Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.18.12
<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. $3.810pp ... Continue reading
2013 Range Rover Named Best SUV By Playboy Magazine
MAHWAH, NJ December 18, 2012; Land Rover North America announced today that the all-new 2013 Range Rover has been named âBest SUVâ of 2013 by Playboy magazine. "Being named Playboy Magazineâs SUV of 2013 is a great way to go into the New Year,â said Kim McCullough, Brand Vice President, Land Rover N ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Avalon First Drive Results With Senior Test Drive Comments By Marty Bernstein +Video
METAMORPHIS OF THE NEW 2013 TOYOTA AVALON SEDAN by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-large The Auto Channel Going to test drive the new 2013 Toyota Avalon, if youâre expecting just a few minor changes in one of Toyotaâs favorite vehicles ⦠forget it! This is a totally new 2013 Avalon. It is nothing like t ... Continue reading
KBB.com Announces Top New-Car Deals Available On 2013 Best Resale Value Award Winners
On the heels of its 2013 Best Resale Value Awards, recognizing current and forthcoming vehicles for their projected retained value throughout the initial five-year ownership period, Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, the leading provider of new and used car information, is featuring the 10 best deals currently available on ne ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for the All-New 2013 RAV4
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturerâs suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2013 RAV4 crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV). The new RAV4 offers great value through balanced performance and capability, including improved fuel efficien ... Continue reading
vAuto Genius Labs announces plans to release AutoVisor, a solution to build confidence for dealers and customers in every used vehicle opportunity. 'Dealers constantly worry that their sales teams miss opportunities because they don't consistently put every used vehicle in the best possible light with customers' ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Fourth-Generation of Original Crossover SUV - The 2013 RAV4
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2012 - - Toyotaâs fourth-generation RAV4 arrives in January, a reinvention of the worldâs original crossover sport utility vehicle. The new RAV4 offers balanced performance and capability, including great fuel efficiency, class-leading cargo capacity, striking design, and a compelli ... Continue reading
Mahindra To Purchase Navistar's Stake In India Joint Ventures
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and Navistar International Corporation announced today that Mahindra intends to purchase Navistar Group's stake in Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd (MNAL) and Mahindra Navistar Engines Pvt Ltd (MNEPL). Following the purchase, both MNAL and MNEPL would become wholly owned subsidiaries of ... Continue reading
AB Volvo Partners Centre for Research into Traffic Safety in China
AB Volvo is one of five partners behind a new centre for research into traffic safety in China that was inaugurated today, December 18, in Beijing. The China Sweden Research Centre for Traffic Safety signals closer cooperation between Sweden and China in the field of transportation. 'The fact that both governments want ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - State Farm Renews Sponsorship Of America's Car Museum Through 2014
TACOMA, Dec. 17, 2012: State Farm is thereâ¦again. LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM) today announced it has finalized an agreement retaining State Farm, the museumâs largest and longest-running corporate supporter, as presenting sponsor through 2014. ACM, North Americaâs largest automotive muse ... Continue reading
Barber Series - Portante Wins By .25 Points To Take Shootout
Braselton, Dec. 17, 2012: Skip Barber Racing School continues to develop the next generation of professional racers through this outstanding opportunity for aspiring formula racers. The champion of the 2012 Skip Barber Race Series Championship Shootout is Peter Portante. Portante edged runner-up Jake Eidson by .25 poin ... Continue reading
Special Event - Unique Dining Experience During Rolex 24 To Benefit Local Charities
DAYTONA BEACH, Dec. 17, 2012: Racing enthusiasts from around the world and local residents alike will converge on Daytona International Speedway on January 26, 2013 for the fourth-annual Taste of the 24. The event, which benefits The NASCAR Foundation and the Daytona State College Foundation, features a unique blend of ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus ES350 Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
MORE INFO Find Lexus ES350 Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Lexus Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Lexus ES350 Your Perfect New Car Match? 2013 Lexus ES350 Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel In Lexus' ES line, the aim has always been to blend luxury and value. Based upon the Toyot ... Continue reading
GEICO offers winter safe driving tips this holiday season
Tis the season for holiday travels and GEICO is encouraging all drivers to be prepared for dangerous road conditions. With more cars on the highways and extreme weather conditions in some parts of the country, it's important for drivers to stay focused on the roads during this holiday season. Here are some of those imp ... Continue reading
Driving home at Christmas could take up to six times longer than usual
Gridlock expected this weekend with the M6 the worst hit Today, INRIX, a leading international provider of traffic information and driver services, can reveal that driving home for Christmas will take up to six times longer than usual with 18 million drivers on Britain's roads. The mass Christmas exodus will be busiest ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation announced today it will participate in the Deutsche Bank 2013 Global Auto Industry Conference on Jan. 15, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. Dana's President and Chief Executive Officer, Roger Wood, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bill Quigley, will provide a brief overview of th ... Continue reading
New Online Service in Delaware Promotes Car Seat Safety
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and Delaware.gov recently launched a Car Seat Data Collection Application to assist OHS with its internal database administration of car seat check data. Statistically, three out of four child car seats are used incorrectly. OHS strives to reduce this statistic by providing D ... Continue reading
Vehicle Thieves Slow Down, but Never Take a Holiday
Halloween Posts More Thefts, but New Year's Day Still Busiest Official Holiday for Vehicle Thieves In 2011, more than trick-or-treaters were active on Halloween as that was the busiest unofficial holiday for reported vehicle thefts. New Year's Day, however, is still the busiest official holiday according to analysis of ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: 2013 Honda Accord Returns To Front Of Pack
Impressive Accord Redesign Alters Mid-sized Sedan Landscape YONKERS, NY Dec 18, 2012; With a roomy interior, frugal fuel economy, a fun-to-drive character, and an attractive combination of features and price, the Honda Accord has given Consumer Reports testers convincing evidence that Honda may be back on track. The ne ... Continue reading
With The Official Start of Winter Just Days Away, Are You Ready for Winter Driving?
AAA cautions drivers to prepare for winter driving before the flakes start to fall ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 18, 2012 Nearly one-quarter of weather related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement, resulting in more than 1,300 deaths and 116,800 people injured annually, according to data from the Federal Highwa ... Continue reading
Texas Car Crashes Spike More than 20% Around the Holidays
More Texans crash their cars during the holiday season than any other time of the year, according to an Allstate Insurance Company review of its claims data over the five year period between 2006 and 2010. The number of auto accident claims jumped the highest on December 24, spiking 22% compared to the daily average du ... Continue reading
International Rectifier, IR , a world leader in power management technology, today announced the company will showcase its latest Class D Audio power management solutions at 2013 International CES which takes place January 8-11, 2013, Las Vegas, Nevada. ... Continue reading
Toyota Agrees to NHTSA Settlement Regarding Recall of 2010 Lexus RX
Torrence CA December 18, 2012; Toyota has agreed to make a payment of $17.35 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to settle claims related to the timeliness of its June 2012 recall to address the potential for accelerator pedal entrapment caused by unsecured or incompatible driverâs side f ... Continue reading
SAE International - the Resource for Books and Learning Tools on Automotive Safety and Biomechanics
Increase knowledge; further a career; and stay competitive with SAE International's wide-ranging selection of titles covering topics such as vehicle design, occupant protection, driver distraction and more. Some of the titles available include: "Occupant Protection and Automobile Safety in the U.S. since 1900" "Child A ... Continue reading
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that John Beering has been named senior vice president and general manager - Commercial Vehicle Transmission business, reporting to Tim Sinden, president -- North America Truck Operations, effective January 1, 2013. Beering, most recently vice president an ... Continue reading
EB Brings Advanced Navigation And Speech Features To VW Golf VII
Elektrobit (EB), a developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for the automotive and wireless industries, helped develop the navigation and user-experience features in the new Volkswagen Golf VII standard infotainment system, launched at Paris Auto Show earlier this year and currently available in Europe. ... Continue reading
Wrap Up the Holidays with a Six-Point Vehicle Check
Why not wrap up the holiday season with a gift for you and your car? A six-point vehicle check is a gift that will keep on giving, both in better vehicle performance and fewer unexpected repairs this winter, says the Car Care Council. "Taking a few easy preventive maintenance steps now can save you the headaches and co ... Continue reading
Alternative fuel vehicles hit the road in the US, as they reach record high in 2012
For years, alternative fuel vehicles appeared to be a somewhat futuristic dream for environmentally concerned individuals but today they are a reality for an increasing number of US consumers. Latest research from Mintel shows that sales are up an astounding 73%, with nearly 440,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric ... Continue reading
Nissan Canton Prepares To Celebrate 10 Years Of Manufacturing In Mississippi
With more than 2 million vehicles produced, nearly $2 billion in payroll generated and a decade after the first vehicle rolled off the line in Mississippi, the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2013. The company will commemorate the anniversary with a series of event ... Continue reading
Honda 'Follow Your Dreams' Float to Lead 2013 Rose Parade
The Honda 2013 Rose Parade float entry, Follow Your Dreams,' will be the first float in the 124th Rose Parade, themed Oh, the Places You'll Go! on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. The float's design captures the theme through its imaginative depiction of innovative Honda technologies and Dr. Seuss-inspired features. This mar ... Continue reading
High-end car makers have long relied on near-entry" models to upsell standard car buyers into the luxury category. But new data from GfK's Automotive team shows that more than three quarters (78%) of those considering a Near-Entry Luxury car are also looking at non-luxury models, from Upper Middle Sedans (36%), Small ... Continue reading
Isuzu UK Launches Free Winter Care Programme
Isuzu owners can take advantage of a new, comprehensive winter preparation programme at their local dealer. ... Continue reading
Stand-Out Talent Amongst Volkswagen's 2012 Apprentices
Volkswagen's future star-technicians have been recognised in the annual graduation ceremony of the Volkswagen Modern Apprenticeship Programme at Sydney's Luna Park recently, which this year saw 20 apprentices successfully complete the programme. ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen Big Red Car Finds a New Home
It's the end of the road but not the journey as the Volkswagen Big Red Car auction closes, with the keys ready to be handed over to a proud new owner. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Group and Ericsson join Forces to Deliver Global Connected Car Services
Volvo Car Group and Ericsson will jointly advance the technical development of industryleading innovations for automotive internet services. ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Group Announces 2012 Dealer of the Year Awards
The Fiat Chrysler Group has announced its top dealers for 2012 at a glittering ceremony held at Crown Conference Centre on Sunday night. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces New Naming Strategy
Marking another significant step in its plan to further expand its presence in the premium automotive sector, Infiniti today announced details of a new nomenclature strategy to be applied to its complete product range beginning with the 2014 model year. ... Continue reading
Subaru's seven-seat Liberty Exiga wagon is adding extra equipment, warranty, roadside assistance and a gift voucher for a strictly limited period. ... Continue reading
Opportunities for the Alfisti at Shannons
Alfa Romeo enthusiasts should not miss Shannons Sydney Summer Classic Auction on February 4 when sought-after models go under the hammer with no reserve prices. ... Continue reading
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