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Pricing and Specifications announced for Suzuki Celerio

Pricing and Specifications announced for Suzuki Celerio

On sale in the UK from February 2015 and available in SZ3 and SZ4 grades. Six airbags and ESP fitted as standard safety equipment for all UK models. SZ3 model priced at £7,999 and includes air conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth and alloy wheels as standard. “A+ compact” car that exceeds ‘A’ segme ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Tops Last Year's Sales Already in November

Mercedes-Benz Tops Last Year's Sales Already in November

1,486,839 sold vehicles since the beginning of the year (+12.4%) Sales record for the eleventh consecutive month in 2014 (150,742 units, +13.0%) Strong growth in demand in the European markets C-Class Sedan and Estate post 53.3% sales growth Ola Källenius: "We have already topped the total sales of the previous year ... Continue reading

International Mercedes-Benz Fashion Campaign -- Autumn/Winter 2015: Champions of Fashion

International Mercedes-Benz Fashion Campaign -- Autumn/Winter 2015: Champions of Fashion

Mercedes-Benz today announces a spectacular collision of peerless talents from the worlds of fashion, photography and Formula 1 for its Autumn/Winter 2015 fashion campaign. The leading men are the ace racers, rivals and team-mates Lewis Hamilton - Formula 1’s newly-crowned World Champion - and Nico Rosberg. Starri ... Continue reading

Shanghai GM Tops 10 Million Cumulative Sales

Shanghai GM Tops 10 Million Cumulative Sales

Reaches milestone in record time for domestic passenger car makers Shanghai GM recently surpassed 10 million cumulative sales since its establishment in 1997. It reached the milestone in record time for a domestic passenger car manufacturer. Shanghai GM’s first vehicle rolled off the production line just 23 months ... Continue reading

GM Recalls Update

GM Recalls Update

General Motors has updated its list of 2014 recalls through Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. ... Continue reading

New 2015 Scion xB Now Arriving at Dealerships

New 2015 Scion xB Now Arriving at Dealerships

It’s that time of year when everyone wants a present in a really cool box. Or, in the case of the 2015 Scion xB, the present IS a really cool box. The iconic xB comes with many features that make it the ideal vehicle for the holidays. New for 2015 is a standard rear back-up camera to provide greater visibility whe ... Continue reading

All-New 2015 Nissan Murano on Sale Now

All-New 2015 Nissan Murano on Sale Now

New third-generation Murano crossover arrives at Nissan dealers nationwide just in time for the holidays Features a starting M.S.R.P.* of $29,560 USD Brings concept car-like styling to the showroom with V-Motion front end, LED boomerang lights and unique floating roof “Social lounge” interior offers premium f ... Continue reading

A Historical Look at Vehicle Theft in the United States

A Historical Look at Vehicle Theft in the United States

Technology and Teamwork Drive Dramatic Reductions A Historical Look at #VehicleTheft in the United States from @insurancecrime DES PLAINES, Ill., December 8, 2014 / PR Newswire / — The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a national analysis of vehicle theft which compares annual statistics for th ... Continue reading

Hertz Recognized as Best Car Rental Company Among Industry Awards

Hertz Recognized as Best Car Rental Company Among Industry Awards

Company Earns Top Honors from Three Different Travel Industry Publications The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, was recognized as 'Best Car Rental Company of 2014' in three top-tier travel industry awards, including Business Traveler Magazine's 2014 Best in Business Travel Awards, G ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS December 8, 2014 : Ford, BMW, Toyota, Maserati, Honda, Chrysler, Chevrolet, GMC, Yamaha, Volkswagen

NHTSA RECALLS December 8, 2014 : Ford, BMW, Toyota, Maserati, Honda, Chrysler, Chevrolet, GMC, Yamaha, Volkswagen

NHTSA RECALLS December 8, 2014 : Ford, BMW, Toyota, Maserati, Honda, Chrysler, Chevrolet, GMC, Yamaha, Volkswagen ... Continue reading

K900 Rave, VW Rant, Acura Rave, MB Confusion and Ferrari No Show In This Month's Letter From Europe +VIDEO

K900 Rave, VW Rant, Acura Rave, MB Confusion and Ferrari No Show In This Month's Letter From Europe +VIDEO

K900, VW Rant, Acura Rave, MB Confusion and Ferrari No Show In This Month's Letter From Europe ... Continue reading

Many Concerned Family Members Not Talking To Older Relatives About Their Driving

Many Concerned Family Members Not Talking To Older Relatives About Their Driving

New survey from The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence explores family conversations about driving safety HARTFORD, CT -- December 5, 2014: Almost half of adults concerned about an older relative’s driving have not talked to their older relative about their concerns, according to a new survey from The Ha ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week of December 1-7, 2014

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week of December 1-7, 2014

* Fueled by low gasoline prices, November auto sales really flowed. Consumers bought 1.3 million vehicles and the industry was up overall about 4.6 percent. The SAAR was close to 17 million units. Some car companies exceeded analyst's forecasts. GM and FCA (that's the former Chrysler), VW Group, and Honda/Acura are up; ... Continue reading

NADA Used Car Guide Report Determines How Redesigns Affect Used Vehicle Prices

NADA Used Car Guide Report Determines How Redesigns Affect Used Vehicle Prices

In their most recent report, NADA Used Car Guide analysts have determined what key factors push down the value of some used vehicles steeply in 2015. The number of years since the last redesign, amount of competition within the vehicle's segment, and the quality of the design were all factors in determining used values ... Continue reading

One Third of Consumers Plan to Hit the Road for Winter Holidays; One in Six to Put Over 1,000 Miles on Odometer

One Third of Consumers Plan to Hit the Road for Winter Holidays; One in Six to Put Over 1,000 Miles on Odometer

With gas prices at five-year lows, a new survey from DMEautomotive shows that car travel is the way to go for 35% of travelers over the winter holidays; and these consumers are making sure their ride is safe: 90% plan pre-trip maintenance DAYTONA BEACH, FL -- Dec. 5, 2014: With gas prices at five-year lows, new researc ... Continue reading

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