Secretary LaHood Announces DOT is Seeking Maximum Civil Penalty from Toyota
Apr 5, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 5, 2010; U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking the maximum civil penalty of $16.375 million against Toyota Motor Corporation for failing to notify the auto safety agency of the dangerous âsticky ped ... Continue reading
2010 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Review
Apr 5, 2010
SEE ALSO: Lexus Buyers Guide LEXUS GS450h Performance Luxury Hybrid By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lexus says the GS450h fits into a genre they call âperformance luxury hybrid.â It may be the only one out there, although Mercedes and Infinity are rumored to have comparable models in the pipe ... Continue reading
Used Car Buyer Advocate Service Releases Pricing Study
Apr 5, 2010
USED-CAR PRICING STUDY SUMMARY Online Car Buying Negotiations Service Compares Prices from Used Car Retail Giant CarMax and non-CarMax Dealers to Uncover Best Deals A new used-car pricing study released today by Carsala, an online car buying negotiations service for value-conscious car buyers, suggests consumers can pa ... Continue reading
Hyundai Plans First U.S. Hybrid by the Winter Holidays
Apr 5, 2010
Hyundai's first hybrid will be in U.S. showrooms "in time for holiday shopping this year," says John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai Motor America. Unveiling the 2011 Sonata Hybrid at the New York auto show, Krafcik said that the car features design changes from the just-introduced Sonata and uses a new hybrid powertrain archi ... Continue reading
Aging Motorcyclists Hit the Road, But at Greater Risk of Injury, Death
Apr 5, 2010
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 5 Motorcycle riders across the country are growing older, and the impact of this trend is evident in emergency rooms daily. Doctors are finding that these aging road warriors are more likely to be injured or die as a result of a motorcycle mishap compared to their younger counterparts. While the ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2010
ARLINGTON, Va., April 5 Antilock brakes for motorcycles significantly reduce crashes, removing some of the risk that comes with riding on 2 wheels. A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that motorcycles with antilocks versus without are 37 percent less likely to be in fatal crashes per 10, ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2010
Chapter 3 How Rebates and Rental Cars Cost You Money . . . More Than You Could Ever Imagine "There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." -Peter F. Drucker Writer (1909-2005) Some vehicles today have but $600 in factory-to-dealer markup. Kia's new Forte model, built as a repla ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Acura ZDX SH-AWD Model: 2010 Acura ZDX SH-AWD Engine: 3.7-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 6,30 rpm/270 lb.-ft.@ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 108.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 192.4 x 78.5 x 62.8 in. Tires: P255/50R19 Cargo volu ... Continue reading
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Review
Apr 4, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Model: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC turbocharged four Horsepower/Torque: 291 hp @ 6,100 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length/Width/ ... Continue reading
2010 Range Rover Sport HSE Review
Apr 4, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Range Rover Sport HSE Engine: 5.0-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 375 hp @ 6,500 rpm/375 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Command Shift Wheelbase: 108.1 in. Length/Width/Height: 188.5 x 75.9 x 71.5 in. Tires: 275/40YR20 (temporary spare) Cargo ... Continue reading
Divergent Opinions Abound Over New Fuel Economy Rules - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 3, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - April 3, 2010: Will it be good for consumers and car makers or will it be bad? How will it affect the struggling U.S. car makers? Is this simply another charade at addressing our gasoline problems? These are just a few of the many questions surrounding the new mandated fuel economy rules. Here's two diff ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2010
Don't Settle for Wimpy Coverage of Major Auto Shows, Go for MAN SIZE! Let's say you missed something that took place during this year's Detroit Auto Show, or perhaps you're researching a vehicle that was introduced at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Where can you go for extensive coverage of those shows, you know, cove ... Continue reading
Audi R8 V10 is Voted 2010 World Performance Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 2, 2010
The Audi R8 has been named 2010 World Performance Car at the World Car of the Year Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show. This is the second time that the R8 has won the World Performance Car award: the V8-powered R8 took this award in 2008. ... Continue reading
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited V6 4WD Review
Apr 2, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited V6 4WD Want to see a good example of automotive evolution in action? Take a look at the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Long successful in motorcycles, Suzuki gained a four-wheeled foothold in the American automotive marketplace with small Third-World uti ... Continue reading
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