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New Initiative to Yield New Insights for Automotive Advertisers
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — J.D. Power and Associates has signed an agreement with Kantar Media to integrate auto buyer data with television audience viewing behavior data to provide marketers and media buyers and sellers with new tools and enha
Nov 2, 2011
New Website Allows Ford Fans to Show the World Just How Much They Love the Blue Oval
LAS VEGAS – Ford fans and enthusiasts can really show just how passionate they are for the Blue Oval thanks to a new website that takes personalization of man caves – or just about any other space – to a whole new level. At www.fansaddit.com,
Nov 2, 2011
Survey Projects an Increase in Mobile and Online Shopping for the 2011 Holiday Season
LOS ANGELES — With the holiday shopping season officially in full swing, PriceGrabber®, a part of Experian, just released results of its second winter holiday shopping survey, revealing where consumers plan to shop for gifts this year. When co
Nov 1, 2011
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October Auto Sales Announced Today; Chrysler Reports 27% Increase
According to J.D. Power and Associates, October new-vehicle retail sales are projected to come in at 828,300 units, which represents a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of 10.5 million units. The year-over-year increase in the selling rate
Nov 1, 2011
Wintertime Walking: Tips to avoid slips and fall
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics report, floors, walkways and ground surfaces were the source of 20.2 percent of all nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work in 2009. This represen
Oct 31, 2011
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General Motors’ Putting the Brakes on EBE Facility Requirements
It appears that all the push back from dealers has paid off. At the time I write this article, General Motors is issuing two-year extensions to the deadline for dealers to complete their Essential Brand Elements facility upgrades. It is not yet clear
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
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