GM Reveals All New 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups +VIDEO
DETROIT - Chevrolet and GMC today unveiled the all-new Silverado and Sierra 1500 pickups, designed to be the most refined, best engineered full-size pickups in the market. Among the many updates for 2014 are dramatic new designs inside and out for each brand; a trio of powerful, efficient EcoTec3 engines that seamlessl ... Continue reading
GE Demonstrates Battery Dominant Fuel Cell Bus Using New Durathon Battery
Researchers at GE Global Research, the General Electric Company's technology development arm, have achieved a first step in reducing the cost of clean fuel, zero emission buses, with a vehicle powered by GE's new Durathon battery in tandem with a lithium battery and a hydrogen fuel cell. This promising development of a ... Continue reading
Holiday DUI Checkpoints Plentiful
How many times have you heard people say, "One more for the road!" at a holiday party? Think again before you knock back another glass of eggnog. The holiday season is a particularly dangerous time. Being charged with Driving Under the Influence ("DUI") is scary because 'regular people' wind up in jail with real crimin ... Continue reading
Rick Gibbs Named Chief Executive Officer Of Dealer.com
Dealer.com today announced president and co-founder Rick Gibbs has been named chief executive officer and president of the company, effective January 1, 2013. Company founder Mark Bonfigli will focus on innovating and evolving Dealer.com's workplace and unique culture of wellness and community engagement in the newly c ... Continue reading
SAE International Cooperative Research Project Offers Update on R-1234yf Refrigerant
The SAE International Cooperative Research Project (CRP1234-4) team was recently established to perform an updated engineering review of R-1234yf refrigerant usage in vehicles. The group has been regularly meeting to review and share test information completed since the close of the original CRP1234-3 in 2009. The prev ... Continue reading
2013 Infiniti FX 37 Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson
2013 Infiniti FX37 A Performance Luxury Crossover By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1304) The Infiniti FX has been around since 2003. Itâs a mid-size luxury crossover SUV that was freshened in 2012. Itâs sporty. Itâs fast. Itâs luxurious. ... Continue reading
It's the test drive that gives back. Until December 31, 2012, participating Chicagoland FIAT dealers will make a donation to a designated charity on behalf of any customer who is an Illinois resident 18 years of age or older and test-drives a FIAT brand vehicle. Eligible customers who take the test drive are also enter ... Continue reading
The New England Acura Dealers have pledged to raise $500,000 for Boston Children's Hospital, establishing a two-year relationship benefiting one of the top pediatric medical centers in the U.S. A portion of the proceeds from every Acura sold in each of the seven participating dealerships will go toward the hospital. Ac ... Continue reading
Proper vehicle maintenance can help holiday travelers avoid trouble on the road As 84.4 million travelers take to the roads for the year-end holiday, AAA anticipates coming to the assistance of more than 1.2 million stranded motorists between December 19, 2012, and January 2, 2013. The nation's largest motor club will ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Winners For "Innovation Garage" Social Media Campaign
A device enabling you to learn in your sleep and a low-cost system for improving health care in developing countries are steps closer to reality, thanks to Nissan. Today Nissan announced that Andrew Saldana of Downey, Calif., Ryan Helsel of Durham, N.C., and Kyle Vath of Cincinnati are the winners of the "Nissan Innova ... Continue reading
With Leading Fuel Economy, All-New Ford Transit Changes Game in Full-Size Commercial Vans
All-new Transit joins the nation's best-selling lineup of commercial vehicles, giving Ford customers best-in-class fuel economy, the segment's lowest cost of ownership, increased capability and Built Ford Tough durability Ford Transit offers the broadest lineup of configurations for full-size van customers, available i ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.14.12
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Logano And Stenhouse Jr. Bring Holiday Cheer To Troops
DAYTONA BEACH, Dec. 12, 2012: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano and two-time and reigning NASCAR Nationwide SeriesTM champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. recently teamed up with the USO to deliver good times and holiday cheer to troops overseas in the Middle East and Germany. Logano and Stenhouse extended Americaâ ... Continue reading
SPARTA, Dec. 12, 2012: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is offering NASCAR fans $100 in holiday savings on a first-of-its-kind Kentucky Speedway package that includes two tickets to the venueâs June 29 Quaker State 400 Sprint Cup Series race in addition to a distillery tour, bourbon tasting and colle ... Continue reading
POWRi Midgets - Danny Stratton Ready To Show Small-Track Prowess At The Center
DUQUOIN, Dec. 13, 2012: Danny Stratton has a couple of concrete reasons for believing heâs a threat to win the third annual Battle at the Center, a non-points event with an all-star field sanctioned by the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series, on Saturday (Dec 15) at the Southern Illinois Centerâs Mini Magi ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Sebring Test Allows New KV Teammates To Work Out Details
Sebring, Dec. 13, 2012: Simona de Silvestro introduced Tony Kanaan to individuals associated with a sponsor as "my new teammate." Soon she'll drop the "new." De Silvestro, who competed the previous three IZOD IndyCar Series seasons with HVM Racing, joined KV Racing Technology and Kanaan in late October for the 2013 sea ... Continue reading
Ford Warrants to Expire Jan. 1, 2013
Ford's outstanding warrants to purchase common stock will expire on Jan. 1, 2013 Because Jan. 1, 2013 is not a trading day, holders who wish to exercise their warrants must do so prior to the close of business on Dec. ... Continue reading
Doing More of Your Own Auto Repairs Lately? Five Must-have Tools for Your Garage
With the Holidays just around the corner, AutoMD.com today released its list of the Top Five Must-have Tools for Your Do It Yourself (DIY) Garage . As the trend of longer vehicle ownership holds steady, many car owners are attempting their own DIY repairs. This holiday season provides the perfect opportunity to give th ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Test Drives the 2013 Kia Soul
HOLLYWOOD, USA - December 14, 2012: KIA's promotional campaigns have been fun and inventive. I've enjoyed watching the "Hamstars" doing their thing, but up until this first drive in the 2013 KIA SOUL, I never fully grasped their goal. A week in this model, cruising PCH and around town led to smiles, curiosities and won ... Continue reading
New Fiat Panda 4x4 And Trekking Prices Announced
Pricing for Fiat's rugged new Panda 4x4 and Panda Trekking has just been announced by Fiat Group Automobiles UK. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Freelander 2 Black & White Limited Edition
Land Rover has extended its sporty and stylish 2013 Freelander 2 range with a new Black & White limited edition model that combines extra equipment with increased personalisation. ... Continue reading
Holden Hosts Volt Collision Forum
Holden has hosted a collision repair forum at Holden Headquarters in Port Melbourne to highlight some of the specific points of difference and safety considerations for repair of the all-new Holden Volt. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 6.4% Global Sales Growth in November
Kia Motors posts 6.4% Global Sales Growth in November ... Continue reading
The Sultan of Sand Ready for Dakar Battle
After some last-minute sand driving and digging practice, veteran Australian off-road racer Bruce Garland is ready for the 2013 Dakar Rally. ... Continue reading
Ford Ranger Towing Capacity Lifted to 3500kg
Ford Australia's tough truck, the Ranger pickup, has just become even tougher. ... Continue reading
Audi's market-leading Q5 SUV has undergone a significant product update, inside and out, as well as under the bonnet and is now available for Australian buyers. ... Continue reading
The Stunning Infiniti Centre Brisbane is Now Open
Infiniti Centre Brisbane, Queensland's first official Infiniti dealership, is now open. ... Continue reading
BRZ is Carsguide Car of the Year
Subaru's BRZ sports car is the News Limited Carsguide Car of the Year for 2012, jointly heading a field of 11 finalists. ... Continue reading
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