Happily Ever After With Your Car
Feb 5, 2013
Feb. 5, If you want to add more years to the relationship between you and your car, give it a little extra attention this Valentine's Day in the form of an oil change, tune-up or other loving service to make sure it runs happily ever after. Just a little extra care can lead to a longer life for your car, says the Car C ... Continue reading
A McQueen Takes Home 1964 Continuation Shelby Cobra from the Carroll Shelby Foundation
Feb 5, 2013
GARDENA, Calif.--Even though he isn’t related to the “The King of Cool,�?? a McQueen will once again be behind the wheel of a Shelby Cobra as a result of the 2012 Win-A-Shelby raffle. Ronald McQueen will be a celebrity in Pennsylvania when he pulls up in a rare, 50th anniversary Sh ... Continue reading
Delphi Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Financial Results
Feb 5, 2013
GILLINGHAM, England & TROY, Mich.--Delphi Automotive , a leading global vehicle components manufacturer, today reported fourth quarter 2012 revenues of $3.8 billion, a decrease of 3.4% from the prior year period, the result of further reductions in European production and continued weakness of the Euro and Brazilian Re ... Continue reading
Nitto Tire Sponsors King of the Hammers Off-Road Challenge and Six Teams Vying for 4x4 Championship
Feb 5, 2013
Nitto Tire returns again this year as Presenting Sponsor and sponsor of six topnotch off-road racing teams for the grueling seventh running of the Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire on Fri., Feb. 8, 2013. The tough 4x4 race will be the culmination of this year's week-long event billed as the most impre ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Expect Sales Growth in 2013, Chase Auto Finance Survey Finds
Feb 5, 2013
Automotive dealers expect an increase in sales in 2013, according to a new survey from Chase Auto Finance. The Chase Auto Finance Dealer Survey, which reveals dealers’ 2013 expectations on hiring, financing, auto industry trends and the U.S. and local economy, also found that an overwhelming majority of ... Continue reading
New Green Motor Technology by AC Kinetics Can Eliminate 26 Million Tons of CO2, 104B KwH
Feb 5, 2013
A new green technology developed by startup company AC Kinetics, Inc. will help eliminate as much as 26 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually from the air we breathe, while also reducing electricity usage by about 104 billion KwH. This next generation motor control is compatible with existing AC induction mot ... Continue reading
KBB.com Announces 2013 5-year Cost to Own Award Winners
Feb 5, 2013
The 2013 model-year vehicles and brands (in both luxury and non-luxury categories) with the lowest projected ownership costs were announced today by Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. These awards are based on Kelley Blue Book's 5-Year Cost to Own data for new cars for t ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Tests Find Many Small Turbo Engines Fall Short On Fuel Economy Promises
Feb 5, 2013
Although small turbocharged engines are marketed as delivering the power of a large engine, with the fuel economy of a smaller one, Consumer Reports tests have found that they often fall short of expectations. Many turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with b ... Continue reading
Subaru Sweeps the Podium at Rallye Perce-Neige
Feb 4, 2013
Subaru Rally Team Canada gains five-point lead in first event of the CRC season. - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is thrilled to announce Subaru Rally Team Canada's victory at Rallye Perce-Neige, held February 2 and 3, in Maniwaki, Quebec. Subaru Rally Team Canada driver Pat Richard and new co-driver Rob Fagg gained 22 poin ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco's Best Drive
Feb 4, 2013
New Orleans, February 4, 2013; The winner of the coveted MVP Award for Super Bowl XLVII, Joe Flacco, will be displaying his Pete Rozelle Trophy alongside his new Corvette Stingray! For his performance in Super Bowl XLVII, Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco was awarded the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Flacco was vo ... Continue reading
Gas Price Hikes Are Not Boosting Smaller Car Sales
Feb 4, 2013
Washington DC February 4, 2013; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to USA Today, sales of some of the smallest cars barely budged or fell last month despite the steady rise in gas prices. It could be a sign that one of the axioms of the car business may be weakening: Sales of tiny cars rise in tandem with dri ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Tests Find Many Small Turbo Engines Fall Short On Fuel Economy Promises
Feb 4, 2013
Fuel Economy, Acceleration No Better than in Conventional Powertrains YONKERS, NY ― Although small turbocharged engines are marketed as delivering the power of a large engine, with the fuel economy of a smaller one, Consumer Reports tests have found that they often fall short of expectations. Many turbocharged ca ... Continue reading
Counterfeit Air Bags Information
Feb 4, 2013
Recommended Dealer Guidance for Managing Counterfeit Air BagsConsumer Frequently Asked QuestionsWho to Contact About Counterfeit Air BagsNHTSA Statement on Updated Test Video of Counterfeit Air Bags NHTSA has become aware of a problem involving the sale of counterfeit air bags for use as replacement parts in vehicles t ... Continue reading
January 2013 Electric Vehicle Sales Continue To Short Out
Feb 4, 2013
Electric Vehicle Sales Sputter; Ford Offers Focus Incentives Electric vehicles and plug-in electric hybrids are off to a tough start in January, after a disappointing 2012. General Motors Co. said Friday sales of its plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt rose 89 percent to 1,140 over January 2012. But that's still much lower t ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2013
U.S. household expenditures for gasoline account for nearly 4% of pretax income Washington DC February 4, 2013; The U.S Energy Information Office reported that gasoline expenditures in 2012 for the average U.S. household reached $2,912, or just under 4% of income before taxes, according to EIA estimates. This was the h ... Continue reading
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