Thursday, January 31, 2013

Chevrolet's One World Futbol Project Brings Smiles to Schoolchildren in Chonburi, Thailand

Chonburi, Thailand – GM Vice President of Global Manufacturing and President of International Operations Tim ... http://p.ost.im/p/dam42X

Honda ECO Assist™ Named to Green Car Journal’s Top 10 Green Car Technology List for 2013

Honda's innovative and interactive ECO Assist™ fuel-efficiency coaching technology has been named to Green Ca ... http://p.ost.im/p/damTux

Ford and Energy Department Announce Pledge for Workplace Charging Challenge

Today Ford joined Energy Secretary Steven Chu at the Washington Auto Show to announce a new initiative to incre ... http://p.ost.im/p/daxrEn

GM Pledges to Promote Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging

WASHINGTON – General Motors, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, is joining 12 other compani ... http://p.ost.im/p/dak3Yk

Why FandI bundling has ‘exploded’

Pitching auto customers a package of FandI products for one price, called bundling, speeds up the FandI sales p ... http://p.ost.im/p/dayK84

Auto insurance ‘arms race’ questioned: Rodgers clashes with Flo

American auto insurers, a group that has enlisted Hollywood actors and professional athletes to pitch their cov ... http://p.ost.im/p/daBqaG

Ford Celebrates Innovation with Major Donation to Smithsonian Spark!Lab Program in Honor of 150th Anniversary of Birth of Its Founder

Ford Motor Company Fund today announced a $500,000 contribution to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Ameri ... http://p.ost.im/p/daBGFN

General Motors Foundation and Chevrolet Help Distressed Neighborhoods

WASHINGTON – The General Motors Foundation is providing a $1 million grant to Habitat for Humanity Internatio ... http://p.ost.im/p/daQBSw

„Ford’s Fascinating World of Football“: Ford startet exklusive Fußball-Filmreihe

KÖLN, 31. Januar 2013 – Ford hat eine exklusive Serie von 15 Kurzfilmen mit den besten Geschichten aus der ... http://p.ost.im/p/daUdH5

Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann Named Adam Opel AG Chairman

RUESSELSHEIM, Germany – The Opel Supervisory Board today named Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann chairman of the Manage ... http://p.ost.im/p/daD3HP

Retired Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to Join GM Board

DETROIT – General Motors Co. today announced the election of retired Adm. Michael Mullen to its board of dire ... http://p.ost.im/p/da9gRW

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Rates remain at 14.95 percent: CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report

Interest rates on new credit card offers held steady at 14.95 percent Wednesday, according to the CreditCards.c ... http://p.ost.im/p/dampPj

Toyota Receives the 2011 SAE Ralph H. Isbrandt Automotive Safety Engineering Award

Ann Arbor, Mich. (Jan. 30, 2013) – Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering Man ... http://p.ost.im/p/daQruH

Ford eNews – Jan. 30, 2013

'Sir, thou doth protest too much!' In defense of Fiesta, a small car with big personality; Ford achieves all-ti ... http://p.ost.im/p/daVptN

GM Relocating Performance Build Center to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – General Motors will relocate its Performance Build Center, which allows engine aficionad ... http://p.ost.im/p/dafBW9

GM Investing $200 Million to Expand Powertrain Engineering

PONTIAC, Mich. – General Motors will invest $200 million into its Global Powertrain Engineering Headquarters ... http://p.ost.im/p/daCepQ

Honda and Acura to Offer Convenience of Apple’s Siri™ Eyes Free on Select 2013 Vehicles

American Honda today announced it will integrate support for Siri, the intelligent assistant that helps you get ... http://p.ost.im/p/daQHDb

‘Sir, thou doth protest too much!’ In defense of Fiesta, a small car with big personality

Ford’s novel response to esteemed British actor Jeremy Irons’ daring insult of the company’s own Fiesta i ... http://p.ost.im/p/daUnCW

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Ally Financial needs ‘concrete plan’ to unwind from U.S., watchdog says

The Treasury Department needs a 'concrete plan' to unwind the 2009 bailout of Ally Financial, the former auto-f ... http://p.ost.im/p/dagKkD

Ally Financial needs ‘concrete plan’ to unwind from U.S., watchdog says

The Treasury Department needs a 'concrete plan' to unwind the 2009 bailout of Ally Financial, the former auto-f ... http://p.ost.im/p/daHfEX

Ford Achieves All-Time High Hybrid Share and Toyota Slides, as Fusion Hybrid Closes in on Another Sales Record

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is off to a fast start after achieving an all-time sales record in December 2012, h ... http://p.ost.im/p/daAsmn

Polk County named Ford Next Generation Learning Community by Ford Motor Company Fund

Ford Motor Company Fund (Ford Fund) has named Polk County as a Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) Communi ... http://p.ost.im/p/daUvcw

Honda LaneWatch™ Blind Spot Display Wins A 2013 VIP (Very Innovative Products) Award from Good Housekeeping

Honda's LaneWatch™ blind spot display has won a Good Housekeeping 2013 "Very Innovative Products" (VIP) Award ... http://p.ost.im/p/daDpnW

GMC Heading to the Big Easy for the Big Game

DETROIT – GMC will have more than 450 vehicles on display and driving around New Orleans during its activitie ... http://p.ost.im/p/daSUwm

Cadillac Creates V-Series Performance Playground

DETROIT – This month marked the public opening of the Cadillac V-Series Academy at Spring Mountain Motor Reso ... http://p.ost.im/p/daH6pk

GM’s New Advanced Air Bags Bolster Top Safety Picks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Motors continues to make advances in passive safety technology with the introducti ... http://p.ost.im/p/day6Pw

Ford Posts Highest Fourth Quarter Pre-Tax Profit in More Than a Decade; Full Year Pre-Tax Profit of $8 Billion and Net Income of $5.7 Billion+

Ford Motor Company today reported 2012 full year pre-tax profit of $8 billion on the strength of record result ... http://p.ost.im/p/da4cgw

U.S. Treasury failed to curb excess 2012 pay at GM, Ally, watchdog says

The U.S. Treasury Department "failed to rein in excessive pay" at bailed-out GM, Ally Financial and AIG, the re ... http://p.ost.im/p/daCf2f

Ford Credit Earns Full Year 2012 Pre-Tax Profit of $1.7 Billion, Net Income of $1.2 Billion*

Ford Motor Credit Company reported a pre-tax profit of $1.7 billion in 2012, compared with $2.4 billion a year ... http://p.ost.im/p/datR2K

Monday, January 28, 2013

Chevrolet Supports Project to Help Truckers Avoid Idling

DETROIT – Chevrolet is supporting a project to help long-haul truckers avoid idling during rest breaks at tru ... http://p.ost.im/p/daCmsu

TMC Announces Global Sales Results for December 2012 and CY2012

TOYOTA CITY, Japan (Jan. 28, 2013) — Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announce its production, domestic s ... http://p.ost.im/p/daQyKf

Canard’s Impressive Performance Leads to a Fourth-Place Finish in Oakland

The racing continued this past Saturday at the O.Co Coliseum in Oakland, CA, for round four of the Monster Ener ... http://p.ost.im/p/dapLm6

2013 Honda Accord and CR-V Earn Best Value Awards from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

The 2013 Honda Accord and 2013 Honda C-RV earned Best Value Awards from Kiplinger's Personal Finance. The Accor ... http://p.ost.im/p/daFpQc

LA COOPERATION STRATEGIQUE ENTRE DAIMLER ET L’ALLIANCE RENAULT-NISSAN FORME UN ACCORD AVEC FORD POUR ACCELERER LA COMMERCIALISATION DE LA TECHNOLOGIE DES VEHICULES A PILE A COMBUSTIBLE

YOKOHAMA (Japon), le 28 janvier 2013 - Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company et Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., ont signé u ... http://p.ost.im/p/daac8b

Dan Akerson Remarks at Fairfax Assembly Investment

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson spoke to workers and government leaders at th ... http://p.ost.im/p/daGuQt

‘Genie’ Kaley Cuoco Grants Wishes in All-New Toyota RAV4 Commercial

TORRANCE, Calif.(Jan. 28, 2013) – Embodying the modern, stylish and smart characteristics of the all-new RAV4 ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5GYM8

Oakland Results

Oakland Results Round four of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercr ... http://p.ost.im/p/daHDMt

GM Invests $600 Million in Fairfax Plant

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – General Motors today announced a $600-million investment in the Fairfax Assembly and Stam ... http://p.ost.im/p/daVad6

6 ways NOT to pay off credit card debt

While making good on your resolution to pay down your debt is a terrific goal, think twice before resorting to ... http://p.ost.im/p/dakSRT

THE STRATEGIC COOPERATION BETWEEN DAIMLER AND THE RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE FORMS AGREEMENT WITH FORD TO ACCELERATE COMMERCIALIZATION OF FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement to accelera ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5vear

Der neue Ford Kuga: Die zweite Modellgeneration des sportlichen Crossover-Modells startet bei 20.990 Euro

KÖLN, 28. Januar 2013 – Der neue Ford Kuga kommt in Europa und der Region Asien-Pazifik auf den Markt und w ... http://p.ost.im/p/daj7Me

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Friday, January 25, 2013

Wind Turbines to Provide Renewable Energy at Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio

Honda Transmission Mfg. of America, Inc. has announced an agreement with Juhl Wind, Inc. of Pipestone, Minn., t ... http://p.ost.im/p/d575Rq

GM Awards GDC with Supplier Environmental Excellence

DETROIT – GDC, Inc., a Tier One component supplier based in Goshen, Ind., is being recognized with the Genera ... http://p.ost.im/p/dak6um

DETAILS OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY’S JANUARY 2013 U.S. SALES CONFERENCE CALL

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will release its January 2013 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:30 a.m. EST Fri ... http://p.ost.im/p/dadGYU

Ehrenamtliches Engagement bei Ford wurde auch 2012 groß geschrieben

KÖLN, 25. Januar 2013 – Auch im 13. Jahr seines Bestehens hat das Community Involvement-Programm von Ford n ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5cNQq

Ford’s Small but Mighty 1.0-litre EcoBoost Engine Wins Top German Award for Technical Innovation

STUTTGART, Germany, Jan. 25, 2013 – Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has won the prestigious International ... http://p.ost.im/p/daht6s

Thursday, January 24, 2013

2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Specifications Features

ENGINEERING ACCORD PLUG-IN Gasoline Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Di ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5GNQB

Acura Launches "The Acura Studio Master Class Series" at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival

In celebration of independent filmmaking and creativity embodied in the Sundance Film Festival, third-time pres ... http://p.ost.im/p/da8bjd

Redesigned 2014 Toyota Tundra Full-Size Pickup Truck to Make World Debut at 2013 Chicago Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2013 - Toyota will stage the world debut of the new 2014 Tundra full-size pickup tru ... http://p.ost.im/p/dahrGa

Ford Fiesta oli Euroopan myydyin pikkuauto vuonna 2012 – Fiestoja myytiin keskimäärin joka toinen minuutti

HELSINKI 24.1.2013 – Uusi Fiesta oli viime vuonna kuluttajien suosiossa; Fiestoja myytiin keskimäärin joka ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5UXky

Ford Fiesta is Europe’s Best-Selling Small Car in 2012 With One Sold Every Two Minutes

COLOGNE, Germany, Jan. 24, 2013 – Consumers bought a new Ford Fiesta every two minutes on average last year, ... http://p.ost.im/p/da8QX7

Banks boost auto lending

Wells Fargo and Chase, two of the biggest auto lenders, continued to expand in the fourth quarter, while region ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5MyL6

Store loses arbitration bid in suit over fees

A California dealership cannot force a customer to arbitrate his individual and class-action allegations of ill ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5gyba

Chrysler near a deal for preferred lender

Chrysler Group is close to signing a new preferred auto lender that promises to boost leasing for dealers. ... http://p.ost.im/p/darQeY

Subprime lenders court Orlando magic

Dealers shopping for subprime lenders could wear out some shoe leather at the upcoming NADA Convention and Expo ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5fwm6

Warrantech hunts automaker tie-ups

Warrantech Corp. expects to pursue more relationships with automakers this year, says Chris Murphy, executive v ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5wYFG

Ford China Begins 2013 with Strong Momentum; Market Leading Focus Sets Stage for All-New Kuga and EcoSport

Ford continues Go Further in China as independent industry sales data show the Ford Focus was the country’s b ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5g5cH

GAP prices should stay steady despite Sandy

GAP claims likely are spiking because of October's Hurricane Sandy, but some experts say that probably won't le ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5A5Sf

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Chrysler near a deal for preferred lender

Chrysler Group is close to signing a new preferred auto lender that promises to boost leasing for dealers. ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5sM23

Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid Earn Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA

The 2013 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid received a top vehicle safety rating from the National Highway Traffic S ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5kQ5Q

Toyota’s Indoor Ride Course Returns to Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO (Jan. 22, 2013) – In the past two years, Toyota has entertained Chicago Auto Show attendees with indo ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5Psnp

Toyota to Focus on Its American Successes, Bright Future at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO (Jan. 22, 2013) – As the 2013 Chicago Auto Show draws near, Toyota plans on showcasing its American ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5m35e

Honda Power Equipment Earns Industry Award

Rental Equipment Register (RER) magazine has named the Honda EB10000 Industrial Series portable generator as a ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5A753

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Friday, January 18, 2013

Ford Goes Further with Its Recruiting Strategy at 2013 North American International Auto Show

When the doors open to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this Saturday, Ford Motor Company ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPbsyE

Five Honda Vehicles Earn Recognition on ACEEEs List of "Greenest" and "Greener" Vehicles of 2013

Five Honda vehicles have earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) f ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPtBMs

Statement by American Honda Regarding Driver Airbag Rivet Recall: 2009-2013 Honda Pilot and 2011-2013 Honda Odyssey

Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 748,000 model-year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey vehicles i ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5epmu

Statistics: Trey Canard

2012 AMA Supercross Series—limited participation due to injury 2011 5th AMA Supercross Series—shortened seaso ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPK2js

Statistics: Justin Barcia

2012 1st AMA Supercross Lites East Series 2nd AMA 250 Motocross Series 1st Monster Energy Cup 2011 1st AMA Supe ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPgBFD

‘Child-Proofing’ the New Ford B-MAX; Mud, Milk and Fizzy Drink Tests Ensure it is Ready for Family Life

COLOGNE, Germany, Jan. 18, 2013 – Every parent is familiar with the challenge of keeping a new car clean in t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPEjwJ

Profile: Justin Barcia

Although Justin Barcia enters the 2013 season as a rookie in the 450 class there is one thing for certain—thi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP3vVQ

Profile: Trey Canard

Since his professional debut in 2007, Trey Canard has established himself as one of the fastest racers in the c ... http://p.ost.im/p/d584MQ

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Chrysler deal near with Santander on financing arm, report says

Chrysler Group is close to a deal with Spain's Banco Santander as an in-house financing arm to be called Chrysl ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP7eBA

Spanish bank nears deal to be Chrysler’s financing arm, report says

Chrysler close to a deal that would make Spain's Banco Santander its in-house financing arm, replacing U.S.-bas ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPb4aH

Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s to Donate 10,000 Child Car Seats to Families In Need as Part of Child Passenger Safety Education Campaign

NEW YORK (Jan. 17, 2013) – Did you know that three out of every four child car seats in the United States are ... http://p.ost.im/p/d58gRv

EPA: New Ford Fusion Energi Delivers 620-Mile Range, 21 in EV Mode; Beats Honda Accord, Toyota Prius PHEVs

Already Ford’s most fuel-efficient sedan, the all-new Fusion Energi now has an EPA-rated total range of up to ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPvPWP

Dealer Showrooms Next Stop for Buick Encore

DETROIT – The Buick Encore passed a milestone today as shipments began to dealers. Within the next few weeks, ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPnbru

Saab parts unit offers service plans

Saab Automobile Parts North America is trying to make up for the fact that 2010-11 model Saab vehicles were not ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPGp9u

Chinese auto dealer group sees big jumps in consumer financing

Zhongsheng Group Holdings, a large Chinese auto dealership group, said consumer financing is fast gaining accep ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPtyPg

Are these the best of times?

The business dynamics of auto lending are so good -- low interest rates, low cost of funds, low delinquencies a ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPEpMf

Helping solve the compliance puzzle

Teaching FandI managers and other dealership employees to comply with a growing list of state and federal laws ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5eFta

How a service manager spurred the FandI office

Nestor Alvarez, service manager at Land Rover North Dade in Miami, says selling extended-service contracts in t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP3yKW

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Mark Reuss Remarks to Automotive News World Congress

DETROIT – General Motors North America President Mark Reuss spoke to the Automotive News World Congress on We ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPbWca

First 2014 Corvette Stingray Offered at Barrett-Jackson

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Chevrolet will offer the first retail production model of the 2014 Corvette Stingray – ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPGxPc

Ford eNews – Jan. 16, 2013

Ford Atlas Concept: The future of pickups; Ford brings out entire showroom for NAIAS; Popular Mechanics honors ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP3awC

Honda Captures Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards

Honda has received three 2012 Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards honoring the brand in key high-growth segments. Fo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPpdXK

Ford Brings Out Entire Showroom, Commercial Vehicles and EcoBoost for North American International Auto Show

All-new Fusions, Fiestas, Escapes and Transit vans share the stage with muscular Mustangs, tough F-Series truck ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5dhp7

Does closing a newly activated credit card hurt your credit score?

She accidentally activated a card, but already has two in her wallet. Will canceling a card she never used hurt ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPsHQm

Ford Remains Europe’s No. 2 Best Selling Car Brand in 2012; New Product Rollout Continues in 2013

COLOGNE, Germany, Jan. 16, 2013 – Ford remained Europe’s No. 2 best-selling car brand for the fifth consecu ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP3saW

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Corvette Shines in the Big Apple

NEW YORK – Sixty years ago tomorrow, spectators lined New York City’s posh Park Avenue, waiting to get a gl ... http://p.ost.im/p/d58puJ

Media Advisory Live Webcast of Toyota President CEOs Presentation at 2013 Global Auto Industry Conference

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. President and CEO James Lentz will speak at Deutsche Bank Securities’ 2013 Glo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPGfR2

GM Expects Profits to Grow in 2013 on New Vehicles

DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) forecasts modest global industry growth in 2013 driven by the United ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPcVYT

General Motors Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock

DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly divi ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5MFkM

Accord Plug-In: Leading the Way Toward Bluer Skies

It was with no small sense of pride in my company that I read this recent quote from Mr. Tom Cackette of Califo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP7bQw

Acura 2014 MDX Prototype Makes World Debut at North American International Auto Show

Please download the Adobe Flash Player in order to play this video.   The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype made its w ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPvNvT

Acura Announces Launch Plan and Pricing for 2014 RLX Flagship Sedan

The all-new 2014 Acura RLX flagship sedan will debut at Acura dealerships on March 15, 2013, with a manufacture ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPtGaK

Acura Unveils Next Evolution of NSX Concept at 2013 North American International Auto Show

Acura today unveiled a new NSX Concept that showcases the evolution of the next-generation supercar's styling a ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5j9xL

NAIAS 2013: Cadillac ELR Reveal Remarks from Mark Adams and Bob Ferguson

DETROIT – Mark Adams, executive director, Cadillac Global Design, and Bob Ferguson, vice president, Global Ca ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP76cH

Details of Ford Motor Company’s January 29 Briefing on 2012 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) will release its preliminary 2012 fourth quarter and full year results at 7 a.m. ( ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPGTyB

Soundbites: Ford Atlas Concept

Earlier today, Ford Motor Company revealed the bold and versatile Ford Atlas Concept, a groundbreaking explorat ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPE8Tj

Ford Atlas Concept: The Future of Pickups

Ford today unveiled the Ford Atlas Concept to showcase the design, capability, fuel efficiency and smart techno ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPtpLb

Ford Sales in Russia Up 11 per cent in 2012; Focus, Kuga and Transit Achieve Record Sales in December

MOSCOW, Russia, January 15, 2013 – Ford Sollers today confirmed that Ford vehicle sales in Russia increased b ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPvP2L

Monday, January 14, 2013

2014 Cadillac ELR Preliminary Specifications

2014 Cadillac ELR Preliminary Specifications ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPQeWf

Cadillac ELR Electrifies the Luxury Market

DETROIT – Cadillac unveils the 2014 ELR today at the North American International Auto Show. The sleek luxury ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPycnu

Design Powers 2014 Cadillac ELR

DETROIT – With its distinctively sleek and striking profile, the 2014 Cadillac ELR luxury touring coupe deliv ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPA8u2

Electrified ELR’s Driving Experience is Pure Cadillac

DETROIT – The 2014 Cadillac ELR electrified compact luxury coupe drives with the performance-bred DNA of all ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPXDx3

Justin Barcia Rides to his First 450 Supercross Victory in his Rookie Season

The Honda Red Riders put on an exceptional show Saturday night at round two of the Monster Energy AMA Supercros ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP6xys

Honda "Urban SUV Concept" Makes World Debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show

Please download the Adobe Flash Player in order to play this video.   An all-new Honda "Urban SUV Concept" ve ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPMbT3

Sweet’s Podium Finish Leads Toyota At Chili Bowl

Sweet's Podium Finish Leads Toyota At Chili Bowl Brad Sweet start ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP4m8N

2013 Detroit Auto Show – Toyota Corolla Furia Concept Reveal

Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bill Fay reveals the Toyota Corolla Furia Concept vehi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPaeb6

Toyota Furia Concept Makes Global Debut at 2013 North American International Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2013 – Toyota revealed the Corolla Furia Concept at the 2013 North American Intern ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPfnbq

Phoenix Results

Phoenix Results Round two of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Ch ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPrpuu

2014 Corvette Reveal Remarks by Mark Reuss

Tonight we celebrate the introduction of the 7th generation -- or C7 as we call it -- here in the Motor City. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPk2Wm

Chevrolet NAIAS Press Conference Remarks by Mary Barra

Congratulations to the Cadillac ATS team on being named, "North American Car of the Year." And thanks to the vo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPMam6

Chevrolet Expands Global Reach with Record 2012 Sales

DETROIT – Chevrolet, the world’s-fastest growing major automotive brand, sold more than 4.95 million vehicl ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPfJSK

2014 Corvette Stingray Hits the Track in Gran Turismo®5

DETROIT – As Chevrolet takes the wraps off the all-new Corvette Stingray, fans of Sony Computer Entertainment ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPUPKB

Cadillac ATS Wins 2013 North American Car of the Year

DETROIT – The 2013 Cadillac ATS luxury sport sedan today was named the winner of the North American Car of th ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPD7kR

GM Posts Another Record Sales Year in China

SHANGHAI – Supported by unprecedented demand for all of their major brands, General Motors and its joint vent ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPuDsC

Sunday, January 13, 2013

How a service manager spurred the FandI office

Nestor Alvarez, service manager at Land Rover North Dade in Miami, says selling extended-service contracts in t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPVurQ

Store faces $100,000 punitive damage ruling

Lithia Toyota in Medford, Ore. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPh6tF

FandI faces tough climate in 2013

Experts say new-car sales will keep growing this year. Dealers expect there to be plenty of credit available. M ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPhpwD

Return of the Stingray: The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

DETROIT – Chevrolet is redefining modern performance with today’s debut of the all-new Corvette Stingray. A ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPXKcT

Corvette: 60 Years of Design, Performance and Technology

DETROIT – The all-new 2014 Corvette rolls into Chevrolet dealerships later this year, building on a six-decad ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPPeGQ

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Preliminary Specifications

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Preliminary Specifications ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPygeB

Friday, January 11, 2013

Honda Engineering Team Honored by Race Tech International for Le Mans Prototype Engine

Honda Performance Development's Roger Griffiths and Allen Miller, leaders of the Honda engineering team that de ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPVVXA

Honda Teams With Forza Horizon for Civic Launch

Honda is set to launch three distinct performance-oriented models in the year's biggest racing game, Forza Hori ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPB3yB

Chevrolet Next-Gen MyLink Wins CNET Best-of-CES Award

LAS VEGAS – Citing its easy-to-use, smartphone-inspired interface, tech news provider CNET chose Chevrolet’ ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPM5SJ

GM Expands Family of DEXRON® Branded Oils, Lube

DETROIT – General Motors is expanding its DEXRON® driveline lubricant products beyond transmission fluid an ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPBnUA

Chevrolet is Interactive at NAIAS 2013

DETROIT – Beyond getting a first look at the all-new 2014 Corvette and Silverado, the anticipated 800,000 vis ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPkjka

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Obama signs bill to let dealers toss out insurance booklets

President Obama today signed into law a bill allowing dealerships to stop stocking copies of a government bookl ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPka6B

Ford to Hire 2,200 Salaried Workers in the U.S. This Year, Building on Aggressive 2012 Hiring to Support New Products

Ford Motor Company plans to hire 2,200 salaried workers in the U.S. this year – the largest increase in new s ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPAYkh

Toyota Brings Strong Momentum to New Year

TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 10, 2013)  — Toyota today announced that it set a new record for North American prod ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPhp7r

Toyota Furia Concept Makes Global Debut with Help of Samsung Transparent Displays

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2013 – Toyota’s Furia concept will make its world debut at the 2013 North Americ ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP9hmm

Ford OpenXC Platform Is Now Open for Vehicle Data, Customizable Hardware and Open-Source Research

On the heels of launching its first software developer program, Ford is now turning its attention to the growin ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPM4Ee

Honda to Build New 2014 Accord Hybrid in U.S.

Honda of America Mfg., Inc. announced today that it will invest $23 million and hire approximately 50 new assoc ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP9fTu

GM to Open IT Innovation Center in Georgia

ROSWELL, Ga. – General Motors will hire approximately 1,000 high-tech workers to staff a new Information Tec ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPkXc5

Ford Doubles Quarterly Dividend in 2013 First Quarter

The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company declared a first-quarter dividend of $0.10 per share on the compan ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPuLkC

One in Three Europeans Would Spend More for a Green Car Despite Weak Economy, Ford-Sponsored Survey Shows

COLOGNE, Germany, Jan. 10, 2013 – More than one in three Europeans would spend more to buy an environmentally ... http://p.ost.im/p/dft2Q7

Auto lenders decry Georgia’s tax hike on leases

Starting March 1, the state of Georgia is expected to implement a new tax that auto lenders complain would put ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPjjBR

Nissan store prevails in suit over financing

The South Carolina Court of Appeals has tossed out a $19,963 judgment against a Nissan store, finding no bad-fa ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfsKBM

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

How a Chrysler-Jeep store’s service writers learned to feed the FandI office

Some experts say that attempts to sell extended-service contracts in the service lane will likely fail if servi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPyQSA

High-Strength Steels Help Create Tough New 2014 Silverado

DETROIT – Full-size pickups are unique. Their owners routinely use them in ways that would horrify most car o ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPe2Fr

Media Advisory – Toyota Furia Concept to Make Global Debut at 2013 North American International Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013 – Toyota released another image of the Furia Concept that will make its world ... http://p.ost.im/p/dftrky

FORD TAKES RECORD NUMBER OF WHAT CAR? AWARDS

BRENTWOOD, 10 January 2013 – Ford, the UK’s favourite car brand, triumphed at the 2013 What Car? Awards, ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfbahk

Popular Mechanics selects Ford SYNC® AppLink™ Developer Program as Editor’s Choice

The Ford SYNC AppLink Developer Program announced at the International CES in Las Vegas this week has been hono ... http://p.ost.im/p/dftYCL

Ford eNews – Jan. 9, 2013

AOL Autos names Fusion Car of the Year; Connected World names Fusion Energi Connected Car of the Year; Ford lau ... http://p.ost.im/p/df4u5d

Toyota Expands Its NAIAS Exhibit Space to Record Proportions

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2013 – Toyota is in the final stages of erecting its largest exhibit ever for the North Amer ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPF3ug

Chevrolet Puts the International in NAIAS 2013

DETROIT – Chevrolet will showcase its global portfolio offered in 140 countries during the North American Int ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfs4G3

Uudessa Ford Fiesta Vanissa yhdistyvät luokkansa johtava polttoainetaloudellisuus, huoliteltu ulkonäkö ja älykkäät teknologiat

Helsinki, 9.1.2013 – Uusi Ford Fiesta Van on ketterä ja tyylikäs pikkupakettiauto, joka tuo luokkansa johta ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfcWu7

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

FandI will get tougher in post-cliff economy

The hardest job in a dealership this year will be selling finance and insurance. Now any FandI manager reading ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfgYB9

Auto-credit worries appear over

Hopefully this isn't wishful thinking, but strong 2012 U.S. auto sales seem to indicate once and for all that c ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPe2Tc

USA TODAY App Launches for Ford SYNC AppLink Providing Drivers with On-Demand News, Sports and Weather

News junkies can get their fix in the car with voice activation now available via Ford SYNC® AppLink™ integ ... http://p.ost.im/p/dP8E3q

Greater Media Launches 16 Ford SYNC AppLink-Enabled Regional Terrestrial Radio Station Apps

Greater Media is bringing 16 of its top terrestrial radio stations to the mobile Web and Ford vehicles with the ... http://p.ost.im/p/df4Kx4

Ford Thailand’s 2012 Sales Jump 88 Percent to Best-Ever Full Year Performance

Strong sales across the Ford lineup helped drive the company’s full-year retail sales in 2012 up an extraordi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPeah5

Ford to Participate in Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference

On Tuesday, January 15, Alan Mulally, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) president and chief executive officer, Mark F ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPYaR8

Connected World Selects 2013 Ford Fusion Energi as Connected Car of the Year

In an announcement at the 2013 International CES, Connected World Magazine has awarded the all-new Ford Fusion ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPLqns

Chevrolet Will ‘Find New Roads’ as Brand Grows Globally

DETROIT – Chevrolet is the world’s fastest-growing major automotive brand and as it continues to expand its ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPNDxL

Three Honda Auto Plants Earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency

Honda automobile assembly plants in Ohio have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ENERGY ... http://p.ost.im/p/df76Kv

Ford, Eaton, SunPower and Whirlpool Team Up for Electric Energy Initiative

Ford Motor Company today announces a strategic collaboration that will demonstrate how a typical American famil ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPNKCp

Monday, January 7, 2013

GM Gives Developers a Whole New Sandbox, with Wheels

LAS VEGAS – General Motors is announcing a new flexible application framework at the Consumer Electronics Sho ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfWBVg

Camouflaged Cadillac ELR Photographed in Testing

DETROIT – The Cadillac ELR electric vehicle with extended range, to be revealed January 15 at the North Ameri ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfVT7J

2014 Silverado Rolls Through Detroit Skyline

DETROIT – The Detroit People Mover is taking on the persona of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado during the 2013 N ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPLByg

Canard Takes Second in a Remarkable Comeback

Torrance, CA: Honda Red Riders came out strong Saturday night at round one of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Super ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPF7aV

Acura to Host QA with Sound City Film Director Dave Grohl at 2013 Sundance Film Festival

Acura, third time presenting auto sponsor of the Sundance Film Festival, will host a QA with Sound City film di ... http://p.ost.im/p/df3tFX

Ford Launches App Developer Program Marking New Course for Customer-Driven Innovation and Value Creation

Providing developers the information and tools needed for the creation of relevant, voice-activated experiences ... http://p.ost.im/p/df4tMx

Actress Kaley Cuoco Makes Her Super Bowl Debut in a Toyota Spot

TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2013) – Kaley Cuoco, star of the award-winning CBS show “The Big Bang Theory,” ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfvuvd

Grammy-Award Winning Singer, Brandy, Set to Perform at 11th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase

The 11th annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, presented by Verizon and official banking spon ... http://p.ost.im/p/dPNBSt

Anaheim Results

Anaheim Results Angel Stadium of Anaheim was host to the opening ... http://p.ost.im/p/df328a

2013 Avalon Marketing Campaign Introduces Consumers to New Face of Toyota

TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2013) – When Toyota set out to market its all-new 2013 Avalon, the automaker had to ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfvTVM

Toledo Builds 2 Millionth RWD6 Transmission

TOLEDO, Ohio – Just 21 months after building the 1 millionth rear-wheel-drive six-speed transmission, Toledo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfbhCP

FORD ANNOUNCES LIVE WEBCAST OF PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE INTERNATIONAL CES

Ford has been front and center at CES for five consecutive years, introducing technologies that have been leadi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfT3SY

Ford China Delivers another Record Sales Month, December Sales Up 43%; Annual Sales Up 21%

SHANGHAI, China, 7 January, 2013 – Ford China set an annual sales record in 2012, selling 626,616 wholesale v ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfvPLH

Glympse Launches First In-Car, Voice-Activated Location-Sharing App for Ford SYNC AppLink

Glympse Inc., the mobile technology company that pioneered temporary real-time location sharing, today announce ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfgjBh

Ford’s Driving Skills for Life Trains Over 3000 this Year, Sets Eyes on More

With New Year around the corner, India usually sees a spurt in road accidents at this time, with hundreds dead ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfVrSa

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Aha by Harman Added to Ford SYNC AppLink

Aha by HARMAN™ and Ford today announce Ford will offer Aha to drivers via its SYNC® AppLink™ system. Ah ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfnAsX

Ford First with Kaliki App In-Car Integration for Audio Playback of Major Newspapers and Magazines

Thanks to Kaliki Audio Newsstand and Ford SYNC® AppLink™, commuting time can now be put to better use by co ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfKu62

BeCouply and Ford Demonstrate new SYNC AppLink App Providing Drivers with Date Suggestions While on the Go

Couples looking to escape another mundane date night driving circles around town might soon find help with a ne ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfWnda

Rhapsody Hits the Road with Ford SYNC AppLink

Rhapsody and Ford today announce at International CES that the leading premium on-demand music service is now a ... http://p.ost.im/p/df4jqw

AOL Autos names Fusion Car of the Year

The 2013 Ford Fusion continues to earn industry kudos. AOL Autos has awarded its second annual Car of the Year ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfKsuW

Chevy Takes TuneIn for a Spin at CES

LAS VEGAS – They may be small cars, but future Chevrolet Sparks and Sonics will pack a world of infotainment ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfqQHy

Friday, January 4, 2013

2013 Team TLD/Lucas Oil/Honda Press Kit

Use this link to download the 2013 Team TLD/Lucas Oil/Honda Press Kit pdf. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfrbsG

2013 Team Honda Muscle Milk Press Kit

Use this link to download the 2013 Team Honda Muscle Milk Press Kit pdf. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfx9fv

Ford Sells Portion of Former Wixom Assembly Plant

Ford Motor Company has sold 239 acres of the former Wixom Assembly Plant to Trident Barrow Management, LLC, a u ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfMR7R

Ford Announces Redemption of its NYSE-Listed 7.50% Notes Due June 10, 2043

Ford Motor Company today announced that on Feb. 4, 2013 (the “Redemption Date”) it intends to redeem all of ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfugHm

Soundbites: December 2012 Sales

Ford Motor Company's U.S. sales grew across the board in 2012, with cars up 5 percent, utilities up 7 percent, ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfx4ad

Ford is top-selling automaker in Canada for three consecutive years

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited finished the year as the best-selling manufacturer in the industry for th ... http://p.ost.im/p/df9CTr

Cadillac Posts Best Retail Sales Since 2007

DETROIT – Increased demand from retail luxury buyers drove Cadillac U.S. sales in December 12 percent higher ... http://p.ost.im/p/df2WAC

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Akira Narita to Compete in AMA Supercross

Akira Narita will be heading to the U.S. to compete in the first few rounds of the 2013 Supercross series start ... http://p.ost.im/p/df5YHX

Toyota Motor Sales Reports December Sales Increase

TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2012 sales ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfMWgQ

December 2012 and Year-End Sales Chart

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

Team Honda Muscle Milk ready for 2013

With round one of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross only days away, Team Honda Muscle Milk is ready to tak ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfAPHB

December 2012 and Year-End Sales Conference Call Notes

Toyota Motor Sales President and CEO Jim Lentz reviews December 2012 and year-end 2012 sales. Visit @Toy ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfyrsp

All-New Accord and Civic Drive Sharp Honda Monthly and Annual Sales Gains; ILX and RDX Fuel Acura Jump; American Honda Posts Best Annual Sales Result Since 2008

Buoyed by strong December 2012 U.S. sales of 132,774 units, an increase of 26.2 percent compared with December ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfkRHD

GMC Achieves Best Sales Year Since 2007

DETROIT – GMC closed the 2012 calendar year with 413,881 total sales for a year-over-year gain of 4 percent. ... http://p.ost.im/p/df5GU5

Buick Delivers Best Retail Sales Year Since 2006

DETROIT – Buick retail sales for 2012 were up 6 percent over 2011 and at the highest level in six years, givi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfDu8P

Toyota Motor Sales Issues December and 2012 Year-End Sales Preview

TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported monthly sales of 194,143 u ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfrRUe

GM Offering Standard Maintenance to Fleet Buyers

DETROIT – General Motors Fleet and Commercial Sales announced today that the GM Business Choice program, desi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfyAhW

GM’s U.S. Sales up 5 percent in December

DETROIT – General Motors Co.’s (NYSE: GM) U.S. dealers delivered the company’s highest December sales in ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfD64t

Time to take a risk

Suggesting a New Year's resolution for someone else is risky business, but to me 2013 is the year dealerships s ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfNWaA

Credit unions gained ground in 2012

Credit unions are regaining share in auto lending. During the recession and credit freeze, credit unions gained ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfuwFb

Ford Cars, Utilities and Trucks All Post U.S. Sales Gains in 2012; Company Posts Best December Sales Since 2006

Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales grew across the board in 2012, with cars up 5 percent, utilities up 7 percent ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfPQu3

Tailoring FandI to growing Hispanic market

Auto dealers in markets with large Hispanic populations learned long ago that they often need to communicate wi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfjS3x

BMW captive: Dealers want more than best price

It's no accident that BMW Group Financial Services is an early mover in e-contracting and the use of iPads in t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfDAJJ

Buick Achievers Scholarship Applications Open Jan. 7

DETROIT – The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the General Motors Foundation, will accept appli ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfYJnm

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

GM Sells 1 Million 30 MPG-Plus Vehicles in 2012

DETROIT – General Motors is the first U.S. automaker to sell more than 1 million vehicles in its home market ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfQmJq

Honda Civic Campaign Embraces the Spirit of Continuous Improvement

Honda has launched an integrated advertising campaign supporting the 2013 Honda Civic featuring four TV spots a ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfrFDF

Ford eNews – Jan. 2, 2013

Buying a new TV for the big game, easier with a Ford Fusion; Two Ford vehicles earn Autobytel Car of the Year a ... http://p.ost.im/p/df9V9S

Buying a new TV for the big game, easier with a Ford Fusion

Getting ready for the playoffs, a man decides to buy a new 47-inch flat-screen TV; the only problem is he cant ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfHWBg

Autobytel: 2013 Ford Fusion earns Car of the Year award

Automotive Internet pioneer Autobytel has named the all-new Ford Fusion its 2013 Car of the Year. The most fuel ... http://p.ost.im/p/dfSqs7