J.D. Powers: Buick and Lexus Brands Tie for Highest Rank in Vehicle Dependability
Aug 9, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. August 9, 2007; Buick ties with Lexus to rank highest among nameplates in vehicle dependabilityâmarking the first time in 12 years that another brand ties with Lexus for the highest-rank position, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) released ... Continue reading
Expert Advice for Preserving Resale Value of Vehicles; Collision on Wheels Provides "Tips"
Aug 9, 2007
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Consumers who've turned in lease vehicles with small dents are well aware of the financial "ding" taken on the resale value of their vehicles. More consumers are taking care of minor collision problems to improve resale pricing before selling or turning in a lease vehicle, says Greg Longe, mana ... Continue reading
Foreign Tire Sales Announces Voluntary Recall of Tires
Aug 9, 2007
UNION, N.J.--Foreign Tire Sales, Inc. (FTS) of Union, New Jersey today announced a recall of about 255,000 Chinese-made, steel-belted radial tires that it imported into the United States. The tires were defective because they lacked a safety feature called a âgum stripâ or contained gum strips that were not l ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Series Examines Senior Driving Safety on the Road
Aug 9, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, released a six-part series on senior driving titled âWhat Should We Do About Grandmaâs Driving?â Officials estimate that the senior driving population was responsible for approximately 11 percent of fatal crashes i ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Improves Slightly, Comerica Bank Chief Economist Reports
Aug 9, 2007
DETROIT, Aug. 8 -- The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took 24.6 weeks of median family income in the second quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank. The latest reading is down 0.1 week from the first quarter, and is also down 1.1 weeks compared to a year ago. Including fi ... Continue reading
BMW and NASA Conclude Test Period of BMW Hydrogen 7
Aug 8, 2007
Eight-Week-Long Test Underscores Companies' Mutual Support of Hydrogen Technologies CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Aug. 8 -- As NASA engineers prepare to launch the Space Shuttle Endeavour today, BMW of North America and NASA announced the successful completion of an eight-week test period of the BMW Hydrogen 7 -- the first-eve ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE Magazine Names ``25 Greatest Cars of All Time''
Aug 8, 2007
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--AUTOMOBILE Magazine, an automotive lifestyle publication (www.automobilemag.com), today unveiled in its September 2007 issue the "25 Greatest Cars of All Time." "This feature is certain to get people talking at water coolers, kitchens, garages and bars," said Gavin Conway, editor in chief of AUTOMOBIL ... Continue reading
94 Million American Drivers Unclear on School Bus Roadway Rules According to GMAC Insurance Study
Aug 8, 2007
Insurer Reveals Top 10 Tips to Keep the Roadways Safe During Back-to-School Time ST. LOUIS, Aug. 7 -- Today, GMAC Insurance announced study results indicating many drivers are unsure of proper roadway safety procedures involving school buses. The study, which polled 5,175 licensed Americans from all 50 states and the D ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Caliber SXT Sport Review
Aug 8, 2007
DODGE CALIBER SXT SPORT 2007 Design B+, Execution C- By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The old Dodge Neon really needed replacing. It was beginning to look like something from an earlier decade. Oh, I guess thatâs what it was. I remember being impressed with it originally at the preview at the Detro ... Continue reading
Bob Tullius and Jaguar together again at Fourth Annual Keeneland Concours d'Elegance
Aug 7, 2007
LEXINGTON, KYâFeatured on this yearâs Keeneland Concours dâElegance schedule is an appearance and autograph signing by Bob Tullius, the legendary Jaguar racer. As a founder and former member of the Group 44 racing team, Tullius brought Jaguar racing cars to fame and success in the 1970s. Tulliusâ te ... Continue reading
NADAguides: The Golden Rules of Back-to-School Car-Buying
Aug 7, 2007
COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 7 -- With millions of students getting ready to head back to school soon, the experts at NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle pricing and information website -- today released tips to help teens, college-age students and parents navigate the back-to-school car buying ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Enhances Its Private Seller Function
Aug 7, 2007
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, today announced the redesign of its "Sell Your Car" function, making it easier for its users to create online and magazine ads to sell their own vehicles. And, for the first time, the company will demonstrate the value and effectiveness of its private seller ... Continue reading
The Minivan Is Dead. Long Live the Minivan?
Aug 7, 2007
Washington DC August 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that long stigmatized as terminally uncool, some manufacturers giving up on minivan segment altogether. Ford Motor Co. has discontinued making minivans to focus on a new trio of so-called crossovers. Click here to see a side by side comparison of a minivan and ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM ranked as Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturer in China
Aug 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 7, 2007: The "Top 30 Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers", a list prepared by Guangzhou Daily, is released on Monday. Shanghai GM, the defending champion, has won the title since the ranking started in 2004. The top 30 PV manufacturers are determined by a number of factors, including produc ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda Demio Sales Take Off in Japan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 7, 2007
Demio orders are three times the monthly sales target, reaching 15,000 units in the first month - HIROSHIMA - August 7, 2007: Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total orders in Japan for the all-new Demio (known overseas as the all-new Mazda2) reached 15,000 units during the first month of sales since its domes ... Continue reading
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