• Review: 4-cylinder Ford Escape strikes the right tone May 18, 2012
  We’ve seen this movie before: Stagnant economy. Soaring gas prices. Government-mandated increases in fuel economy that doom the big vehicles Americans prefer. In the 1970s, automakers responded to those conditions with that they called “downsizing.
• GM won't advertise on next Super Bowl May 18, 2012
  General Motors does not plan to run ads on the next Super Bowl as it revamps its global marketing operations to cut about $2 billion from its budget.
• Fiat uses Google Street to photo bomb VW May 17, 2012
  Search for Volkswagen's Swedish headquarters using Google Street View and parked right in front of the main door and you’ll find a little Fiat 500. Punk'd!
• Acura recalls over 56,000 sedans in North America May 17, 2012
  Honda's Acura brand is recalling 56,881 TL sedans from model years 2007 and 2008 in North America to replace a power steering hose that could leak over time and potentially cause a fire.
• BMW, Mercedes look to grow by shrinking May 16, 2012
  Sometimes you have to think small to grow bigger. Hoping to lock down its position as the U.S. luxury market leader, BMW is getting ready to introduce some of the smallest products it has ever sold here.
• Buffett snags 10 million shares of GM stock May 16, 2012
  Analysts and investors alike will be watching the ticker closely this week to see how the market responds to word that the “Oracle of Omaha” has grabbed 10 million shares of GM stock.
• Report: GM to drop all Facebook advertising May 15, 2012
  In what could speak to Facebook’s viability as advertising medium just days before what is shaping up as a possible record initial public offering, General Motors says it will drop all paid advertising on the site, the Wall Street Journal is reporting.
• Low tire pressure triples likelihood of crash May 15, 2012
  A new government study warns that as many as one in 20 crashes could be linked to tire-related problems, with underinflated tires posing an especially high risk of causing a problem.
• Feds look into report Hyundai air bag sliced ear May 14, 2012
  Federal safety regulators are investigating a complaint that a car owner's ear was cut in half when a side air bag inflated in a Hyundai Elantra.
• Automakers rein in incentives as sales increase May 13, 2012
  One unfortunate byproduct of strong sales is automakers’ are able to rein in their incentive spending. According to Edmunds.com, incentives are at their lowest levels in nearly seven years
• Shelby leaves behind smokin' legend of sports cars May 11, 2012
  So death finally overtook cantankerous ol’ Shel. It was a hell of a contest, begun in the 1950s, when Carroll Shelby, who went on to fame and fortune as a sports-car builder, had to take nitroglycerin tablets while driving race cars to keep his iffy heart pumping.
• Carroll Shelby, muscle-car legend, dies at 89 May 11, 2012
  Carroll Shelby, the legendary car designer and champion auto racer who built the fabled Shelby Cobra sports car and injected testosterone into Ford's Mustang and Chrysler's Viper, has died. He was 89.
• Tesla sedan to hit showrooms in June, earlier than planned May 9, 2012
  Tesla Motors (TSLA) will start delivering its Model S sedan to customers next month, slightly earlier than the electric carmaker had previously projected and a sign of progress for Tesla's most crucial launch yet.
• The cars Americans will not buy May 10, 2012
  April car sales data were not a cause for celebration. Though sales were up 2 percent overall from last April, they cooled somewhat since the February and March run.
• Toyota turnaround: Quarterly earnings quadruple May 9, 2012
  Toyota Motor Co. wrapped up one of the worst fiscal year’s in the company’s history with an unexpectedly strong final quarter in which it saw earnings more than quadruple.
• Honda wins appeal of small-claims hybrid ruling May 9, 2012
  A Los Angeles County judge overturned a nearly $10,000 small-claims judgment against American Honda Motor Co. that was won by a car owner who said the automaker misrepresented the gas mileage of her hybrid Civic, according to a ruling released Wednesday.
• The most improved cars for 2012 May 8, 2012
  Among the cars on the list are the Ford Focus, Hyundai Accent, the Toyota Camry and Camry hybrid, and the Toyota Yaris.
• US traffic deaths at lowest level since 1949 May 8, 2012
  U.S. traffic fatalities continue to plunge, reaching their lowest level since 1949, well before the creation of the American interstate highway system.
• This motor home is yours ... for $3 million May 7, 2012
  There’s nothing worse than having to rough it on the road. But with the new eleMMent Palazzo, the days of suffering at a 5-star hotel are a thing of the past.
• Chrysler recalls 127,350 Chargers, Chrysler 300s May 7, 2012
  Chrysler is recalling some 127,350 current model Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada due to potential problems in electrical stability control and anti-lock braking systems.
• Automakers eager to open up the 'other' China May 3, 2012
  Despite an unexpected slowdown in sales earlier this year, the Chinese auto market is expected to hit an industry-record 20 million vehicles this year – prompting manufacturers to announce billions of dollars in new factory investments designed to keep up with booming demand.
• GM reports $1 billion Q1 profit, beating estimates May 3, 2012
  GM (GM) posted a profit of $1 billion in the first quarter, beating Wall Street expectations on strong demand in its key North American market. GM also said the U.S.
• U.S. buyers turn away from high-mileage cars May 3, 2012
  With fuel prices now showing signs of hitting their peak, U.S. car buyers are shifting focus from the high-mileage models that were quickly gaining ground earlier this year.
• It's official: Auto industry firing on all cylinders May 1, 2012
• Chrysler sales jump; Ford and GM dip slightly May 1, 2012
  Chrysler sales rose 20 percent last month, its strongest April in four years. General Motors and Ford reported slight dips for the month. Overall, the U.S. auto industry appears strong.
• Turn signal neglect a real danger, study shows May 1, 2012
  A new study says there’s a far more serious problem that’s responsible for as many as 2 million accidents annually, more than twice the 950,000 accidents linked to distracted driving.
• Men go for flashy cars, women want small imports April 27, 2012
  Guys, a new study reveals, like cars that are flashy, big and brawny. Women, on the other hand, like smaller imports powered by fuel-efficient I-4s.

• Plainfield Chevy Dealer Construction Right on Track May 19, 2012
  PLAINFIELD, Illinois, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The construction that is taking place at Bill Jacobs Plainfield is on schedule and is promising many new and improved features and a great experience for customers. The $1 million in renovations will include new offices, an updated...
• College graduates get the best value with the Kia Forte at Briggs Kia May 19, 2012
  TOPEKA, Kan., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- With college graduation season in full swing, the professionals at Briggs Kia, the premier Topeka, KS Kia dealer, realize that many recent grads are seeking out the best car deals. That's why they are proud to offer the 2012 Kia Forte in...
• Bay Area Agencies Approve Preferred Land Use Scenario and Transportation Investment Strategy May 19, 2012
  OAKLAND, Calif., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At a packed joint meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), officials voted last night to approve a draft long-range guide to the Bay Area's transportation, jobs...
• The XOJET 10: Jason Beckley May 18, 2012
  SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- As the global marketing director for Alfred Dunhill, one of the oldest and most prestigious British men's luxury brands, Jason Beckley's travels over the years have taken him from apprenticing with a master craftsman shoemaker in Malaysia...
• San Antonio, TX Mazda Dealer Can't Wait for Shelby Tribute at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion May 18, 2012
  SAN ANTONIO, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Ingram Park Mazda, a Mazda dealership in San Antonio, is excited for the upcoming Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion that's scheduled for August 17th through August 19th. There, a celebration will take place honoring the late Carroll Shelby...
• GOL e Passaredo reforçam parceria em rotas regionais May 18, 2012
• GOL and Passaredo Strengthen Partnership in Regional Routes May 18, 2012
  SAO PAULO, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (BM&FBovespa: GOLL4 e NYSE: GOL), (S&P: B+, Fitch: B+, Moody's: B3), the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Latin America, announces that it has signed a new long-term Interline agreement with Passaredo...
• Field Set for Fifth Annual Pennzoil Victory Burnout Challenge May 18, 2012
• Touch The Moon At The Wings Over The Rockies May 18, 2012
• ShengdaTech Submits Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization May 18, 2012
  SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- ShengdaTech, Inc. ("ShengdaTech" or the "Company") (SDTHQ) reported today that it has filed a Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") and proposed Disclosure Statement with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the...
• Touch The Moon At The Leonardo Science+Tech+Art Museum May 18, 2012
  HOUSTON, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Utahans will have the rare chance to touch a nearly 4-billion-year-old piece of moon rock at NASA's Driven to Explore traveling exhibit, a multimedia experience that immerses visitors in the story of NASA. The exhibit will be at The...
• AIA Welcomes Congressional Action on Satellite Export Control Reform May 18, 2012
• Warsteiner Beer Announces Start of Under the Cap Program May 18, 2012
• Denton Vacuum's New Website Organizes Thin-Film Technology Information By Industry May 18, 2012
  MOORESTOWN, N.J., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Denton Vacuum LLC, a leading supplier of production-scale thin-film technology systems, today launched a new website that guides visitors to information tailored specifically to their industry needs. "The site's organization and...
• Statement From National Coalition For Safer Roads: New Jersey Red-light Running Fatalities On The Rise May 18, 2012
• Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Joins Neighboring State Labor Federations, Local Labor Federations and Unions in Calling on Revel to Agree to Fair Unionization Process May 18, 2012
  HARRISBURG, Pa., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale joined other State and Local AFL-CIO leaders in supporting the proposal by three affiliated labor unions to achieve labor peace and a fair process for unionization at...
• Volvo Group Emphasizes Need for Sustainable Solutions to Reduce Environmental Footprint May 18, 2012
• Boeing Announces Final Leg of 787 Dream Tour May 18, 2012
  EVERETT, Wash., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dream Tour will draw to a close with a seventh leg of international trips. During the tour, a refurbished flight test airplane has demonstrated the Dreamliner's capabilities to more than 59,000 guests with an estimated...
• Caesars Entertainment Executives to Speak At Wells Fargo Securities' 3rd Annual Gaming Conference in Las Vegas May 18, 2012
  LAS VEGAS, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) executives Jonathan Halkyard, Eric Hession and Jacqueline Beato are scheduled to participate in Wells Fargo Securities' 3rd Annual Gaming Conference Monday, May 21. A webcast of Monday's 11 a.m. PDT...
• Maxion Wheels asistirá a la feria comercial Reifen 2012 May 18, 2012

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