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Acura to Debut Super Bowl XLVI Commercial, First for the Brand

TORRANCE, Calif. — Acura, for the first time, will run a commercial during the Super Bowl championship game to capitalize on communicating with the more than 100 million viewers. Designed to strengthen Acura brand awareness and leverage Acura&
Feb 1, 2012
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Super Bowl Spot Previews 2013 Cadillac ATS

DETROIT – The on-road performance of the  2013 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sedan will be the focus of a new advertising spot this Sunday during  the U.S. television broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI. The 30-second spot is available today on Cadillac�
Feb 1, 2012

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Decreases Slightly

NEW YORK — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had increased in December, retreated in January. The Index now stands at 61.1 (1985=100), down from 64.8 in December. The Present Situation Index declined to 38.4 from 46.5. The
Feb 1, 2012

Casey Coffey, General Manager/Owner, Gwinnett Place Ford

As an early adopter of Internet technology, Casey Coffey, general manager and owner of Gwinnett Place Ford, in Duluth, GA, has led his Internet sales team in achieving some very impressive results: 65% of Gwinnett Place Ford’s sales are Internet sa
Feb 1, 2012

Ray Ciccolo, Village Automotive Group

Forty-eight years ago, Ray Ciccolo, a young coin-laundry entrepreneur, stopped by a car dealership to buy a new car. He left with the car – and owning the dealership too. Since then he’s amassed 11 dealerships as Village Automotive Group, in the
Feb 1, 2012

Lexus to Unleash ‘The Beast’ in First Super Bowl Commercial

TORRANCE, Calif. – Following the teaser ad released in mid-January, and no longer able to keep the full spot contained, Lexus has unleashed “The Beast,” the company’s first-ever Super Bowl commercial, prior to Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Febru
Feb 1, 2012

Kristen Gruber Promoted to Vice President, Product Development at American Auto Guardian, Inc. (“AAGI”)

Arlington Heights, IL–American Auto Guardian, Inc. (“AAGI”) announced the promotion of Kristen Gruber to Vice President, Product Development. Kristen is a CPCU with over 20 years of product management and underwriting experience working for a m
Feb 1, 2012
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Suzuki’s Super Bowl Sequel Showcases All-Wheel-Drive Kizashi Sport Sedan

BREA, Calif. — American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) recently premiered its 2012 Super Bowl commercial – entitled “Sled” – on the automaker’s Facebook (www.Facebook.com/SuzukiAuto) and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/SuzukiAutomo
Feb 1, 2012

Andrew Wilson Joins American Auto Guardian, Inc. (“AAGI”)

Arlington Heights, IL–American Auto Guardian, Inc. (“AAGI”) announced that Andrew Wilson joined their sales team as Eastern Regional Vice President. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Andrew’s career began in retail
Feb 1, 2012