Thursday, February 28, 2013

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Tens of Thousands More New Drivers to Learn Safe Driving Skills from Ford Driving Skills for Life in 2013

For the 10th year new drivers around the world will get an opportunity to improve their skills through the Ford ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRrHV

2013 Honda TRX250X Specifications

Model: TRX250X Engine Type: 229cc air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke Bore and St ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRJuN

2013 Honda XR650L Features/Benefits

Few motorcycles offer truly broadband dual-sport performance, but the legendary XR650L is equally at home on th ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHaxdV

2013 Honda TRX250X Features and Benefits

Aggressive, race-inspired styling gives the fun-to-ride midsized TRX250X a distinctly sporty look. Yet thanks t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHdevd

2013 Honda VFR1200F – Specifications

Model: VFR1200F / VFR1200FD Engine Type: 1237cc liquid-cooled 76° V-4 Bore and Stroke: 81.0mm x 60.0mm Compre ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHD2ag

2013 Honda TRX400X Features and Benefits

Aggressive styling, loads of performance and renowned Honda reliability all combine to give the TRX400X near-le ... http://p.ost.im/p/duEwXN

2013 Honda XR650L Specifications

Model: XR650L Engine Type: 644cc air-cooled, dry-sump, single-cylinder four-stroke Bore and Stroke: 100.0mm x 8 ... http://p.ost.im/p/duErPL

2013 Honda TRX400X Specifications

Model: TRX400X Engine Type: 397cc RFVC air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke Bore and Stroke: 85.0mm ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRJpG

2013 Honda VFR1200F – Features and Benefits

The VFR1200F embodies a futuristic sport motorcycle created for the sheer joy of riding. Packed with loads of a ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH23EA

2013 Honda TRX450R Features and Benefits

By winning races in virtually every form of ATV racing as well as racking up a string of exciting victories in ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHDTYR

2013 Honda TRX450R Specifications

Model: TRX450R Engine Type: 450cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke Bore and Stroke: 96.0mm x 62.0mm Co ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHF7eD

Lithia works to energize FandI after flat forecast

Lithia Motors, expecting flat FandI revenue per vehicle this year, is looking for ways to improve, including wo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH2aXS

Auto loan market viewed as healthy despite delinquency creep

While the number of auto loans past due two months or more has edged up for the first time in three years, the ... http://p.ost.im/p/duKDpE

JMandA chief on the poker chip staffing strategy

As president of JMandA Group, Forrest Heathcott has a window into the many strategies employed by dealers to se ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHDG7S

Chase Auto Finance has new CEO

JPMorgan Chase and Co. named Thasunda Brown Duckett CEO of Chase Auto Finance, one of the nation's largest auto ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHBu3G

GM Puts Its Stamp on Texas With Massive Press Delivery

PORT OF HOUSTON, Texas – The first shipment of massive equipment to stamp out components for General Motors ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHjBaa

Unique Ad Campaign for Ford C-MAX Hybrids Gains Traction with New Customers

Ford’s new C-MAX hybrids are gaining momentum with new customers and are luring more Toyota hybrid owners out ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHe6bu

Oproep aan app-ontwikkelaars voor het Ford Developer Program. Meer dan 2.500 registraties wereldwijd in de eerste maand

AMSTERDAM, 26 februari 2013 – Ford riep ontwikkelaars van mobiele toepassingen op om zich te registreren voor ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHkCAK

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Treasury should curb pay for bailed out companies, watchdog says

The Treasury Department should reevaluate total compensation for employees in companies that were bailed out an ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHBuQ4

Feds eye finance reserve

For more than two years, dealers have been bracing for possible actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bu ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHaYRY

Sell a service contract on a lease? It’s all in the pitch

For dealers, a lease deal usually means a bum deal on the back end. The sale of a high-profit product such as a ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHj9xD

Auto industry as bogeyman? Depends on your view

The Federal Trade Commission's latest annual report of U.S. consumer complaints could be a good inkblot test fo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHPXgA

Chase Auto Finance names new CEO

JPMorgan Chase and Company named Thasunda Brown Duckett CEO of Chase Auto Finance, one of the nation's largest ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH6wsu

Ford Aims to Cut Waste-to-Landfill 40 Percent per Vehicle by 2016 through New Five-Year Global Waste Reduction Plan

Cutting waste-to-landfill at Ford’s Van Dyke Transmission Plant has always been important to workers there, b ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRV97

Chase Auto Finance names new CEO

JPMorgan Chase and Company named Thasunda Brown Duckett CEO of Chase Auto Finance, one of the nation's largest ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHFbBh

Toyota to Export U.S.-Assembled Venza to Russia and Ukraine

New York, Feb. 26, 2013 – Toyota today announced that it will begin exporting U.S.-assembled Venza vehicles t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHLCmS

Ford Is First to Launch Spotify in the Car; Streaming Music Service Soon Available for SYNC AppLink

Spotify, the leading on-demand music streaming service providing access to a catalog of more than 20 million so ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHhuax

Ford Extends Commitment to App Developers by Contributing AppLink to Open-Source GENIVI Alliance

Today Ford Motor Company expanded its commitment to help encourage the growing community of automotive app deve ... http://p.ost.im/p/duKxAh

2013 Honda CB1100/CB1100 ABS Features

For many riders, a motorcycle with a timeless look retains its own special place in the sport—and that's what ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHAwB8

2013 Honda CBR600RR/CBR600RR C-ABS Specifications

Model: CBR600RR / CBR600RRA Engine Type: 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder Bore and Stroke: 67.0mm x 42. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHrTT7

Hahn Grabs His First Career Victory

A sold-out crowd of nearly 70,000 attended round eight of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Champ ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHFTtx

GM requests $11.1 million pay package for Akerson in 2013

GM is proposing to pay CEO Dan Akerson $11.1 million this year, according to a document obtained by Bloomberg N ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHahgR

2013 Honda CB1100/CB1100 ABS Specifications

Model: CB1100 / CB1100A Engine Type: 1140cc air- and oil-cooled inline four-cylinder Bore and Stroke: 73.5mm x ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHjQah

2013 Honda CBR600RR/CBR600RR C-ABS Features

The lineage behind the CBR600RR boasts ongoing track-tested, championship-winning advancements in form and func ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRGY3

Cadillac Technologies Target Traffic

DETROIT – Cadillac is packaging safety technologies to help ease the rigors of the daily commute from the dri ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHPUe5

Friday, February 22, 2013

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Banks may be sued by U.S. for auto lending activities, report says

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has told at least four banks that it may sue them over vehicle loans a ... http://p.ost.im/p/du3DPh

Auto loans delinquent 60 days or more edge up

The number of auto loans delinquent 60 days or more ticked up in the fourth quarter compared with the same quar ... http://p.ost.im/p/du9x7q

Fisker, insurance firm drop suit over $33 million in Sandy-related losses

Fisker agreed to end a lawsuit against XL Insurance America over the loss of more than 300 luxury cars worth ab ... http://p.ost.im/p/duTPBs

Honda Fit Wins Two Best Cars For The Money Awards From U.S. News World Report

The 2013 Honda Fit has won two U.S. News World Report "Best Cars for the Money" awards. The highly-versatile a ... http://p.ost.im/p/du9mjq

Acura MDX Wins Best Cars For The Money Award From U.S. News World Report

The dynamically styled, seven-passenger 2013 Acura MDX has been named the "Best Luxury 3-Row Midsize SUV for th ... http://p.ost.im/p/du3uDp

All-new 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Earns Highest Safety Ratings in Midsize Class

The completely redesigned 2013 Honda Accord Coupe has earned the highest available safety rating – a 5-Star1 ... http://p.ost.im/p/dub2FE

Huntington Bank’s Stanutz frets about discipline loss

Huntington Bank's Nick Stanutz worries 'that the best day for us and for our dealers was yesterday.' As the aut ... http://p.ost.im/p/dumSry

Toyota Tundra and Tacoma Pickup Trucks Win U.S. News World Reports 2013 Best Cars for the Money Awards

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2013 - - Toyota swept the pickup truck segments in the annual U.S. News World Repor ... http://p.ost.im/p/du3jnY

Group 1′s Hesterberg: FandI’s strong; now let’s work on margins

It's a nice problem to have, but FandI revenue per vehicle has gotten so high, and done such a good job of offs ... http://p.ost.im/p/ducTaC

Fusion Energi Lands Ford Atop List with Highest Number of 2013 Vehicles Qualifying for Faster Lane Access in California

Californians now have another Ford vehicle option to get them where they’re going even faster with the all-ne ... http://p.ost.im/p/duHKSr

Calif. appeals panel affirms arbitration in dealership-customer dispute

A California Court of Appeal panel has ordered the buyer of a 2006 Toyota Sequoia to arbitrate her claims in he ... http://p.ost.im/p/duqrQ9

Quiet Cabin Makes Buick LaCrosse a Better Listener

DETROIT – When General Motors speech recognition engineer Robert Sims worked to develop one of the industry ... http://p.ost.im/p/dusfgr

For the Birds: Detroit Audubon Society Recognizes GM

DETROIT – The Detroit Audubon Society today recognized General Motors for its continued participation in a pr ... http://p.ost.im/p/duaf9r

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

SolarCity and Honda Partner to Provide Solar Power to Honda and Acura Customers and Dealerships, for Less than the Cost of Utility-Supplied Power

SolarCity® (Nasdaq: SCTY) and American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced a partnership to make solar pow ... http://p.ost.im/p/duVQXA

New-Generation Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid Gain Interior Enhancements in Their Second Year

Following the introduction of the all-new seventh-generation Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid for 2012, these mids ... http://p.ost.im/p/duuYHj

Expanding Honda’s Vision for Low-Carbon Living

Today's announcement of a new partnership between Honda and SolarCity, America's largest solar power provider, ... http://p.ost.im/p/du5bP7

2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid Product Information

Visit @Toyota ACCESS to receive your news via e-mail.Update your RSS feed preferences. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dufPG7

Rate fall to 14.95 percent: CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report

Interest rates on new credit card offers fell Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month, according to the ... http://p.ost.im/p/duHgY6

Credit score impact of settling a debt or paying it in full

A debt collector can wipe its hands of you if you accept the settlement offer on a delinquent debt, but how doe ... http://p.ost.im/p/dugSaT

Danny Singh talks about early money management skills

At 11, he took over paying his mom's bills and managing her financial affairs. At 19, he published his second b ... http://p.ost.im/p/duPduD

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Cheap, easy credit gives lift to leases

Encouraged by cheap and easily available credit, several mass market brands will get more aggressive with leasi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dunrLm

Auto lenders’ business is great. Now what?

Business is so good for auto lenders, it actually scares them a little. ... http://p.ost.im/p/du34ux

Legal file FandI here

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Experian’s auto finance analysis has surprises

Experian Automotive's Melinda Zabritski said that despite conventional wisdom, it's too soon to say auto financ ... http://p.ost.im/p/duu7uH

Bankers’ group says CARD Act raised rates, lowered credit access

The 3-year-old federal credit card reform law is a mixed bag, banking lobby group says, but hurt consumers acce ... http://p.ost.im/p/duX4DG

GM Seeks to Boost Recycling Infrastructure in Southeast

SPRING HILL, Tenn. – General Motors is taking a regional approach to boosting recycling infrastructure – lo ... http://p.ost.im/p/du3ef8

10 ways loan co-signers can protect their assets

Despite warnings from experts, people still co-sign loans for their loved ones. If you must, or already did, at ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmTxbp

Power to the People! Fiesta Movement: A Social Remix Gives Control of New Ford Fiesta Ad Campaign to the People

Building on the groundbreaking social engagement program that launched the Ford Fiesta in the U.S. in 2009, For ... http://p.ost.im/p/du9U5g

GM Names Melissa Howell to Lead Global Human Resources

DETROIT – General Motors today appointed Melissa Howell as Vice President, Global Human Resources, effective ... http://p.ost.im/p/duuMGD

Monday, February 18, 2013

Lock It Up: 2014 Chevrolet Impala Offers Secure Info Storage

DETROIT – Anyone who has ever felt trepidation about handing their car keys to a valet will appreciate the 20 ... http://p.ost.im/p/duQAKp

Hahn on the Podium at the East 250 Class Opener

Over 50,000 fans filled Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX Saturday night to watch round seven of the Monster Ene ... http://p.ost.im/p/dunCxN

Chrysler expects leasing to climb

Chrysler Group expects dealers nearly to double the number of new vehicles they lease after Chrysler Capital, t ... http://p.ost.im/p/du8Yd8

Auto lenders’ business is great. Now what?

Business is so good for auto lenders, it actually scares them a little. ... http://p.ost.im/p/duf2Gx

Cadillac XTS Brings its Best to Livery Industry

DETROIT – Cadillac is now selling more than nine of 10 all-new XTS models to individual luxury buyers, but th ... http://p.ost.im/p/dujcU2

Friday, February 15, 2013

2014 Chevrolet SS: Performance Sedan with Racing DNA

DAYTONA, Fla. – As Chevrolet’s first V-8, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan since 1996, the new Chevrolet ... http://p.ost.im/p/duSejE

2014 Acura RLX Features

ENGINEERING FEATURES Direct-injection 3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree V-6 engine with Earth Dreams Technology 310 hp ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmw6N4

2014 Acura RLX Press Kit

Introduction* The 2014 Acura RLX is the most powerful, spacious, and technologically advanced Acura sedan ever. ... http://p.ost.im/p/duUGCp

After a debt judgment, inheritance may be at risk

She's being sued for past due credit card debt. Can her creditors go after any inherited property or cash down ... http://p.ost.im/p/duhM5p

2014 Acura RLX Specifications

POWERTRAIN   Engine Type   Direct-injection 3.5-liter SOHC V-6 with Earth Dreams Technology   Horsepower, S ... http://p.ost.im/p/duNMmb

QuietTuning Meets Exhaust Tuning with Buick Verano Turbo

DETROIT – When the 250-hp Buick Verano Turbo luxury sedan was introduced late last year, engineers knew an ag ... http://p.ost.im/p/duFMy2

Cadillac CTS Adds Colorful Limited Edition Models

DETROIT – A pair of new performance-inspired, limited-edition models featuring custom paint will join the Cad ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmctWS

2014 ACURA RLX Specifications

POWERTRAIN Engine Type Direct-injection 3.5-liter SOHC V-6 with Earth Dreams Technology Horsepower, SAE net 310 ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmEvAf

All-New 2014 Acura RLX Employs an Array of New Signature Acura Technologies to Deliver a New Level of Performance, Sophistication and Driving Comfort

Acura announced today the all-new 2014 RLX is the most powerful, spacious, and technologically advanced sedan i ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmw3vA

Thursday, February 14, 2013

New Honda Common Service Manual

The Common Service Manual is one of Honda's best selling service publications and has been completely rewritten ... http://p.ost.im/p/due4uF

New Honda Common Service Manual

The Common Service Manual is one of Honda's best selling service publications and has been completely rewritten ... http://p.ost.im/p/durAye

Ford Announces Senior Leadership Team Changes

Ford Motor Company today announced changes within its senior leadership team to further strengthen delivery of ... http://p.ost.im/p/duySFs

Ford Fiesta Receives Maximum 5-Star Safety Rating in Inaugural ASEAN NCAP

The Ford Fiesta has received the highest safety rating among eight popular car models recently tested by the in ... http://p.ost.im/p/duLUCw

Rates hold steady at 14.96 percent: CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report

Interest rates on new credit card offers remained at 14.96 percent, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Cre ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmTGyF

Ford een van de meest innovatieve bedrijven ter wereld volgens Fast Company

AMSTERDAM, 13 februari 2013 - In de jaarlijkse lijst van Fast Company met de meest innovatieve bedrijven worden ... http://p.ost.im/p/duJ5Bk

Ford India strengthens presence in East with brand new dealership in Gangtok

Ford India today inaugurated its first-ever dealership in Sikkim, Saharsh Ford in capital city of Gangtok. With ... http://p.ost.im/p/duNf3G

Yukontorn ‘Vickie’ Wisadkosin Elevated to Managing Director of Ford Thailand

Ford Motor Company today announced that Yukontorn ‘Vickie’ Wisadkosin has been elevated to the position of ... http://p.ost.im/p/duet8E

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Chevrolet Gets Lots of Love from Fans on Twitter

DETROIT – On Valentine’s Day, people around the world celebrate the ones they love. The word ‘love’ has ... http://p.ost.im/p/duSVqD

Ford eNews – Feb. 13, 2013

Ford ranks among 50 Most Innovative Companies; Focus Electric earns top safety rating; MAMA favors Fusion, now ... http://p.ost.im/p/duyrN6

Toyota Motor Corporation Vehicles Continue to Dominate the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013 – Seven Lexus, Toyota, and Scion models captured segment awards in the 2013 J ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmWrSr

GM Announces Chief Accounting Officer Transition

DETROIT – General Motors Co. today announced that Nick Cyprus, vice president, chief accounting officer and c ... http://p.ost.im/p/duDRNc

Chevrolet Sonic, Spark First to Get Siri Eyes Free Integration

DETROIT – Today, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and Spark vehicles with Chevrolet MyLink will be available with Siri, a ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmcrbc

Chevrolet Camaro and Tahoe Rank Highest in Dependability Study

DETROIT – J.D. Power and Associates ranked the Chevrolet Camaro the industry’s most dependable midsize spor ... http://p.ost.im/p/du2m3C

GM Takes Four Segments in J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study

DETROIT – General Motors ranked highest in four segments in the J.D Power and Associates 2013 Vehicle Dependa ... http://p.ost.im/p/duSXjp

Ford aloittaa uuden Fiesta ST:n tuotannon; kaikkien aikojen nopein Fiestan tuotantomalli kiihtyy nollasta sataan alle 7 sekunnissa

HELSINKI 13.2.2013 – Ford on aloittanut Fiesta ST:n tuotannon tehtaallaan Kölnissä, Saksassa. Fiesta ST on ... http://p.ost.im/p/duL5j5

„colognE-mobil“ auf der elektromobilia in Köln

KÖLN, 13. Februar 2013 – Das Elektromobilitäts-Modellprojekt „colognE-mobil – Elektromobilitätslösung ... http://p.ost.im/p/duyU7r

Ford Kuga, B-MAX und Transit Custom erzielten 2012 in ihren Klassen jeweils Bestwerte für umfassende Fahrzeugsicherheit

KÖLN, 12. Februar 2013 – Ford erreichte im vergangenen Jahr beim Euro NCAP-Crashtest in drei Euro NCAP-Fahr ... http://p.ost.im/p/duLS95

Sportlicher Start ins Frühjahr mit dem limitierten Editionsmodell Ford Focus „EcoBoost S“

K̦ln, 13. Februar 2013 РBetont dynamisches Design, exklusive Ausstattung, attraktiver Preis: Das neue, auf ... http://p.ost.im/p/du62EQ

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

‘We’ll go to the mat’ on 3rd-party financing

Don Chalmers used to wrestle. So he's used to going to the mat, he says. And he's prepared to do just that to p ... http://p.ost.im/p/duUg52

BMW-loving Canadians pile up auto debt

When it comes to borrowing for a new Porsche or BMW, Canadians aren't holding back. ... http://p.ost.im/p/duYsm2

Toyota and Wyland Foundation to Launch Second Annual National Water Conservation Challenge

TORRANCE, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2013) – Toyota is continuing its partnership with Wyland Foundation to promote res ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm793r

Honda Expands Fit EV Leasing to Select East Coast Markets

The all-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV, first launched in California and Oregon in July 2012, is coming to select E ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmpnSB

MAMA favors Fusion, now Family Vehicle of the Year

The Midwest Automotive Media Association, gracious hosts of the Spring Collection Road Rally at Road America ea ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmneWD

Chevrolet Hits the Slopes with ‘Mountain Movers’ Series

DETROIT – When ESPN Winter X Games course designer Chris “Gunny” Gunnarson and award-winning television p ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmuDs9

Cadillac ELR Undergoes Winter Chassis Testing

DETROIT – Fresh off its award-winning world debut at the North American International Auto Show, the Cadillac ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmtpFp

Ally sees full U.S. repayment by 2014 on auto business gains

Ally Financial, the second-largest remaining investment by the Treasury's federal bailout fund, will repay the ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmtHsr

Ford maakt prijzen en specificaties Fiesta ST bekend

AMSTERDAM, 11 februari 2013 – Ford Nederland B.V. maakt de prijzen en specificaties van de spectaculaire Fies ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmXG82

Monday, February 11, 2013

Chevrolet Debuts Lightweight ‘Smart Material’ on Corvette

DETROIT – From its fiberglass body in 1953 to its aluminum chassis for 2014, Chevrolet Corvette has a six-dec ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmbFvr

Barcia Grabs Second in San Diego

The excitement continued Saturday night at Qualcomm stadium in San Diego, CA, for round six of the Monster Ener ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm5tSd

Honda Launches "Meet ASIMO" Social Media Contest

ASIMO's fans have the opportunity to win a trip to meet ASIMO at its Southern California home at Disneyland in ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmxUHe

Ford Dealers Give Tens of Millions to U.S. Nonprofits, Provide Thousands of Volunteer Hours Annually

Ford and Lincoln dealers contribute between $35.1 million and $84.6 million to charities and nonprofits in thei ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmsBTt

Chevrolet Returns to South by Southwest

AUSTIN, Texas – Chevrolet will seek to ‘Find New Roads’ at South by Southwest® (SXSW®) as the brand t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmu4BN

Ford the Only Full-Line Automaker Named to Fast Company 2013 Ranking of World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies

Fast Company’s annual Most Innovative Companies issue honors leading businesses, including Apple, Amazon, Goo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm7eX5

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Bank of the West edges east

Bank of the West in San Francisco is a regional bank that is gradually expanding auto lending eastward into mor ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmCUcj

Experian’s auto finance analysis has surprises

Experian Automotive's Melinda Zabritski said that despite conventional wisdom, it's too soon to say auto financ ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmgPM3

How to sell service plans in the service lane

With top managers' support, proper training and a maximum of two levels of coverage to sell, service writers ca ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmaX5n

VW, Audi dealers to use ADP tools to speed customer financing

The captive financing arms of Volkswagen and Audi are using new online tools to enable their dealers to submit ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmg8BF

Banks hunt ways to set FandI products apart

For some big banks, financing is not enough. They want a piece of the FandI product business, specifically with ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmPPgT

‘Win THB100,000 Every Day with Ford Fiesta’ Campaign

Ford Thailand has launched a major campaign, ‘Ford Saen Khum,’ or ‘Win THB100,000 Every Day with Ford Fie ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmQW9a

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Friday, February 8, 2013

Ally claims top spot in consumer auto finance volume

Ally Financial retained its top spot in consumer auto finance volume in 2012 for the second year in a row, the ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmPsu5

Advisors Ready to Help as Nemo Targets the Northeast

DETROIT – As Winter Storm Nemo begins its assault on the Northeast United States, OnStar Advisors are poised ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmDBbA

Chevrolet’s Small Cars Gain Traction, Sales in All Weather

DETROIT – With increasing numbers of Chevrolet’s small cars on the road as the weather turns for the worse, ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmvYMW

Chevrolet’s Small Cars Gain Traction, Sales in All Weather

DETROIT – With increasing numbers of Chevrolet’s small cars on the road as the weather turns for the worse, ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmgGkq

On disability, can’t pay high card debt – is home at risk?

Coping with a major illness and massive credit card debt, a woman wonders if the card issuers can take her hous ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmQaWx

2014 Honda CTX700N/CTX700ND with DCT and ABS Features Benefits

The brilliance of Honda engineering shines once again in the form of the 2014 CTX™700N. This is a bike specif ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmvHYq

2014 Honda CTX700N/CTX700ND with DCT and ABS Specifications

Model: 2014 Honda CTX700N/CTX700ND with DCT and ABS Engine Type: 670cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin Bore and Str ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm44Sr

2014 Honda CTX700/CTX700D with DCT and ABS Features Benefits

The open road has never looked more inviting than when you're rolling along on the new 2014 Honda CTX™700. Ma ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmPFB8

Honda Announces Brand-New 2014 Models

With this press release, American Honda completes its lineup of 2013 models and begins a series of announcement ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmWPQs

2013 NC700X/NC700XD with DCT and Combined ABS Features Benefits

Whether you're new to the sport, a longtime rider or just getting back into the riding scene, the adventure-sty ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmujxQ

2014 Honda CTX700/CTX700D with DCT and ABS Specifications

Model: 2014 CTX700/CTX700D with DCT and ABS Engine Type: 670cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin Bore and Stroke: 73. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmuxgD

2013 NC700X/NC700XD with DCT and Combined ABS Specifications

Model: NC700X / NC700XD with automatic Dual Clutch Transmission and Combined ABS Engine Type: 670cc liquid-cool ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmtJgv

2014 Honda Pioneer Features Benefits

Now you don't have to choose between a two-person or four-person Side-by-Side: The all-new Honda Pioneer™ boa ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm4Wtf

Thursday, February 7, 2013

ATS Earns more Hardware at Chicago Auto Show

DETROIT – Fresh from being crowned North American Car of the Year, the Cadillac ATS luxury sport sedan today ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmbbUx

Cristi Landy (Marketing Director, Chevrolet Small Cars) Remarks at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO – Cristi Landy, Marketing Director, Chevrolet Small Cars, addressed news media at the reveal of the C ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm4WUt

Toyota Unveils 2014 Redesigned Tundra Full-Size Pickup Truck at 2013 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2013 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmM95A

Toyota Donates 29 Trial Vehicles for Training

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss., (Feb. 7, 2013) – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi, Inc. (TMMMS) continued its supp ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmYLsv

Scion FR-S Named Official Race Vehicle for 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

Scion FR-S Named Official Race Vehicle for 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity RaceNewly Modified FR-S Race Vehicl ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm5byN

Corvette Stingray Convertible to Debut at Geneva

ZURICH – The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible will make its world debut on March 5 at the Geneva ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmUHwt

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Ford eNews – Feb. 6, 2013

Number of EV-selling dealers triples projections; Ford sets hybrid record for January; January sales up 22 perc ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmrhF7

Ford and PlugShare Team Up to Help Ford C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi Drivers Find Plugs with MyFord Mobile

Ford’s award-winning MyFord Mobile smartphone app and Web portal now features a charging station finder power ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmgGaB

Ford Focus Electric Earns Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA

The 2013 Ford Focus Electric earned a top vehicle safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Admini ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm8GQu

Key to AutoNation’s FandI might: ‘Better execution’

AutoNation, the biggest U.S. auto dealership group, is sticking to a strategy of selling from a short menu of F ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmPQgW

Chrysler reaches deal making Santander preferred lender in U.S.

Chrysler Group agreed to make a U.S. unit of Banco Santander SA its preferred provider for auto loans, replacin ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmBDgt

Chevrolet Debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel

CHICAGO – Chevrolet is entering the U.S. and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm7R2n

Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Delivers Efficient Performance

CHICAGO – The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel features an advanced 2.0L clean diesel engine t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmsame

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Preliminary Specifications

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Preliminary Specifications ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmnQTe

Toyota Racing Team Visits Georgetown Plant

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2013) – Celebrated NASCAR drivers and Kentuckians Darrell and Michael Waltrip visite ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmSXSJ

Ally posts Q4 profit as U.S. vehicle sales increase

Ally Financial, the biggest auto lender in the United States, swung to a fourth-quarter profit as more consumer ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmMDtA

Why is your best closer doing admin work?

FandI trainer Tony Troussov says dealerships looking to close deals faster and more smoothly need to get sales ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmRxM4

Kia’s not-so-secret sales sauce: Leasing

Higher residual values and higher lease penetration are contributing to Kia's U.S. sales increases. "We specifi ... http://p.ost.im/p/daWHY8

Rates tick up to 14.96 percent: CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report

Interest rates on new credit card offers inched up this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Ca ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm65Vb

Sky’s the limit for AutoNation FandI

It looks like AutoNation Inc. has upped the ante once again in FandI revenues per vehicle, having reached a rec ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm65wj

Chrysler dealers set contract sales mark

Chrysler Group dealers in the United States sold a record 1.4 million service contracts in 2012, a 16 percent i ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmeWJw

PACE Project Wins Top Education Collaboration Honor

PHOENIX – A multi-company effort to help university students understand the need for global collaboration is ... http://p.ost.im/p/davLJG

General Motors Joins Solar Energy Industries Association

DETROIT – General Motors is now a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association, joining other renewable ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmFJuS

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Ford Announces Fiesta ST Race Car, Expanded Partnerships for Global RallyCross Championship

In many ways the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is a race car built for the street; Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) f ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmF2f9

One-Third of All U.S. Ford Dealers to Be Certified to Sell New EVs by Spring; Ford Delivers January Hybrid Sales Record

Strong demand for Ford’s three new plug-in vehicles has Ford certifying hundreds more dealers to sell them th ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm8gdX

2013 Honda CRF50F Specifications

Model: CRF50F Engine Type: 49cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke Bore and Stroke: 39.0mm x 41.4mm Compres ... http://p.ost.im/p/dm2nA7

2014 Acura Pricing and EPA Data

2014 Acura Pricing and EPA       RLX Trim Name Trans EPA* MSRP   RLX  6AT 20/31/24  $48,450   RLX w/ Na ... http://p.ost.im/p/daTe6t

2013 Honda CRF50F Features and Benefits

For decades, Honda has offered a full line of off-road bikes stair-stepped in size and displacement to meet the ... http://p.ost.im/p/daWhvC

Honda Highlights Six Inventors in #HondaInnovator Series Social Media Campaign Featuring 2013 Honda Civic

The new Civic TV campaign connects Honda's philosophy—a passion for innovative thinking and continuous improv ... http://p.ost.im/p/daKQUY

Toyota Motor Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Nine-month Period Ended December 31, 2012

Toyota City, Japan, February 5, 2013—Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announces its financial results f ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmSWfA

Honda Brings Forza Horizon Racing Action to 2013 Chicago Auto Show

Honda is bringing the year 's biggest racing game to the 2013 Chicago Auto Show with the launch of Forza Horizo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dawXAy

Young Buyers Go for Chevrolet Spark Price and Color

DETROIT – Early buyer data for the Chevrolet Spark shows that 29 percent of buyers are under 35, more than ha ... http://p.ost.im/p/davT2N

KBB.com: Five Ford and Lincoln models are best bets to own

Five Ford Motor Company vehicles have been named Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com 2013 5-Year Cost to Own Award win ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmrwXr

General Motors Has All-Time Record Month in China

SHANGHAI – General Motors and its joint ventures sold more than 300,000 vehicles in a single month for the fi ... http://p.ost.im/p/daEe8e

Monday, February 4, 2013

Barcia Scores a Podium Finish at Angel Stadium

For the third and final time this season, Honda Red Riders returned to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA, Saturday n ... http://p.ost.im/p/dme36S

2013 Gold Wing F6B Development

A pronounced market shift is taking place within the realm of big bikes. Recently, the big-bike touring segment ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmjGkF

2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B Accessories

Please click the link to download the 2013 Gold Wing F6B PDF. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmhmxc

2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B Features and Benefits

Whether you have an hour, a weekend or a week to leave it all behind, here's a new bold and blacked-out-styled ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmRRPB

2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B Specifications

Model: GL1800B / GL1800BD Engine Type: 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder Bore and Stroke: ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmYvDW

GM Names Jim Glynn Labor Relations Vice President

DETROIT – General Motors today appointed Jim Glynn as GM North America Labor Relations Vice President, effect ... http://p.ost.im/p/daEpVS

Super Bowl XLVII MVP Takes Home Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

NEW ORLEANS – The honor of awarding the Super Bowl XLVII MVP Award was given to Rick Flick of New Orleans’ ... http://p.ost.im/p/dmhEQy

Friday, February 1, 2013

Honda January Sales Gain Powered by Award-Winning Accord; Acura Sales Increase Again Fueled by RDX and ILX

American Honda today reported January 2013 U.S. sales of 93,626 units, an increase of 12.8 percent compared wit ... http://p.ost.im/p/daaKVy

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Hosted by TFS in United States

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is hosting the U.S. segment of the worldwide ... http://p.ost.im/p/dauBDx

Boys Girls Clubs of America Receives $464,425 Contribution from Toyota Financial Services, ADESA, Manheim and Norwalk Auto Auctions

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) has partnered with three auto remarketing fi ... http://p.ost.im/p/daf34M

Toyota Motor Sales Continues to Outpace the Industry in January

TORRANCE, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January 2013 sales r ... http://p.ost.im/p/daUQVA

Ventes accrues en janvier grâce aux voitures éconergétiques Ford

Une gamme complète de voitures, de véhicules utilitaires et de camions a aidé Ford du Canada Limitée à dé ... http://p.ost.im/p/dat83N

Soundbites: January 2013 Sales

Ford Motor Company's January U.S. sales of 166,501 grew 22 percent year-over-year with retail sales up 24 perc ... http://p.ost.im/p/daqvw3

January 2013 Sales Chart

Visit @Toyota ACCESS to receive your news via e-mail.Update your RSS feed preferences. ... http://p.ost.im/p/daUSqV

Cadillac ATS Drives U.S. Sales, Market Share Growth

DETROIT – Driven by the new ATS sport sedan, the North American Car of the Year, Cadillac U.S. sales increase ... http://p.ost.im/p/daqfa9

Encore Arrives in Showrooms as Buick Gains Sales

DETROIT – Buick’s January retail sales were the highest in nine years and were up 30 percent year over year ... http://p.ost.im/p/dam9dK

Fuel-Efficient Ford Cars Drive January Sales Increase

A full lineup of cars, utilities and trucks helped Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited kick off the New Year ... http://p.ost.im/p/daUAg3

Toyota Motor Sales Issues January 2013 Sales Preview

TORRANCE, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2013) - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales of 157,725 unit ... http://p.ost.im/p/daXcrc

Pro Grade Protection Comes to 2013 Sierra Owners

DETROIT – GMC pickups are engineered to last, and now, 2013 Sierra 1500 ½-ton pickup truck owners will rece ... http://p.ost.im/p/dasgpR

GM’s U.S. Sales Increase 16 Percent in January

DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that it sold 194,699 vehicles in the United States in ... http://p.ost.im/p/daGWRU

When does it make sense to roll card debt into a refinance?

A couple with huge card debt and high-interest mortgage wonders if rolling the card debt into a new, low-rate r ... http://p.ost.im/p/daGdsa

Ford Motor Company January Sales up 22 Percent, Best since 2006; Fusion, Escape Post Record January Sales

Ford Motor Company’s January U.S. sales of 166,501 grew 22 percent year-over-year – with retail sales up 24 ... http://p.ost.im/p/daHMp2

Toyota to Livestream Panel Discussion Following World Debut of 2014 Tundra Pickup at 2013 Chicago Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2013 – Toyota will stage the world debut of the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size p ... http://p.ost.im/p/daBrYn

Toyota to Livestream Panel Discussion Following World Debut of 2014 Tundra Pickup at 2013 Chicago Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2013 – Toyota will stage the world debut of the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size p ... http://p.ost.im/p/daanCm