Toyota Unveils 2014 Redesigned Tundra Pickup at 2013 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2013
CHICAGO - February 7, 2013: Toyota U.S.A. unveiled the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck at a press conference at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Tundra has been a quality leader with Toyota's DNA of quality, dependability and reliability. The industry has recognized Tundra with a myriad of awards over the last ... Continue reading
Nissan Features Latest NISMO and Commercial Vehicles at 2013 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2013
CHICAGO - February 7, 2013: First there was the debut of the new 2013 JUKE NISMO and then the 2014 370Z NISMO. These models are part of an expansion of the NISMO brand worldwide. As part of the NISMO lineup, they are designed to be the most forward-looking expression of Nissan, offering cutting-edge performance, techno ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive analysis shows impact of a $1 gas price increase
Feb 7, 2013
Experian Automotive today released findings from a study on the impact of rising fuel prices on various vehicle segments over a five-year period. The research showed that there was a direct correlation between fluctuations in gas prices and changes in market share for different types of vehicle sales. Not surprisingly, ... Continue reading
GEICO celebrates 40 years of customer and community service in Woodbury
Feb 7, 2013
This year, GEICO honors 37 active associates who were with GEICO when the Woodbury office opened its doors in 1973. They were recognized at a special event on Friday, January 31 at GEICOs Woodbury office. ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2013
Distracted driving is an epidemic. According to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), each day 10 people are killed and more than 1,100 people are injured in crashes that involved distracted drivers. To address this ongoing concern, Continental, a leading global automotive supplier, has developed its ... Continue reading
MotorWeek 2013 Drivers' Choice Best of the Year: 2013 Cadillac ATS
Feb 7, 2013
MotorWeek, television's longest running automotive series, names the Cadillac ATS as its "Best of the Year" 2013 Drivers' Choice award winner for delivering an American-made driving experience that's as close to a classic European sport sedan as you can get. The Drivers' Choice Awards are among the auto industry's most ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz "Soul" Shines Through
Feb 7, 2013
The perennial discussion among industry pundits about the Super Bowl, the largest and most watched sporting event of the year, is: are the millions of dollars spent on Game Day airtime worth the investment? Most experts say that it depends on the expectation and the execution. Ask Steve Cannon, president and CEO of Mer ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel
Feb 7, 2013
Turbocharging helps deliver segment-leading 148 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque with estimated 42 mpg highway $25,695 MSRP includes destination and two - year maintenance plan Chevrolet is entering the U.S. and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of its hottest-selling sedan, the ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2013
2014 Ram ProMaster puts Ram Truck back into the expanding, purpose-built, full-size van segment with best-in-class features focused on the commercial customer New 2014 Ram ProMaster van developed from the successful, long-standing Fiat Ducato: 30-plus years of reliable service and more than 4.5 million units sold Excep ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2013
AeroVironment, Inc. today launched a dealer program that provides turnkey residential charging packages to consumers purchasing new electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and allows them to finance the charger in combination with the vehicle at the time of sale. The program, which is the first of its kind, ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates to Release 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study Results on February 13
Feb 7, 2013
J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of the 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) at 10 a.m. EST on Wednesday, February 13. Among new-vehicle owners, reliability/dependability is the most influential factor in their decision to purchase a specific vehicle model, according to J.D. Power and Associates. ( ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2013
For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles in the world can look back on such a long tradition and with such genuine continuity as the Porsche 911. It has been inspiring car enthusiasts the world over since its debut as the Type 901 at the IAA International Automotive Show ... Continue reading
Mercedes Benz Wins Big in Hybrid Awards: Echo Automotive Completes Positive Tests in Hybrid Market
Feb 7, 2013
Mercedes Benz triumphed in the recent Business Car Manager SME Company Car of the Year Awards 2012, The new Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid managed to win two categories including Best Overall Company Car for SMEs. Meanwhile in the same industry Echo Automotive completed positive tests with their Hybrid option speci ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Electric Earns Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA
Feb 7, 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the 2013 Ford Focus Electric a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing Focus Electric was designed with safety in mind with its airbags and AdvanceTrac® with electronic stability control The driver's airbag uses ... Continue reading
New Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel to Accelerate Interest In Clean Diesel Autos in U.S.
Feb 7, 2013
Unveiling of Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel at Chicago Auto Show Highlights American Automakers' Renewed Production of Diesel Vehicles The new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel passenger car unveiled this morning at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show is a bold statement about the future for clean diesel cars in the U.S, said A ... Continue reading
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