HUMMER Sale to Tengzhong Cannot be Completed - Not Too Late Mr. Pickens!
Feb 24, 2010
Hummer Should remain American and CNG Powered -- Wind down of HUMMER business to begin DETROIT, Feb. 24 -- General Motors today announced that Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co., Ltd. (Tengzhong) was unable to complete the acquisition of HUMMER. As a result, GM will begin the orderly wind-down of the HUMME ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2010
Las Vegas February 24, 2010; For years, my wife Kathy and I have been NASCAR fansâ¦semi-fanatics for Mark Martin! Weâve attended about 7 races over the years at Infineon (Sears Point) and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Countless Sundays have been spent following the circuit from Talladega to Martinsville, Infin ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Fix Air Bags, Hyundai To Fix Door Latches
Feb 24, 2010
DETROIT February 24, 2010; Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that Chrysler Group LLC said on Wednesday it will replace a front airbag sensor in more than 355,500 minivans, starting in June. Chrysler's "safety improvement campaign" covers 355,562 of its 2005-2006 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan mi ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2010
Lexus Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service among Luxury Brands, While HUMMER Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 24 -- The outlook for auto dealer service volumes and customer spending appears challenging, with decreases in service business brought on by depressed ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall World Roundup - Congress in U.S., Parts Makers in Japan
Feb 24, 2010
TOKYO/WASHINGTON February 24, 2010; Kiyoshi Takenaka and Nobuhiro Kubo writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp's president braced for tough questions from a U.S. congressional panel on Wednesday after the Japanese automaker conceded it had let safety standards slip and could still not explain most incidents ... Continue reading
Lincoln MKT Adds to Ford's Industry-Leading Number of Five-Star Crash Test Ratings
Feb 24, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23 -- -- The all-new 2010 Lincoln MKT three-row luxury crossover received five-star ratings for both frontal and side-impact crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -- MKT offers a high level of crash protection as well as cutting-edge crash-avoidance and driver ... Continue reading
Consumers Union Calls for Changes to Strengthen U.S. Car Safety Net
Feb 24, 2010
YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The recent Toyota recalls involving sudden unintended acceleration have focused national attention on safety problems that are infrequent, but potentially fatal. Much of the ongoing debate and public outcry has centered on why these issues weren't caught or acted upon e ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Seven Car Problems That Can Leave You Stranded and How to Prevent Them
Feb 24, 2010
YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most of us don't like surprises when it comes to our cars, especially the kind that leave us stranded on the highway in bad weather. In the magazine's Annual Auto Issue, the editors of Consumer Reports provide advice on how to avoid unwelcome surprises like blowouts, de ... Continue reading
CAUGHT ON VIDEO: The Elusive Camaro Snow Leopard
Feb 23, 2010
Just a fun look at a brand new Chevrolet Camaro playing in the snow. The Camaro seems to handle the conditions quite well, especially because it's using only 19'' all-season tires. ... Continue reading
Feb 23, 2010
YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 23/- Honda and Subaru have earned class leader status for building the best all-around vehicles for American drivers, according to the Automaker Report Cards published in Consumer Reports' 2010 Annual Auto Issue. This is the fourth consecutive year that Honda has topped CR's list. At the opposite en ... Continue reading
Toyota Dealers Show Support on Capitol Hill
Feb 23, 2010
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Toyota executives prepare to address Members of Congress, representatives of the Toyota employment community arrived on Capitol Hill to tell their side of the recall story, and show support for the Toyota brand. "We are here today representing the Toyota community that ... Continue reading
NADAguides Names the Auto Industry's 'Best Car Buys' For 2010
Feb 23, 2010
-Despite Recalls, Data Still Ranks Toyota and Lexus Near the Top - COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 23 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of pricing information and market research for new and used cars, classics, RVs, motorcycles and boats, today announced the names of the auto industry's "Best Car Buys" for 2010. Fresh ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Names Six New Top Pick Cars for 2010
Feb 23, 2010
Mazda5, Cheverolet Traverse and Volkswagen GTI among the new additions YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 23 Consumer Reports names six new models to its annual Top Picks car list for 2010. Comprised of nine different car brands, this year's list is the most diverse group of Top Picks in over a decade. Findings from Consumer Reports' ... Continue reading
Toyota Extends Brake Override Feature to Provide an Additional Measure of Customer Confidence
Feb 23, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 22 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it will install a brake override feature on an expanded range of customers' vehicles to provide an additional measure of confidence. This braking system enhancement will automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal and th ... Continue reading
Mopar Announces 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Program for Grassroots Racers
Feb 23, 2010
-- Dodge Challenger Drag Pak built for sanctioned NHRA Stock, Super Stock and Comp Eliminator configurations -- Priced at $39,999, production to start this summer -- Applications now available at www.mopar.com -- First-year build program in 2009 sold out AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 22 -- Following a first-year sell out o ... Continue reading
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