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Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the opening of Putnam Subaru of Burlingame, located at 85 California Drive Burlingame, California. Situated in the heart of Burlingame’s Auto Row, the new Putnam dealership will offer added convenience and additional service capacity to Subaru owners living in the nearby cities of San Francisco, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, Millbrae, Brisbane, and Pacifica. Putnam also owns and operates the Subaru Service facility at 640 O’Farrell Street in San Francisco.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for Subaru and the Putnam organization. While other automotive manufacturer sales are declining across the U.S., Subaru is gaining market share and increasing sales, due in large part to our fuel-efficient AWD line-up including the 2009 Forester, Motor Trend’s Sport Utility of the Year, and our outstanding dealer network,” says Jim Pernas, regional vice president. “We did a lot of market research to evaluate the potential before adding this new dealership in Burlingame. As the opportunity emerged for Putnam to open a Subaru dealership in Burlingame, we were convinced we had a winning combination in a convenient location.”

Kent and Joe Putnam have been successfully representing automakers for more than three decades on California Drive in Burlingame. The Putnam team has distinguished itself as an outstanding automotive business in every aspect of vehicle sales, customer service, and owner loyalty. The team is active in the community and supports organizations such as the American Heart Association and one familiar to Subaru – the Ronald McDonald House. Subaru of America, Inc. recently donated a vehicle to the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey, located near the Company’s headquarters in New Jersey.

Putnam Subaru of Burlingame will help grow Subaru’s presence in the city of San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area with a professional sales, service, and parts operation. As a much-needed and requested customer convenience, loyal Subaru owners in the area can now receive factory- authorized service on Saturdays at the new Putnam Burlingame dealership.

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Jaguar and Land Rover were each recognized today for their leading ownership experience in Strategic Vision Inc.’s (SVI) Total Quality Index(TM) (TQI). This recognition for both brands demonstrates Jaguar Land Rover’s commitment to producing vehicles that buyers judge high in perceived quality and emotional delight.

The Total Quality Index(TM) is a complete measure of the total ownership experience. Buyers are asked to rate all aspects of their buying, owning and driving experience. This accounts for a wide variety of aspects, including customers’ commitment to, advocacy and vehicle loyalty.

The Jaguar and Land Rover brands rated first and second place, respectively, for the $30,000+ category, with Jaguar also being recognized as the most-improved brand among all competitors. Range Rover scored a first place finish in the Luxury Utility segment and notably, many other models across both brands scored very well in their segments.

“For Jaguar and Land Rover to rank as leaders in Total Quality is validation that we offer an exemplary entire ownership experience, from the vehicles’ quality and performance, to the buying and ownership experience,” says Gary Temple, President, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. “This recognition highlights the enormous passion and pride our employees, dealers and customers have for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.”

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Kia Motors America, Inc. today announced the 2009 Kia Sportage compact SUV topped the compact crossover SUV category in AutoPacific, Inc’s 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), closely following the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award received earlier this year. The AutoPacific IVA awards are a quantitative measurement of how closely a vehicle matches an owner’s expectations.

“We take great pride in knowing our owners are satisfied with their vehicles and Sportage’s recognition as an ideal vehicle is a tremendous compliment,” said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing, Kia Motors America (KMA). “This second AutoPacific award directly reflects the satisfaction of smart, discerning Sportage owners, and this type of consumer feedback validates Kia’s commitment to providing high levels of quality, style, safety and practicality in all of our vehicles.”

Sportage, noted for its passenger and cargo space as well as its off-road capabilities and impressive fuel economy, meets the needs of consumers looking for the total package at a significant value. Sportage offers an extensive list of standard safety and convenience features, including six airbags with full-length side curtain airbags, SIRIUS Satellite Radio with three months complimentary service(1) and USB and auxiliary input jacks, while the 2.0-liter engine delivers impressive fuel economy at 20 mpg (city) and 25 mpg (highway).

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Toyota is reported set to unveil another Toyota model, the Toyota Mark X, may be coming out this October. The Toyota Mark X is a rear wheel drive model that is said to be powered by a 2.5 and 3.5 liter V6 engine. They are expected to come out with an automatic transmission complement.

The outgoing model is offered with a 211HP 2.5 liter GR V6 or a 253HP 3.0 liter V6.

(Source) iCars

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Aston Martin which initially got notices with the 6.0 litre DBS which we saw in the Quantum of Solace, is reportedly set to unveil a new eco-friendly Supermini in the car scene soon. The 1.0 hatchback which they are calling the Cygnet which accelerate from 0 to 60 seconds in 14.7 seconds. Whoa!

The car will be eligible for the cheapest tax band thanks to its low emissions. The car is based on Toyota’s IQ city car but is given the Aston Martin makeover with a sporty grille, alloy wheels, and luxury interior.

The Cygnet will cost a fraction of its high-powered siblings, such as the £160,000 DBS, by selling for around the £20,000 mark.

(Source) Telegraph

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Kia Motors America today rolls out the first all-new special edition for the Soul model line, the 2010 Denim Kia Soul, a unique iteration of the popular urban passenger vehicle that further emphasizes Soul’s cutting edge style and youthful, fun character. Matched with impressive fuel economy and safety features standard on all models, the special-edition Denim Soul provides consumers with even more personalization options.

“Denim Soul incorporates edginess and confidence,” said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing, KMA. “It illustrates our commitment to fresh design, even on a vehicle that’s been in the marketplace only a few months, and it’s the first of more special editions to be offered in 2010 for the recently introduced Kia Soul.”

Exclusive to the Denim Soul is a unique denim exterior color, striking white side-view mirrors with matching white 18-inch alloy wheels, front fender turn signal indicator lights, a wing-type rear spoiler and a bold off-set white racing stripe completing the rally-inspired look.

The Denim Soul is based on the Soul+ model and is fully loaded with the Audio Upgrade Package (center speaker, subwoofer, external amplifier and speaker lights that pulse to the beat of the music), an iPod connection cable for full functionality via the radio head unit and steering wheel controls, carpeted floor mats, moonroof and fog lights all included for this special edition.

The special edition Denim Soul starts at $17,300 with a five-speed manual transmission, and $18,250 with an automatic.

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change makes it easy for motorists to take advantage of the new Valvoline Engine Guarantee.

Drivers can participate in the program hassle-free by taking their vehicles to any Valvoline Instant Oil Change for service. Once signed up for the program, VIOC will take care of all record-keeping for participants, as long as they continue to return to VIOC for service.

Amid a number of confusing and convoluted claims, the Valvoline Engine Guarantee stands in contrast, speaking directly to what vehicle owners care about most – staying on the road. It’s no surprise that the maker of the world’s first engine oil is now offering the world’s first 300,000-mile engine guarantee.

“We’re putting our money where our mouth is,” said Sam Mitchell, president, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline). “We want to keep people on the road. Period. Vehicles that use Valvoline continue to perform. We have the utmost confidence in our products, so we’re excited to now offer this best-in-class guarantee.”

Drivers can check out details of the new program by visiting any Valvoline Instant Oil Change for their next oil change service. Or, they can go to www.vioc.com for more detailed program benefits and limitations. Vehicles are eligible to be registered only before reaching 75,000 miles.

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These concept truck designs may have been seen at one point or another in movies such as Judge Dredd or i-Robot. But while many have yet to see a suitable replacement from the gas chugging vehicles used for business and commercial use, that thought may be just over the horizon. The Scania Truck concept is something worth checking out and hopefully a machine we can all get to see soon.

With the rant for the ouster of noisy and pollution-making truck an obvious concern. These new Scania Truck Concepts aim to provide an eco-friendly approach, using diesel-electric-hybrid engines that should be something worth watching out for if they do get out of the conceptualization stages.

It is designed to be eco-friendly and economical by using a diesel-electric hybrid engine. The innovative part comes on the wheel-hub design that sports indicative color-coded LEDs that point out speeding and other rules broken.

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AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid is engineered to exceed the requirements of GM, Ford and Toyota where low-viscosity oil is required. Even in severe operating conditions, the highly-specialized properties of this light-bodied fluid provide outstanding performance without compromising protection. Formulated with the highest-quality components, AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid exceeds the most stringent industry standards.

Exceptional hot and cold temperature performance and thermal stability provide outstanding performance against sludge and varnish deposits that clog narrow oil passages while protecting hot-running transmissions. Wax-free with excellent cold-temperature fluidity, it helps improve shifting times and is energy efficient while reducing warm-up times. This fluid offers outstanding wear protection and friction durability to effectively address the complex demands related to friction.

AMSOIL Low-Viscosity ATF is fully fortified with detergents, anti-wear/extreme pressure agents, friction modifiers, anti-oxidants, anti-foam agents and more to improve hydraulic function. Other benefits include improved fuel efficiency, extended gear and fluid life, anti-shudder protection, reduced leaks and rust control.

AMSOIL Low-Viscosity ATF is recommended for automatic transmissions and other applications requiring Dexron VI, Mercon LV, SP or Toyota WS. It is backwards compatible and replaces Dexron III fluids in older GM automatic transmissions. (Dexron VI supercedes the obsolete Dexron III in GM vehicles.) Specifications for this product are GM Dexron VI, Ford MERCON LV &SP, and Toyota WS.

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While they have not yet proven anything, it is always comforting to note that there are groups created for order. And in the case of Texas, a new group called the Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Authority aims to curb down the growing pains of car theft, something expected no thanks to the continued economic struggles we all find ourselves in.

Since 1991, undercover and street vehicle theft investigators from federal, state, county and city entities, through grants from ABTPA, have banded together to fight vehicle-related crimes in Texas; thereby, reducing theft by 61%. But, these task forces won’t rest until more vehicle thieves, and other serious crimes they are connected with, are stopped.

“Vehicle thefts are gateway crimes to other violent crimes,” said Chief Carlos Garcia, City of Brownsville Police Dept. and ABTPA board chairman. “When we go after car thieves, we catch other criminals, through busts for money, drug and weapon seizures. A car stolen from Houston once was even used as a terrorist car bomb,” added Garcia.

Protecting Texas borders has become a high priority both in the Lone Star State and in the White House, but long-standing efforts from the ABTPA law enforcement teams in Brownsville, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, El Paso and Laredo, along with the other urban and rural area task forces, have demonstrated that strength in numbers, tight communications between all law enforcement groups and, equally important, increased public awareness about vehicle burglary and theft prevention, are the ways to successfully curb vehicle-related crimes at the borders and beyond.

(Source) Press

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