March 2011

Ford touts 12 vehicles that lead segments in fuel mileage

(March 2, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — With oil nearing $100 per barrel and gasoline prices continuing to rise, Ford and Lincoln customers have reason to smile — 12 cars, trucks and utilities that lead their sales segments in fuel economy, including four with EPA-certified ratings of 40 mpg or more.

Nissan Qashqai 'massive' success in UK, Europe

(March 2, 2011) Nissan’s British designed, engineered and built Qashqai has been a massive success in the UK, securing a spot in the top ten best sellers list. But it’s not just the British who love the car, as the innovative crossover has just passed the 1,000,000 sold mark worldwide after just four years in production.

Shanghai OnStar breaks the 200,000 subscriber mark

(March 2, 2011) SHANGHAI — Shanghai OnStar Telematics more than doubled its subscriber base in the last three months to surpass 200,000, a positive sign for OnStar and the China telematics industry as well.

Toyota introduces new mini-MPV to European market

(March 1, 2011) Although North America has never been blessed with so many small, fuel efficient vehicles as the present — vehicles that possess quality build and creature comforts — but if gas prices continue their upward trend through $4 and into $5 territory we may see even more choices popping up in auto stores.

Ford SYNC — Now in 19 languages

(March 1, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is expanding the reach of Ford SYNC globally with the European launch of its popular voice-controlled connectivity system, with the capability of now offering 19 languages.

Promise not to text and drive and get hockey tickets

(March 1, 2011) CHERRY HILL, N.J. (PRNewswire) — In order to promote safe driving in the Denver area, Subaru of America has announced it will provide two complimentary Colorado Avalanche hockey tickets to any Colorado driver who takes the pledge NOT to Text and Drive.