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Kia Optima Hybrid Named to “Top 10 Cars of the Year” List by Hispanic Motor Press Association
IRVINE, Calif. -- The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid recently was named to the Hispanic Motor Press Association's (HMPA) "Top 10 Cars of the Year" list as the top Alternative Powerplant vehicle. The HMPA award reflects the unique and distinctive preferences and needs of the...
Hyundai Unites with the Recording Academy as Official Vehicle Partner
COSTA MESA, Calif. – Tapping into the power of music, Hyundai joined forces with music’s biggest brand – The Recording Academy® (internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards®) – to become its “Official Vehicle Partner.” The multi-year partnership extends well beyond...
Subaru Kicks Off Fourth Annual “Share the Love” Event
CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Subaru of America kicks off its fourth annual "Share the Love" event Saturday, November 19. This year's campaign features five charitable beneficiaries and even more love, thanks to support from the Facebook community. Subaru will donate $250 for...
Manheim Offers Convenient Access to Fresh Inventory Through the Holidays
ATLANTA – In keeping with its commitment to offer the freshest inventory to dealers anytime, anywhere, Manheim will host a variety of sales on OVE.com throughout this upcoming holiday weekend, including several on Thanksgiving Day. The Manheim holiday sales will...
Image Facilities — If You Build It, Will They Come?
Before the credit crisis, many dealers felt an investment in real estate was relatively riskless. Retail real estate prices had steadily increased for years. Few considered the possibility of a national decline in real estate prices. Manufacturers told dealers if they...
Chrysler Group Appoints Timothy Kuniskis Head of Fiat Brand for North America
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC named Timothy Kuniskis Head of the Fiat Brand for North America. Kuniskis most recently served as Director for both the Chrysler Brand and Fiat Brand Product Marketing. The move is effective immediately. In his new role,...
Are Auto Shows Valuable to Dealers?
It’s that time of year again, auto show season. The Los Angeles Auto Show just wrapped up media days last week with many notable vehicle unveilings and is now opened to the public. But the question remains, are auto shows potential breeding grounds for new car...
UAW Plans Dealership Demonstrations
According to a story from Bloomberg.com the United Auto Workers Union is planning to campaign outside auto dealerships soon to pressure automakers to use union workers at their auto plants in the U.S. The story said there will be no picketing outside the dealerships....
VW Eyes the Prize
According to a story from The Detroit News, Volkswagen is getting closer and closer to the goal the German automaker set out to achieve five years ago, to become the no. 1 automaker in the world. The story said in the last few years VW has climbed the ladder and has...
100 Cars for Good/Beaverton Toyota
Meryl Redisch, (left) executive director of the Audubon Society of Portland (Ore) takes the symbolic key to this 2012 Toyota Sienna van from Beaverton Toyota (Ore) principal Russ Humberston at late November award ceremonies for the company’s 100 Cars for Good national...
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Base Price Announced
DETROIT – The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco midsize sedan will start at $25,995 when it arrives in dealerships in the first quarter next year, reinforcing the value proposition of the midsize segment’s longest-running nameplate. The suggested retail price includes...
New Porsche U.S. Headquarters Design Mirrors the Bold Energy, Performance and Passion of the Porsche Brand
ATLANTA -- When the new Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) headquarters opens in late 2013, it will send a clear visual message that whether man-made structure or automobile, the presence of Porsche DNA means uncompromising quality, performance and style. To ensure...
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