News By Topic: Industry Insider

2014 Chevrolet Impala 2LTZ Review By Carey Russ

Jul 26, 2013

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2014 Chevrolet Impala 2LTZ The Chevrolet Impala nameplate is anything but new, as it was first used back in model year 1958. It was the Chevy flagship when full-sized sedans ruled the roads, but all things have a finite lifespan, and the Impala was retired after 1985. The badge ret ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan 370Z Review By Carey Russ + 240Z Bonus And 2014 370Z Prices

Jul 25, 2013

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Nissan 370Z Touring Review It's low, holds driver and passenger only (and snugly) plus maybe a couple of overnight bags, has heavy steering and indifferent rear visibility, and, if pushed hard, is anything but exemplary in fuel consumption. But is quite exemplary in performanc ... Continue reading

New Toyota Engine Plant in Indonesia to Go Online in First Half of 2016

Jul 24, 2013

Production to Expand Beyond IMV Series Engines Tokyo, July 24, 2013 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that its vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), is to start producing engines for vehicles other than the IMV* series at a new engine pla ... Continue reading

Classic Industries Resurrects Rare Firebird Appearance Package

Jul 24, 2013

FIREBIRD APPEARANCE PACKAGE RPO Z20 Spoilers Rise like a Phoenix from the Ashes of Pontiac History Huntington Beach, Calif. (July 24, 2013) - While owners of early F-bodies have access to reproduction and replacement parts for virtually every limited production package conceived, owners of 1982-92 Firebird and Trans Am ... Continue reading

Management Changes At BMW North America

Jul 24, 2013

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 24, 2013… Today, the BMW Group is announcing three changes in its senior management team in the U.S. to become effective September 1, 2013. Gene Donnelly, Vice President of the Southern Region will retire in September. During his distinguished 40+ year career in the automotive indust ... Continue reading

Dealer.com's Unveils Unified Auto Dealer Advertising Exchange

Jul 24, 2013

Burlington, VT, July 24, 2013 - Dealer.com, a leading provider of marketing and operations software and services for the automotive industry, has enhanced its family of digital Advertising products with new features, capabilities, and services designed to work together as one cohesive Unified Advertising Exchange (UAX) ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Announces Apeal Awards... Does Your Car Rank Well?

Jul 24, 2013

J.D. POWER 2013 U.S. AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE, EXECUTION AND LAYOUT (APEAL) STUDY Volkswagen Group Receives Five Model-Level Awards, GM Receives Four, and Ford Receives Three; Porsche Ranks Highest among Nameplates WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 24 July 2013 -- The most appealing vehicles tend to remain on dealer lots for sho ... Continue reading

EasyCare Dealer Co-branded Automotive Ownership Benefits

Jul 23, 2013

EasyCare a provider of automotive ownership benefits, announced today that it is adding prepaid maintenance to the benefits it provides automotive dealerships. The fully customizable EasyCare Maintenance program is co-branded, with the dealership selecting customer benefits, including service intervals and terms. "We a ... Continue reading

BMW i3 U.S. Pricing Announced.

Jul 23, 2013

US Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price just $41,350 Woodcliff Lake, NJ July 22, 2013; BMW today announced pricing for the ground-breaking BMW i3 electric vehicle. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (without Destination & Handling) in the US will be $41,350, before any federal or state incentives. The ... Continue reading

NACS Testifies at Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing

Jul 23, 2013

Washington Report: NACS Testifies at Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing A two-day hearing in a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is putting the RFS in the hot seat, where panelists are sharing their insights on whether the mandate should be repealed or restructured. ​ WASHINGTON July 23, 2013; ... Continue reading

2014 BMW i3 EV US MSRP Announced

Jul 22, 2013

The Ultimate Driving Machine® in a new era of sustainability Woodcliff Lake, NJ – 3:00 am EDT/12:00 am PDT July 22, 2013… BMW today announced pricing for the ground-breaking BMW i3 electric vehicle. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (without Destination & Handling) in the US will be $41,350, b ... Continue reading

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited Review by Carey Russ

Jul 22, 2013

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS From its introduction for model year 1995 through 2012, Toyota's flagship Avalon sedan was primarily a car made in America for American luxury car buyers. Read that "American luxury car buyers" as people who appreciated the traditional American luxury car, as built from the 1950s t ... Continue reading

Castrol And TomTom to Study Impacts of Stop-Start Driving

Jul 21, 2013

SHANGHAI--Castrol, one of the world’s leading engine oil manufacturers, has partnered with TomTom to study the impact of “stop-startâ& acir c;‚¬??? driving patterns across the world. A report highlighting the impact of stop-start driving in 50 cities and regions around the world will be ... Continue reading

Car Care Tips from Rain-X

Jul 21, 2013

Whether you drive a Ferrari or a Jeep, let your personality shine through. Rain-X‚® products offer a variety of car care products to maximize the appearance of your vehicle. Grab your favorite cold drink and wash your car to showroom quality. Here are a few products you should know about: A. Rain-X Wash & Wax: ® Hig ... Continue reading

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited Review By John Heilig

Jul 21, 2013

THE AUTO PAGE REVIEWS By John Heilig 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited a car that’s close to ideal. Reviewed Vehicle : 2013 Hyundai Sonata Model: 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited Engine: 2.4-liter Atkinson Cycle I4 Horsepower/Torque: 159 hp @ 5,500 rpm/154 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm (199 combined hp) Transmission: 6-s ... Continue reading