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Ford Achieves All-Time High Hybrid Share and Toyota Slides, as Fusion Hybrid Closes in on Another Sales Record

Dearborn, MI – The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is off to a fast start after achieving an all-time sales record in December 2012, helping Ford to record hybrid sales and market share, as Toyota lost nearly 8 points of share in the segment. Ford’s laun
Jan 30, 2013

Toyota Recalls 1.3 Million Vehicles Due to Airbags & Wipers

According to an article posted on The Detroit News, Toyota recalled 1.3 million vehicles. Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling 1.3 million vehicles worldwide — including more than 1 million in the United States — the latest big recal
Jan 30, 2013

Chrysler Group Reports Full-year 2012 Net Income of $1.7 Billion

Auburn Hills, MI – Chrysler Group LLC today reported preliminary net income of $1.7 billion for the full year 2012, up from net income of $183 million a year ago, exceeding the guidance provided earlier in the year. Full-year 2011 Adjusted Net
Jan 30, 2013

Hyundai Mixes Music and Humor in Super Bowl Ads

According to a story on ADWEEK, Hyundai mixes music and humor in their 2013 Super Bowl Ad. Music plays a starring role in Innocean USA’s Super Bowl Sunday push for Hyundai this year. A pre-game ad, “Epic Play Date,” features an orig
Jan 29, 2013

Volkswagen Reveals Game Day Spot

Herndon, VA – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today unveiled its highly anticipated Game Day commercial. Viewers can catch “Get Happy” on the brand’s YouTube® channel before it airs in the second quarter of the Big Game. This is
Jan 28, 2013

Influencing Shoppers by Allocating More Media Dollars to Online Efforts

As 2013 gets underway and dealers begin to fine tune their lead source and advertising strategies, it’s no secret that the overwhelming majority of customers use the Internet to help them determine what car to buy and where to buy it. Although new-
Jan 23, 2013

Automakers Poised to Make Big Plays with Super Bowl Ads

According to a story posted on the Detroit News, automakers are set to make big plays with Super Bowl ads. During last year’s Super Bowl, a now middle-aged Matthew Broderick spoofed his 1986 role as Ferris Bueller to hype the Honda CR-V. The ye
Jan 23, 2013

Canon Business Solutions, Inc. becomes Canon Solutions America, Inc.

Lake Success, NY – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. The new company, effective January 1, 2013, integrates the business
Jan 23, 2013

Chicago Auto Show Launches Mobile App

Chicago, IL – The Chicago Auto Show today announced the launch of its first-ever mobile app, designed with the digital consumer in mind. With an easy-to-navigate interface and innovative functions, fans can now stay connected to the show while
Jan 23, 2013