Hyundai Named Leader in Fuel-Efficiency and CO2 Emissions in America
In a government-issued report today, Hyundai Motor America was named number one in fuel economy and CO2 emissions in America by topping the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy rankings for the 2010 model year, beating out traditional leaders Honda and Toyota. No make scored higher than Hyundai. This is the second time Hyundai has led in both categories, having achieved this distinction previously for the 2008 model year.

Visteon Agrees to Sell its Automotive Lighting Business to Varroc Group
Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) today announced that it has agreed to sell its automotive lighting business to Varroc Group, a global provider of automotive parts, for $92 million in cash. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory reviews and other conditions, is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2012.

The SCOOTER Store Employee Considered for 2012 Fleet Manager of the Year By Automotive Fleet Magazine
The SCOOTER Store, the nation's leading provider of power mobility solutions, announced that Rachael Smith, Fleet Manager, Corporate Operations department has been selected by Automotive Fleet Magazine as one of 16 nominees being considered for the AF Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award.

Lexus, Infiniti and Acura Dealerships Top Ranked for Response to Customer Intern
Lexus, Infiniti and Acura dealerships ranked highest in the 2012 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index® (PSI®) Internet Lead Effectiveness(™) (ILE™) Benchmarking Study, which measured auto dealership responsiveness to customer inquiries received over the internet. Study rankings by brand were determined by the patent-pending Pied Piper PSI process, which ties "mystery shopping" measurement and scoring to actual industry sales success.

AMP Electric Vehicles Qualify for Federal Tax Credit
The timing of AMP's qualifying for the Federal Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit of $7,500, which applies to retail and fleet buyers, couldn't be better," said Jim Taylor, AMP CEO. "Given the recent increase in gas prices and the low operating cost of an EV, more buyers are turning their attention to EV alternatives."

CGA Partners with 3M and NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle to Promote 811 'Call Before You Dig' Phone Number at Bristol on March 18
Common Ground Alliance (CGA) today announced it has partnered for a third consecutive year with 3M and Greg Biffle, driver of the 3M No. 16 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, to promote the national 811 "Call Before You Dig" phone number at the March 18 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Sirius XM Radio and Asbury Automotive Group to Give Customers 3-Month SiriusXM Subscription on Pre-Owned Vehicles with Factory-Installed Satellite Radios
Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., will provide Asbury customers a 3-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle with factory-installed satellite radio from participating Asbury dealerships.

Amerigon Climate Control Seat® (CCS®) System Selected as Option for 2013 Ford Flex
Amerigon Incorporated (NASDAQ-GS: ARGN), a global developer and marketer of innovative thermal management technologies, announced today that its proprietary Climate Control Seat® (CCS®) system has been selected for the 2013 Ford Flex, a full-size crossover vehicle. The heated and cooled seat system is included in the luxury seating package for the front seats of the Limited model.

Acura TSX Wagon Campaign Gets Extra Mileage with Rhapsody's Field Trip! Campaign
Rhapsody and Acura teamed up to put the number-one premium subscription music service's South by Southwest editorial coverage (http://www.rhapsody.com/blog/acura) into overdrive. The innovative video campaign, "From Silver Lake to Austin" centered around a rock 'n roll road trip and delivered millions of ad impressions, with viewers spending more than five minutes engaging with the Acura brand.

Drive Smart and Save Gas Money
With no end in sight to rising gas prices, consumers who modify their driving habits and properly maintain their vehicles will get more miles per gallon. The Car Care Council recommends the following ways to drive smart and save gas money: