Average Fuel Economy for New Vehicle Transactions Still at Record Levels for 3rd Consecutive Month
Jun 11, 2013
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 11, 2013 SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 11, 2013 -- TrueCar, the automotive pricing information and analysis company that provides new car pricing à trends and forecasting, today announced that fuel economy numbers from May light vehicle auto sales indicate TrueMPGââ¢à remain ste ... Continue reading
Car Repair Costs In New Jersey Paid Most for Check Engine Repairs in 2012
Jun 11, 2013
When the dreaded check engine light illuminates on the dashboard, drivers in New Jersey now pay the most in the nation to have it diagnosed and repaired, at an average cost of $392.99, according to CarMD.com Corporation's analysis of more than 160,000 repairs made on vehicles with check engine light problems in 2012. I ... Continue reading
A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15
Jun 11, 2013
A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 10, 2013) - The achievements of Chris Economaki, the late dean of American motorsports, will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, at the International Motor Racing Research Center. The free talk, part of the on-going Center Conversations speaker ser ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2013
New 1.5-litre dCi engine is greener, quieter and has more torque CO2 emissions drop to 109g/km while official economy rises to 67.3mpg On sale now with no price increase Lower emissions, greater fuel economy, reduced noise and more torque â these are just some of the benefits of the latest 1.5-litre dCi diesel eng ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2013
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 11, 2013 -- The automotive research group AutoPacific has for the third year in a row named the Jeep® Grand Cherokee Best-In-Class Mid-Size SUV in its 17th-annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). In addition, for the second time in the last three years, AutoPacific named the Chrysler Town ... Continue reading
56 MPG 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD is the Long-Distance Express Car of the Golf Range
Jun 11, 2013
GTD - these three letters say it all. They stand for "Gran Turismo Diesel" - the long-distance express car of the Golf range. Now there is a new Golf GTD. With 135 kW / 184 PS, up to 380 Nm torque, a combined fuel consumption of just 4.2 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of just 109 g/km, this sporty and sharply designed GTD ... Continue reading
16 Best SUVs and Crossovers for Active Families From JD Powers
Jun 10, 2013
Westlake Village, CA June 8, 2013; Parents know that few vehicles beat a crossover or an SUV for serving families that are constantly on the go. Whether shuttling kids to activities, making trips to the big-box store, or taking that epic cross-country summer trip, a roomy vehicle like a crossover or an SUV makes perfec ... Continue reading
2014 Lexus IS 250, IS 350 Transformation - It IS Competitive At Last
Jun 9, 2013
2014 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 Review By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel We began this review from the back seat of a 2014 Lexus IS 350, not our usual habitat. One passenger was 5 8â, the other was 6â2â. Remember, this is the IS, not an LS and frankly we were confused. All the c ... Continue reading
GM Catches Flack at Annual Meeting
Jun 9, 2013
From Mac Gordon June 8, 2013 DETROIT- GM's annual meeting this year was no cheering orgy. To the surprise of most attendees, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson was treated to a confessional of the No. 1 automaker's marketing and financial problems. The out-of-sorts Akerson admitted GM was still struggling to boost its mar ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels - 2014 Kia Forte Sedan Review
Jun 9, 2013
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2014 KIA FORTE VEHICLE The value-based Forte sedan gets a longer, lower and wider chassis for the 2014 model year, adding depth to its compact presence while sprucing up the design for car that is surprisingly spacious, snazzy, and eas ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - June 3-9, 2013 Automotive News Factoids Just In-Case You Were Snoozing
Jun 9, 2013
* May came to a close with U.S. Auto Sales up 8% on sales of over 1.4 million units. The seasonal selling rate is at 15.3 million. Pickups were big sellers. Big gainers were Ford, Nissan and Subaru. Ford Motor is up 14%, Chrysler Group up 11%, GM up 3%. Nissan/Infiniti up 25%, Toyota/Lexus/Scion up 3%, Honda/Acura up 5 ... Continue reading
2013 Acura TL Special Edition Debuts With Key Feature Upgrades
Jun 7, 2013
TORRANCE, Calif. June 7, 2013; The new 2013 Acura TL Special Edition is now on sale with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $37,405. Joining the TL line as a mid-2013 model, the TL Special Edition offers a step up from the standard TL, with the addition of highly desirable feature upgrades, creating an i ... Continue reading
Audi Group and Analog Devices to Collaborate on Automotive Innovations
Jun 7, 2013
MUNICH--Analog Devices Inc. , a global leader in high-performance signal processing technology, has been selected by Audi to collaborate strategically within its Progressive Semiconductor Program (PSCP). PSCP increases engagement between Audi and selected semiconductor suppliers to enhance the value they bring to the f ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2013
The Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio was recognized as the "Best Small Convertible" during the third annual "Topless in Miami" Convertible Awards on Thursday, June 6, by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). It is the third time that the FIAT brand has been awarded this honor. The Fiat 500c by Gucci Edition won in 20 ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2013
CAMARILLO, Calif.--Cool Planet Energy Systems today announced it closed on $29.9 Million of its anticipated $100 Million D series financing that will fund construction of its first commercial production facility. Cool Planet is currently operating a pilot facility in Camarillo, CA. This next round of funding represents ... Continue reading
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