Hyundai/Kia to Correct Overstated MPG Claims as Result of EPA Investigation
Nov 2, 2012
Hyundai/Kia to Correct Overstated MPG Claims as Result of EPA Investigation -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will lower their fuel economy (mpg) estimates for the majority of their model year 2012 and 2013 models after EPA testing found ... Continue reading
Friedman-Swift Associates: Does Facebook Work for Auto Dealerships?
Nov 2, 2012
More than one in four new car buyers visit social networking sites at least weekly, according to research released today by Friedman-Swift Associates, a national market research firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio. "Twenty-eight percent of people who purchase new cars visit social networking sites at least once a week," say ... Continue reading
Purdy Book Review: INSIDE THE FISHER BODY CRAFTMAN'S GUILD
Nov 2, 2012
A BOOK REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau INSIDE THE FISHER BODY CRAFTMANâS GUILD Contestants Recall the Great General Motors Talent Search Edited by John L. Jacobus Published by McFarland & Company, Inc. There was a time in the 1950âs, I was told some years ago by retired GM VP of Desig ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2012
Diesel cars have long been tremendously popular in Europe, where high fuel prices mean that the price premium of a diesel car can be paid off quickly. However, other regions that have not traditionally been strong diesel markets, such as North America, are now starting to open up--particularly as increasingly stringe ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2012
In its first full month of sales, Ford's new C-MAX Hybrid outsells Toyota Prius v, 3,182 units to 2,769 Ford sets record for hybrid sales in October with 4,612 units -- double October 2011 hybrid sales C-MAX hybrids help Ford achieve strongest October small car sales in 11 years -- total 25,493 vehicles for a 54 percen ... Continue reading
Hyundai And Kia Initiate Voluntary Program To Adjust Fuel Economy Ratings On Select Vehicles
Nov 2, 2012
Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America today announced that, following discussions with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), they are voluntarily adjusting the fuel economy ratings for approximately 900,000, or 35 percent of, 2011-13 model year vehicles sold through October 31, 2012. Procedural errors ... Continue reading
Safelite AutoGlass Responds to Hurricane Damage in Northeast
Nov 2, 2012
All Safelite AutoGlass® locations in the northeast are operational and available to help with vehicle glass repair or replacement needs resulting from Hurricane Sandy. The company has deployed 23 additional technicians to New York and New Jersey in addition to its more than 50 facilities. Both in-shop and mobile servi ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Kia Initiate Program to Adjust Fuel Consumption Ratings on Select Vehicles
Nov 2, 2012
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2012 Automakers' Average Fuel Consumption Rating Increased by 0.3 L/100km; Affected Vehicle Owners to be Compensated TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2012 - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. and Kia Canada Inc. today announced that they are correcting the fuel consumption ratings for approximately 172,000 vehicles sold betwee ... Continue reading
Honda to Begin Sales of All-new "N-ONE" Mini-vehicle
Nov 2, 2012
TOKYO, Japan, November 1, 2012 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin sales of the N-ONE, the third model of the new N Series mini-vehicle following the N BOX and the N BOX +, on November 2nd at dealerships across Japan. N-ONE Gã»L Package (FWD) N-ONE Premium Tourerã»L Package (FWD) The N-ONE was devel ... Continue reading
Dodge Infuses Sinister Styling into Special-edition 2013 Dodge Blacktop Packages
Nov 2, 2012
The sinister style of the Dodge Blacktop models deliver customers exclusive customized design with an exhilarating driving experience and exceptional value One-of-a-kind exterior appointments, including unique dark wheels, grille, headlights, rear spoiler and more give Dodge Blacktop models eye-catching appeal while st ... Continue reading
Auto-Owners Insurance Receives J.D. Power and Associates Award
Nov 2, 2012
Auto-Owners Insurance is proud to be recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Auto Insurance Claims Experience" for the fifth year in a row. The company received this recognition in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and again for 2012. Auto-Owners Insurance, which has been involved in ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Camry Review By Larry Nutson
Nov 2, 2012
Toyota Camry â Everybodyâs Darling All new in 2012; 2013 coming soon By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4333) The Toyota Camry is all-new for 2012. Introduced a little over one year ago, itâs the seventh generation of the Camry that has become well established in the Amer ... Continue reading
Allstate assisting customers after Sandy by opening Mobile Claims Centers
Nov 1, 2012
Allstate Insurance has set up six Mobile Claims Centers to help policyholders in East Coast markets following Sandy. These self-contained motor coaches are equipped with generators, satellite technology and high-speed internet connectivity so Allstate's National Catastrophe Team can set up temporary claim locations and ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches High School Safe Teen Driving Program at Southern California High Schools
Nov 1, 2012
Toyota is expanding its long-term commitment to safe teen driving with the introduction of an innovative nationaldriver safetyprogram, The Road Ahead , in high schools throughout Southern California. The program will benefit more than 6,000 local students in an effort to save lives and promote road safety. The Road Ahe ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2012
The odds are 1 in 2. These odds are pretty bad and this is the misuse rate of child safety seats in the United States. Tonight at 5:00 pm, Emmy award winning consumer reporter, Liz Crenshaw, will show how to select the right child safety seat for your child, and more importantly, how to properly install it. ... Continue reading
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