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Ford and VW Vehicles Included in NHTSA Investigation
The new Ford Mustang with manual transmissions and new Volkswagen Jetta with the diesel engine are being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to The Detroit News. The story explained NHTSA has received some complaints from...
Nissan Helps Aspiring Technicians Reach Their Goals
PHOENIX -- Nissan Americas donated $150,000 to the Universal Technical Institute Foundation that will assist students who have graduated from the auto tech core program at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), and seek further, specialized manufacturer training for...
Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Now Offers Aftermarket Automotive Industry Advertising Opportunities
IRVINE, Calif. -- Kelley Blue Book's top-rated website, www.kbb.com, a leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces all-new advertising opportunities for aftermarket automotive industries such as oil and gasoline, tire, repair and service,...
GM Poised to Thrive with New Cars, Tech, Reuss Says
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- $117 million investment in Oshawa, Ont., plant to launch Cadillac XTS in 2012 Cadillac compact luxury sports sedan codenamed ATS launching in summer 2012 Buick Regal eAssist 'light electrification' option priced at $2,000 General Motors North...
Chrysler Recalls 2008 Minivans to Replace Occupant Restraint Control Module
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC is recalling 299,718 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans to replace the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) modules. The ORC modules may have been exposed to moisture and could eventually experience...
Growing Congressional Support of “Right to Repair Act”
BETHESDA, Md. -- Following the bipartisan introduction of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) into the 112th Congress, support of the pending legislation has reached 28 to date, according to Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive...
Report: Availability of Accessories Influences Dealer Selection by 23%
ROCHESTER, Mich. -- Foresight Research, a Rochester, Michigan based market research firm specializing in automotive research, has released results of its syndicated 2011 Automotive Accessory Market Report. Foresight Research conducted 7,458 interviews with new car...
Quality, Value and Relationships: We Have a Problem!
Automotive manufacturers have been sending out customer satisfaction surveys to vehicle owners for decades. These “How did we do?” questionnaires fill thousands of mailboxes every day. After I bought my last SUV, I received three of them: one wanted to know about my...
Credit Acceptance Announces Second Quarter 2011 Earnings
Southfield, Michigan, -- Credit Acceptance Corporation announced consolidated net income of $44.8 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to consolidated net income of $49.0 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, for the...
Porsche CPO Sales Total 5,137 in 2011
For the month of July 2011, Porsche's Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales were 779, compared to 573 last year. The year-to-date total was 5,137, compared to 4,369 last year.
NICB Names 10 Most Stolen Vehicles for 2010
DES PLAINES, Ill. -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau released Hot Wheels—its list of the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and...
Edmunds.com: Japanese Brands Increased Incentive Spending by 24.5%
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A surge in incentive spending by Japanese automakers last month may force U.S. car manufacturers to boost their own spending in the coming month, reports Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. According to an...
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