Dec 1, 2012
Ford Motor Company is acting on behalf of its customers by conducting a voluntary safety recall of 2013 SE and SEL model Ford Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.6-liter engine and 2013 SE and SEL model Fusions equipped with the 1.6-liter engine The recall comes after reports of engines overheating, followed by vehic ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2012
The success of Octane Academy's rookie season has led to a relationship with Alli Sports and a new home on NBC Sports Network, with the finale on NBC Fiesta ST delivers unheard-of performance with 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and projected 197 horsepower and 214 lb.-ft. of torque, making it an ideal car for passionate dri ... Continue reading
One in three drivers undeterred by Columbia River Crossing tolls
Dec 1, 2012
While supporters and critics of the proposed Columbia River Crossing transit project continue to debate how residents will pay for travel between Portland and Vancouver, a recent poll from Northwest-based PEMCO Insurance reveals that one in three drivers in that area aren't planning to change their route or mode of tra ... Continue reading
Hertz Launches Industry First App to Streamline Customers' Online Experience
Dec 1, 2012
In a continued focus on technology, the Hertz Corporation announced today it has re-launched the Company's car rental and car sharing websites, to enable all Hertz.com and HertzOnDemand.com users to have a consistent brand and rich user experience regardless of whether they access a site through their personal computer ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2012
The 25 dealerships that comprise the Tennessee Toyota Dealers will once again serve as the title sponsor of the 6th Annual Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic. Scheduled for Saturday, December 8, the annual showcase of blue-chip football talent will be held at Tennessee Tech University's Tucker Stadium in C ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Global and North American Jaguar Debuts
Nov 30, 2012
Two significant new Jaguars have made their debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show. XFR-S The XFR-S saloon made its global debut at the Show. Unveiled by Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars, the XFR-S is the fastest, most powerful and agile sports saloon Jaguar has ever built. Developed by Jaguar Land Rove ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2012
Working hand-in-hand, John Varvatos' signature fashion style combined with Chrysler designers styling expertise forged two 300 sedan models that embody the soul of "Imported from Detroit" Just in time for the holiday season, Chrysler brand announces pricing for the 2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited and Luxury Ed ... Continue reading
Consumer Shopping Tips for Selecting Electric Bicycles as Christmas Gifts
Nov 30, 2012
From iPads to flat screens, electronics are gifts people often buy for themselves around Christmas. Electric bicycles are also becoming popular gifts that consumers buy for themselves and others. When it comes to affordable, fun and healthy transportation, it is hard to beat electric bicycles. ... Continue reading
AAA is Concerned about the New E15 Gasoline
Nov 30, 2012
AAA research reveals need for regulators and industry to suspend E15 sales to protect motorists A recent survey by AAA finds a strong likelihood of consumer confusion and the potential for voided warranties and vehicle damage as a result of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent approval of E15 gasoline. An ... Continue reading
New-Car Shoppers Return To Market In November After Superstorm Sandy Disrupts October Sales
Nov 30, 2012
New-car sales are expected to hit 14.7 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) in November, slightly outpacing the 14.3 million unit pace achieved last month when Superstorm Sandy swept the East Coast, according to Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. Although sale ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2012
Ford projects November as its best hybrid sales month ever exceeding 6,000 units, up from previous record of 5,353 units sold in July 2009 Ford expects to achieve all-time-high 11 percent share of electrified vehicle market an increase of more than fivefold this year alone driven by C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-i ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2012
Sprint today formally unveiled Sprint Velocity, a comprehensive global end-to-end solution designed specifically for automakers as part of the Technology Showcase at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. Sprint introduced its Sprint Velocity service to a packed audience of automotive media and auto industry executives during ... Continue reading
Faurecia celebrates its contributions to the Ford Fusion, named 2013 Green Car of the Year
Nov 29, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2012 -- Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, today celebrated the announcement by Green Car Journal that the Ford Fusion has been named its 2013 Green Car of the Year. With Ford, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies co-developed the exhaust heat recovery manifold (EHRM), a f ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2012
The top-selling and award-winning Honda Civic returns for 2013, with a host of design upgrades and a bevy of new standard features, while still maintaining the efficiency and value that has made the Civic an automotive icon for the past 40 years. The 2013 Honda Civic Sedan receives all-new front and rear exterior styli ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Civic Debuts at L.A. Auto Show Packed with Additional Features +VIDEO
Nov 29, 2012
The 2013 Honda Civic debuted today at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show sporting extensive interior and exterior design upgrades, enhanced dynamics, and a host of new standard features. Honda also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid earned a class-leading EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New ... Continue reading
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