2013 Acura ILX 2.4 Premium Review By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Acura ILX 2.4 Premium Acura hasn't had an entry-level car since the demise of the RSX, offering small crossovers like the RDX instead. And, the late RSX being a coupe, there hasn't been a small Acura sedan since the last Integra before that. But time demands change, and someti ... Continue reading
2013 Mini Countryman Cooper S John Cooper Works Prototype - First Drive and Review
First Drive: 2013 Mini Countryman Cooper S John Cooper Works (prototype) By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel KÃHTAI, Austria, December 17, 2011. John Cooper Works, the family name of fast Miniâs, gets another model: de Mini Countryman JCW. Last week, I was in Austria for the first glimpse an ... Continue reading
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, announced today that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract modification valued at $133.5 million to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to upgrade an additional 66 LAV III vehicles. This award modi ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Volvo AB - Strategic Snapshot, SWOT Analysis, Strategic Initiatives & Developments, Key Trends & Outlook for 2013" company profile to their offering. 'Volvo AB - Strategic Snapshot, SWOT Analysis, Strategic Initiatives & Developments, Key Trends & Outlook for 2013 ... Continue reading
Munich, Germany Parlays Reputation for Car Culture into Electric Vehicle Leadership
Munich, synonymous with German auto culture, races toward the future of electric cars Munich, Germany and luxury car culture are concepts so intertwined, it is difficult to imagine one without the other. With Munich as the capital of the Bavarian home of BMW and Audi, among many other automotive-sector leaders, it is n ... Continue reading
Did Hurricane Sandy Wreck Your Car?
You Can Still Get Mileage through a Charity Car Donation If your car spent last week under water, you can kiss its carpool days goodbye but it can still help drive life-saving efforts for families affected by kidney disease. Water damage won't affect vehicle donation to the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Cars Pr ... Continue reading
Young Drivers Admit to Nodding Off Behind the Wheel
16-24 year olds more likely to be involved in drowsy driving crashes finds AAA Foundation study Younger drivers are more likely to drive while drowsy according to new data presented by AAA. Based on a recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, one in seven licensed drivers ages 16-24 admitted to ... Continue reading
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy last week, Ferrari will donate the proceeds from auctioning the first F12berlinetta in the U.S. market to the American Red Cross to support the organization's relief efforts in the affected area. The auction will take place on November 17th 8:00 p.m. CST at the F ... Continue reading
Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Awards Continental Automotive 2012 Business of the Year
Continental, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, was yesterday presented with the 2012 Business of the Year Award by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce at its 98th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. The event included a keynote speech by Aneesh Chopra, Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Government, and wa ... Continue reading
In October 2012, a fourth SAE International Cooperative Research Program (CRP) was launched by the automotive industry to further analyze the safety of the new mobile air conditioner refrigerant, R1234yf. The participants in the 2012 R1234yf CRP include Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai ... Continue reading
Mississippi Dealers Send Relief Supplies to Help Staten Island Residents in Time of Need
Ford dealers from the Hattiesburg, Miss. area are collecting 80 pallets full of canned goods, diapers, personal care items, blankets, batteries and bottled water to fill a semi-truck trailer bound for Dana Ford Lincoln in Staten Island, N.Y. Staten Island was hit particularly hard by Hurricane Sandy and these Mississip ... Continue reading
2013 Infiniti G37x S Coupe Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
MORE INFO Infiniti Buyers Guide (1997-2013) Is The 2013 Infihniti G37x Your Perfect Coupe Match? By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel We recently had the chance to spend some time behind the wheel of the 2013 Infiniti G37x S Coupe. Introduced in its current configuration for the 2008 model year, the G37 ... Continue reading
Young People More Likely To Drive Drowsy
National Sleep Foundation's Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Provides Tips to Prevent One in Six Traffic Fatalities In recognition of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, (November 12-18), the National Sleep Foundation is joining with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to educate drivers about sleep safety. A recent survey ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Avalon Launch Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor The Auto Channel 2013 Toyota Avalon Specifications Model: 2013 Toyota Avalon Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 268 hp @ 6,200 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 111.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 195.2 x 72.2 x 57.5 in. Tires: P225/45R ... Continue reading
Hurricane-Flooded Cars for Sale! Car Buyers Beware
Whether it's a Bentley, Aston Martin, or Harley Davidson, Hurricane Sandy didn't exclude anything. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles alike have been damaged by one of the biggest superstorms to hit the east coast. What happens to those cars? A lot of them may end up for sale in the used car market. ... Continue reading
The All-New Volvo V40 Range - Low-Emission Luxury Without Compromise
Volvo V40 range strengthened by arrival of new R-Design and Cross Country variants Unprecedented choice without compromise for premium hatchback customers D2 models feature sub-100g/km CO2 emissions across all trim levels and in three bodystyles The all-new Volvo V40 range has given its premium hatchback competition it ... Continue reading
Two Premieres Planned for 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show
Porsche is continuing its sustained success in the U.S. with a world premiere and a North American premiere planned for the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The U.S. continues to be Porsche's largest market, with more than 28,226 vehicles delivered in the first ten months of this year. This represents a gain of 13 ... Continue reading
Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell plug-in electrified vehicles, including C-MAX Energi -- Ford's first-ever plug-in hybrid More than 900 dealers are either certified or enrolled for certification, far outpacing Ford's original estimates for 350 total, with 25 percent of buyers pl ... Continue reading
BMW Group Increases Sales by 13.2% in October
Best October ever with 157,618 BMW Group vehicles delivered - BMW brand sales volume up 15.4% - Robertson: We aim to continue the momentum The BMW Group's sales growth was once again in the double-digit range in October. A total of 157,618 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles were delivered to customers, an increase of 1 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Takes Home Three Ruedas ESPN Awards, including 'Manufacturer of the Year'
Chrysler Group LLC honored as "Manufacturer of the Year" at this year's Ruedas ESPN Awards in Miami "Truck of the Year" awarded to the new 2013 Ram 1500 The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart recognized as "Best Sedan" The leading Spanish-language automotive radio show, Ruedas ESPN, has named Chrysler Group LLC "Manufacturer of t ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Edwards Reaches Milestone At Phoenix
CONCORD, Nov. 8, 2012: Carl Edwards will reach a career milestone on Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway making his 300th start in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Throughout his 299 starts to date he has achieved 19 wins, 92 top fives, 157 top-10 finishes and 11 poles. âMy first start on pavement was at Phoenix ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Race Preview Phoenix
KANNAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2012: The bluff overlooking turns three and four of Phoenix International Raceway is Monument Hill, which way back in 1864 was the geographical starting point for what became the State of Arizona in 1912. Phoenix could also be considered the starting point of Tony Stewartâs professional racing ... Continue reading
Chevrolet and GMC CNG Bi-Fuel Pickup Production Begins +VIDEO
DETROIT - November 9, 2012: Production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Ind., and the pickups are available for order by fleet and retail customers through Chevrolet and GMC dealers. The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD Vortec 6.0L V8 engine runs ... Continue reading
Mini By Puma: Smart Travel Companions
MINI by PUMA stands for cleverly designed luggage solutions and casual shoe styles perfect for the everyday life in the city. The collection masterfully combines urban lifestyle with sports fashion ... Continue reading
S-Class Presented With Professional Driver Award
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has continued its positive momentum in what has been a very strong year, culminating in collecting the Professional Driver's Chauffeur Car of the Year award. ... Continue reading
The Fiat plant in Pomigliano D'Arco has been awarded the prestigious international Automotive Lean Production 2012 (OEM category) award. ... Continue reading
Hammond's Budget Bond Submarine Car At Beaulieu's World Of Top Gear
Following the airing of Top Gear's 50 Years of Bond Cars special, fans of the show visiting Beaulieu's World of Top Gear can now see the actual Top Gear Lotus Excel Submarine driven by Richard Hammond into a lake ... Continue reading
New Generation i30 Tourer Same Style, more Substance
Following the successful introduction of the New Generation i30 hatch earlier this year, Hyundai Motor Company Australia will launch its much anticipated wagon sibling, the i30 Tourer in early 2013. ... Continue reading
All-New Honda CR-V: The Power of Clever Thinking
Honda Australia will launch a new advertising campaign for the all-new CR-V, airing nationally on Sunday, 11 November. ... Continue reading
New Renault Clio Scoops 2012 'Golden Steering Wheel' Award
New Renault Clio Scoops 2012 'Golden Steering Wheel' Award ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors teams up with Exide Technologies to support the McGrath Foundation
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has teamed up with Exide Technologies to support the McGrath Foundation through the sale of limited edition pink batteries. ... Continue reading
When you window-shop among the digital aisles in eBay Motors for your next family car, you will undoubtedly be first and foremost considering safety. Rest assured that all of the vehicles listed in this collection score very well in that category. They also have won giggles and applause from youngsters and teens during ... Continue reading
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