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Wanna Buy A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition - So Sorry

Wanna Buy A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition - So Sorry

Mazda Sells Out Initial Allocation of 1,000 MX-5 Miata RF Launch Editions Two-Thirds of Customers Select Manual Transmission, Deliveries to Begin Early 2017 mx-5 rf miata roadster ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest; October 3-9, 2016: RIP Brock Yates, Text and Die, Sept Sales, SUV Rankings, Subaru Recall, Fisker He's Baack

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest; October 3-9, 2016: RIP Brock Yates, Text and Die, Sept Sales, SUV Rankings, Subaru Recall, Fisker He's Baack

* The automobile enthusiast world lost an icon this week with the death of irreverent journalist and author Brock Yates. The long-time columnist for Car&Driver magazine, Yates pulled no punches as he commented on automobiles, the auto industry and anything else that came into his field of view. He also created the infa ... Continue reading

Ford Asia Begins Production Of Ranger In Thailand

Ford Asia Begins Production Of Ranger In Thailand

October 7, 2016; Ford has announced the official start of production for the segment-defining Ranger pickup truck at its Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) facility to help meet demand across the Asia Pacific region. The Ranger is also built at Ford’s joint-venture facility, Auto Alliance Thailand (AAT), which remains ... Continue reading

Auto Lab LIVE From NYC - Saturday October 8, 2016; 7-9 AM (EDT) Radio Call-in Show

Auto Lab LIVE From NYC - Saturday October 8, 2016; 7-9 AM (EDT) Radio Call-in Show

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast Saturday's 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel Broadcast Date: October 8, 2016 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Sedona Earns Highest Possible Safety Rating From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety = 2016 Top Safety Pick+,

2017 Kia Sedona Earns Highest Possible Safety Rating From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety = 2016 Top Safety Pick+,

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2016 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded its best rating possible, Top Safety Pick+, to the 2017 Kia Sedona minivan. Already distinguished by its elegant design, exceptional comfort and utility, the 2017 Sedona is offered with available Autonomous Emergency Braking ( ... Continue reading

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition Preorder Open to the Public

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition Preorder Open to the Public

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the preorder for the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition is now open to the general public. With a majority of the MX-5 Launch Edition cars already spoken for by loyal Mazda owners, a limited supply is still available for custome ... Continue reading

2017 Honda Civic Lineup

2017 Honda Civic Lineup

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2016 -- Arriving in showrooms starting tomorrow, the Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe aim to retain their position as members of the best-selling compact car nameplate in America with the expanded application of manual transmissions for the 2017 model year. Building on the fun-to-drive character of ... Continue reading

First Drive Review: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

First Drive Review: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor OJAI, CA - October 4, 2016: Gone is the Prius Plug-in, welcome to the Prius Prime! During our first test drive in the hills surrounding the Ojai Valley, the PHEV that is a variant of the fourth generation Prius surprised us in different ways. It is just clever thinking of Toyota t ... Continue reading

First Drive Review: 2017 Toyota 86 by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

First Drive Review: 2017 Toyota 86 by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor SEE ALSO: Toyota Research and Buyers Guide OJAI, CA - October 4, 2016: Last week I had the opportunity to drive the new Toyota 86. The sports coupe that's now badged "86" was originally introduced a few years ago as GT86, has been updated with a stronger design and a refreshed cab ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - September 28-October 2, 2016 = Paris, Texas, Reveals

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - September 28-October 2, 2016 = Paris, Texas, Reveals

* Much of the automotive press focused this past week on the Paris motor show, more formally known as “Mondial de l'Automobile, where Ferrari showed its newest super car the Apertas, essentially a convertible version of LaFerrari. Production will be limited to 209 vehicles selling for $1.1 million each, and they are ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition

2017 Nissan Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced it will produce a limited-volume version of its newly revised Rogue compact SUV, the ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan "Texas TITAN" honors Lone Star State with special equipment package

2017 Nissan "Texas TITAN" honors Lone Star State with special equipment package

2017 Nissan “Texas TITAN” honors Lone Star State with special equipment package ... Continue reading

Honda Civic Type R Prototype Debuts in Paris

Honda Civic Type R Prototype Debuts in Paris

Honda Civic Type R Prototype North American Debut at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas TORRANCE, Calif. Sep 28, 2016; Fresh on the heels of the sales launch of the 2017 Civic Hatchback, the next-generation Civic Type R had its global debut in prototype form today at the 2016 Paris auto show. The radical new Civic Type R, ... Continue reading

New Ram 1500 Lone Star Silver Edition Unveiled at State Fair of Texas

New Ram 1500 Lone Star Silver Edition Unveiled at State Fair of Texas

Ram adds new Lone Star Silver Edition to exclusive Texas offerings New-for-2017 models, features and trims also make their first auto show appearance at State Fair of Texas Southwestern-themed Laramie Longhorn adds new luxury grille Top-of-the-line Ram Limited now available with black RAM tailgate letters Bilstein shoc ... Continue reading

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