Sales & Variable OPS
NHTSA Adds 600,000 More Vehicles to Investigation
According to MSNBC.com, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is adding 600,000 Toyota Camrys to an investigation of window switch fires. The story said this brings the total number of vehicles involved in this probe by NHTSA to 1.4 million. Click here to...
Honda Recalls 50,000 Vehicles
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Honda is recalling a little over 50,000 2012 Honda Civic vehicles to fix a problem with the driveshaft. NHTSA’s website said that during assembly of the vehicles, a process involving the...
Edmunds.com Reports on “Green Car” Recycling
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — As the hybrid and electric vehicle markets continue to grow in the U.S., so too grows the number of batteries in these vehicles that eventually will need to be recycled. And while the heaviest volumes of discarded batteries are still years away...
CVMA and AAPC Welcomes New Detroit-Windsor Bridge Crossing
Toronto-Washington, D.C. - The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA) and the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) commends Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and U.S. Secretary of...
Ford Motor Company’s Statement in Response to the New International Trade Crossing Announcement
Background: Late last week, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced an agreement with Canada that lays the groundwork for the New International Trade Crossing. The following statement is attributable to Bill Ford, Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company. "Detroit is home...
Chrysler Statement Regarding New International Trade Crossing Between Detroit and Windsor
Auburn Hills, Mich. - “Chrysler Group applauds the strong leadership that U.S. and Canadian government officials have provided for the proposed New International Trade Crossing, especially Governor Snyder, Prime Minister Harper, Premier McGuinty and Secretary LaHood,”...
Michael Clause Joins American Auto Guardian, Inc. (“AAGI”)
Arlington Heights, IL – American Auto Guardian, Inc. (“AAGI”) announced that Michael Clause joined their sales team as Regional Vice President – Western Region Michael brings more than 27 years of comprehensive experience within the automotive and vehicle service...
Insignia Group President David Stringer Presents at Volkswagen’s National Parts and Service Managers Meeting
ROCK HILL SC -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. (“VWoA”) held its annual National Parts and Service Managers Meeting in Dallas, Texas on May 10th and 11th. Insignia Group President, David Stringer was invited to impart his expertise to the attendees on developing and...
Ford Cuts Energy Use 22%; New Sustainability Report Calls for Added 25% Drop by 2016
DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford announced today in its annual Sustainability Report that it has reduced the amount of energy required to produce each vehicle in its manufacturing facilities by 22 percent in the last six years. The company also announced plans to reduce usage...
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