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Return to American: Auto Buyers Attracted to New Stateside Luxury
From The Detroit News, new releases from American auto manufacturers are gaining in popularity, and even taking some attention away from European luxury cars. Customers change brands based on the across-the-board improvements on quality that American car manufacturers...
Ford EcoBoost Engine on an American Mustang?
New from TopSpeed, the next generation Ford Mustang released at the Geneva Auto Show will be housing the 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engine. Thankfully, this tiny 2.3 liter will only be available in Mustangs that go to Europe upon release. Hear more about the "muscle"...
Ford C-Max, Focus Recall for Child Safety
According to The Detroit News, a recall numbering 6,500 new vehicles from Ford Motor Co. has been issued as a result of a false child safety lock arming mechanism. Issues with the recall, shipment halts and investigations regarding the reasons for the faulty locking...
Ford Launches Biggest UEFA Champions League Final Ticket Giveaway; New Kuga Leads ‘Drive to Wembley’ Campaign
Ford is launching “Drive to Wembley” – the biggest-ever UEFA Champions League Final ticket competition in the history of the tournament Ford, the longest-standing official partner of the UEFA Champions League, is giving away 360 tickets for the final, plus flights,...
Ally Bank Reaches Agreement to Sell Mortgage Servicing Rights
MIDVALE, Utah -- Ally Bank, the direct banking subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc., today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell a portfolio of agency mortgage servicing rights (MSR) to Ocwen Financial Corp. The transaction comprises MSRs related to...
M&A Impacts Future of Aftermarket
Sources at Search Auto Parts spotlight the changing aftermarket industry by looking at several big market mergers & acquisitions. AASA describes market share problems and reports on augmented business transitions, as well as stats and highlights from the...
Best Practices for Digital Assets
AAIA has released their recommendations for using digital assets. The hows, whys, and exact stats on the type of digital asset that best appeals, be it images, line art, video, etc. A thorough examination of historical marketing impact and predictions for the future...
Business Essentials: Why Dealers Need Impressive Digital Assets
Search Auto Parts brings us an article on the importance of content, and what kind of content to incorporate in an electronic listing. These suggestions on marketing and copy, as well as what product information to include, are essential for improving sales. Check out...
Ford Focus ST Becomes Europe’s Top-Selling Hot Hatch
Focus ST is the best-selling hot hatch in Europe over last three months of 2012 according to automotive data intelligence provider Polk* Ford sold 1,984 Focus ST models from October to December 2012 or 44 per cent of all hot hatches in Europe – ahead of VW Golf GTI...
Mechanic’s Advantage: Piston Ring Tips and Tricks
Here, One Dirt reminds mechanics and technicians the importance of piston ring tension for an engine's performance. Check out these hints on different ring packages, friction and what can make the difference between squeezing an extra 15% of brake horsepower out of...
American Muscle Car Challenge!
CONCORD, N.C. -- Featuring three models of classic American muscle cars at two famous speedways, American Muscle Car Challenge by Richard Petty Driving Experience hits the track on March 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada and April 12 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an...
Volvo’s “Active High Beam Control”
LONDON -- The new Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 - shown to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show - can be fitted with an innovation that makes driving in the dark safer and more comfortable. The renewed Active High Beam Control makes it possible to use high...
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