Nov 11, 2012
Allstate and The Allstate Foundation announced today that up to $1.2 million for Sandy relief and recovery efforts will be available through the creation of a recovery fund and a company match. The new fund, supported through a $1 million allocation from The Allstate Foundation, will support local nonprofit organizatio ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Estimates Impact from Super-storm Sandy
Nov 10, 2012
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today estimated the business impact from super-storm Sandy. The Company's 36 dealerships along the eastern United States were impacted by the storm and lost, on average, three to four days of business, with the dealerships in the New York metropolita ... Continue reading
Ford eNews -- Week of Nov. 10, 2012
Nov 10, 2012
Ford C-MAX Hybrid outsells Toyota Prius v right out of the gate The new Ford C-MAX Hybrid-- America's most fuel-efficient and affordable hybrid utility -- is now the best-selling hybrid utility vehicle after outselling Toyota Prius v, 3,182 units to 2,769, in just its first full month of sales. Ford achieves landmark ... Continue reading
2013 Acura ILX 2.4 Premium Review By Carey Russ
Nov 9, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Acura ILX 2.4 Premium Acura hasn't had an entry-level car since the demise of the RSX, offering small crossovers like the RDX instead. And, the late RSX being a coupe, there hasn't been a small Acura sedan since the last Integra before that. But time demands change, and someti ... Continue reading
2013 Mini Countryman Cooper S John Cooper Works Prototype - First Drive and Review
Nov 9, 2012
First Drive: 2013 Mini Countryman Cooper S John Cooper Works (prototype) By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel KÃHTAI, Austria, December 17, 2011. John Cooper Works, the family name of fast Miniâs, gets another model: de Mini Countryman JCW. Last week, I was in Austria for the first glimpse an ... Continue reading
Did Hurricane Sandy Wreck Your Car?
Nov 9, 2012
You Can Still Get Mileage through a Charity Car Donation If your car spent last week under water, you can kiss its carpool days goodbye but it can still help drive life-saving efforts for families affected by kidney disease. Water damage won't affect vehicle donation to the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Cars Pr ... Continue reading
Young Drivers Admit to Nodding Off Behind the Wheel
Nov 9, 2012
16-24 year olds more likely to be involved in drowsy driving crashes finds AAA Foundation study Younger drivers are more likely to drive while drowsy according to new data presented by AAA. Based on a recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, one in seven licensed drivers ages 16-24 admitted to ... Continue reading
Mississippi Dealers Send Relief Supplies to Help Staten Island Residents in Time of Need
Nov 9, 2012
Ford dealers from the Hattiesburg, Miss. area are collecting 80 pallets full of canned goods, diapers, personal care items, blankets, batteries and bottled water to fill a semi-truck trailer bound for Dana Ford Lincoln in Staten Island, N.Y. Staten Island was hit particularly hard by Hurricane Sandy and these Mississip ... Continue reading
2013 Infiniti G37x S Coupe Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Nov 9, 2012
MORE INFO Infiniti Buyers Guide (1997-2013) Is The 2013 Infihniti G37x Your Perfect Coupe Match? By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel We recently had the chance to spend some time behind the wheel of the 2013 Infiniti G37x S Coupe. Introduced in its current configuration for the 2008 model year, the G37 ... Continue reading
Young People More Likely To Drive Drowsy
Nov 9, 2012
National Sleep Foundation's Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Provides Tips to Prevent One in Six Traffic Fatalities In recognition of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, (November 12-18), the National Sleep Foundation is joining with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to educate drivers about sleep safety. A recent survey ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Avalon Launch Review By John Heilig
Nov 9, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor The Auto Channel 2013 Toyota Avalon Specifications Model: 2013 Toyota Avalon Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 268 hp @ 6,200 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 111.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 195.2 x 72.2 x 57.5 in. Tires: P225/45R ... Continue reading
Hurricane-Flooded Cars for Sale! Car Buyers Beware
Nov 9, 2012
Whether it's a Bentley, Aston Martin, or Harley Davidson, Hurricane Sandy didn't exclude anything. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles alike have been damaged by one of the biggest superstorms to hit the east coast. What happens to those cars? A lot of them may end up for sale in the used car market. ... Continue reading
The All-New Volvo V40 Range - Low-Emission Luxury Without Compromise
Nov 9, 2012
Volvo V40 range strengthened by arrival of new R-Design and Cross Country variants Unprecedented choice without compromise for premium hatchback customers D2 models feature sub-100g/km CO2 emissions across all trim levels and in three bodystyles The all-new Volvo V40 range has given its premium hatchback competition it ... Continue reading
Two Premieres Planned for 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 9, 2012
Porsche is continuing its sustained success in the U.S. with a world premiere and a North American premiere planned for the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The U.S. continues to be Porsche's largest market, with more than 28,226 vehicles delivered in the first ten months of this year. This represents a gain of 13 ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2012
Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell plug-in electrified vehicles, including C-MAX Energi -- Ford's first-ever plug-in hybrid More than 900 dealers are either certified or enrolled for certification, far outpacing Ford's original estimates for 350 total, with 25 percent of buyers pl ... Continue reading
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