, Germany, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supervisory Board of MAHLE GmbH has appointed Wolf-Henning Scheider as the new chairman of the MAHLE Management Board effective July 1, 2015. He will join the MAHLE Group on April 1, 2015 and initially will assume the role of vice...









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TrueCar Predicts Sales of 17 Million Vehicles in 2015

Other auto-sales predictions for 2015 are close to TrueCar’s, but not quite as bullish at this point.


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Service King Expands in Salt Lake City, Acquires Central Collision Centers


Service King Collision Repair Centers RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec.




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Ward’s Director Bush to Retire in January

Under Bush’s stewardship, the company in 2001 launched its highly successful WardsAuto.com subscription-based website, which has won numerous awards over the years for editorial content and design excellence.


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The National Latino Children's Institute (NLCI) Launches Multi-media Campaign to Prevent Injuries and Fatalities Due to Unrestrained Drivers and Passengers


The National Latino Children's Institute (NLCI) Launches Multi-media Campaign to Prevent Injuries and Fatalities Due to Unrestrained Drivers and Passengers. Campaign addresses leading cause of death among Latinos ages 5 to 34. SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec.




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Connected Industries Insight Series - ICT Opportunities in the Global Connected Car Market


DUBLIN, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets (http://ift.tt/1zoyKP6) has announced the addition of the "Connected Industries Insight Series - ICT Opportunities in the Global Connected Car Market" report to their offering....









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Seasonal Sales Events Spark Consumer Urgency


INDUSTRY VOICES

The feeding frenzy spurred by this surge in consumerism creates competition for attention that increases cost and creates margin compression that cuts directly into return on investment.


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Does Negotiating Cost Dealers Too Much?

Although people often say they disdain negotiating, the reality is they readily partake in it, often initiating it.


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Which playoffs-bound college football team's hometown pays the least for auto insurance?


AnswerFinancial.com | Which college football team's hometown pays the least for auto insurance? ENCINO, Calif., Dec.




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Clone of The Dealer 5 | December 22, 2014

Dealer news and information from WardsAuto and around the web.


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WardsAuto Dealer Business | Issue 28: December 2014


Features from the latest tablet/mobile edition of WardsAuto Dealer Business.




Tesla, Elon Musk, and the 2014 WardsAuto Dealer F&I 150 featured in the latest tablet/mobile edition of WardsAuto Dealer Business.




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Ward’s 10 Best Engines Judges Bid Fond Farewell to Audi 3.0L V-6

2015 Ward's 10 Best Engines

The engine’s exclusion is not because it no longer stacks up to the best offerings in the automotive industry, because it does, and then some.


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2015 Winner: BMW 127-kW Electric Motor

2015 Ward's 10 Best Engines

The BMW i3’s 170-hp electric motor propels the spacious 4-seater with a free-wheeling simplicity that is uncommon among EVs. Aggressive regenerative braking lets you drive while rarely touching the brake pedal. This is the future.


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Little Engines That Could

2015 Ward's 10 Best Engines

The three smallest engines we tested among 37 nominees for 2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines earned spots on our tough-to-crack list. The nominees included 18 4-cyl. engines, and 15 of those were turbocharged.


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NBA All-Star Blake Griffin Stars As A Wild West Lawman, A Gladiator And A Fighter Pilot In New Ad Campaign For Kia's Best-Selling Optima Sedan


NBA All-Star Blake Griffin is back in a starring role in a series of new television commercials for Kia's Optima midsize sedan IRVINE, Calif., Dec.




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Valvoline exclusieve smeermiddelenpartner GINAF Team in DAKAR-rally

BARENDRECHT, Nederland, December 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline™, een merk van Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), maakt vol trots bekend dat het de exclusieve smeermiddelenpartner van het GINAF Rally Power Team tijdens DAKAR 2015 is. De DAKAR Rally 2015 doorkruist Argentinië,...






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Valvoline vuelve al Rally DAKAR como socio exclusivo de lubricantes para el equipo GINAF RALLY Power

BARENDRECHT, Países Bajos, December 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline™, una marca de Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), anuncia su exclusiva asociación para lubricantes con el equipo GINAF Rally Power en el Rally Dakar de 2015. La edición de 2015 del Rally Dakar...






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Valvoline kehrt als exklusiver Schmieröl-Partner des GINAF RALLY Power Teams zur Rallye DAKAR zurück

BARENDRECHT, Niederlande, December 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline™, eine Marke von Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), gibt seine exklusive Schmieröl-Partnerschaft mit dem GINAF Rally Power Team für die Rallye Dakar 2015 bekannt. Die Rallye Dakar gilt bei vielen als eines der...






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Valvoline Returns to the DAKAR Rally as Exclusive Lubricant Partner of GINAF RALLY Power Team

BARENDRECHT, The Netherlands, December 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline™, a brand of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), announces its exclusive lubricants partnership with the GINAF Rally Power Team at the 2015 Dakar Rally. The 2015 edition of the Dakar Rally will take participants...






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U.K. Project Will Ease Drivers Into Driverless Cars

Testing will begin with single vehicles on closed roads with the goal of making U.K. road users, as well as legislators, police and insurance companies, confident about how driverless pods and fully and partially self-driving cars can operate safely.


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Automotive Brake System Market Global Research Report: Review of Market Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, Challenges, Competitive Landscape, and Other Key Aspects to 2019

DALLAS, December 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ReportsnReports.com adds "Automotive Brake System Market by Vehicle, Brake Type, EBS Market by Technology and Region - Global Industry Trends & Forecast to 2019" global research report to its store. The automotive industry has evolved over...






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الأحد، 21 ديسمبر 2014

’16 Cadillac CTS-V Takes Square Aim at German Rivals

The Cadillac CTS-V, which will arrive at U.S. dealers in late summer, makes a prodigious 640 hp and 630 lb.-ft. (855 Nm) of torque. It has a top speed of 200 mph.


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ABS avvia una campagna di richiamo delle cartucce in acciaio europee e dei sistemi TwinBag ABS per sottoporli a verifica


http://ift.tt/1Amjnpt MONACO DI BAVIERA, December 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Il produttore di airbag antivalanga ABS reagisce a una fonte di errore riconducibile a uno dei suoi fornitori con una tempestiva campagna di richiamo: tutte le cartucce in




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الجمعة، 19 ديسمبر 2014

Forecast: December Sales Set to Reach 10-Year High

The latest WardsAuto forecast calls for U.S. automakers to sell 1.51 million light vehicles this month, equating to a 16.95 million-unit SAAR.


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China Production Inches Up 1.2% in November

SAIC GM-Wuling’s Hongguang van remained the most produced model in November, accounting for 3.4% of total vehicle builds.


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Mexico Truck Sales by Weight Class, November 2014

Mexico truck sales by weight class, source, and company for November 2014.


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U.S. Car and Light Truck Specifications and Prices, '15 Model Year

U.S. light vehicle specifications and prices by vehicle type, brand, and model line for the 2015 model year. Includes body style, drive type, wheel base, size, weight, standard engine, and transmission.


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eHi Car Services Strategic Partner BMW Awarded Moneyweek's 2014 China Most Innovative Auto Finance Company Award


SHANGHAI, Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- eHi Car Services Limited ("eHi" or the "Company") (NYSE: EHIC), a leading car rentals and car services provider in China, today announced that its strategic partner BMW was awarded Moneyweek's 2014 China Most Innovative Auto Finance Company Award...









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North America Platform by Plant Production Forecast - 2014-2016

North America light vehicle production forecast by vehicle type and country; by manufacturer, vehicle type, and country; by manufacturer, country, and plant; and by manufacturer, platform, and plant by month for 2014-2016. Includes list of models with their associated platform.


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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Ford Motor, General Motors, Honda Motor, Tesla Motors and Tata Motors


Zacks Investment Research, Inc., www.zacks.com. CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.




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