Ford C-MAX Is the Fastest-Selling Hybrid Ever at Launch
Dec 17, 2012
Ford C-MAX has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever at launch, with 8,030 units sold in its first two months of sales in October and November, outpacing Toyota Camry Hybrid's 7,300 sales in its first two full months in May and June 2006 C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid are selling three times faster than ... Continue reading
New 2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport Delivers More Power, Precision and Prowess
Dec 17, 2012
More precision and style: Dodge brings unique Gloss Black split-crosshair grille, Gloss Black accented 19-inch aluminum wheels, steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters with sport-mode, rear spoiler, sport seats and segment-exclusive Beats Audio to Charger AWD Sport Best-in-class V-6 all-wheel drive fuel efficiency: up t ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 335i Ride and Review By John Heilig
Dec 16, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 BMW 335i Engine: 3.0-liter twin turbo I6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,900 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 1,200-5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.5 x 71.3 x 56.3 in. Tires: P225/40R19 (F)/P285/35R19 (R) Cargo volume: 13.0 c ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Avalon - Steve Purdy First Look
Dec 16, 2012
2013 TOYOTA AVALON â FIRST LOOK By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Until now if asked to identify the most typical âold-manâsâ car we might have named the Toyota Avalon, particularly with the anachronistic Mercury Grand Marquis gone to the storage yard in the sky. Even though the last ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2012
Ford looks to 2013 with inaugural trend report Ford releases its first-ever trend report, Looking Further with Ford, revealing predictions about consumer habits and behaviors expected to shape 2013 and beyond. From the return of trust in companies and brands to the rise of personal accountability, global data from Ford ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Named 2013 Best Redesigned Vehicle By Kelley Blue Book
Dec 15, 2012
The Ford Fusion has been named 2013 Best Redesigned Vehicle by Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. The expert editors of Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com considered more than 20 vehicles that were redesigned for the 2013 model year, but none could hold a candle to the completel ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2012
Michelin North America unveiled today the latest innovation from the Pilot family of tires, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport A/S 3, a new tire that will provide drivers with enhanced handling and control in a variety of weather conditions. The MICHELIN Pilot Sport A/S 3 tire uses a unique tread design and proven Michelin techn ... Continue reading
GM Reveals All New 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups +VIDEO
Dec 14, 2012
DETROIT - Chevrolet and GMC today unveiled the all-new Silverado and Sierra 1500 pickups, designed to be the most refined, best engineered full-size pickups in the market. Among the many updates for 2014 are dramatic new designs inside and out for each brand; a trio of powerful, efficient EcoTec3 engines that seamlessl ... Continue reading
Holiday DUI Checkpoints Plentiful
Dec 14, 2012
How many times have you heard people say, "One more for the road!" at a holiday party? Think again before you knock back another glass of eggnog. The holiday season is a particularly dangerous time. Being charged with Driving Under the Influence ("DUI") is scary because 'regular people' wind up in jail with real crimin ... Continue reading
2013 Infiniti FX 37 Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 14, 2012
2013 Infiniti FX37 A Performance Luxury Crossover By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1304) The Infiniti FX has been around since 2003. Itâs a mid-size luxury crossover SUV that was freshened in 2012. Itâs sporty. Itâs fast. Itâs luxurious. ... Continue reading
Dec 14, 2012
Proper vehicle maintenance can help holiday travelers avoid trouble on the road As 84.4 million travelers take to the roads for the year-end holiday, AAA anticipates coming to the assistance of more than 1.2 million stranded motorists between December 19, 2012, and January 2, 2013. The nation's largest motor club will ... Continue reading
Doing More of Your Own Auto Repairs Lately? Five Must-have Tools for Your Garage
Dec 14, 2012
With the Holidays just around the corner, AutoMD.com today released its list of the Top Five Must-have Tools for Your Do It Yourself (DIY) Garage . As the trend of longer vehicle ownership holds steady, many car owners are attempting their own DIY repairs. This holiday season provides the perfect opportunity to give th ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Test Drives the 2013 Kia Soul
Dec 14, 2012
HOLLYWOOD, USA - December 14, 2012: KIA's promotional campaigns have been fun and inventive. I've enjoyed watching the "Hamstars" doing their thing, but up until this first drive in the 2013 KIA SOUL, I never fully grasped their goal. A week in this model, cruising PCH and around town led to smiles, curiosities and won ... Continue reading
Dana Launches Spicer iPad Application for Aftermarket Customers
Dec 13, 2012
Dana Holding Corporation has developed its first iPad application, Spicer for iPad, to provide its aftermarket customers with convenient access to key product and service information. The free Spicer app is now available for download and features calculators, a literature library, and an easy-to-use graphic interface. ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces VW Credit Has Joined Existing Syndicated Credit Facility
Dec 13, 2012
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.,a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced today that VW Credit, Inc. has signed on as a partner to its existing $1.35 billion revolving credit facility that expires in June 2016. The lenders in the syndicated facility now consist of five captive finance companies -- Toyota Motor Credit Corpo ... Continue reading
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