New estimates out today indicate the number of vehicles flooded and destroyed by Hurricane Sandy may greatly exceed the 640,000 units destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. If these predictions are true, Hurricane Sandy would be the single-largest disaster to ever impact the country's vehicles. While our focus is on supportin ... Continue reading
NICB Says Some Towing Companies Gouging Sandy Victims
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) says it is receiving reports of price gouging by towing companies and impound lots in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. NICB member companies are already receiving bills with classic signs of price exploitation. For a tow that occurred on October 30, one towing company charged ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Will Stop Selling Cars in the U.S.
Suzuki company spokesperson says that the company is exiting the car business because of slow sales, unfavorable foreign exchange rates and high costs because of U.S. regulatory requirements. ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 350 Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG The Auto Channel 2013 LEXUS GS 350 SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 Lexus GS 350 Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 306 hp/277 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic with steering wheel paddles Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.7 x 72.4 x 57.3 in. Tires: P235/45R18 Cargo ... Continue reading
Schrader International Hires Ronald J. Klump as Chief Financial Officer
Schrader, a pioneer and leading global manufacturer of sensing and valve solutions, today announced that Ronald J. Klump will join the company as Chief Financial Officer. Klump, who will begin his new role today, will assume responsibility for all financial operations of Schrader worldwide. 'I look forward to working w ... Continue reading
Used-Vehicle Prices to Increase in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Used-vehicle prices are expected to increase in the near term after Hurricane Sandy destroyed thousands of vehicles. The National Automobile Dealers Association is predicting that prices of used vehicles up to 8-years-old will increase from 0.5% to 1.5% as a result of Hurricane Sandy. "The loss of used-vehicle supply a ... Continue reading
RECALL: Britax Recall Certain Convertible Child Restraints
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12C004 Synopsis: Britax is recalling certain convertible child restraints, models Boulevard 70 G3, Advocate 70 G3, and Pavilion 70 G3, Model Numbers: E9LJ91A, E9LJ91M, E9LJ91S, E9LJ92E, E9LJ93P, E9LJ93S, E9LK91A, E9LK31A, E9LK31Q, E9LK32D, E9LK32Z, E9LK33Q, E9LL11A, E9LL11Q, E9LL12D, E9LL12Z, ... Continue reading
It's True - Women Are Better Drivers than Men
A new survey from car hire comparison site http://www.carrentals.co.uk has found that women drivers perform better on the roads compared to men, highlighted by the fact they have been in fewer accidents and carry less penalty points on their driving licence. The study by Carrentals UK, which involved over 700 people ov ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America today announced a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. "The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy has created enormous loss and challenges for millions in the storm's wake," said John Krafcik, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. "We know how ... Continue reading
Start Your Engines As Activision Publishing's NASCAR The Game: Inside Line Races Into Stores Today
America's number one motorsport video game is back and better than ever as Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. today announced that NASCAR The Game: Inside Line is available now at retail outlets nationwide on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsof ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) announces that its PowerPhase electric propulsion system powered the Ecotricity Nemesis all-electric vehicle to a new UK land speed record of 151 m.p.h. 'The land speed record success has really captured the imagination of the public, which is quickly coming to appreciate the asto ... Continue reading
Suzuki Going Out Of Car Biz in USA-Motorycles/ATV and Marine Division To Continue
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation , the sole distributor in the continental United States of Suzuki Motor Corporation automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and marine outboard engines, today announced that it plans to realign its business to focus on the long-term growth of its Motorcycles/ATV an ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Bayne Race Report Texas
Fort Worth, Nov. 5, 2012: After a strong seventh-place qualifying effort, Trevor Bayne and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team struggled with an ill-handling car throughout much of Sundayâs AAA Texas 500 but still salvaged a 22nd-place, lead-lap finish. âWe qualified really well, and I thought that was sett ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Race Report Texas
Fort Worth, Nov. 5, 2012: The last 30 minutes of final practice Saturday allowed Tony Stewart to rally to a fifth-place finish in the last 60 laps of the AAA Texas 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. After dealing with an ill-handling racecar for much of the 335-lap race arou ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Busch Race Report Texas
FORT WORTH, Nov. 5, 2012: Kurt Busch scored his first top-10 as a Furniture Row Racing driver, finishing eighth in Sundayâs AAA Texas 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. Busch, who was competing in only his fourth race with the Denver, Colo.-based team, made a late charge to notch his 172nd career ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Bowyer Post-Race Comments Texas
CLINT BOWYER, No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing (continued) Do you feel like the championship is still within reach? "I've said this all along -- it's fun to be racing for the championship, but I'm more proud of where we're at contending for that championship, winning three races our first year ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Keselowski Race Report Texas
FORT WORTH, Nov. 5, 2012: Brad Keselowski was right on the money in most of what he said Sunday night, but he was dead wrong about the one thing that might matter most. Keselowski was right about the nature of the racing in the AAA Texas 500. It was breathtaking. After the next-to-last restart in the AAA Texas 500, Kes ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Johnson Race Report Texas
FORT WORTH, Nov. 5, 2012: The haymaker Jimmie Johnson delivered Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway turned out to be an eight-point swing. Taking advantage of a late caution and four fresh tires to Brad Keselowski's two, Johnson pulled away from Keselowski in a green-white-checkered-flag finish to win the AAA Texas 500 and ... Continue reading
Kia Sets Record Year - Two Months Early
Kia has beaten its best ever UK annual sales performance with over two months of the year to go. Sales of 4,837 vehicles in October have pushed the year-to-date sales to 57,736 units - 1,622 units above the record 2010 full year figure when 56,114 vehicles were sold. ... Continue reading
BMW's award-winning and cleanest car currently on sale in the UK now has another accolade. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Success In RAC Future Car Challenge 2012
The Jaguar XJ_e experimental plug-in hybrid was awarded 'Most Energy Efficient Luxury Car Prototype' and 'Technical Panel's Award of Merit' at the third annual RAC Future Car Challenge from Brighton to London on 3rd November 2012. ... Continue reading
New Amarok 180 PS With Bluemotion Technology And Auto Transmission
The Amarok is now even more powerful and economical, thanks to a power upgrade for the 163 PS BiTDI engine to 180 PS, and the introduction of BlueMotion Technology models to offer improved efficiency. ... Continue reading
The expansion of the Japanese performance automotive brand continues in the UK with the opening of its next Infiniti centre based in Hull. This opening represents the seventh Infiniti centre in the UK with more on the way. ... Continue reading
Renault Triumphs At The Future Car Challenge
Renault collected four awards at the annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge on Saturday 3rd November winning categories for the ZOE supermini and Kangoo Van Z.E. as well as scooping the overall prize. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain Appoints New Fleet Director
Phil Hollinshas been appointed director, fleet operations Ford of Britain, taking over from Kevin Griffin, who has held the role since 2003. Kevin has been appointed director, commercial vehicles Ford of Europe. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2013. ... Continue reading
Lee Wheeler Takes Honda Corporate Role On Permanent Basis
Honda (UK) has confirmed that the temporary appointment of Lee Wheeler as Manager, Corporate Operations has been made permanent. ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - McLaren GT Reinforces Technical Team With New High-Profile Appointments
As further strengthening of the McLaren GT technical team, and as part of the strategy to accommodate the expanding operations, the British race car manufacturer is announcing three high profile appointments. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Cures 'Range Anxiety' in Electric Cars
Volvo Car Corporation is testing a new fast-charger for electric cars that cuts recharging time to an outstanding 1.5 hours. The fast-charger operates six times faster than today's on-board devices. ... Continue reading
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