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Dollar General To Add Fuel Stations

Dollar General To Add Fuel Stations

The discount retailer plans to add fresh produce and meat to store shelves and operate fueling stations. ​NEW YORK July 29, 2016; NACSonline reported on a Wall Street Journal story that ssaid that Dollar General has picked up 41 Walmart Express locations across 11 states. Walmart announced in January the closure of i ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Tucson Line-Up Changes and Enhancements

2017 Hyundai Tucson Line-Up Changes and Enhancements

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 28, 2016 -- The award-winning Tucson lineup continues to improve its offering to consumers for the 2017 model year. The improvements span everything from interior detail and material enhancements to premium audio, infotainment and connectivity. 2017 Tucson models are arriving at dealership ... Continue reading

Dodge and SRT Unleash Their Power with New Tagline, 'Domestic. Not Domesticated.' +VIDEO

Dodge and SRT Unleash Their Power with New Tagline, 'Domestic. Not Domesticated.' +VIDEO

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 29, 2016 -- Tagline captures the passion and attitude of America's mainstream and ultimate performance brands 'Domestic. Not Domesticated.' to be integrated in all Dodge and SRT brand communications and consumer touch points across multiple platforms 'Warning,' first TV spot featuring tagline, ... Continue reading

New Clean Diesel Technology Slashing Truck Emissions and Driving Fuel Savings

New Clean Diesel Technology Slashing Truck Emissions and Driving Fuel Savings

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2016 -- The introduction of more advanced diesel truck engines, innovative emissions control systems, and cleaner diesel fuel over the past decade have successfully resulted in major improvements in air quality and fuel efficiency, according to new research compiled by The Martec Group, a global te ... Continue reading

Class Action Seeks Recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Class Action Seeks Recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee ... Continue reading

Eligible Volkswagen and Audi Owners and Lessees to Benefit from 2.0-Liter TDI Settlements

Eligible Volkswagen and Audi Owners and Lessees to Benefit from 2.0-Liter TDI Settlements

Volkswagen and Audi Owners and Lessees to Benefit from 2.0-Liter TDI Settlements ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Sonata Adds Dynamic Bending Light To Available Safety Features

2017 Hyundai Sonata Adds Dynamic Bending Light To Available Safety Features

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 29, 2016 -- The Hyundai Sonata continues to offer a strong lineup in 2017 with three efficient powertrain options, great technology, and newly available dynamic bending light. The 2017 Sonata starts at $21,600, excluding $835 freight charge, which is $150 less than last year and makes it ... Continue reading

AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarterly EPS from Continuing Operations

AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarterly EPS from Continuing Operations

- EPS from continuing operations was an all-time record $1.08, up 8% compared to second quarter 2015 EPS from continuing operations of $1.00 - Total revenue of $5.4 billion was up 4% compared to the year-ago period FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 29, 2016 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today r ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces Departure of President George Sherman

Advance Auto Parts Announces Departure of President George Sherman

ROANOKE, Va.—Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that George Sherman, who currently serves as the Company’s President, will step down from his current role on August 13, and rem ... Continue reading

First Drive Review: 2016 Smart fortwo and Smart forfour DCT by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

First Drive Review: 2016 Smart fortwo and Smart forfour DCT by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor COLOGNE - July 12, 2015: The Smart fortwo and forfour models made their world debut in Paris last year and are already successful in Europe.(LINK TO FIRST DRIVE) Following the US and Chinese premieres in Europe, both countries will have to wait somewhat longer. But by then, it wil ... Continue reading

2016 Mazda3 5-door GT Review by John Heilig

2016 Mazda3 5-door GT Review by John Heilig

By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel AUTO PAGE SPECS REVIEWED MODEL: 2016 Mazda3 5-door GT ENGINE: 2.5-liter DOHC 4 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with paddles HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 184 hp @ 5,700 rpm/186 lb.-ft. @ 3,250 rpm WHEELBASE: 106.5 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 175.6 x 70.7 x 57.3 in ... Continue reading

New Clean Diesel Technology Slashing Truck Emissions and Driving Fuel Savings

New Clean Diesel Technology Slashing Truck Emissions and Driving Fuel Savings

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2016 -- The introduction of more advanced diesel truck engines, innovative emissions control systems, and cleaner diesel fuel over the past decade have successfully resulted in major improvements in air quality and fuel efficiency, according to new research compiled by The Martec Group, a global te ... Continue reading

Rare 1939 General Motors Futureliner Bus Crosses the Block on Proxibid During Motorsport Auction Group’s August Sale

Rare 1939 General Motors Futureliner Bus Crosses the Block on Proxibid During Motorsport Auction Group’s August Sale

OMAHA, Neb.—Proxibid, the world’s most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers, has been selected by Motorsports Auction Group as the exclusive provider of live online bidding for its Hot August Nights collector car auction taking place August 4-6 in Reno, which features a rare 1939 General Motors Futureliner Bus ... Continue reading

2017 Infiniti Q60 Sports Coupe Pricing and Reservation Information +VIDEO

2017 Infiniti Q60 Sports Coupe Pricing and Reservation Information +VIDEO

INFINITI 2017 Q60 SPORTS COUPE set to arrive in early September at INFINITI retailers nationwide â—??? Pricing begins at $38,950 for Q60 2.0t rear-wheel drive model â—??? Special INFINITI Q60 Reservation Program now available online at InfinitiUSA.com â—??? Curated gifts for Reservation Program participants in ... Continue reading

New Mexico Enables Play at the Pump Lottery

New Mexico Enables Play at the Pump Lottery

Linq3 and the New Mexico Lottery are bringing Play at the Pump technology to convenience retailers. ​ATLANTA July 28, 2016; NACSonine reported that continuing its rollout of Play at the Pump technology, Linq3 announced a partnership with the New Mexico lottery that allows convenience stores in the state to offer cust ... Continue reading

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