Nov 16, 2011
NADAguides.com, the leading online provider of new and used vehicle pricing and information, today announced that the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has been awarded the NADAguides "Car of the Year." (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110929/LA77242LOGO) The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has beat out 10 other strong contenders th ... Continue reading
All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Makes Its North American Debut in Los Angeles +VIDEO
Nov 16, 2011
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today unveiled its all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The North American debut is the first Mazda to fully encompass SKYACTIV(1) TECHNOLOGY, the brand's engineering-focused philosophy toward improving all-around vehicle efficiency; the segment newcomer als ... Continue reading
Hyundai Modernizes the Large Sedan With the All-New Azera
Nov 16, 2011
Hyundai Motor America today introduced the all-new Azera in a North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Azera is the fifth vehicle to adopt the company's signature Fluidic Sculpture design language. Tucson, Accent, Elantra, Sonata and Azera now all have a modern, sleek, sophisticated style, creating the illusi ... Continue reading
Hyundai Elantra Wins ALG Residual Value Award for Second Year in a Row
Nov 16, 2011
Hyundai today announced that the 2012 Elantra has received a Residual Value Award from ALG in the Compact Car segment. ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, annually recognizes automakers' outstanding achievements in producing new vehicles that are predicted to retain the highest percen ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Introduction 2011 LA Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 16, 2011
Los Angeles Nov 16, 2011; Faithful to the âsmall but wickedâ saying coined for Karl Abarthâs cars in the 1960s, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth arrives to America with the racing traditions that have made it a success on European roadways and racetracks â world-class performance and precision, purposef ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2011
New Data Cites $132 Billion Annual Cost of Drunk Driving in America -- In connection with the fifth anniversary of its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving-- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is unveiling a Report to the Nation, which rates each state on its progress toward eliminating drunk driving. Based on an aver ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2011
Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO confirms future plans for Toledo Assembly Complex at event with Ohio Governor More than 1,100 jobs to be added on second shift in late 2013 Investment includes $500 million to expand plant, adds body shop and upgrades at Toledo facility State-of-the-art Metrology Center part of expansion ... Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler Wins 2012 ALG Residual Value Award for Best Compact Utility Vehicle
Nov 16, 2011
Latest in a string of awards for the new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Jeep Wrangler boasts dramatically improved on-road performance and even more off-road prowess for 2012 New 3.6-liter V-6 engine improves fuel efficiency up to 21 miles per gallon, with 285 horsepower (40 percent improvement) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (10 perce ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Introduce Transit Connect Electric Wagon
Nov 16, 2011
Transit Connect Electric wagon offers seating for five passengers with added convenience and comfort plus all the benefits associated with an electrified powertrain Transit Connect Electric wagon is now available in North America and will soon be available in Europe Transit Connect Electric has achieved more than 450 o ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2011
In an effort to give California's electric vehicle (EV) drivers greater access to quality charging stations and upgrade the state's existing infrastructure, EV Connect, a leading provider of electric vehicle infrastructure solutions and Clipper Creek, producers of the world's first Underwriters Laboratories listed vehi ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tucson Earns A Spot on Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Best Resale Value Award Top Ten List
Nov 16, 2011
Hyundai's stylish and fuel efficient 2012 Tucson CUV secured a spot on Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Award Top 10 list. Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, announced the vehicles expected to best retain their value over the next five years. "Hyundai's year-over-year gain i ... Continue reading
ALG's Annual Residual Value Awards Recognize Subaru and Lexus as Top Brands
Nov 16, 2011
ALG, a subsidiary of TrueCar, Inc., and the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, today announced its 13th Annual Residual Value Awards, with Subaru and Lexus earning the awards for top mainstream and luxury brands, respectively. Japanese models continued their overall dominance, winning 11 of t ... Continue reading
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Drive and Review By Larry Nutson
Nov 16, 2011
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Pay with an American Express Card By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2641) In 2006 Mercedes-Benz established an entirely new market segment â the four-door coupe â with the introduction of the CLS-Class. This vehicle class combines the out-on-the-town ... Continue reading
All-New Cadillac XTS to Offer Bose Sound
Nov 16, 2011
The newly crafted 2013 Cadillac XTS represents a breakthrough in luxury and technology for General Motors' flagship brand. And the vehicle's status is enhanced by a choice of two premium Bose systems: the optional 14-speaker Bose Studio Surround sound system or the standard eight-speaker Bose sound system. The Bose Stu ... Continue reading
Women on Wheels is Rolling with Holden
Nov 16, 2011
Holden and the Holden Dealer Network have joined forces with Women on Wheels to present a series of educational seminars in NSW. ... Continue reading
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