Used-Car Prices Hit the Skids in June
May 29, 2012
NADA Used Car Guide: Toyota Prius to drop $900 in value from May to June After double-digit percentage gains from January through May 2012, prices on many popular used compact and midsize cars are expected to drop up to 5 percent in June compared to May, said Jonathan Banks, senior analyst with the National Automobile ... Continue reading
GPS Insight Selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Startup
May 29, 2012
GPS Insight, a leading technology provider of GPS fleet tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, announced today it has been selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Startup winner, a prestigious list honoring the year's most promising private technology ventures from the North American busi ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Calls on Americans to Bring Safety to the Forefront This June
May 29, 2012
Each June, the National Safety Council encourages organizations and communities to participate in National Safety Month -- an annual observance to educate and encourage safe behaviors around leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. This year's observance highlights the need to practice safe behaviors 24/7, as ... Continue reading
Jungo Teams with Gracenote to Launch Advanced Automotive Infotainment Solution
May 29, 2012
Jungo Ltd., a leading provider of automotive connectivity middleware, today announced an agreement with Gracenote to deliver a powerful automotive infotainment solution that will improve how drivers access, navigate and experience their music. The joint solution is being demonstrated at the Telematics Update exhibition ... Continue reading
May 29, 2012
Experian Automotive today announced that average credit scores for consumers buying a vehicle have dropped to near prerecession levels. According to its quarterly automotive credit analysis, the average credit score for financing a new vehicle dropped six points to 760 and dropped four points to 659 for used vehicles. ... Continue reading
May 29, 2012
Electric utility companies in the state, along with the Clean Cities Coalitions of Connecticut and local co-hosts, will present Electric Car Community Days�? on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, 2012. The public is invited to visit any of five locations to learn about new models of plug-in electric vehicl ... Continue reading
2012 Scion iQ Road Trip Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
May 28, 2012
2012 SCION iQ REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau I was off at the crack of dawn for a 9-hour drive through Michiganâs pristine Upper Peninsula and down the Wisconsin coast to one of the best road racing tracks in the country, Road America at Elkhart Lake. Iâm driving and evaluating the l ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Altima Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
May 28, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2013 Nissan Altima Model: 2013 Nissan Altima Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 182 hp @ 6,000 rpm/180 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 191.5 x 72.0 x 57.9 in. Tires: P21/55R17 Cargo volume: 15.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
May 28, 2012
LONDON - May 28, 2012: The new BMW 7 Series reinforces BMW's commitment to building the finest flagship model possible with a focus on sporting elegance, superb refinement and luxurious comfort combined with efficient yet high performance powertrains. Small design enhancements, including new optional Adaptive LED headl ... Continue reading
How Volvo Car Corporation's World-First Pedestrian Airbag Works +VIDEO
May 28, 2012
Advanced technology, a multitude of sensors and an airbag that deploys at lightning speed in the windscreen area - these are just some of the elements of Pedestrian Airbag Technology, the system that makes Volvo Car Corporation, with its all-new V40, the first manufacturer with a pedestrian airbag. ... Continue reading
New Kia Cee'd On Sale in the UK +VIDEO
May 28, 2012
The all-new second generation Kia cee'd goes on sale in the UK on 1 June bringing enhanced quality, refinement and efficiency to the family car market. ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2012 Honda CR-V Review +VIDEO
May 27, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CR-V VEHICLE The 2012 Honda CR-V has a compelling exterior redesign and more interior standard features, but letâs cut to the chase: Fuel economy averages 25 miles-per-gallon with all-wheel drive and total cost remains under $30k ... Continue reading
Highway Loss Data Institute: Hail Claims for Vehicle Damage Spiked in 2011
May 27, 2012
Arlington Va. May 25, 2012; Insurance losses for hail-related damage to vehicles more than doubled last year compared with the previous three years, an analysis by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows. Using information from insurers about weather-related losses under comprehensive coverage, HLDI matched the da ... Continue reading
Where Are You Most Likely to Get a Speeding Ticket This Holiday Weekend?
May 27, 2012
Nothing says "welcome to summer" like an undeserved traffic ticket--especially when you're traveling in another state. But how do you know which states and cities are most likely to ruin your Memorial Day vacation by issuing you that ticket? States don't track traffic ticket data for all of their jurisdictions. And mos ... Continue reading
Santander Consumer USA Expands With Full-Spectrum Auto Lending
May 27, 2012
Santander Consumer USA Inc. ("Santander"), an industry leader in auto financing, has expanded its Santander Auto Finance lending program to include the prime tiers. This new "full spectrum" of auto lending will make it easier for dealers to sell more vehicles while helping more consumers purchase a car or truck. In the ... Continue reading
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