19 U.S. Mercedes Automotive Technician Trainees Graduate
Aug 19, 2013
Vance, AL, August 19, 2013 â Last Friday was a very special day for the 19 trainees of the Automotive Technician Program at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI), in Vance, Alabama. They graduated from a training program, which is modeled after the German system, and which will be recognized as such by the Germ ... Continue reading
2014 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe Pricing and Change Details +VIDEO
Aug 19, 2013
Honda today announced the 2014 Accord Coupe will go on-sale tomorrow followed by the Accord Sedan on August 22. Featuring the award-winning Honda Earth Dreams Technology⢠powertrains, the Accord lineup includes a direct injected 4-cylinder engine and a powerful and fuel-efficient V-6. A sporty CVT (4-cylinder mode ... Continue reading
High MPG 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Prices Start At Under $13,000
Aug 19, 2013
2014 Mirage offers best-in-class fuel economy with an EPA rating of 37 mpg city/44 mpg highway/40 mpg combined (CVT-equipped models; 5-speed manual transmission model delivers an EPA fuel economy rating of 34 mpg city/42 mpg highway/37 mpg combined). . ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 450h Review By John Heilig
Aug 19, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel Model: 2013 Lexus GS 450h Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 286 hp @ 6,000 rpm, Electric BHP, 180 (338 total hp) /254 lb.-ft. @ 4,600 rpm Transmission: Electronic CVT Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 190.7 x 72.4 x 57.3 in. Tires: ... Continue reading
2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude Review By Dan Poler
Aug 18, 2013
2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude | Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Letâs get right to the heart of the matter. The Jeep Patriot has been maligned by the press. Available in substantially the same form since 2007, itâs age is showing. Now, that said, new for 2014 is a Hyunda ... Continue reading
THE MOST VALUABLE ROAD CAR EVER SOLD AT AUCTION: 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T SPIDER
Aug 18, 2013
MONTEREY, California (August 18, 2013) â RM Auctions, the worldâs largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, continued its Monterey sale weekend with an incredible record-breaking Saturday auction which saw the star lot, an ultra-rare 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T Spider, smash ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids August 12-18, 2013
Aug 18, 2013
* Ford Motor Co. is cutting the stated fuel-economy rating of its C-Max Hybrid. The new test ratings will be 43 mpg combined, 45 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. C-Max Hybrid EPA/DOT labels have advertised 47 mpg for city, highway and combined driving. Ford said it will provide $550 to U.S. customers who purchased a C-Max ... Continue reading
Mazda to Add Engine Machining Factory to Mexican Plant
Aug 16, 2013
Hiroshima, Japan, Aug 8, 2013; Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it will construct an engine machining factory at its new vehicle production facility in Mexico, Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMMdM). MMMdM is a joint venture between Mazda and Sumitomo Corporation. The new factory will make SKYAC ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils the NSX CONCEPT-GT Designated for Entry in the 2014 SUPER GT Series GT500 Class
Aug 16, 2013
Tokyo, Aug 16, 2013; Honda has unveiled the NSX CONCEPT-GT, a racing machine designated for entry in the GT500 class of the 2014 SUPER GT Series* Round 5 "2013 AUTOBACS SUPER GT" at Suzuka Circuit. The NSX CONCEPT-GT is a dedicated racing vehicle based on the NSX Concept, the next-generation super sports model that mad ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2013
Exciting drivability, targeted best-in-class fuel economy and production flexibility among solutions offered through new Volvo-developed engine family soon making its way to U.S. shores ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Aug. 16, 2013) -- With the introduction of its new, innovative engine family, Volvo Cars ushers in a wave of transfor ... Continue reading
Cadillac Elmiraj Concept Revealed At Pebble Beach
Aug 16, 2013
CARMEL, Calif. â Cadillac today revealed the Elmiraj Concept, a grand coupe expressing the pure enjoyment of driving and exploring new dimensions for Cadillacâs ongoing expansion. The Elmiraj Concept showcases a new vision for luxury driving and the top of the brandâs expanding range. âCadillac is f ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Elantra Review By Michael Bernstein
Aug 16, 2013
THE 2013 HYUNDIA ELANTRA IS ALL RIGHT By Michael Bernstein The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau As anyone who has shopped for a car and by car I mean the traditional coup, sedan as well as an SUV, Crossover, pick-up or hybrid-knows that overall vehicle quality is outstanding and the features, options and engine performance ... Continue reading
BMW M4 Coupe Concept Unveiled At Pebble Beach +VIDEO
Aug 16, 2013
BMW Concept M4 Coupe â the true essence of BMW M. Pebble Beach/Munich - August 15, 2013; On 16 August, amidst magnificent award-winning sports cars of yesterday on show at the âConcours dâEleganceâ in Pebble Beach, the BMW Group will be offering a first outlook on a high-performance sports car of to ... Continue reading
Is All Gasoline Really the Same?
Aug 16, 2013
Jeff Lenard, vice president of industry advocacy with NACS, shines some light on the subject. ​SEATTLE August 16, 2013; NACSonline reported that consumers have been debating for years whether the more expensive gasoline is really different from the cheaper gasoline. Half a century ago, the gasoline flowing from c ... Continue reading
2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 16, 2013
2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid A strong player in the hybrid games by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_3383) PROLOGUE As we were about to publish this story on the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Ford Motor Company announced that it is changing the way it tests and labels the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid for fuel ... Continue reading
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