Moab Easter Jeep Safari Vehicle Sneak Peek 2013
Mar 18, 2013
Jeep and Mopar have once again joined forces to create a selection of concept Jeep vehicles for the upcoming 47th annual Easter Jeep Safari, taking place in Moab, Utah, March 23-31. The Jeep Grand Cherokee "Trailhawk II" concept and the Jeep Wrangler "Slim" are two of the six new vehicles that will head to Moab. ... Continue reading
The Crazy Toyota i-Road Hits the Road in Geneva
Mar 18, 2013
The Toyota i-ROAD Personal Mobility Vehicle, (PMV), is a new form of transportation offering greater flexibility in the urban environment. The i-Road made its world premiere at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Edmunds Provides Tips to Help Car Buyers Avoid Unnecessary Credit Checks
Mar 18, 2013
Extraneous credit checks could put an unnecessary dent in a credit score. That's why Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information, advises car buyers to know when they should and should not grant car dealers permission to run a credit check. 'But if you are using outside financing from ... Continue reading
Infiniti Appoints Stefan Weinmann General Manager, Global Communications
Mar 18, 2013
Infiniti today announced that Stefan Weinmann has been named General Manager, Infiniti Global Communications, effective April 1st. As General Manager, Infiniti Global Communications, Weinmann will be responsible for leading Infiniti's Global Communications including Product, Lifestlye, Internal and Corporate Communicat ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Launches Mobile Version Of Kiamedia.com
Mar 18, 2013
Kia news is now at your fingertips, no matter where your travels may take you. Kia Motors America (KMA) today launched the mobile-device optimized Kiamedia.com, providing busy journalists with quick access to everything Kia while on the go. Optimized for iPhone and Android phones, the mobile version includes key featur ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2013
The Ram Truck brand will wrap up its successful "Road to the Ram Jam" all-star country music series with the auction of Easton Corbin's 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn. Starting at 7 p.m. Eastern time Monday, March 18, fans can bid for Corbin's truck with all proceeds from the auction benefiting the Freedom Alliance Sch ... Continue reading
Teen Driving Deaths on the Rise; Parents Can Help Reverse Trend
Mar 18, 2013
Parents play a key role in teens' decisions on safe driving. Research for Ford's Driving Skills for Life program (DSFL) shows teens tend to emulate how their parents drive. Traffic fatalities are the leading cause of death for American teens. There were more than 3,000 teen fatalities in 2010, according to the National ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2013
The first 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible offered for sale will be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson April 5 in Palm Beach, Fla., to support cancer research and treatment. Chevrolet is donating the highly coveted sports car as part of General Motors' support for the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and its ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2013
The production version of the all-new 2014 Acura MDX will be unveiled March 27, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, which will further cement the model's position as the benchmark in the three-row luxury SUV category. Utilizing a completely new platform that has been optimized in every respect, the seven-pass ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2013
Honda will reveal details of the refreshed 2014 Odyssey, including some innovative new features, at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The 2014 Odyssey further strengthens the Honda minivan's position as the segment's most coveted family-friendly vehicle, and adds to its status as the strongest overall owner ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring Road Trip Review By Steve Purdy
Mar 17, 2013
2013 TOYOTA AVALON XLE TOURING A road trip to Hilton Head Island By Steve Purdy Lead Photo By Jim Zachow TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau We would like to help the good folks at Toyota dispel the notion that their full-size Avalon appeals primarily to a geriatric demographic. The perception lingers that buyers for th ... Continue reading
Hey Mac What's Up? - Audi Makes Run for Luxury Car Lead
Mar 17, 2013
By Mac Gordon Editor-at-large The Auto Channel The battle for luxury car sales supremacy has reached a point of no return. The main contenders-Audi and BMW-have overtaken Mercedes-Benz in an unprecedented contest taking on global proportions in the struggle for affluent âtrendyâ buyers not only in the U.S. bu ... Continue reading
Mar 17, 2013
In its comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) proposed rule to add sound to hybrid and electric vehicles, Global Automakers is asking the agency to find a noise level that effectively alerts pedestrians without being excessively loud. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News March 11-17, 2013 Just Incase You Were Snoozing
Mar 17, 2013
* The U.S. Treasury sold at least 17.2 million shares of stock in General Motors Co. in February as it vows to exit its stake in the Detroit automaker by March 2014. In a report to Congress early this week, Treasury said it had raised $489.9 million from the sale of shares in GM last month. * Exposing the elephant in t ... Continue reading
2014 Mazda6 Named a Finalist for World Car Design of the Year
Mar 16, 2013
Zoom-Zoom has never showcased wallflower tendencies, so why start now?Ã When the all-new 2014 Mazda6 entered the competitive bread-and-butter world of the mid-size passenger car segment, the vehicle excelled in key consumer needs such as fuel economy, safety technology, performance and driving dynamics. And while ... Continue reading
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