2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Review
May 10, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Can an automaker come back from the dead? This is not a rhetorical question, as some of the biggest names in the industry are currently up against the wall. They could learn a lesson or three from Hyundai. When Hyundais were first imported here from Kor ... Continue reading
All-New 2010 Chevy Camaro Ready to Roll Off the Lot - VIDEO STORY
May 10, 2009
DETROIT - May 10, 2009: For the last year Chevy dealers have been taking deposits on the new Camaro. More than 14,000 people, most of whom haven't even seen the car in person, not to mention taken it for a test drive, will soon be receiving their cars. The design is very faithful to the original concept that inspired H ... Continue reading
May 9, 2009
Congress Seeking to Destroy Millions of Replacement Car Parts While Questions Abound on New Parts Supply Chain Viability FAIRFAX, Va., May 9 -- All across the world, governments are implementing early vehicle retirement programs that are intended to help struggling automakers. This year already, two accelerated vehicle ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Improves as Borrowing Costs Plunge, Comerica Bank Chief Economist Reports
May 8, 2009
DALLAS, May 8, 2009; The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took only 21.5 weeks of median family income in the first quarter 2009, according to Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index. This reading is down 1.3 weeks from the prior quarter and is the lowest on record. Median family income continued to fall in t ... Continue reading
May 8, 2009
Consumer Reports magazine has informed Toyota of an error in their June Issue, which includes a road test of the Toyota Venza. In the story, the magazine incorrectly lists Venzaâs all-wheel-drive system as a âlow.â Consumer Reports says this ââ¦was clearly uncalled forâ and will run a corre ... Continue reading
A Message on the International Auto Industry
May 8, 2009
Dear AIADA Member, Lately, the news cycles have been packed with stories on the challenges faced by the domestic auto industry. We at AIADA have been monitoring the situation closely, and are working in Washington to protect the interests of all our dealer members. But with the focus on the domestic side of the industr ... Continue reading
2010 Lexus IS 250C - Specs and Features
May 8, 2009
Tokyo, May 7, 2009 â Lexus announces the launch in Japan today of the "IS250C" convertible, an addition to the "IS250" "intelligent sports sedan" series. IS250C "Version L" The IS250C features an electrically operated metal top that ensures the four-seater maintains its characteristic beauty equally with the top u ... Continue reading
May 8, 2009
ANN ARBOR, Mich. â General Motors and the University of Michigan today announced the formation of the GM/U-M Institute of Automotive Research and Education, with a strategic focus on reinventing the automobile and developing the next generation of high-efficiency vehicles powered by diverse energy sources. The Ins ... Continue reading
IIHS: U.S. States Automated Enforcement Laws
May 8, 2009
May 2009 Automated enforcement refers to the use of technology to enforce traffic safety laws. Although many jurisdictions that use automated enforcement are in states that have laws authorizing its use, not all states where automated enforcement is in use have such laws, nor are they always necessary. Most automated e ... Continue reading
LaHood Applauds New Florida Primary Seat Belt Law
May 7, 2009
Florida now eligible for more than $35 million in federal funds Washington DC May 6, 2009; U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today applauded Florida for enacting a new primary seat belt law that is expected to save the lives of more than one hundred Floridians each year. According to the National Highway Traffic ... Continue reading
May 7, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CADILLAC / ESCALADE 2009 CADILLAC / ESCALADE ESV 2009 CADILLAC / ESCALADE EXT 2009 CHEVROLET / AVALANCHE 2009 CHEVROLET / COLORADO 2009 CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 2009 CHEVROLET / TAHOE 2009 GMC / CANYON 2009 GMC / YUKON 2009 GMC / YUKON XL 2009 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Re ... Continue reading
What Cars Make Mom Happy? MotherProof.com Names 2009 Family Cars of the Year
May 7, 2009
MotherProof.com, a website dedicated to helping women and moms navigate the automotive world based on features most important to them and their families, announced the winners of its 2009 Family Cars of the Year Awards today at the Washington Auto Show. âThere are countless family-friendly vehicle options on the m ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com Names 10 Great 'Mom Cars' for Mother's Day 2009
May 7, 2009
Kbb.com Editors Offer Their New Car Choices for Mom, both Fun and Functional IRVINE, Calif., May 7 -- The 10 Great Mom Cars for Mother's Day 2009, www.kbb.com/10greatmomcars, were named today by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. The kbb.com ... Continue reading
Ford invests $550M to bring new Focus to market
May 7, 2009
Ford invests $550 million to convert SUV facility to build new Focus for small-car market WAYNE, Mich. May 6, 2009; Kimberly S. Johnson writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. stripped "truck" from the name of one its Detroit-area plants Wednesday as it announced plans to build its next-generation Focus here, i ... Continue reading
College Graduates Offered a Break on New Toyota and Scion Vehicles
May 7, 2009
$1,000 rebate on new Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, Camry (excludes Camry hybrid), Tacoma and Yaris vehicles is largest college rebate program ever offered by Toyota TORRANCE, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --days of your purchase contract date. TFS must deem your salary sufficient to cover living expenses and vehicle pa ... Continue reading
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