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LeaseTrader.com says GM, Ford and Chrysler lease program policies rank high in impacting brand retention

Who knew that details of an automaker’s lease program and transfer policies could have a significant impact on brand retention? And online car lease website LeaseTrader.com has the stats to prove it.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Which 'Operation Repo' person would you be for Halloween?

When viewers of "Operation Repo" on truTV were asked what repo man or woman they would like to be on Halloween, Facebook fans of the show that's videotaped in southern California chirped up in big numbers. Froy, Lyndah and Lou were left alone, for the most part. Who's left?
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Photos and Videos from the floor of The Battery Show 2011

Prototype service companies were also represented at Engine Expo
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One photo is a standalone image from the convention floor, along with a YouTube version that acts as a combination video and slideshow. All photos and videos by Frank Sherosky were assigned for use at Torque News.

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The Battery Show 2011 Message: Many forms of intelligent energy management

There is a time when technology transitions have to communicate a collective summary message; and this year’s The Battery Show in Novi, Michigan showed many forms of intelligent energy management, but the overall systems message still left as many questions as answers.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Licenses and plates can be renewed the Saturday after Veterans Day in Michigan

All Michigan Secretary of State branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Licenses and plates that expire that day can be renewed the following day without penalty
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"Young Guns- Born to Win" is theme for 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed

The 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed theme, which will take place from June 28th- July 1st, is “Young Guns – Born to Win.” The theme will highlight drivers, riders, designers and engineers whose immense talent and insatiable thirst for speed shocked the establishment, immediately vaulting them into the spotlight.
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By: Adam Yamada-Hanff

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Kia shows commitment to Zero Emission auto technologies

Kia has been making significant advances and developments in alternative-powered vehicles. This includes development into hydrogen fuel-cells, hybrids, and fully electric cars. Other automakers should take note, and follow in Kia's lead.
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By: Adam Yamada-Hanff

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Hyundai No. 1 for brand loyalty; Ford highest rated among Detroit Three

The new Elantra, Accent and Veloster are bringing brand-loyal Hyundai owners into dealerships to see what the noise about these great cars is all about. This follows a Kelley Blue Book report that Hyundai has upheld its No. 1 spot for brand loyalty on kbb.com for the third quarter of 2011.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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New Mazda plant in Mexico to make Mazda2, Mazda3 in 2014

Mazda broke ground this month on a new auto plant in Mexico. The joint venture between the Japanese carmaker and Sumitomo Corp. creates the newly formed Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Plant workers will assemble the Mazda2 and Mazda3 for Central American and South American markets beginning in 2014.
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