Holidaymakers Should Assess Their Vehicle Batteries to Avoid Travel Disasters, Says CTEK
Jun 25, 2012
To avoid a breakdown catastrophe, those who are planning to either drive to their holiday destination or to the airport to go on vacation this summer should ensure they have undertaken the correct battery checks and maintenance, advises CTEK, a leading brand of smart battery chargers. Any breakdown is inconvenient but ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2012
Solon, OH (June 25, 2012); Washdrops® the new hose-less, biodegradable car wash and shine solution from automotive aftermarket leader, Cequent Consumer Products, has received the inaugural 2012 Green Product of the Year Award from nationally syndicated radio program AutoWorld and award winning host, Bob Long. Increa ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2012
Chapman Chevrolet needs used cars and the dealership is willing to pay handsomely. If you are considering trading in a car or upgrading to a newer model, there is no better time than now to shop for a new vehicle. Chapman Chevrolet is now willing to not only match Kelley Blue Book's used car trade-in value, but the dea ... Continue reading
Honda Named "Brand of the Year" in the 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend Equity Study
Jun 25, 2012
Honda has been recognized as the "Brand of the Year" in the "Full Line Automotive" category according to the 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study. Honda received the highest numerical Equity Score among full line automotive brands included in the 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study(1). Harris Poll EquiTrend is an annual b ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus IS C 350 Convertible Review By John Heilig
Jun 25, 2012
2012 Lexus IS C 350 Model: 2012 Lexus IS C 350 Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 306 hp @ 6,400 rpm/277 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 107.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.5 x 70.9 x 55.9 in. Tires: P225/40R18 Cargo volume: 10.8/2.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
July 4 Declared Deadliest Day for Teens and Americans on the Road
Jun 25, 2012
Summer is supposed to be a time of celebration for teens and their families with prom, graduation and college on the horizon. Unfortunately, new analysis of crash data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that July 4 is the deadliest day for teens on the road and is just as deadly for the motori ... Continue reading
Greyhound Announces "Go Greyhound to Gotham City" Contest
Jun 25, 2012
Greyhound today announced it is giving one lucky person and their guest the chance to "Go Greyhound to Gotham City." The contest is in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' The Dark Knight Rises --the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, hitting theaters July 20. Fr ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Signs Long-Term Vehicle Supply Agreement With Chrysler Group
Jun 25, 2012
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that it signed a multi-year vehicle supply agreement with Chrysler Group, LLC "Chrysler Group." The agreement will allow Dollar Thrifty to source a portion of its annual vehicle purchases through Chrysler Group's 2015 program year. ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2012
Years of fiscally sound investments and conservative spending by the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union paid off for 35 members recently, as the nation's largest ethnic credit union opened up its vault and helped spread the wealth by handing out an impressive array of prizes -- ranging from a new Ford Escape SUV to f ... Continue reading
Testing Confirms XL Hybrids' 21.2 Percent Fuel Consumption Reduction
Jun 25, 2012
XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use, has released vehicle testing results that validate a 21.2 percent reduction in fuel consumption achieved with the company's aftermarket hybrid electric powertrain. The tests determined performa ... Continue reading
'Van-tastic' MINI Clubvan Delivers on Style and Practicality for Business Users
Jun 25, 2012
First new MINI to be classed as a commercial vehicle - Three models with frugal four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines - MINI's outstanding range of personalisation options - VAT-free prices from GBP11,175 to GBP13,600, on sale in the autumn - Inspired by 1960s Morris Mini Van - Built in Oxford - Debuting at Goodwood ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Hits the Road with Mobile Showroom
Jun 25, 2012
Traveling showroom on 19-week trek across United States Road show designed for thousands of Chrysler Group, affiliate company, and supplier employees Employees can test drive a variety of Chrysler Group models Chrysler Group LLC hits the road this week with its 2012 mobile showroom to visit employee, affinity partner, ... Continue reading
2013 Acura RDX Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
Jun 24, 2012
2013 ACURA RDX An all-around win by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3664) The Acura RDX crossover SUV is all-new for 2013. The production version made its world debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show in February. As a continuum of the intro in Chicago, Acura wanted to have an RDX on hand f ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (June 18-24, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Jun 24, 2012
* The first ever win by a hybrid powered race car of the 24 Hours of Le Mans was by Audi. An Audi R18 e-tron quattro, a diesel-electric hybrid, won the race covering 378 laps of the 8.5-mile circuit in France just outside of Paris. *The Great Race kicked off this weekend from beautiful Traverse City, Michigan and will ... Continue reading
2012 Range Rover Evoque Review By John Heilig
Jun 24, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG THE AUTO CHANNEL SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Range Rover Evoque Model: 012 Range Rover Evoque 5-door Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 240 hp/250 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 104.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 171.5 x 77.4 x 64.4 in. Tires: ... Continue reading
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