Time to Upgrade: Carfax Offers Guide to Maximize Trade-In Value
Jun 10, 2011
Carfax says that now may be the best time in years to trade in a used car. A few reasons why: Used car prices are up as much as 30%. Dwindling supply due to recession and international disasters. Desperate dealers want quality used cars. To get the most for your trade-in, it's best to know what your car may be worth be ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Volt Review and Week Long Live With Road Test
Jun 10, 2011
Chevrolet Volt Review and Road Test Several months ago I had the opportunity to spend enough time with a Chevrolet Volt to get a good first impression of GM's entry in the high-tech automotive field. Based on that, I wrote a first-drive driving impression, not expecting to find one available in the local press fleet. N ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz All New M-Class World Premiere - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 10, 2011
A new benchmark for Premium SUVs - lowest fuel consumption in its class STUTTGART - June 10, 2011: Mercedes-Benz celebrated the world premiere of the all new M-Class this week in Stuttgart, Germany. The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class sets a new benchmark in the SUV segment with its bold new design and lo ... Continue reading
1955 Iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Returns to the US
Jun 10, 2011
-- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is featuring a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR at The Portland Art Museum's upcoming showcase "The Allure of the Automobile." The showcase, which runs from June 11 through September 11 of 2011, contains 16 of the world's most luxurious, rare and innovative vehicles between 1930 and the mid 1960s ... Continue reading
Smaller Cars Have the Attention in May Because of High Gas Prices
Jun 10, 2011
Gas prices started a slow but steady decline at the end of May in many areas, but the still-high cost kept car shoppers focused more on fuel-efficient vehicles than their usual trucks and SUVs. According to AutoTrader.com's monthly Trend Engine report, which provides analysis of consumer shopping behavior on the site, ... Continue reading
New Luxury Design for Cadiillac Dealerships
Jun 10, 2011
More than 200 dealers committed to makeovers in next two years Showroom features artwork highlighting Cadillac design renaissance Suburban Cadillac in Ann Arbor, Mich., first to complete new look Cadillac is rolling out a new, modern design for its dealerships as part of the brand's "Defining Moments" customer service ... Continue reading
New Blue Link Vehicle Telematics for Hyundai
Jun 10, 2011
Hyundai is challenging conventional wisdom in the automotive industry again with the introduction of Blue Link, an all-new telematics platform that will offer more than 30 unique connectivity features on future Hyundai models. Today at the Telematics Update conference, Hyundai released annual subscription pricing for i ... Continue reading
'The X FACTOR' on FOX Gets Chevrolet
Jun 10, 2011
Chevrolet will be the exclusive on-air, off-air and online automotive sponsor of "The X FACTOR," the award-winning international competition series that lets viewers help choose the next global superstar or breakout music act. The announcement was made Thursday by Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), Syco Television and Fre ... Continue reading
Uninsured Motorists Are Encouraged to Discover Their Options
Jun 10, 2011
OnlineAutoInsurance.com encourages motorists in any state who are or are considering going uninsured to get free auto insurance quotes without personal information required online in order to evaluate their options and stay in compliance with state mandatory-coverage laws for their sake and the sake of other drivers. ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Volt Is Now For Sale
Jun 10, 2011
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price starts at $39,995 before tax credit Expanded customer choice includes two new interior trim and exterior colors Chevrolet dealers in all 50 states will begin taking orders for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt electric car today. ... Continue reading
Ford and World Safety Leaders Work to Launch Intelligent Vehicles Quicker, More Affordably
Jun 10, 2011
Dr. Andre Seeck, president and chairman of the European New Car Assessment Programme, visits Ford as the company works with global safety officials to harmonize standards for intelligent vehicles that some day could talk to each other to reduce crashes and congestion Ford is partnering with other automakers and governm ... Continue reading
Chevrolet, Buick and GMC Put Muscle Behind Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Jun 10, 2011
Chevrolet, Buick and GMC offer two-year/30,000 mile standard vehicle maintenance GM Certified Used Vehicles program renamed Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Starting Saturday, two years of standard maintenance including oil changes will be part of purchasing a Certified Pre-Owned Chevrolet, Buick or GMC ... Continue reading
Hyundai Blue Link Telematics Platform Earns Two Honors at Telematics Update Awards
Jun 10, 2011
Hyundai's Blue Linkâ⢠telematics platform earned two top honors at the 9th Annual Telematics Update Awards. Blue Link earned distinction for "Best Cloud-Based In-Car Application" and the "2010/11 Industry Newcomer" award. Blue Link will launch with more than 30 unique connectivity features on Hyundai's ho ... Continue reading
Jun 9, 2011
Arlington VA June 9, 2011; the IIHS reported that dying in a vehicle crash as become much less likely than it used to be for people in all types of passenger vehicles. For occupants of SUVs, the change has been dramatic. In the past, the top-heavy vehicles frequently rolled over, giving many models some of the highest ... Continue reading
2012 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works First Drive (And She Means DRIVE!)
Jun 9, 2011
First Drive: 2012 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works 2012 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works Made for Boys¦.. and Girls By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel The new Mini Coupe is on its way to the dealers¦. and to the men. At least, that is the plan, since Mini says the fifth model is aimed at ... Continue reading
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