Tweet The reconstituted new GM has given up all its previous regional operation systems and withdrawn the establishment of operational areas in Latin America, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. It has settled its global operational base in Shanghai instead, coordinating its operations in various areas around the world, demonstrating the profound emphasis GM has [...]

Tweet When the new Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar was introduced earlier this year, company officials emphasized the rugged toughness and enhanced sidewall puncture resistance of the tire. While the product is primarily intended for off-road enthusiasts who enjoy weekend four-wheeling in mud, sand, rocks and dirt, it also is proving its worth as a [...]

Tweet Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) has announced that to meet consumer demand for greater vehicle fuel efficiency, it has added its first low-rolling resistance tire line – the Cooper GFE (Greater Fuel Efficiency) – to its product portfolio. The Cooper GFE is now available at dealers nationwide. “With the recent volatility in [...]

Tweet GMAC Financial Services has been notified that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved the sale of assets of General Motors Corporation to an entity sponsored by the U.S. Treasury. In conjunction with the closing of the sale, the contracts GM has with GMAC will be transferred to the new GM entity. GMAC is pleased [...]

Tweet To help motorists at the pump this summer driving season and generate additional traffic to U.S. showrooms, American Suzuki Motor Corp. has announced a nationwide sales promotion offering car buyers three months of free gasoline on retail purchases of new 2009 Suzuki SX4 Sedan and 2009 SX4 Crossover models. In addition, Suzuki is offering [...]

Tweet Richard and Amy Jeffries, owners of Twin Automotive, located at 1840-A E. Emma Avenue, recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the certified automotive repair and detail shop the Jeffries have been operating since 2008. Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel [...]

Tweet The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG), through its subsidiary Agile Pursuits Franchising, Inc., established to oversee its franchising efforts, announced today it will officially open 13 Mr. Clean Car Wash and Oil Change multi-plex locations in Atlanta on July 1, 2009. Previously, these locations operated as Carnett’s Car Washes. The 13 Mr. Clean [...]

Tweet Cars.com has announced that it will partner with NIADA to produce an online training program specifically developed for independent dealers. The free DealerADvantage Bootcamp sessions are designed to help dealers more profitably manage their operations. Topics range from balancing floorplan debt-to-equity ratios to implementing effective online advertising and internet sales processes. “Given the daily [...]

Tweet Consumer Watchdog called upon President Obama to prioritize the purchase of an insurance policy for victims of defective GM vehicles in the company’s bankruptcy over the “cash-for-clunkers” program. “The same $1 billion allocated for clunkers could purchase an insurance policy in the GM bankruptcy proceeding to provide for Americans who are injured or maimed, [...]