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Congressional Support of “Right to Repair Act” Continues to Climb
BETHESDA, Md. -- As congressional support for the bipartisan-sponsored Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) continues to climb, Massachusetts motorists have come together on the state level to help ensure that Right to Repair will appear on the 2012...
Ken Potter Named Mota Motors Chief Revenue Officer
VENICE, Calif. -- Mota Motors, a leading provider of online vehicle certification and selling platforms, announced that digital automotive marketing veteran Ken Potter has been appointed as the company's Chief Revenue Officer. Potter joins an expanding team of...
GM Supports Ongoing Testing With NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informed GM late last week that it will begin a preliminary evaluation of Chevrolet Volt battery assemblies. The move to take this formal, procedural step is not unexpected as GM has worked closely and...
2012 Journey and Fiat Recalled
Chrysler is recalling certain 2012 Dodge Journey and 2012 Fiat 500 vehicles to fix a problem with the brakes, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. The website said the issue could lead to the vehicle not braking completely.
Faulty Seat Belts Prompt Recall
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and 2012 GMC Canyon pickup trucks to fix a problem with the front seat belts. GM dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical...
Volvo Car Corporation Appoints New President of Volvo Cars, U.S.
John Maloney, 50, is appointed the new President of Volvo Cars, U.S. with immediate effect. He brings close to 30 years of automotive experience with him, most recently coming from a position as Vice President, Marketing and Product Planning at Volvo Cars North...
Fitzpatrick Advertising announces their new focus on digital marketing to create effective ways for auto dealers to stay ahead in a recovering economy
Atlanta, GA -- The marketing solutions of Fitzpatrick Advertising are now offering more effective ways for auto manufacturers, suppliers and dealers to stay ahead in a recovering economy. Dealerships can improve their sales performance by catering to an online...
Branded Sears Auto Center Shops to be Integrated in Road Trippin’ For iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch by EA Mobile
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Sears Auto Centers has teamed up with EA Mobile™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and the world's leading mobile games publisher, to incorporate Sears Auto Centers and BFGoodrich Tires products in Road Trippin'™, the latest...
Cequent Consumer Products Adds to Vehicle Organization Product Line for 2012
SOLON, OH – Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. (CCP), recognized as a leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of a large spectrum of towing products, cargo management, securing and vehicle protection products is bringing nine new vehicle organizers to market in...
Valvoline Car Brite™ XTR Wheel & Tire Cleaner
LEXINGTON, KY, -- Valvoline Car Brite™ professional detailing products now include a new acid-free wheel and tire cleaner that provides an effective alternative for customers desiring the performance of acid-based cleaners. New Car Brite XTR Wheel & Tire Cleaner...
TrueCar.com: Honda, Subaru Receive Top Grades for Manufacturers and Brands
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting, released its Performance Scorecards for automotive manufacturers and brands. The Performance Scorecards grade each manufacturer and brand on eight different measurements...
AutoNation in Discussions to Enter Into New $1.5 Billion Credit Agreement
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- AutoNation, Inc., America's largest automotive retailer, announced recently that it is in discussions with its existing lenders as well as new lenders with respect to a proposed new five year credit agreement with term loan and...
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