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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
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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
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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
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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
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AutoAlert® Inc. Receives 3rd and 4th Patents for Revolutionary Solution That Helps Auto Dealers Sell More Cars and Services to Existing Customers
RVINE, Calif. — AutoAlert,® Inc., the innovator in providing data analytic and lead-generation solutions to auto dealers, said today it had received formal “notification of allowance” for two new U.S. patents. AutoAlert enables aut
Oct 31, 2011
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Cerritos Dodge Chrysler Jeep increases sales 75% and service 410%
For 25 years, the Browning Automotive Group’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealership in Cerritos, CA, has had a lot of success. However, a shift in marketing strategy three months ago enabled Cerritos to target the right customers within its primary market
Oct 31, 2011
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SEMA: Performance Comes in All Sizes and Forms at Chevrolet
LAS VEGAS – As Chevrolet marks its first 100 years, its performance legacy is on display at the SEMA Show – the annual extravaganza of automotive high-performance, styling and personalization. A collection of Chevy’s new small cars and iconic
Oct 29, 2011