In the 21st century, car buying is becoming more and more social. Someday we might be be reading about how social media influences are determining car sales. It is highly likely that automobile makers and […]

The Frankfurt Auto Show is a show that everyone looks forward to every year. For good reason. The show often debuts the coolest vehicles hitting the market. This year’s show was certainly no let down.

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Throughout its history – and its been a long history – S&S has led the funeral hearse market in terms of manufacturing design and luxurious credibility. Wherever you see the name, you know it’s high quality. The <a […]

The 2011 S&S Lincoln Majestic is as impressive as any Lincoln Town Car ever was. This funeral car is classy, presidential, comfortable, and it lives entirely up to its name. You will certainly believe you are […]

Remember when celebrity athletes commanded millions of dollars for endorsing products on TV? Oh, wait, that still happens. Well, remember when technology company executives endorsed their favorite automobiles? You don’t? Then you haven’t seen the new video of Google executive Vic Gundotra promoting the safety of a Mercedes-Benz. I don’t much care…[Read more]

The 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index U.S. Auto Industry Benchmarking Study is an annual independent study that ranks auto dealerships based on feedback from mystery shoppers. The 2011 study shows that luxury auto dealers perform the best with specific kudos to dealers that sell Mini, Infiniti, Buick, Jeep and Scion for making the most…[Read more]

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new program that allows easier access to locations through the use of the vehicle navigation system.  Known as Send2Benz, the interactive program is easy to use and utilizes a number of features to find and remotely send new locations to the nav system in Mercedes vehicles. Features include: mbrace Mobile…[Read more]

Scion recently released new apps for Scion owners that help owners keep up with their vehicles and the latest automotive news .  Designed by Cie Studios, the iPhone app and website are designed to provide an online community for Scion owners where they can discuss their vehicles and learn about maintaining them, as well as build relationships with [...]

Not surprisingly, CarGurus.com has recently discovered that there are differences between what women and men are looking for in cars, and they have released a list of the interests of both, including some vehicles that are successful with both sexes.  The list, aptly named “Fenders by Gender Report”, determined that men are most interested in sports [...]

Cadillac has recently unveiled its new Cadillac Shield program, which provides increased Cadillac coverage and maintenance to Cadillac owners, including 24-hour roadside assistance for 5 years or 100,000 miles.  The new program is designed to focus on customer service, which is currently a primary focus of Cadillac and perhaps a trend in the [Read more]

According to a recent Nissan press release , Infiniti is now the first automaker offering customer reviews on its website, establishing the automakers foothold in the social internet world.  Already active on Facebook, Infiniti is joining a growing trend in the automotive industry towards social media marketing. Acknowledging the consumer’s need…[Read more]

In a continuing effort to support the future of transportation, Austin, Texas is one of seven major US cities to feature Chevy’s new Volt, and a shipment of Nissan Leaf’s is expected soon.  These are new 2011 vehicles .  The city hopes to have 150 of the vehicles in commission by the summer of 2011.  However, concerns regarding [...]

Check it out folks. Mercedes-Benz is hosting a Tweet Race alongside this year’s Super Bowl and YOU get to participate! Beginning Wednesday February 2 and converging on Friday February 4 at Cowboys Stadium outside Dallas, Texas where Super Bowl XLV is being played on Sunday February 6, “Four two-person driving teams behind the wheels of…[Read more]

Taking advantage of the world’s most popular social network, Acura announced recently that it will promote its new 2011 TSX Sport Wagon via Facebook .   Acura will hold a contest in which the user who gains the greatest number of Facebook votes will win a 2011 TSX Sport Wagon . However, not everyone qualifies for this competition; only those with [...]

Enterprise announced last week that it will be featuring Chevy Volts in its line of rental vehicles.  Hoping to entice buyers interested in the new Volt and electric vehicle (EV) technology , Enterprise Rent-A-Car will offer these vehicles in late January 2011. Each EV-equipped Enterprise store will have its own charging station, and stations…[Read more]

A recent study by Carwoo has shed some light on the notion that men and women are treated differently on price when buying a car. The study showed that there is only slight difference in the way dealerships negotiate vehicle sales with different genders.  In 80% of the cases, no significant difference in price was determined. The [...]

A new app for the iPhone that allows users to access information about vehicles is now available at the Apple App Store.  This new application, sponsored by EveryCarListed, will help consumers make educated vehicle buying decisions by offering users access to info about new, used, and certified vehicles, comparative pricing, dealer locations,…[Read more]

Toyota automotive continues to support the green movement with a $20 million grant to the Audobon society.  This grant will be used to support the society, which is known for its nature centers and chapters and scientific, educational, and advocacy programs located throughout the country.  Beginning two years ago and lasting 5 years, the grant will [...]

The automotive industry isn’t the only one going hybrid, the boating industry is seeking to take advantage of all that sun on the water by introducing hybrid solar-gasoline yachts such as the Altair 70.  Utilizing a 5 KW photovoltaic system, the Altair 70, created by Pama Design, has two large wings designed using solar panels.  When moored [...]