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Decision to Weigh Inadequacy of 2006-2008 Honda Civic Hybrids Settlement

Decision to Weigh Inadequacy of 2006-2008 Honda Civic Hybrids Settlement

SEATTLE--Today, attorneys representing owners of 2006-2008 Honda Civic Hybrids applauded five states that have asked the judge overseeing a proposed class-action settlement to grant the states more time to weigh the fairness of the agreement, says Seattle-based law firm Hagens Berman. “What is puzzling is that it ... Continue reading

The Fastest Jazz In The World Race Home In Time For Calder

The Fastest Jazz In The World Race Home In Time For Calder

With just two weeks until the opening round of the 2012 Bosch Australian Rally Championship at Calder Park, two new Honda Jazz G2 rally cars have arrived home from Italy. ... Continue reading

BMW Reduces List Prices on Selection of New Genuine BMW Parts

BMW Reduces List Prices on Selection of New Genuine BMW Parts

BMW Australia today announced a 15% list price reduction on a range of high-demand Genuine BMW Parts, which it expects will result in lower servicing costs for BMW owners. ... Continue reading

Heels on Wheels: 2012 Honda Crosstour Review by Katrina Ramser +VIDEO

Heels on Wheels: 2012 Honda Crosstour Review by Katrina Ramser +VIDEO

SEE ALSO Honda Specs, Comparisons and Prices HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CROSSTOUR VEHICLE Simply put, the Honda Crosstour is for those who want the versatility of a crossover but do not want to lose full-size sedan styling. And this five-passenger, five-door uti ... Continue reading

RECALL: 2012 Subaru Legacy, Outback

RECALL: 2012 Subaru Legacy, Outback

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): SUBARU / LEGACY 2012 SUBARU / OUTBACK 2012 Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: FEB 09, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:12V047000 N/A NHTSA Action Number:N/A Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Potential Number of Units Affected:381 Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN ... Continue reading

Goodyear Wins "Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year" Award

Goodyear Wins "Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year" Award

A Goodyear innovation designed to extend the life of truck tire retread cushion without sacrificing quality and performance has been named "Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year" by Tire Technology International. The Retread Multi-Piece Cushion technology was awarded by an independent, international jury of tire pr ... Continue reading

Zipcar Announces Expansion Into the City of West Hollywood

Zipcar Announces Expansion Into the City of West Hollywood

Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today joined the City of West Hollywood to announce Zipcar's expansion into West Hollywood. The new Zipcar program will provide West Hollywood residents, businesses and visitors with increased access to affordable, convenient transportation options that are proven ... Continue reading

Ford eNews - Feb. 15, 2012

Ford eNews - Feb. 15, 2012

SYNC goes standard on new Fusion and Flex Drivers of more than 4 million vehicles already take advantage of mobile device connectivity provided by Ford SYNC available as either optional or standard equipment on every new Ford sold in North America. Now, that population is set to grow even more as the all-new Ford Fusio ... Continue reading

Recargo Acquires PlugInCars.com, News and Community Website, for EV Charging App

Recargo Acquires PlugInCars.com, News and Community Website, for EV Charging App

Recargo Inc., developer of mobile applications for connected cars, today announced it has acquired privately held PlugInCars.com. Terms were not disclosed. 'Through this acquisition we will be able to help more people make better decisions about how they drive their daily life.' PlugInCars.com is a popular news and com ... Continue reading

Ford Fusion, Ford Explorer and Lincoln MKZ Rank Highest in Durability in 2012 J.D. Power and Associates' Vehicle Dependability Study

Ford Fusion, Ford Explorer and Lincoln MKZ Rank Highest in Durability in 2012 J.D. Power and Associates' Vehicle Dependability Study

Ford Motor Company has six vehicles among the top three in their respective award segments: Ford Fusion, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKX, Ford Ranger and Ford Taurus Ford Fusion received the Midsize Car award for the second consecutive year; Ford Explorer received the Midsize Crossover/SUV award; Lincoln MKZ re ... Continue reading

EV Industry Discussed in New IDTechEx Research Study

EV Industry Discussed in New IDTechEx Research Study

Besides the existing huge number making e-bikes, there are about 1,600 manufacturers of electric vehicles and around 500 vertically integrated manufacturers of their key components all over the world. Nearly all of them will collapse owing to wrong technology or market positioning or undercapitalization, while a host o ... Continue reading

OAIN: New Auto Insurance Verification Bill Submitted by Miss. Lawmakers

OAIN: New Auto Insurance Verification Bill Submitted by Miss. Lawmakers

Mississippi lawmakers are trying once again to get an online car insurance verification system set up in their state after Gov. Haley Barbour vetoed a similar proposal last session, Online Auto Insurance News reports. It might be a while before we see whether Gov. ... Continue reading

2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review and Fun Drive by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review and Fun Drive by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Caution: Fun-to-drive! By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2944) Yes. Fun-to-drive; lots of fun. With 200 horsepower at my command, for me every Stop sign was a temptation for a full-throttle blast. Back nearly thirty years ago the Volkswagen brand “ownedâ ... Continue reading

2012 Mazda3 Grand Touring SKYACTIV Review By John Heilig

2012 Mazda3 Grand Touring SKYACTIV Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Mazda3 Grand Touring SKYACTIV Model: 2012 Mazda3 Grand Touring SKYACTIV Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm/148 lb.-ft. @4,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 180.9 x ... Continue reading

Second Generation Kia Ceed is Ready to Go

Second Generation Kia Ceed is Ready to Go

Combining dynamic, sophisticated styling with maturity and prestige, the all-new cee'd five-door hatchback makes its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The new cee'd is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor, with the same long wheelbase. The elegant simplicity of its coupe-like proportions is emphasised ... Continue reading

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