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Monday, April 14, 2014

Redesigned Buick Enclave Begins Export to China

Redesigned Buick Enclave Begins Export to China

Continuing Buick’s global growth, the brand will begin exporting the latest edition of its award-winning Enclave luxury crossover to China. “Last year we set the brand’s global sales record, topping 1 million units,” said Duncan Aldred, U.S. vice president of Buick and GMC. “We want to continue ... Continue reading

Chevy's best-selling car, Cruze, is smarter looking, offers greater connectivity

Chevy's best-selling car, Cruze, is smarter looking, offers greater connectivity

Chevrolet announced today the 2015 Cruze will debut at the New York International Auto Show with revised exterior styling, enhanced interior convenience and greater connectivity – including new Text Message Alerts, Apple Siri integration and OnStar 4G LTE with available Wi-Fi hotspot. The new exterior styling cues ... Continue reading

2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible Drop Top

2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible Drop Top

Chevrolet today introduced one of the most capable drop-tops on the market: the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. With at least 625 horsepower, and 635 pound-feet of torque, the Z06 is also the most powerful convertible ever produced by Chevrolet. “The Z06 Convertible is a world-class supercar in every sense,” s ... Continue reading

All-new 2015 Nissan Murano Sneek Peek

All-new 2015 Nissan Murano Sneek Peek

by Larry Nutson New York April 15, 2014; Nissan revealed to The Auto Channel an early peek at the 2015 Murano, which makes its world debut this Wednesday April 16 at the New York International Auto Show. As the halo vehicle for Nissan's expanding range of bold crossovers and SUVs, the Murano previews a new Nissan desig ... Continue reading

Customers Can Quickly Obtain VIN-Specific Information for Both New, Used Vehicle on Kelley Blue Book site

Customers Can Quickly Obtain VIN-Specific Information for Both New, Used Vehicle on Kelley Blue Book site

Kelley Blue Book now offers customers easy access to trusted Kelley Blue Book® Values and configuration data for new vehicles by vehicle identification number (VIN), in addition to information already available by VIN for used vehicles, within its suite of business-to-business solutions. Using the new-vehicle VIN deco ... Continue reading

Best 2014 Hybrids for the Money

Best 2014 Hybrids for the Money

Cars.com has named its editors' picks for the best hybrid cars for the money. Experts looked at hybrids of all shapes and sizes to determine which offer shoppers the most bang for their buck in each of the different segments. "Gas prices remain historically high, and one of the most successful ways that drivers have ad ... Continue reading

The Saleen Tesla Model S a Mystery No More as Renderings Released

The Saleen Tesla Model S a Mystery No More as Renderings Released

Saleen Automotive, Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN), (OTCBB: SLNN) (the "Company"), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to announce that the Company has released renderings of its Saleen Tesla Model S. First images were provided S ... Continue reading

Dodge Brand Offers 'Double-Up' Program on 2014 Dodge Charger and Challenger

Dodge Brand Offers 'Double-Up' Program on 2014 Dodge Charger and Challenger

Get a 2014 Charger or Challenger now; trade to a 2015 Charger or Challenger and keep the same payment Innovative, industry-exclusive lease program offered through end of August 2014 No additional down payment required on eligible 2015 models Flexibility to choose a Charger or Challenger now and switch to the other mode ... Continue reading

All-New Ford Mustang gets RECARO Treatment; Performance Seats Available in New Coupe

All-New Ford Mustang gets RECARO Treatment; Performance Seats Available in New Coupe

- Hand-crafted Recaro seats will be offered on the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang. The driving experience of the powerful, high-revving Mustang will be enhanced with the bold bolstering and high-performance driving capabilities the Recaro seat offers. The new sixth generation model has media buzzing about a more "grown up", ... Continue reading

First 2015 Corvette Z06 Goes for $1 Million at Auction

First 2015 Corvette Z06 Goes for $1 Million at Auction

The auction of the first regular retail production 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has helped raise more than $2.5 million for the upcoming Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute 32nd Annual Dinner, which will be held April 26 in Detroit. Donated by Chevrolet, the supercar went for $1 million at the Barrett-Jackson Collecto ... Continue reading

2015 Nissan Murano resets the standard in the midsize crossover segment with breakthrough design, premium interior and purposeful technology

2015 Nissan Murano resets the standard in the midsize crossover segment with breakthrough design, premium interior and purposeful technology

Nissan today provided an early look at the all-new 2015 Nissan Murano prior to its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. The official reveal takes place on Wednesday, April 16th at a press conference at New York's Jacob Javits Center. The dramatic new Murano will be on display to the public at the show f ... Continue reading

Fresh Powder, Fresh Perspective

Fresh Powder, Fresh Perspective

Team Toyota’s Amy Purdy thrives in the face of double amputation April 10, 2014 Begin with the teenage girl working her way down a white mountain on a snowboard in, say, 1997. Back then, Amy Purdy’s goals were pretty simple: Graduate high school, travel around the world snowboarding. Make money as a massage t ... Continue reading

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