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Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa Increases Monthly Parts/Labor Sales by over $100,000 With Consistent Approach to Vehicle Inspections
Las Vegas, NV –MPi, the pioneer and leader in vehicle inspection tools, service workflow expertise, and consulting for automotive dealership service centers, today announced that Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa has increased overall numbers in the se
Dec 12, 2011
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Ford Recalls 130,000 Vehicles
According to a story from The Detroit News, Ford Motor Co. announced late last week the automaker is recalling 130,000 vehicles to fix a problem with wheel studs. The story said the automaker is concerned the wheel studs might crack and cause the veh
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Ford Employees Help Ensure High-Quality Launch of New MyFord Touch Upgrade
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford customers will soon benefit from a major software upgrade to MyFord Touch® following a real-world beta test with about 1,000 Ford employees. The software upgrade is coming for 2013 models – and to owners of existing MyFor
Dec 12, 2011
Automaker Recalls 30,000 Vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling over 30,000 vehicles to fix a problem with the brake pedal on some 2012 models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The recall includes the 2012 Subaru Impreza, Legacy and Outback
Dec 12, 2011
Nissan Issues Small Recall
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, Nissan is recalling close to 7,400 2011 Nissan Rogue vehicles to fix a problem with the vehicle’s steering. The website said the circuit board that is connected with the
Dec 12, 2011
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Azure Dynamics Announces 29 Transit Connect Electric Sales
OAK PARK, MI – Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) (“Azure” or the “Company”), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for light an
Dec 12, 2011
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Report: Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles to Surpass 5% of Total U.S. Vehicle Sales by 2017
According to a recent report from Pike Research, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) combined will represent 3.1% of worldwide auto sales by 2017. Thanks to higher penetration rates in the United States, HEVs and PEVs
Dec 12, 2011
Who Decides the Price of Auto Repair Costs?
A story from USA Today said auto repair shops are trying to win a battle against insurance companies to be able to set prices of auto repair costs themselves. The story said right now the insurance companies are the ones who are setting the price of
Dec 12, 2011
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Study shows 71% of buyers purchase a car based on need
ATLANTA — According to the 2011 AutoTrader.com Shopper Frame of Mind study, conducted with over 1,500 recent vehicle purchasers, an overwhelming majority of respondents—71%—purchased a car based on need rather than want. In the first edition
Dec 12, 2011