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New 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Comes with All-New Powertrain
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The most capable production off-road vehicle in the world gets better: dramatically improved on-road performance combines with even more off-road prowess All-new premium powertrain will excite core Jeep® followers and att
Aug 23, 2011
Bankrate Financial Security Index Plunges to 2011 Low
NEW YORK — A study released by Bankrate.com revealed a steep drop in consumers’ financial security. Bankrate’s overall Financial Security Index fell to a 2011 low of 92.3 amid a recent stock market correction, a U.S. credit downgrad
Aug 23, 2011
Chief Automotive Technologies to Market Elektron Products in North, Central and South America
Madison, Ind. – Chief Automotive Technologies has assumed the exclusive marketing and distribution rights to Elektron products in North, Central, and South America, effective immediately, through an agreement with ELEKTRON Bremen GmbH. The product
Aug 22, 2011
Ford, Toyota to Collaborate on Developing New Hybrid System for Light Trucks, SUVs; Future Telematics Standards
Ford and Toyota are collaborating as equal partners to accelerate consumer availability of a new advanced hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs New co-developed hybrid system ready for use later this decade on Ford and Toyota rear-wheel-drive li
Aug 22, 2011
NCM® Associates to Assist New Fiat Franchisees with Fiat Dealer 20 Group Meetings Slated for Early 2012
Overland Park, Kan.: NCM® Associates, the leading provider of 20 Group, retail operations consulting, management training and operations Benchmark® analytics to the retail automotive industry, announced today its intention to conduct the compan
Aug 22, 2011
MPi Establishes Regional Dealer Advisory and Fixed Operations Advisory Councils; Helps Auto Dealerships Increase Fixed Operations Performance & Revenue
LAS VEGAS — MPi, the leading provider of vehicle inspection tools, processes, and consulting for auto dealer service departments, announced today the establishment of Regional Dealer Advisory and Fixed Operations Advisory Councils to help auto
Aug 22, 2011
Edmunds.com: New iPhone Apps Improve Car Service Record Keeping
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A growing number of iPhone apps are helping drivers keep better track of service and maintenance records for their cars, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. “These new smart
Aug 22, 2011
ABPA Releases New Video Highlighting Crash Test Data That Confirms Performance and Safety of Aftermarket Auto Parts
HOUSTON — The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) released a new video illustrating the safety and quality of aftermarket auto parts. The video, which is available on the ABPA website and YouTube, showcases actual high- and low-speed cra
Aug 22, 2011
Study: Issues With Headrests Are the Leading Seat Problem for New-Vehicle Owners
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — While relatively few new-vehicle owners indicate having experienced a problem with their vehicle seats, those who do most often cite headrest adjustment controls as the source of the problem, according to the J.D. Pow
Aug 22, 2011