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February a Success for Auto Dealers, Across the Board

From The Denver Post, car and truck sales rose by an astonishing 4% in February 2013. Industry only seems to be improving and car buyers are predicted to continue driving the auto industry forward. For auto companies looking to the future, all may co
Mar 6, 2013

Laundered Reusable Shop Towels Pose No Health Risk to Workers

Scientific Study Refutes Claims of Health Risk by Disposables Industry ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A scientific study released today by ARCADIS, an international research firm specializing in environment issues, found no evidence that laundered reusable shop
Mar 6, 2013

Audi suits up to reprise its leading role in Marvel’s Iron Man 3

Audi returns as Tony Stark’s vehicle of choice in Marvel’s Iron Man 3 slated for a May 3 release date Audi has joined forces with Disney and Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, LLC for the release of Marvel’s Iron Man 3 due in
Mar 6, 2013

Crossbreeding Cars: Why Fisker and Tesla Should Start Mixing Genes

Sources at Digital Trends offer some intriguing insight on the respective plights of floundering electric exotic car makers Fisker and Tesla. Switching engines could be to an advantage for each of the car manufacturers in building a better vehicle. S
Mar 5, 2013

Best Practice for Performance Enhancing Parts

Search Auto Parts takes a glance at how aftermarket tuners can affect automatic powertrains, specifically in Chrysler/Dodge transmissions. Half-hearted tweaks can be dangerous to getting the most out of your engine, and specific parts and mods are ad
Mar 5, 2013

Spyker Venator Concept Teases Press for Geneva Motor Show

From Digital Trends, Spyker Cars revitalization debut at the Geneva Auto Show later this week is the focus. Take a glance at the Venator B6: a sporty, mid-engined, modernized wtih all the classic styling cues. Rumors about competition, detailed stats
Mar 5, 2013

Continental’s ‘Load Detection System’: Advanced Tire Sensors to Improve Performance and Safety

The latest from Gizmag explores the new tire system from Continental. The ContiPressureCheck system is being developed to test a vehicle’s paybload through a unique contact patch and wireless relay. The load-detection system will also integrat
Mar 4, 2013

Study shows UltraCare PrePaid Maintenance Plans

SAN RAMON, CA – MediaTrac, a leading automotive loyalty and retention program provider, announced today results of a 48-dealership study. This study examined how dealerships market and benefit from the sale of prepaid maintenance plans to their cus
Mar 4, 2013

On the Rise: Consumer Slips at Dealerships, and Avoiding a Lawsuit

According to NCMi, consumers are more and more likely to trip in the dealerships now than ever before. Whether a trick to start a lawsuit, or a legitimate slip, in a still-suffering economy it’s best to make sure that proper steps to risk manag
Mar 4, 2013