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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- To be successful in any market, you have to be able to quickly and efficiently adapt to every new obstacle that comes your way. No one knows this more intimately than the auto industry, and they say whatever doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120712/CG38959) It should come as no surprise to anyone that gas prices are considerably higher than ever before. This has caused a...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Automotive consumers are now shopping for new cars in different ways than ever before. What was once done strictly in person, can now be accomplished online, on websites and socially, and now on the go. To further enhance the car buying experience, Chrysler Group LLC has released several iPad apps for its various brands, including the new Jeep models. Jeep apps for the iPad have been created for the 2012 Jeep Compass, 2012 Jeep...
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Star Wars(TM) themed Course of the Force charity relay completed its journey to San Diego today. Hyundai, the official vehicle of the relay, joined Lucasfilm Ltd., Nerdist Industries and Octagon to complete an Olympic-style lightsaber relay where participants journeyed from Santa Monica to San Diego, leading up to Comic-Con International while benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. (Photo:...
LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Auto Show announced today that more than 40 vehicles are anticipated to debut at the Show during the 2012 Press Days, held Nov. 28-29. With four and a half months until the Show, it is noteworthy that at least 20 world debuts have already been confirmed by automakers. This breaking news, as well as other automotive trends, will be unveiled to a global audience consisting of media from more than 50 countries. (Logo:...
TROY, Mich., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Protean Electric, the global leader in the development and commercialization of in-wheel electric drive systems, today announced $84 million in new funding from GSR Ventures, New Times Group, Oak Investment Partners and the city of Liyang, Jiangsu Province, China. This capital will be used to bring Protean's breakthrough electric drive technology to production by establishing manufacturing facilities in Liyang. (Logo:...
Hyundai's Gas Mileage Claims in 2011 and 2012 Elantra Advertising Campaign Misled California Drivers SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America misled consumers about the gas mileage of the 2011 and 2012 Elantra through a broad-based media advertising campaign designed to capitalize on public concern over escalating gas prices, according to a lawsuit filed by Consumer Watchdog and Cuneo Gilbert and LaDuca, LLP. The lawsuit alleges that...
OWOSSO, Mich., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rugged Liner Inc. of Owosso, MI announced today that it has been awarded the Bedliner program by General Motors North America for the next generation 2015 Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon. Scott Williamson, President of Rugged Liner, stated: "We are proud of our company-wide emphasis on quality and the GM North America program represents another milestone achievement in the sales growth of Rugged Liner. We are honored to be the sole source...
MONTEREY, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz dealerships ranked highest in the newly released 2012 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index® (PSI®) U.S. Auto Industry Benchmarking Study, which measured dealership treatment of car-shoppers. Study rankings by brand were determined by the patent-pending Pied Piper PSI process, which ties "mystery shopping" measurement and scoring to industry sales success. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120709/SF31918)...
Former President Bill Clinton and former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour participate in event revealing affordable, environmentally friendly MyCar HORN LAKE, Miss., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- GreenTech Automotive (GTA), a U.S.-based manufacturer of environmentally friendly, energy-efficient vehicles, today unveiled its revolutionary MyCar, a two-seat all-electric vehicle that produces zero emissions and provides a range of up to 115 miles. Former President Bill...
LONDON, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - MINI and the London Philharmonic Orchestra Honk Team GB to victory In support of Team GB, MINI has teamed up with the London Philharmonic Orchestra ahead of the London 2012 Games to create a rousing rendition of God Save the Queen using just MINI horns. The MINI Orchestra was made up of nine musicians from the London Philharmonic horn section, who usually play wind and brass instruments including the clarinet, trumpet and...
