Sunday, July 7, 2013

2014 Nissan NV 200 Cargo Van Review By Steve Purdy

2014 NISSAN NV200 COMPACT CARGO VAN By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau While in San Diego for the launch of the new Nissan Versa Note we had a chance to experience the new small cargo van from Nissan called NV200 as well. You’ve probably seen the larger, distinctively shaped NV1500/2500/3500 running ... Continue reading

Former "Paperboy" Chris Economaki Named Third Squier-Hall Award Recipient

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 6, 2013) — Known for more than 50 years as the “Dean of American Motorsports,” the late journalist and broadcaster Chris Economaki has been named the third recipient of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Economaki will be honored during NASCAR Hall of Fame Induct ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - July 1-7, 2013 Automotive News Factoids Just In-Case You Were Snoozing (Or On Vacation)

* The annual selling pace in June was nearly 16 million, the first month at that level since December 2007. Sales are from opposite ends and coming from small cars and pickups. The big gainers came from two niche players: Subaru up 42% and BMW up 21%. GM is up 6%, Ford up 13%, Chrysler LLC up 8%, Toyota/Lexus up 10%, H ... Continue reading

California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Drops Rates

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) announced that it is reducing rates for the California Low Cost Auto Insurance Program (CLCA) for the second year in a row. With annual premiums starting between $226 and $338, the program helps income-eligible good drivers afford auto insurance that meets the state's financ ... Continue reading

Autobytel Announces Results of Reconvened Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Autobytel Inc. , a leading provider of online consumer leads and marketing resources for the automotive industry, today announced that Proposal 3 has been approved by the company's stockholders at the reconvened Annual Meeting held today. The Annual Meeting, originally convened on June 20, 2013, was adjourned to today ... Continue reading

EPA's Tier III Rule Can Encourage Adoption of Biofuels, BIO Says

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue a final Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards rule that maximizes investment in and adoption of advanced biofuels. ... Continue reading