Clean Diesel Power for Half-Ton Ram Pick-Up Trucks A Valentine's Day Gift for Diesel Lovers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2013 "This has already been an amazing year for the growth of clean diesel vehicles in the U.S. and it just keeps getting more remarkable. And this is just the middle of February." - Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2013 /Ram Truck's announcement tod ... Continue reading
2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 "Super Bee" Review By Steve Purdy
2013 DODGE CHARGER SRT8 âSUPER BEEâ A Big, Mean Buzzzzzer By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Some cars really ring my chimes. This weekâs tester is one of those - the new Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee, rear-wheel drive, 5-passenger, full-size muscle car. It rumbles, it grumbles, and it gets ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD Review By Carey Russ
MORE INFO Honda Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Honda Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Honda your Perfect New Car Match? DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD Honda's Pilot eight-passenger crossover SUV got a mid-cycle freshening last year, with a front-end restyling and int ... Continue reading
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara - Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
MORE INFO Jeep Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Mazda Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Jeep Wrangler Your Perfect New Car Match? By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channelâ Of late, âSUVâ has become something of a dirty word. In a segment that started with heavy-duty truck-based veh ... Continue reading
"CARS and COFFEE at the CONCOURS" SHOW SATURDAY
The latest must-see event at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance is the duPont REGISTRY CARS & COFFEE AT THE CONCOURS. The Saturday morning event (3/9/13) sponsored by Heacock Classic Car Insurance is scheduled from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on the 18th fairway of the Golf Club at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. "From the ... Continue reading
LoJack Executives Share Corporate Vision For Automotive Dealerships At NADA Convention & Expo
At last week's NADA Convention & Expo, LoJack Corporation shared details associated with how it is continuing to invest in and expand the ways it will work with its dealership network in 2013 and beyond. Randy L. Ortiz, President and CEO of LoJack Corporation, took over the helm just over one year ago and has significa ... Continue reading
RECALL: 2009-2012 Ram 1500 Trucks
RECALL: 2009-2012 Ram 1500 Trucks ... Continue reading
Safeguard your car with GEICO's auto theft prevention tips
For car thieves, speed is the name of the game. The quicker a thief can get into your vehicle and get it on the road, the more attractive it is to them. Any measures you can take to slow down car thieves and joy-riders will make your vehicle a less appealing target, say the auto insurance experts at GEICO. ... Continue reading
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a leader in natural gas, alternative fuel systems and clean propulsion vehicle technologies, today announced that it has received a $1.8 million purchase order from a new customer that is a leading vehicle integrator of light duty trucks. Under the purchase order, Qua ... Continue reading
Data Reveals Vehicle Segments Worth Purchasing New Rather Than Used
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 14, 2013 -- Consumers looking for a compact car may want to consider purchasing new rather than used, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price data reveals that shoppers can purchase a new compact car for ... Continue reading
Audi Canada launches TDI models, SQ5, RS7 and R8 at Canadian International Autoshow
Product offensive continues with new additions SQ5 and RS7 TDI options now available across product portfolio Revised R8 now features S-tronic For 2013 the Audi lineup will grow with a number of new additions to the portfolio. Few models will have more presence than the new 2014 SQ5, RS7 and R8 which will make their Ca ... Continue reading
Michigan law enforcement agencies Earn Traffic Safety Awards
The Norton Shores Police Department has earned top honors in the 2013 Award for Traffic Safety Excellence from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP), the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) and AAA Michigan. The award recognizes the outstanding commitment the department made in the previous ... Continue reading
Good Earth's Firefly Electric Essential Services Vehicle Connects to East Coast
Good Earth Energy Conservation, Inc., creator and manufacturer of The Firefly, its innovative electric Essential Services Vehicle (ESV), is proud to announce its association with four historically preeminent dealers on the East Coast: Malvese Equipment Co. in Hicksville, NY; Wilfred MacDonald Inc. in South Hackensack, ... Continue reading
Service Contracts Grow in Popularity as New Cars Become More Expensive to Repair
As new cars make their debut on the nation's biggest car sales weekend of the year, more buyers than ever before will decide to purchase a service contract to cover the cost to repair their new ride. Service contracts are an increasingly popular choice among consumers as car repair costs rise, according to the Service ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Senior Leadership Team Changes
Ray Day appointed Group Vice President, Communications Elena Ford elected a Ford Motor Company vice president and named the leader for the new Global Dealer and Consumer Experience organization; new group to take global dealer strategy, planning, training and consumer experience to the next level Ford Motor Company tod ... Continue reading
North Carolina Auto Dealer David Westcott Takes the Helm of NADA for 2013
Industry and regulatory issues top the list of dealer concernsDavid Westcott, a Buick, GMC and Suzuki dealer in Burlington, N.C., is the new chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, a trade group representing nearly 16,000 new-car and -truck dealerships in the U.S. Despite the industry and regulatory ch ... Continue reading
Car Shoppers Gear up for a Big Presidents Day Weekend
Presidents Day marks the first big holiday weekend of the year for new car shoppers, reports Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information. According to Edmunds.com, the third weekend in any given month generally accounts for 9.6 percent of monthly sales; Presidents Day weekend, on the o ... Continue reading
Zipcar Supports Government Transportation Programs Across State, City and County in Illinois
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, announced the launch of a new integrated fleet and car sharing program that is expected to save Cook County, Illinois, more than $250,000 in annual vehicle costs and travel reimbursement in 2013. This new program i ... Continue reading
Ram to Build Industry's Only Light-duty Diesel Pickup
3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel to deliver best-in-class fuel economy, a title already owned by the 2013 Ram 1500 Clean diesel features low CO2 emissions and impressive V-6 capability Diesel engines praised for outstanding range and torque Ram first to market with game-changing technologies Beginning in third-quarter 2013, Ram ... Continue reading
California Meets Pre-Order Goal to Begin Pet Lover's License Plate Program
The California Spay and Neuter License Plate Fund Inc. is proud to announce that the pre-order goal of 7,500 license plates needed to begin the Pet Lover's License Plate program has been met thanks to the support of animal lovers all over the state, including Governor Brown, Pierce Brosnan and Cesar Millan. ... Continue reading
On this most romantic of days, when couples everywhere are exchanging cards, gifts and longing glances, spare a thought for the other love of your life - the one on your driveway. If it's a Honda Jazz, give it a kiss. A survey by respected consumer organisation and buying guide Which? has shown owners of the popular an ... Continue reading
Urban Science released statistics and insights today from its 2012 Automotive Franchise Activity Report, which shows a slight uptick in the number of dealerships in the U.S. for the second straight year, and projects the network will remain stable for a third straight year. As of Jan. 1, 2013, there were 17,851 dealers ... Continue reading
More than 18 million views as of Feb. 14 of two-minute 'Farmer' video inspired by stirring 'So God Made a Farmer' tribute delivered decades ago by legendary radio broadcaster Paul Harvey and featuring all original photography Ram Truck to donate $1 million to National FFA Organization; takes less than one week to surpa ... Continue reading
TRW Continues Advanced Development Of Brake Systems For Alternative Powertrains
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, continues to develop advanced brake systems suitable for traditional internal combustion engines or for alternative powertrains such as hybrids and electric vehicles. TRW has recently been awarded significant contracts for its EBC 460 Premi ... Continue reading
2013 AJAC Awards - Porsche 911 Carrera S wins AJAC's Best New Design Award for 2013
In an early morning press conference at the opening of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the Porsche 911 Carrera S was declared the 2013 Best New Design by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). "We are delighted that the 911 was recognized for its design," said Joe Lawrence, President ... Continue reading
AJAC and Green Living Announce Collaboration on New Canadian Green Car Award
AJAC (Automobile Journalists Association of Canada) and Green Living jointly announced today, at the Canadian International Auto Show, that they are collaborating to create a new, annual Canadian Green Car award program. The winner of the initial Canadian Green Car award, presented by AJAC and Green Living, will be ann ... Continue reading
2013 AJAC Awards - Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 T declared 2013 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year
In an early morning press conference at the opening of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 T was declared the 2013 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). "The Santa Fe is one of our most important vehicles in this market. So ... Continue reading
2013 AJAC Awards - Honda Accord Sedan named 2013 Canadian Car of the Year
In an early morning press conference at the opening of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the Honda Accord Sedan was declared the 2013 Canadian Car of the Year (CCOTY) by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). "We are extremely proud to see the Accord recognized by so many of Canada's to ... Continue reading
A visit to Mercedes-Benz World next week is the perfect way to turn up the heat on Half Term. ... Continue reading
Rugged-Looking Cross Up! Ready For Geneva Show Debut
Volkswagen is expanding its range of striking Cross models with the Cross up!, which will go on sale in Europe from late summer. It will join the CrossPolo, CrossGolf and CrossTouran models, which have been a big success in Europe. ... Continue reading
Clean Machine: Zafira Tourer Gets Efficient New Diesel Engine
Vauxhall's Zafira Tourer MPV will be the first model to feature the new generation 1.6 CDTi Start/Stop diesel engine, the first engine announced in a new family of state-of-the-art, four cylinder diesel units. ... Continue reading
A More Affordable, More Accessible Line-Up of Fiat and Alfa Romeo Vehicles for Australia
Fiat Chrysler Group has announced a new positioning program with lower prices and more dealerships for its stylish Fiat and Alfa Romeo vehicles in the Australian market. ... Continue reading
Australia's Most Affordable Hybrid About To Hit The Streets!
Honda will launch Australia's most affordable hybrid - the Jazz Hybrid - this month with a price tag of just $22,990 (MLP). ... Continue reading
Olympic Medallist Joins the Kia Family
White water kayak and canoe dynamo, Jessica Fox is the latest international sporting star to become a Kia ambassador after taking delivery of her brand new Sportage. ... Continue reading
Win A Trip To Japan - The Home Of Honda!
Honda Australia is giving away two business class return flights to Tokyo, Japan and $10,000 spending money in their Japanese Holiday competition. ... Continue reading
221 kW . 380 Nm of torque. From 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. The new Audi S3 Sportback offers best-in-class performance. Its efficiency is also exemplary. The 2.0 TFSI averages just 6.9 litres per 100 km. ... Continue reading
FIAT Panda Completes Non-stop 16,000 Kilometre Journey for Charity
The outright world record for driving non-stop from Cape Town to London was smashed on Monday night (11th February) by two very daring British drivers and one very reliable Fiat Panda. ... Continue reading
Skaife to race his former Nissan Skyline at Phillip Island Classic
Five times Australian Touring Car Championship winner Mark Skaife will be reunited with the Gibson Motorsport team and his former Nissan Skyline at this year's Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 8-10. ... Continue reading
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