Practice speeds from Indianapolis 500 never gained as much attention as the new kid on the block Carlos Munoz. This twenty one year old youngster from Columbia kept the onlookers in throes with his 223.023mph run, which was the fastest lap among the Sunday bunch. His vehicle was the fifth in line at Andretti Autosport. Driver for Michel Andretti kept exchanging their position but ultimately Munoz won the laurels due to his trail blazing run.
Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor today confirmed the shifting of their Lexus production to US soil. Towards this purpose, the company is all set to invest over five hundred million dollars. A production unit in this luxury vehicle is to come up in Georgetown, Kentucky. The president is hopeful that the first of updated sedans from Lexus will roll off the plant by 2015. Toyoda, by the way is the grandson of Toyota Motor’s founder.
The latest feather in the cap of the fantastic new Volkswagen Golf is its selection as the World Car of the Year at the recently held New York Auto Show. This is the 7th generation model in this series and it proves once again why Volkswagen is the numero uno name in the world of cars. This is an auspicious beginning for bestselling VW Golf which is all set to rock the US soil from the very next year, when it goes for sale in the country.
MetLife Auto & Home has welcomed a direct marketing proposal from General Motors that facilitates auto insurance to new car owners. In an effort to enhance its brand image, General Motors incepted MetLife Auto policy that would cover liability and physical damage coverage and serve new GM customers for models Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac. It is presumed the marketing campaign will help the distribution force of independent agency, as well. The proposal is currently extended to Washington and Oregon. However, several independent insurance agents have raised concerns regarding the marketing gimmick. Bob Rusbuldt, president and CEO of IIABA (Independent … (more) September 18, 2011
