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ABF Driver Scott Harris Earns Back-to-Back NY Driver of the Year Awards

ABF Driver Scott Harris Earns Back-to-Back NY Driver of the Year Awards

For the second consecutive year, ABF driver Scott Harris has earned recognition as New York Driver of the Year from the New York State Motor Truck Association. Harris earned the recognition during the organization's Safety and Education Symposium March 26 in Albany, New York. A five-time winner of the New York State Dr ... Continue reading

BMW Cautiously Optimistic about 2013.

BMW Cautiously Optimistic about 2013.

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH, Germany, March 19, 2013. After the record year 2012, car maker BMW is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the year 2013. According to Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, the company does not expect a further improvement of profit befor ... Continue reading

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review By John Heilig

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review By John Heilig

The Auto Page By John Heilig There are few cars that I'd be willing to drop everything for and keep in my garage… t 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is one of those cars. Model: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine: 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle I4 Horsepower/Torque: 188 total hp: 129 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 112.2 ... Continue reading

2013 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 2

2013 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 2

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_2205) The New York Auto Show is the last big show in the annual U.S. auto show season. Globally it is sandwiched in between the Geneva and Shanghai shows, which keeps automakers scrambling. Day 2 of media previews started off just as big as day 1 with ... Continue reading

GM Grows Range of Vehicles for NGOs in Emerging Markets

GM Grows Range of Vehicles for NGOs in Emerging Markets

Isuzu DMAX and Chevrolet N300 latest vehicles to be offered Vehicle offering part of GM’s International Aid & Development Program International Fleet Sales is GM’s dealer for export of specialized products DUBAI, U.A.E. – As part of its ongoing support for humanitarian work in emerging markets, General M ... Continue reading

Centerplate Shifts Hospitality Into High Gear For 500,000 Guests At The New York International Auto Show

Centerplate Shifts Hospitality Into High Gear For 500,000 Guests At The New York International Auto Show

Centerplate, America's leading event hospitality partner to the country's top stadiums, entertainment venues and convention centers, will once again be the hospitality partner to the New York International Auto Show. As with every year, Centerplate is back bigger and better than ever for the 2013 NYC Auto Show, with ov ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Press Conference - Remarks by Mark Reuss at the 2013 New York Auto Show

Chevrolet Press Conference - Remarks by Mark Reuss at the 2013 New York Auto Show

Mark Reuss, president, General Motors North America, addressed news media, March 27, as he revealed the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro at the New York International Auto Show, Jacob Javits Center. Hello everyone, and thank you for joining us on a very special afternoon for Chevrolet. You'll see just how special it is in a few m ... Continue reading

EPA Proposes Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard, Slashing Air Pollution and Providing Extensive Health Benefits

EPA Proposes Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard, Slashing Air Pollution and Providing Extensive Health Benefits

*EPA Will Propose Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard, Slashing Air Pollution and Providing Extensive Health Benefits* *WASHINGTON –* Based on extensive input from auto manufactures, refiners, and states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed sensible standards for cars and ... Continue reading

EPA Recognizes GM for Sustained Excellence

EPA Recognizes GM for Sustained Excellence

Energy Management Award is highest a corporation can receive DETROIT – General Motors earned the highest recognition a corporation can receive from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – its 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence award for energy management. “Our contribution ... Continue reading

2014 Buick Regal Infused with New Technology

2014 Buick Regal Infused with New Technology

Exterior design with signature wing-shape LED lighting; revised interior designed around next-gen IntelliLink infotainment and new advanced safety features More efficient and more refined 2.0L turbo engine delivers 18 percent more power in Regal Turbo New all-wheel-drive system incorporates electronic limited-slip diff ... Continue reading

2014 Cadillac CTS Elevates to Challenge World’s Best

2014 Cadillac CTS Elevates to Challenge World’s Best

Longer, lower and leaner sedan drives into heart of midsize luxury segment Lightweight technologies, including aluminum door structures, contribute to lower curb weight and nearly 50/50 weight balance New Vsport model offers new Cadillac Twin-Turbo V-6 and brand’s first eight-speed automatic transmission NEW YORK ... Continue reading

2014 Camaro Z/28 the Most Track-capable Camaro Ever

2014 Camaro Z/28 the Most Track-capable Camaro Ever

NEW YORK – Chevrolet today introduced the restyled 2014 Camaro line at the New York Auto Show, including the return of the Z/28, the most iconic model in Camaro history. The 2014 Camaro models feature a revised exterior design that integrates high-performance aerodynamics for more efficient cooling and stability a ... Continue reading

Four in 10 Buick Enclave Owners Returning for New Model

Four in 10 Buick Enclave Owners Returning for New Model

New and returning customers opting for more luxury amenities DETROIT – The redesigned 2013 Buick Enclave luxury crossover is the brand’s best-selling model through the first quarter with retail sales up almost 40 percent. And it is a second-time-around choice for nearly four in 10 owners trading in a first-ge ... Continue reading

Consumer Concerns about Driving Range and Economics Continue to Hinder Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles, According to Navigant Research Survey

Consumer Concerns about Driving Range and Economics Continue to Hinder Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles, According to Navigant Research Survey

The volume of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has grown significantly over the last year, with many auto manufacturers adding new models to their fleets. Indeed, several auto manufacturers are electrifying their fleets with innovative models. The PEV market is expected to grow swiftly, with a compound annual growth ra ... Continue reading

Global Automakers Responds to EPA's Tier 3 and Market Gasoline Proposed Standards

Global Automakers Responds to EPA's Tier 3 and Market Gasoline Proposed Standards

The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) and its member companies are pleased that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed rules for Tier 3 vehicle emissions and gasoline standards. ("We have been anxiously awaiting this rulemaking because it is good for the environment and will ... Continue reading

Used Car Super Search - Includes All Craigslist Used Vehicles

Used Car Super Search - Includes All Craigslist Used Vehicles

Used Cars on Craigslist., For over 16 years we have been hoping that a tool coms along that would allow our audience to skip the jerk-around in online car and truck search and get right to the search results. We believe that free is better and thats why the search interfsace below will let you search for your next vehi ... Continue reading

More Than 150 Audi Models Still Qualify For Top Tax Allowance Despite Budget Changes

More Than 150 Audi Models Still Qualify For Top Tax Allowance Despite Budget Changes

Tax doesn't have to be taxing for Audi fleet customers, who still have a choice of over 150 Audi model variants which undercut new, significantly lower, CO2 emissions thresholds that have just tightened the tax rules for company car purchases. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Cements 'First Choice' Fleet Status

Mitsubishi Cements 'First Choice' Fleet Status

Mitsubishi has underlined its position as a manufacturer of choice for the UK's specialist fleet operators with a record number of new vehicle orders. ... Continue reading

Ferrari: A Special Bonus For All Employees

Ferrari: A Special Bonus For All Employees

It was promised and now it's been delivered. At the Geneva Motor Show, Luca di Montezemolo had announced that all Ferrari employees would receive a special bonus, linked to the financial results of the three year period, 2010 to 2012. ... Continue reading

Jaguar F-Type Declared 2013 World Car Design Of The Year

Jaguar F-Type Declared 2013 World Car Design Of The Year

The Jaguar F-TYPE has today been declared the 2013 World Car Design of the Year. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Golf Is Named World Car Of The Year 2013

Volkswagen Golf Is Named World Car Of The Year 2013

The new Golf just keeps on winning: an international expert jury today named the bestseller from Wolfsburg "World Car of the Year 2013". ... Continue reading

HRH The Prince Of Wales Reinforces His Support For Britain's Countryside & The Next Generation Of Farmers

HRH The Prince Of Wales Reinforces His Support For Britain's Countryside & The Next Generation Of Farmers

This morning, The Prince of Wales visited a Land Rover driver-training programme, where applications for a new Bursary scheme that aims to support British countryside communities, were officially opened. ... Continue reading

Fastest Skoda Octavia Of All Time: World Premiere Of The Skoda Octavia RS At The 2013 "Goodwood Festival Of Speed"

Fastest Skoda Octavia Of All Time: World Premiere Of The Skoda Octavia RS At The 2013 "Goodwood Festival Of Speed"

Skoda will present the world premiere of the all-new Octavia RS at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, 11-14 July 2013. ... Continue reading

Enhanced 12C GT3 Continues Winning Streak As The European GT Season Gears Up For 2013

Enhanced 12C GT3 Continues Winning Streak As The European GT Season Gears Up For 2013

The 2012 GT season saw McLaren GT customer teams claim 38 podium finishes, with half of these on the top step. ... Continue reading

Give The Kids A Safety Boost With Seat Young Driver

Give The Kids A Safety Boost With Seat Young Driver

The next generation of drivers will be able to get some vital early experience under their belts thanks to the latest event from SEAT-sponsored Young Driver. ... Continue reading

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