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GM Selects Alcoa Forged Aluminum Wheels for Chevy Volt

GM Selects Alcoa Forged Aluminum Wheels for Chevy Volt

Sunday, December 28, 2008 9:17

Alcoa Automotive Wheels, a division of Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, announced today that it has been awarded the wheel program for the Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle.

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GM, Ford and Chrysler Sales Could Skyrocket Says Entrepreneur

GM, Ford and Chrysler Sales Could Skyrocket Says Entrepreneur

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:18

Mitch Goldstone, a nationally-known entrepreneur and consumer advocate today initiated a grassroots campaign: “Get in the Holiday Spirit: Buy Cars.” The goal is to instantly resuscitate the economy by engaging consumers to have the courage to rekindle the American spirit by visiting car dealerships and buying cars. Goldstone, president & ...

November Auto Sales: Gas Prices and Heavy Incentives Helped Sales

November Auto Sales: Gas Prices and Heavy Incentives Helped Sales

Monday, November 24, 2008 9:36

This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 850,000 units, a 27.6 percent decrease from November 2007 and a 1.9 percent increase from October 2008, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) for the month is expected ...

Taxpayer Watchdog Rips Arrogance of Automakers

Taxpayer Watchdog Rips Arrogance of Automakers

Friday, November 21, 2008 10:11

The nation’s premier taxpayer watchdog group, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW), today criticized both the management of the “Big Three” automakers and the leadership of their unions for their arrogance and sense of entitlement.

AOL Launches Small Business Autos Site

AOL Launches Small Business Autos Site

Sunday, November 2, 2008 4:50

AOL and GM have launched a new website, Small Business Autos, that provides tips and background to help small businesses with their auto needs. The site is part of AOL Money & Finance, one of the top business sites online with more than 14.1 million unique visitors each month, according ...

Cruise the Web in Style with the Powerful Performance and Classic Designs of Road Mice

Cruise the Web in Style with the Powerful Performance and Classic Designs of Road Mice

Saturday, November 1, 2008 5:46

Four Door Media, designer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialized computer based products and accessories, announced today the introduction of Road Mice, an innovative wireless optical car shaped computer mouse officially licensed by the hottest auto manufacturers. Utilizing the latest RF and optical technology, all of the sleek car mouse designs ...

Growing Consumer Interest in Manufacturer-Certified Preowned Vehicles Drives New & Used-Car Sales

Growing Consumer Interest in Manufacturer-Certified Preowned Vehicles Drives New & Used-Car Sales

Monday, October 20, 2008 8:34

Car buyer interest in manufacturer-certified preowned vehicles stands out as a silver lining in the current economic slowdown, a Cars.com analysis found. The automotive shopping site reviewed year-to-date leads and contacts dealers received from in-market shoppers and found a 56 percent increase versus the first three quarters of 2007. Searches ...

Cadillac CTS-V Better than Corvette ZR1?

Sunday, September 28, 2008 8:18

We take the new Cadillac CTS-V to the Monticello Motorclub in New York to put it through its paces with Nürburgring record holder and Cadillac engineer, John Heinricy.

Looking Into the Auto Industry Future

Friday, September 26, 2008 7:35

This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.05 million units, a 19.7 percent decrease from September 2007 and a 15.7 percent decrease from August 2008, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information.

Top 10 Smart Deals for September

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:31

For those who love warranties and that new car smell, MyRide.com has compiled the Top 10 Deals for September to help consumers save cash on a brand new set of wheels. Between special financing, employee pricing and cash-back incentives, dealers and manufacturers are offering their best deals now before rolling ...