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Lexus Captures the Highest Perceived Quality Rating for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Lexus captured the highest Perceived Quality rating for alternative fuel vehicles with an overall PQS of 89.8 (out of 100), according to the Fall 2011 Perceived Quality Study (PQS) from ALG, a subsidiary of TrueCar, Inc
Oct 31, 2011
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Ally Financial Launches Innovative Vehicle Financing Product
DETROIT — Ally Financial Inc. launches Ally Buyer’s Choice, an industry-first product offering for U.S. dealers and customers on new 2011 and 2012 General Motors and Chrysler vehicles. Ally Buyer’s Choice is an innovative financi
Oct 31, 2011
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AOA Supplier Digital Network Launches: Aftermarket Suppliers Join Digitally with Dealerships to Increase Accessories Sales
Las Vegas, NV — izmocars announced that it will unveil the revolutionary AOA Supplier Digital Network at this week’s 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The new network solves the multiple coordination challenges between auto dealers and afterm
Oct 31, 2011
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AAPC Condemns Japanese Intervention to Weaken the Yen
Washington, D.C. – The American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) which represents —Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company—condemn Japan’s intervention to weaken the yen. This is the third intervention so far
Oct 31, 2011
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Engine Fire Risk Prompts Recall
BMW is recalling a little over 30,000 vehicles from the 2008 to 2011 model years to fix a problem with the circuit board for the water pump, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The circuit board could overheat and cau
Oct 31, 2011
36,000 Crossover Vehicles Recalled
According to The Detroit News, General Motors is recalling about 36,000 of its crossover vehicles to fix a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system. The recall, the story said, includes the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. The National
Oct 31, 2011
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Sonic Automotive Parts and Service Revenue Up 5%
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sonic Automotive, Inc., one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported that 2011 third quarter earnings from continuing operations were $0.33 per diluted share compared to $0.25 per diluted share in the pr
Oct 31, 2011
RepairPal Mobile 2.0 for iPhone Now Available
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — RepairPal, the leading consumer online destination for auto repair and maintenance information, has announced a significant update to its mobile app for iPhone users. RepairPal Mobile 2.0 includes the same noteworthy featu
Oct 31, 2011
AAIA Video Shows Aftermarket’s Efforts to Protect the Environment
BETHESDA, Md. — A new video developed by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) features the aftermarket’s widespread efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle in order to protect the environment. The video, AAIA Green, is des
Oct 31, 2011