Daily Archives: September 24, 2013

Car Care Council offers shops publicity opportunities with fall Car Care Month

October is Fall Car Care Month and the Car Care Council urges shops, stores and other industry organizations planning community car care events to register their events at http://www.carcare.org/industry-participants/host-an-event/.

“Hosting a ‘Be Car Care Aware’ event is a unique business-building opportunity and a chance to educate consumers about their vehicle’s condition and maintenance needs,” saidRich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

Ford B-Max production will halt on slow Europe demand

Ford B-Max production will halt on slow Europe demand

Ford says its Romanian unit will halt production of the B-Max for 13 days in October, following a planned one week stoppage this month, due mainly to weak European demand. The Ford B-Max is Ford’s No.4-selling model in Europe, according to JATO.

GM ‘Put option’ in VM Motori diesel joint venture forces Fiat to buy

GM 'Put  option' in VM Motori diesel joint venture forces Fiat to buy

Fiat plans to take full control of the diesel engine manufacturer VM Motori by buying out the half of the company owned by General Motors.

Mitchell 1 offers ‘Winter Escape to San Diego’ sweepstakes

Mitchell 1 invites ProDemand subscripters the chance to win a winter escape to San Diego, Calif.

Running now through Oct. 31, 2013. The “Winter Escape to San Diego” sweepstakes will award one lucky ProDemand subscriber an all-expense paid trip to visit San Diego in early 2014 to enjoy the sights and the mild weather that the city has to offer.

Lamborghini Aventador crash in Brooklyn splits supercar in half

A £250,000 Lamborghini Aventador has been written off after it was split in half in an accident in Brooklyn, New York.