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2010 Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet in Australia late-2010
09/02/2010
Updated 09/02/10 with comments from Renault Australia. Full details of the new Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet have been released weeks out from its debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, with the sixth iteration of the Mégane family promising practicality, elegance and driving thrills. The CC’s headline act is its two-part, folding glass roof which ...
Saab secures European Investment Bank loan
09/02/2010
Moves to save Saab have taken another step forward overnight with the European Commission approving a 400 million euro (AUD$633 million) loan from the European Investment Bank to help establish Saab Spyker Automobiles N.V. European Union competition commissioner, Neelie Kroes, said the loan to Saab will not cause “any undue distortions of competition” and ...
Peugeot starts 2010 with awards
09/02/2010
Peugeot has has a successful start to 2010 by winning two prestigious awards. Due for release in Australia this year is the Peugeot 3008 and RCZ, and have both been successful in receiving awards. The Peugeot RCZ coupe was named most Beautiful Car of 2009 at the International Automobile Festival and will arrive in ...
Peugeot starts 2010 with awards
09/02/2010
Peugeot has has a successful start to 2010 by winning two prestigious awards. Due for release in Australia this year is the Peugeot 3008 and RCZ, and have both been ...
Toyota Prius recall decision imminent, could include Sai, Lexus HS250h
09/02/2010
A global recall of the Toyota Prius over its inconsistent brake pedal feel issues could be announced as early as today as President, Akio Toyoda, aims to reach a solution and end speculation about the safety and reliability of his vehicles. A spokesman from Toyota Motor Europe said continued discussions between global markets would ...
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S Geneva preview
09/02/2010
As the benchmark to which the infamous Nissan GT-R aspired, the new generation Porsche 911 Turbo S is by far the most hotly anticipated model to come out of Stuttgart this year. Building on the success and reputation of the revered 911 Turbo, the new model boasts a formidable high-performance six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine boosted ...
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Review & Road Test
08/02/2010
Full Throttle in a couple of Lamborghini Gallado LP560-4’s from Sant’Agata Bolognese to the Italian Alps, and back. Model Tested: 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4: 5.2-litre, V10, petrol, six-speed, sequential e-gear system with shift paddles Looks, V10 engine and sound, speed and handling…everything I can’t afford one CarAdvice Rating: Words by Anthony Crawford Photography by ...
Mitsubishi Motors' i-MiEV Awarded with the "Environment Special Grand Prize" at the 25th International Automobile Festival
08/02/2010
Tokyo, Feb 8, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that its new -generation electric vehicle i-MiEV has been awarded with the "Environment Special Grand Prize " ...
Ford Focus RS WRC Edition
08/02/2010
Ford of Switzerland has unveiled a very special edition of the Focus RS hatch to commemorate 40 years of the Ford RS badge. Limited to just 50 units, the Ford Focus RS WRC Edition is a tribute to the legendary Ford Escort RS1600 which appeared in 1970. Boasting a unique WRC-inspired livery, the Focus ...
Auto Affordability Normalizes Post-Clunkers, Comerica Bank Chief Economist Reports
08/02/2010
The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.0 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index.
Automotive Industry Analysts, Experts to Discuss Optimism at SAE Detroit State of the Industry Section Meeting
08/02/2010
The Detroit Section of SAE International will host its State of the Industry Section Meeting on Tuesday Feb. 16, 2010 at the San Marino Club in Troy, Mich.
CARDONE Industries celebrates 40th anniversary
08/02/2010
CARDONE Industries starting today is celebrating its 40th anniversary of remanufacturing what it reports are reliable and affordable automotive parts.
Erie-LaSalle Body Shop celebrates 75th anniversary by raising funds for Haiti
08/02/2010
In honor of its 75th anniversary, Erie-LaSalle Body Shop is hosting a charity event, A Night in Support of Haiti, at the end of February.
Exide Technologies releases third quarter results
08/02/2010
Exide Technologies, a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, showed reduced sales but higher gross margins in its fiscal 2010 third quarter financial results, for the period ended December 31, 2009.
GM Announces Support for B20 at National Biodiesel Conference
08/02/2010
Today, General Motors told biodiesel supporters at the National Biodiesel Conference that the company's 2011 model year Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engines will be fully compatible with a 20 percent blend of biodiesel (B20). The company made the announcement, which covers all 2011 GM heavy-duty products including Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Express, and ...
Marketing re-focus
08/02/2010
Having been a practitioner of aftermarket marketing for more than 30 years, I used to say I've seen it all. But a few years ago I quit saying that because evolving market drivers, such as technology, began making a liar of me. I also came to the realization that the majority of the marketing ...
Mitchell launches GlassMate 6.0 and GlassMate Mobile
08/02/2010
Mitchell International recently launched GlassMate 6.0 and GlassMate Mobile. GlassMate software is a point-of-sale system designed to deliver efficiency and automation to the Auto Glass Repair and Replacement (AGRR) market. GlassMate 6.0 features several powerful product upgrades to streamline the AGRR process, significantly helping to accelerate repair and replacement times and increase customer satisfaction ...
Money Mailer Direct Marketing orchestrates Mozart to make more sales for less money
08/02/2010
Money Mailer Direct Marketing has unveiled a new offering for the auto care aftermarket industry ? Mozart. A local store marketing solution composed exclusively for multi-unit businesses, Mozart is an innovative platform that easily and affordably drives customer acquisition and retention, according to the company.
NADA Convention to Host Auto Dealers from More Than 30 Countries
08/02/2010
The nation's new-car and -truck dealers will convene in Orlando, Fla., this week for their annual convention, featuring industry-leading keynote speakers, more than a 100 workshop sessions and 465 allied-industry exhibits. It's also an opportunity for dealers from around the globe to meet and share ideas.
New double-sided promotional posters now available from Toyo
08/02/2010
Toyo?s latest publicity posters are hot off the presses and available for tire dealer promotional purposes.
