Skills and Drills: Simple Car Projects You Can Do with Basic Home Improvement Skills--A New TV Show
Jul 27, 2011
You can tackle just about any small repair project around the house. Yet you're intimidated when it comes to doing minor repairs on your vehicle. There's no need for a skills disconnect between your front door and your driveway, according to Karl Champley of the DIY Network and HGTV. ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Corvette GS Convertible Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 27, 2011
Chevrolet Corvette Specs, Comparisons, Prices and Reviews - Chevrolet Buyers Guide 2011 Chevrolet Corvette GS Convertible Review Engine: 6.2-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 436 hp @ 5,900 rpm/428 lb.-ft.@4,600 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 105.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 175.6 x 75.9 x 48.7 in. Tires: P275/35Z ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
The Nashville Airport Marriott has gone green by installing two electric vehicle charging stations in the property's parking lot. The Nashville hotel began installation the week of June 27, 2011 and the charging stations are now ready for use by its guests. The installation is part of a partnership with The EV Project ... Continue reading
DTE Energy Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Metro Airport
Jul 27, 2011
DTE Energy announced today that it will install four Plug-in Electric Vehicle charging stations at Detroit Metro Airport -- part of a program to deploy 16 such public charging stations throughout Southeastern Michigan. The airport charging stations will be in the two main parking decks at the airport -- two on the eigh ... Continue reading
Ford's Quality Vehicles Earn High APEAL Rankings from Customers for Fuel Efficiency
Jul 27, 2011
All of Ford's newer retail vehicles earned fuel efficiency ratings above their segment average, according to the J.D. Power 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study Eight Ford vehicles, including Fiesta, Explorer and F-150, ranked in the top three in their respective segments Ford F-150 is the on ... Continue reading
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Earns Highest Satisfaction Rating in J.D. Power Study
Jul 27, 2011
Since its North American debut, the Suzuki Kizashi midsize sports sedan has earned significant praise from automotive media and consumers alike. With the release of J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Automotive Performance Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, that praise has been validated once again with the 2011 Suzuki K ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
As the auto industry battles through another difficult year, vehicle manufacturers are fighting to win customers by offering the most appealing vehicles in history, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) released today. Vehicle Appeal at a His ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
Dodge earns three segment awards for Challenger, Charger, Durango Dodge Charger is most improved vehicle in the industry Jeep and Chrysler brands improve significantly in APEAL Study The Dodge brand earned three awards as the Dodge Challenger, Charger and Durango led their segments in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 ... Continue reading
J.D. Power APEAL Study -- Vehicle Appeal Reaches All-Time High
Jul 27, 2011
Automakers Face up to Tough Market Conditions by Offering the Most Appealing Lineup of New Vehicles in History BMW and Dodge Each Receive Three Segment-Level Awards; Ford and Honda Receive Two Each according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released ... Continue reading
Happy Birthday! Chevy Marks 100 Years with Fans, Owners and Communities
Jul 27, 2011
Begins 100-day countdown to November 3 birthday with launch of Centennial Experience at Chevy100.com Fans can vote for their favorite Chevy of all times Local Centennial events and activities to engage owners and fans worldwide Chevrolet will celebrate the countdown to its 100th birthday on November 3 by encouraging it ... Continue reading
2011 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD R-Design My World Road Test and Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 26, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD R-Design I've spent plenty of time in Volvo XC60s, but before last week that time was never at and around home. At introduction was a lovely drive up California's scenic Highway One north from San Francisco, and more recently a thousand-mile trek on Interstat ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2011
Nitto Tire U.S.A., Inc. , a leading developer of tires for passenger cars and trucks, today announced the launch of an innovative in-store retail and social media campaign that uses a mobile game app to engage consumers in activities that create awareness of its new CROSSTEK tires for trucks, SUVs and CUVs, build brand ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2011
What: The Fisker Karma is the world's first extended range EV - offering responsible luxury, incomparable performance and seating for four. Powered by twin 201 HP electric motors that may be augmented by an on-board engine generator, the Karma is capable of delivering over 300 miles of responsible driving - and a top s ... Continue reading
Simplified Vehicle Registration Fees in Texas
Jul 26, 2011
New simplified vehicle registration fee structure starts in September AUSTIN A new system that standardizes and simplifies registration fees for nearly every vehicle owner in Texas begins September 1, 2011. Currently, Texas has 1,745 fee categories for registration. That number is being reduced to nine weight classific ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Announces 2011 Second Quarter Financial Results
Jul 26, 2011
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported adjusted income from continuing operations for the second quarter 2011 of $16.8 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, versus income from continuing operations in the second quarter 2010 of $13.1 million ... Continue reading
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