Driving in Winter Weather Conditions
It doesn't take a snow storm for drivers to begin thinking about what they need for the 2012-2013 winter driving season. To help drivers prepare for this winter, Les Schwab Tire Centers provides free information resources on tires, chains and safe driving techniques. ... Continue reading
Antron Brown's Toyota "DragQuoia" Wins Prestigious Gran Turismo Award at SEMA
Antron Brown's outrageous Toyota Sequoia family dragster, known as "DragQuoia," captured Sony Computer Entertainment America's Gran Turismo Award for Best Truck or SUV at the 2012 SEMA Show. The Gran Turismo Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the automotive industry for SEMA show exhibitors, as selected ... Continue reading
Transporters -- Volvo Group's game is most popular
It's wonderful that so many people have downloaded the game. This gives us new opportunities to show how the Volvo Group contributes to society Just three days after the Volvo Group launched Transporters, the new game is topping the list of the most frequently downloaded free apps in App Store. ... Continue reading
Clean Energy's CNG Fueling Stations Up and Operating in Storm's Path
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. today reported that 49 fueling stations in the seven states affected by Hurricane Sandy are operating and providing CNG (compressed natural gas) fuel to a wide range of fleets and individuals. The fleets provide needed emergency, transit and refuse services in New York, New Jersey, Massachusett ... Continue reading
Mazda Dontates $100,000 to American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced a $100,000 contribution to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Additionally, The Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc., Board of Trustees approved grants to the Flemington Area Food Pantry and The Food Bank Network of Somerset Co ... Continue reading
BMW Group Contributes $1 Million for Hurricane Relief
"This donation will help the Red Cross give aid to the many who are in need in the affected areas," said Ludwig Willisch, CEO and President, BMW of North America. "We support those who are working so hard on the recovery effort and we are encouraging our employees across North America to volunteer their time and money ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Launch Ads Show How All-New Sedan Sets Itself Apart from the Bland Competition
Three television commercials for the all-new Ford Fusion debut this week and show viewers how and why this sleek new sedan outshines the competition In one of the new ads, all other vehicles on the road become invisible while the new Fusion remains, standing apart from the crowd. In another, a Fusion drives over a clif ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels-2013 Ford Taurus Review
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 FORD TAURUS REVIEW By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE TAURUS VEHICLE The chiseled Ford Taurus is a five-passenger large-size sedan done up in masculine tones with a panache for cold weather driving thanks to such popular options as remote vehicle start, heated ste ... Continue reading
International Nameplate Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales
Despite Sandy's Impact, Sales Continue to Rise The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released October 2012 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AIADA represents America's approximately 10,000 international nameplate franchises whose brands accounted for 55 ... Continue reading
Hyundai/Kia to Correct Overstated MPG Claims as Result of EPA Investigation
Hyundai/Kia to Correct Overstated MPG Claims as Result of EPA Investigation -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will lower their fuel economy (mpg) estimates for the majority of their model year 2012 and 2013 models after EPA testing found ... Continue reading
Friedman-Swift Associates: Does Facebook Work for Auto Dealerships?
More than one in four new car buyers visit social networking sites at least weekly, according to research released today by Friedman-Swift Associates, a national market research firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio. "Twenty-eight percent of people who purchase new cars visit social networking sites at least once a week," say ... Continue reading
Purdy Book Review: INSIDE THE FISHER BODY CRAFTMAN'S GUILD
A BOOK REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau INSIDE THE FISHER BODY CRAFTMANâS GUILD Contestants Recall the Great General Motors Talent Search Edited by John L. Jacobus Published by McFarland & Company, Inc. There was a time in the 1950âs, I was told some years ago by retired GM VP of Desig ... Continue reading
Diesel cars have long been tremendously popular in Europe, where high fuel prices mean that the price premium of a diesel car can be paid off quickly. However, other regions that have not traditionally been strong diesel markets, such as North America, are now starting to open up--particularly as increasingly stringe ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 11.2.2012
<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
In its first full month of sales, Ford's new C-MAX Hybrid outsells Toyota Prius v, 3,182 units to 2,769 Ford sets record for hybrid sales in October with 4,612 units -- double October 2011 hybrid sales C-MAX hybrids help Ford achieve strongest October small car sales in 11 years -- total 25,493 vehicles for a 54 percen ... Continue reading
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) hosted its tenth annual Gran Turismo Awards at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show last night at the Rain Nightclub in the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, with a headlining performance by Hip Hop icon Snoop Dogg. Celebrating continuing excellence and innov ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Race Preview Texas
KANNAPOLIS, Nov. 1, 2012: Change is inevitable. It can happen within the blink of an eye, or over the course of some unspecified length of time. Just ask Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet for Stewart-Haas Racing. ... Continue reading
NHRA Pro Mod - Troy Coughlin Jr. Returns To Las Vegas Looking To Follow In Father's Footsteps
LAS VEGAS. Nov. 1, 2012: If Troy Coughlin Jr. is looking for motivation for this weekendâs Lucas Oil Drag Racing series finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, he need look no further than last weekendâs NHRA Big O Tires Nationals, where his father, Troy Sr., turned in an amazing performance to win t ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Paludo To Run Special Wrap For Texas
MOORESVILLE, Nov. 1, 2012: It was announced today that Miguel Paludo's red No. 32 Chevrolet Silverado will sport a different look in the upcoming NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) races at Texas Motor Speedway and Phoenix International Raceway, switching to a special blue paint scheme in honor of World Diabetes ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Edwards Race Preview Texas
CONCORD, Nov. 1, 2012: Texas may be known for cattle and oil, but for Carl Edwards Texas is all about victory lane. Edwards has more NASCAR Sprint Cup wins at Texas than any other driver and he hopes to add to his record Sunday in the AAA Texas 500. Edwards has earned three Cup wins at the 1.5-mile oval dating back to ... Continue reading
Hyundai And Kia Initiate Voluntary Program To Adjust Fuel Economy Ratings On Select Vehicles
Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America today announced that, following discussions with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), they are voluntarily adjusting the fuel economy ratings for approximately 900,000, or 35 percent of, 2011-13 model year vehicles sold through October 31, 2012. Procedural errors ... Continue reading
Safelite AutoGlass Responds to Hurricane Damage in Northeast
All Safelite AutoGlass® locations in the northeast are operational and available to help with vehicle glass repair or replacement needs resulting from Hurricane Sandy. The company has deployed 23 additional technicians to New York and New Jersey in addition to its more than 50 facilities. Both in-shop and mobile servi ... Continue reading
Ford's quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share to be paid in the fourth quarter on its common stock triggers conversion and exercise price adjustments Conversion and exercise price adjustments are being made pursuant to the terms of convertible debt securities and warrants Adjustments offset dilutive impact of common sto ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Kia Initiate Program to Adjust Fuel Consumption Ratings on Select Vehicles
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2012 Automakers' Average Fuel Consumption Rating Increased by 0.3 L/100km; Affected Vehicle Owners to be Compensated TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2012 - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. and Kia Canada Inc. today announced that they are correcting the fuel consumption ratings for approximately 172,000 vehicles sold betwee ... Continue reading
Honda to Begin Sales of All-new "N-ONE" Mini-vehicle
TOKYO, Japan, November 1, 2012 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin sales of the N-ONE, the third model of the new N Series mini-vehicle following the N BOX and the N BOX +, on November 2nd at dealerships across Japan. N-ONE Gã»L Package (FWD) N-ONE Premium Tourerã»L Package (FWD) The N-ONE was devel ... Continue reading
Dodge Infuses Sinister Styling into Special-edition 2013 Dodge Blacktop Packages
The sinister style of the Dodge Blacktop models deliver customers exclusive customized design with an exhilarating driving experience and exceptional value One-of-a-kind exterior appointments, including unique dark wheels, grille, headlights, rear spoiler and more give Dodge Blacktop models eye-catching appeal while st ... Continue reading
Auto-Owners Insurance Receives J.D. Power and Associates Award
Auto-Owners Insurance is proud to be recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Auto Insurance Claims Experience" for the fifth year in a row. The company received this recognition in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and again for 2012. Auto-Owners Insurance, which has been involved in ... Continue reading
Prudential completes pension transfer agreement with General Motors Co.
The Prudential Insurance Company of America, a Prudential Financial, Inc. company , today announced the completion of the transfer of retiree pension benefit obligations for approximately 110,000 salaried General Motors salaried retirees to Prudential. Under the terms of the agreement, Prudential has received approxima ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Camry Review By Larry Nutson
Toyota Camry â Everybodyâs Darling All new in 2012; 2013 coming soon By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4333) The Toyota Camry is all-new for 2012. Introduced a little over one year ago, itâs the seventh generation of the Camry that has become well established in the Amer ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Ampera Is Fleet Managers' Green Vehicle Of The Year
Vauxhall's all conquering Ampera extended range electric vehicle has been honoured as Green Vehicle of the Year by fleet decision-makers at the prestigious 2012 Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO) Awards. ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan GT-R: Elevated Performance
Improved response, better stability and sharper handling - those are the highlights of the 2013 model year Nissan GT-R. ... Continue reading
New Audi A6 And A7 Black Edition Models Set The Tone
The devil really is in the detail for Audi A6 Saloon and Avant and A7 Sportback models this week as a new Black Edition specification lends the acclaimed executive ranges a distinctly darker air ... Continue reading
Ford 1.0-Litre Ecoboost Engine Wins The Dewar Trophy 2012
Ford's new 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost engine has notched up another accolade with the award of the The Dewar Trophy 2012 ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Website Is The Best In The Business
Luxury sports car maker Aston Martin is celebrating a very real, yet 'virtual', success with the news that the company's global website - www.astonmartin.com - has been voted the best in the industry. ... Continue reading
True Blue Benzes in Shannons Summer Sale
A pair of 'true blue' Australian-delivered Mercedes-Benz SL Roadsters will tempt Teutons at Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic Auction on Monday November 26 ... Continue reading
Nissan Sets National Sales Record in October
Nissan Motor Co. today announced record-setting sales in Australia as the brand achieved its sixth consecutive monthly sales record, this time in October. ... Continue reading
Kia Rio catches Red Nose Day Raffle Winner by Surprise
The winner of the 2012 SIDS and Kids Red Nose Day Raffle was caught completely by surprise when she was told she had won a brand new Kia Rio S. ... Continue reading
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