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Fuel-Cell Madness...SLAP!...Thanks I Needed That!

Fuel-Cell Madness...SLAP!...Thanks I Needed That!

I just slapped myself in the face, boy i need that! Auto Central January 21, 2016; I was considering The Auto Channel's long-time fervent support of ethanol as America's alt fuel solution and found that I was getting caught up in the hydrogen hysteria...so if I was, so is everybody, after my face slap I came to my sens ... Continue reading

Modifying An SUV To Be The Safest Possible Family Vehicle

Modifying An SUV To Be The Safest Possible Family Vehicle

I received a very thought provoking letter from a reader in Miami, Florida asking about the safest possible family vehicle. Readers, what are your thoughts? Dear Rob, My name is Diego, and I stumbled on to a post about vehicle height researching vehicle safety. ... Continue reading

Get Smart! FREE! Exclusive SUV Spec Rankings You Can Find With Perfect New Car Match: IE: "Which 2017 2018 SUV's With Manual Transmission and AWD are the least Expensive?"

Get Smart! FREE! Exclusive SUV Spec Rankings You Can Find With Perfect New Car Match: IE: "Which 2017 2018 SUV's With Manual Transmission and AWD are the least Expensive?"

Auto Central March 31, 2017; Below you can find some interesting ranking developed by using Perfect New Car Match. Before you buy and before you try make sure that the car you are loving meets your needs and wants. ... Continue reading

BMW Group U.S. Reports April 2018 Sales

BMW Group U.S. Reports April 2018 Sales

Sales of BMW Group vehicles in the U.S. increased 4.2 percent in April 2018 for a total of 27,213 vehicles (BMW and MINI brands combined), compared with 26,105 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date BMW Group sales in the U.S. are up 3.3 percent from the first four months of 2017. ... Continue reading

IIHS: Good ratings for 5 small SUVs in passenger-side small overlap crash test

IIHS: Good ratings for 5 small SUVs in passenger-side small overlap crash test

ARLINGTON, Va. — In a new round of evaluations, 5 of 7 small SUVs earn good ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for occupant protection in a passenger-side small overlap front crash. ... Continue reading

AIADA Market Watch 04/04/18 - International Nameplate Auto Sales Scoreboard

AIADA Market Watch 04/04/18 - International Nameplate Auto Sales Scoreboard

International brands were led last month by Acura (up 15.7 percent from last March), Mitsubishi (up 21.7 percent), and Volkswagen (up 17.8 percent). In contrast, Hyundai’s sales slipped 10.9 percent, due in part to the lack of SUVs and crossovers in its lineup. Throughout the industry, light trucks continued to drive ... Continue reading

Lured by Rising SUV Sales, Automakers Flood Market With Models

Lured by Rising SUV Sales, Automakers Flood Market With Models

New York March 28, 2018; Reuters reported that demand for sport utility vehicles in the United States is booming, but the number of new models vying for a share of that market is growing even faster, threatening the fat profits automakers have enjoyed. At the New York Auto show this week, automakers will unveil another ... Continue reading

Mini Remastered Showcased at Techno Classica Essen 2018

Mini Remastered Showcased at Techno Classica Essen 2018

Launched in April 2016, Mini Remastered is a bespoke and built to order recreation of the classic icon, for the 21st Century. ... Continue reading

February 2018 International Auto Brand North American Sales Scoreboard

February 2018 International Auto Brand North American Sales Scoreboard

Despite a slowing U.S. auto market, international brands maintained a strong presence in February. International brands were led last month by Audi (up 12.4 percent from last February), Mazda (up 12.7 percent), and Toyota (up 4.4 percent). Toyota had its best February ever for light truck sales, while Subaru, up 3.8 pe ... Continue reading

USA Today Shows Top 10 Vehicles With Manual Transmission, "TACH's Perfect Match" Shows You All

USA Today Shows Top 10 Vehicles With Manual Transmission, "TACH's Perfect Match" Shows You All

For some drivers, pushing a clutch pedal and rowing your gears are among the most satisfying parts of the driving experience. For others, nostalgia explains the attraction. If you're in either camp, know that many mainstream cars are available with a manual ... Continue reading

Researching A 10 Year Old Car?

Researching A 10 Year Old Car?

2007 Specs, 2007 Comparisons, 2007 prices, Reviews Of 2007 Cars and Trucks, Because Every Used Car is New To Someone ... Continue reading

International Brands US Auto Sales Scoreboard January 2018

International Brands US Auto Sales Scoreboard January 2018

International brands led the American auto industry in January. Some of the brands driving the charge included BMW (up 5 percent from last January), Nissan (up 12.1 percent), and Toyota (up 17 percent). Toyota had its best month ever for light truck sales and saw the redesigned Camry’s sales climb 21.3 percent to be ... Continue reading

Which Used Car Brands Borrowers are Stretching the Most to Buy

Which Used Car Brands Borrowers are Stretching the Most to Buy

LendingTree®,has released the findings of its study on which car makes borrowers are stretching the most to afford. ... Continue reading

2018 Philadelphia Auto Show Returns January 27 to February 4

2018 Philadelphia Auto Show Returns January 27 to February 4

EAST NORRITON, Pa.--2018 Philadelphia Auto Show Returns January 27 to February 4, The Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP), owner and producer of the Philadelphia Auto Show, announces the event’s return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Jan. 27 to Feb. ... Continue reading

AIADA International Name Brand December 2017 Sales Scoreboard

AIADA International Name Brand December 2017 Sales Scoreboard

International brands captured 55 percent of the U.S. auto market in December and 55.7 percent for 2017 overall. December market share figures were down slightly from the 56.2 percent share they held in November, although overall sales were up, totaling 882,393 units for the month. ... Continue reading

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