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BMW Celebrates 2,000,000 vehicles produced in U.S.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — BMW announced today that the company will invest nearly $900 Million USD and add 300 new jobs in 2012 in its South Carolina plant. This announcement was made during a ceremony to commemorate a major production milestone –
Jan 12, 2012
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Ford Fusion Earns Autoweek’s Highest Honor: Named Best in Show at North American International Auto Show
DETROIT – Just days after being revealed to the world, the new Ford Fusion is already bringing home awards. The Autoweek editorial staff has chosen Fusion for its Best in Show award at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The select
Jan 12, 2012
Compli Hires Darrel Young as Vice President of Development
Portland, Ore. — Compli®, the nation’s trusted provider of HR and compliance management software, has appointed Darrel Young as Vice President of Development. In this role, Young is responsible for managing the development team and th
Jan 12, 2012
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Manheim’s Digital Tour Equips Auction Employees to Support Growing Digital Use
ATLANTA – Manheim begins 2012 with a digitally savvy auction workforce due to a comprehensive training program that wrapped up in Dec. 2011– the Manheim Digital Experience Tour. Last fall, the tour traveled to all 63 continental U.S. locations a
Jan 12, 2012
I.D. Thieves Targeting Repair Orders to Scam Dealership Customers
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – Automotive Compliance Consultants, the only dealership-exclusive compliance experts in the auto industry, cautions dealership service departments not to place vehicle repair orders where camera phone-equipped identity thieves can
Jan 12, 2012
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Chevrolet Puts Next-Gen Buyers in Charge
DETROIT – Chevrolet this week introduced two concept coupes at the 2012 North American International Auto Show aimed at inspiring next-generation buyers to take the wheel and suggest ideas for a car they can co-create. “Chevrolet has always stood
Jan 12, 2012
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S&P Capital IQ Issues Twelve Internet Predictions for 2012
NEW YORK — Calling the Internet one of the most dynamic, interesting, and seemingly unpredictable areas within global economies and markets, the technology equity analysts at S&P Capital IQ have once again published their Internet predictio
Jan 12, 2012
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Edmunds.com: Automotive Industry Generates Big Presence at Consumer Electronics Show
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is still a popular destination for the world of computers, mobile devices and home electronics, but automotive technology is quickly becoming a top focus for show exhibitors a
Jan 12, 2012
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Ford Delivers 4 Millionth SYNC In-Car Connectivity System
LAS VEGAS – Just one year after eclipsing the 3 million mark, Ford has sold the 4 millionth vehicle equipped with SYNC®, the industry-leading in-car connectivity system powered by Microsoft. Launching globally this year, Ford SYNC powered by Micr
Jan 12, 2012