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Car Brands Offering the Deepest Discounts To Get You To Buy

Car Brands Offering the Deepest Discounts To Get You To Buy

Washington DC February 1, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that JanuaryNew-vehicle sales defied the still-sagging economy last year, as pent-up demand, easier and cheaper credit and aggressive marketing helped the industry move 12,778,171 cars and trucks, according to Autodata, which represents a 10.3 percent increa ... Continue reading

New Bi-Turbo TDI Packs Even More Punch Into Audi A6 And A7 Sportback

New Bi-Turbo TDI Packs Even More Punch Into Audi A6 And A7 Sportback

Knockout punch in a velvet glove comes courtesy of a formidable new 313PS Audi biturbo TDI engine, which is now available for A6 Saloon and Avant and A7 Sportback models. ... Continue reading

Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces Rapacious $9 Billion Fourth Quarter 2011 Profit

Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces Rapacious $9 Billion Fourth Quarter 2011 Profit

IRVING, Texas--Exxon Mobil Corporation were $1.97, an increase of 6% from the fourth quarter of 2010. Capital and exploration expenditures were $10.0 billion, consistent with the fourth quarter of 2010. Oil-equivalent production decreased 9% from the fourth quarter of 2010. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, ... Continue reading

TomTom GPS Devices Now Available at Chevrolet Dealerships Across US

TomTom GPS Devices Now Available at Chevrolet Dealerships Across US

TomTom announces an agreement with General Motors where they will offer TomTom navigation to Chevrolet vehicle buyers. Chevrolet dealerships are offering TomTom portable navigation devices (PNDs) to customers who purchase a 2009 or newer Camaro, Colorado, Cobalt, Express, Impala or HHR. Customers who purchase one of th ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 Toyota Camry Review +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 Toyota Camry Review +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLE This mid-size sedan has built a lasting reputation for being reliable, safe, comfortable and affordable. For 2012, the Camry focuses on improved powertrains, sharpened exterior styling, and a new wireless mult ... Continue reading

North Carolina Auto Insurance--Some Want Change

North Carolina Auto Insurance--Some Want Change

Last week, lawmakers at the Capitol were presented with a fresh proposal to upgrade the auto insurance regulatory system in North Carolina. Members of the FAIR NC (Fair Automobile Insurance Rates for North Carolina) coalition carried on a thoughtful dialogue with legislators and experts alike and laid out a solid solut ... Continue reading

2012 Fiat 500 Gucci Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

2012 Fiat 500 Gucci Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG Senior Editor The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS - 2012 Fiat 500 Model: 2012 Fiat 500 Gucci Engine: 1.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 101 hp @ 6,500 rpm/98 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 90.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 139.6 x 64.1 x 59.8 in. Tires: P185/55R15 Cargo ... Continue reading

New Car Dealers Rev Up for NADA Convention in Las Vegas

New Car Dealers Rev Up for NADA Convention in Las Vegas

Expo floor sold out with 570 companies exhibiting at convention center More than 20,000 new-car dealers, automaker executives and exhibitors -- including 1,500 dealers from 36 countries -- are expected to attend the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in Las Vegas Feb. 3-6. New-car dealers ... Continue reading

Hyundai Reveals Details of Its Hybrid Lifetime Battery Guarantee

Hyundai Reveals Details of Its Hybrid Lifetime Battery Guarantee

Hyundai today shared details of its Lifetime Hybrid Battery Replacement Guarantee with U.S. President Barrack Obama at a technology demonstration summit in Washington D.C. Initially announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this month, the Hybrid Battery Replacement Guarantee applies to ... Continue reading

Subaru Selects Carfax for Certified Pre-Owned Program

Subaru Selects Carfax for Certified Pre-Owned Program

Subaru of America, Inc. has named Carfax as its official provider of vehicle history information for the Subaru Certified Pre-Owned program. Since 2005, Subaru has required that every Subaru vehicle submitted for certification must have a Carfax Vehicle History Report. Under the renewed agreement, Carfax Reports contin ... Continue reading

Scion Bringing 'Thunderdome' Experience to Chicago Auto Show

Scion Bringing 'Thunderdome' Experience to Chicago Auto Show

Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will be bringing the "thunder" to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Utilizing nearly 30 percent more space than last year's show, Scion is using its additional real estate to erect an expansive product and media theater, dubbed "Thunderdome." Gone is the Matchbox-style vehicle showcase, whic ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 Toyota Yaris Review +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 Toyota Yaris Review +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE TOYOTA YARIS VEHICLE I’ve always felt the subcompact Toyota Yaris is for those who hate cars – simply because this four-door economy hatchback is a beacon of light in a compact market that often thwarts the shopper’s bot ... Continue reading

Volkswagen of America Sponsors MoMA PS1 Performance Dome, Which Launches February 5 With Weekly "Sunday Sessions"

Volkswagen of America Sponsors MoMA PS1 Performance Dome, Which Launches February 5 With Weekly "Sunday Sessions"

Volkswagen of America today announced the inauguration of a new performance dome at MoMA PS1, as part of its ongoing, innovative partnership with MoMA and MoMA PS1. The Volkswagen-sponsored MoMA PS1 Performance Dome will allow for expanded winter programming in MoMA PS1's iconic courtyard, namely weekly "Sunday Session ... Continue reading

Lexus to Unleash "The Beast" in First Super Bowl Commercial

Lexus to Unleash "The Beast" in First Super Bowl Commercial

Following the teaser ad released in mid-January, and no longer able to keep the full spot contained, Lexus has unleashed "The Beast," the company's first-ever Super Bowl commercial, prior to Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5 on NBC. The :30 second commercial features the all-new 2013 GS as it breaks free from conta ... Continue reading

California Gasoline Consumption Down 1.8%, Diesel up 4.8%

California Gasoline Consumption Down 1.8%, Diesel up 4.8%

Gasoline consumption in California declined 1.8 percent in October 2011 while diesel fuel consumption increased 4.8 percent according to a report released today by California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Chairman Jerome E. Horton. 'High gas prices appear to be directly affecting fuel consumption in California' “H ... Continue reading

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