HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 TOYOTA VENZA REVIEW
2014 Toyota Venza with the 268-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine with Dual VVT-i paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and optional all-wheel drive. Available in the base LE, mid-level XLE and loaded Limited trim, my Limited test drive came with the following standard equipment: leather upholstery; eight-way p ... Continue reading
2015 Nissan Sentra SL Review By John Heilig
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New Mitsubishi Models For North America
Washington DC November 17, 2014; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp., amid a remarkable sales rebound this year in the United States, is targeting its first profit in North America since the global financial crisis. Now, reports Automotive News, CEO Osamu Masuko pledges to build on the company's ... Continue reading
California Law Puts Electric Cars in Reach of Working Families
California law is gearing up to create new, cleaner transportation choices for working families. SB 1275, known as the Charge Ahead Initiative <http://www.chargeahead.org/sb-1275/> and signed into law in September by Gov. Jerry Brown, aims to put one million electric cars, trucks and buses onto California roads. ââ ... Continue reading
New Dodge Charger Earns 2015 ALG Residual Value Award
New 2015 Dodge Charger recognized with ALG Residual Value Award for the first time Residual Value Awards recognize the vehicles and brands that stand out from the rest of the market by representing quality, long-term reliability and strong desirability AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Nov. 17, 2014: The new 2015 Dodge Charger has r ... Continue reading
Shelby GT350 Mustang: The Legand Returns
All-new Shelby GT350 Mustang is a thoroughbred capable of tackling the worldâs most challenging roads and racetracks GT350 is powered by a unique, high-revving flat-plane crankshaft 5.2-liter V8 engine that will produce more than 500 horsepower â the most powerful naturally aspirated Ford production engine ev ... Continue reading
2015 Toyota Highlander Captures Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award
The 2015 Toyota Highlander was named the top Mid-Size SUV/Crossover in the first ever Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards. The awards recognize the top new vehicle choices available in the U.S. market. In the words of KBB.com's panel of experts, "In a segment filled with excellent alternatives, Toyotaâs well-crafted, ... Continue reading
Toyota Captures Seven ALG Residual Value Awards Including Top Mainstream Brand
They say itâs lonely at the top. For Toyota, itâs never lonely when you are joined by a large group of family members. Toyota once again dominated the annual ALG Residual Value Awards with six models capturing the top spot in their respective segments and a seventh award going to Toyota as the top Mainstream ... Continue reading
2014 LA Auto Show Eye Candy Preview
USA Today November 17, 2014; USA reported that the long list of luxury and performance cars reflect an industry catering to consumers with money, reports USA Today. A record 33 vehicles are making their global premier in L.A. this week, about a third more than last year, said show spokesman Brendan Flynn. When you add ... Continue reading
Toyota: The Future Has Arrived, and It's Called Mirai
President Akio Toyoda announces name of fuel cell sedan in web video CEO Jim Lentz announces expansion of Toyota fuel cell infrastructure investment to five-state Northeastern corridor NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Akio Toyoda has seen the future, and itâs called âMirai.â Thatâs the name of Toyotaâs n ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Study Shows Technology Makes or Breaks Car Purchase Decisions
New data reveals more than half of car shoppers are willing to walk away from a brand they like to get the features they want ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2014 -- AutoTrader.com today released the findings of the 2014 In-Vehicle Technology Shopper Influence Study - conducted online on its behalf by Harris Poll among 1,033 U.S. ve ... Continue reading
All-New 2015 Subaru WRX And WRX STI Named A 2015 All-Star By AUTOMOBILE
Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that AUTOMOBILE has named the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI to its prestigious All-Star list for 2015. Judged against every new car currently on sale in the U.S., the WRX/WRX STI was one of just 10 cars selected to the All-Star list. This award follows an All-Star award ear ... Continue reading
Subaru Receives Three 2015 ALG Residual Value Awards
15th Annual ALG Awards Honor 2015 Vehicles Predicted to Hold Value - Legacy, WRX and Outback Top Respective Segments CHERRY HILL, NJ -- Nov. 17, 2014: Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that it has received three Residual Value Awards from ALG, the analytics division of TrueCar, Inc. and the industry benchmark for ... Continue reading
Leasing? See Residual Values From ALG
True-Car owned California-based auto value forecasting firm ALG on Monday released its list of vehicles with the best resale value, and foreign automakers led the way. ALG found Toyota tops for residual value for a mainstream brand and Land Rover the best premium brand. ALG's rankings predict which brands and vehicles ... Continue reading
Mazda3 Gets Residual Value Award--Again
The 2015 Mazda3 today received a Residual Value Award for the Compact Car Segment by ALG, making it the second straight year Mazda3 has won the award and third since 2010. ALG, the analytics division of TrueCar, Inc., is the industry benchmark for projecting future vehicle values and depreciation data. The annual ALG R ... Continue reading
2015 Hyundai Sonata Wins Cars.com/USA Today/MotorWeek Midsize Sedan Challenge
CHICAGO -- Nov. 17, 2014: Cars.com has named the 2015 Hyundai Sonata the winner of its Midsize Sedan Challenge. The Challenge put 10 of the most popular midsize sedans against each other in a series of expert and car shopper testing to determine which was the overall best-in-class. In addition to the 2015 Hyundai Sonat ... Continue reading
2015 Honda Fit Chosen as AUTOMOBILE All-Star
The 2015 Honda Fit has claimed a spot on the prestigious 2015 AUTOMOBILE All-Star list (automobilemag.com/2015AllStars). The brand's editors, who judge each vehicle on its performance, features, and overall value, applauded the Fit (automobiles.honda.com/fits) for its refined powertrain, excellent ergonomics, and fun-t ... Continue reading
All-New 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Named 2015 AUTOMOBILE 'All-Star'
With its groundbreaking Italian design and Formula 1 derived innovations, the all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C supercar won over the editorial staff at AUTOMOBILE, earning the turbocharged mid-engine coupe a coveted "2015 All-Star" award â an accolade that represents what the publication's enthusiasts most want to drive ... Continue reading
2015 Best Buy Awards From Kelley Blue Book
Best Buy Award winners in 12 major vehicle categories. "After carefully analyzing a wealth of data and conducting extensive vehicle testing and evaluation from the hundreds of models available for the 2015 model-year, we chose this year's elite group of 12 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award winners because they proved to ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS -November 17, 2014
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Cadillac Introduces All-New ATS-V.R Race Car
Up-to-600-horsepower race car meets international FIA GT3 specifications AUSTIN, Texas â The next generation of Cadillacâs V-Series elite, high-performance cars began today with the introduction of an all-new race car, the Cadillac ATS-V.R. Set to begin competition in 2015, Cadillac debuted the new race car a ... Continue reading
General Motors Reaches 3 Million Sales in China in 2014
General Motors and its joint ventures today sold their 3 millionth vehicle in China in 2014. This is the second consecutive year that GM has reached the milestone, a month earlier than last year. In 2013, GM and its joint ventures hit 3 million sales in a calendar year on December 12 for the first time in GMâs his ... Continue reading
Honda FCV Concept Makes World Debut in Japan
Honda FCV Concept showcases the styling evolution of the next-generation zero emissions Honda fuel-cell vehicle - Next-generation Honda FCV intends to provide significant gains in real-world performance, cost reduction, efficiency, packaging and appeal, including more than 300-mile driving range TOKYO -- Nov. 16, 2014: ... Continue reading
Influential Speakers to Share Insights at NextGen Auto International Summit China 2014
The third edition of NextGen Auto International Summit China will open its door at the Kerry Hotel Pudong in Shanghai on 9 December 2014. With a theme of "Leading the Revolution in Auto Parts", the summit aims to facilitate discussions among vehicle and auto parts manufacturers, who will join together and explore the d ... Continue reading
SureCritic Helps Deliver Customer Satisfaction at Hyundai Dealer Service Facilities Anonymous Reviews Debut - Hyundai Customer Reviews, powered by SureCritic program status to date: 797 of 826 (more than 96 percent) dealers enrolled and actively monitoring reviews - SureCritic customer review ratings average 4.6 on fiv ... Continue reading
Product Specialist Role in Sales Process Grows as Vehicle Technology and Complexity Increase
Mercedes-Benz Ranks Highest among Luxury Brands; MINI Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands for a Fifth Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- Nov. 13, 2014: In today's marketplace, vehicles are more frequently equipped with advanced technology features which may be perceived by consumers as too complex to operate. ... Continue reading
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