News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

Built Ford Proud’: New Ad Campaign Kicks Off New Vehicles Headed to Ford Dealers +VIDEO

Oct 21, 2018

Ford’s new “Built Ford Proud” U.S. ad campaign launches this weekend with TV commercials throughout NCAA college football Saturday as the company prepares to replace 75 percent of its U.S. lineup in the next two years, including all-new Ford Ranger, Escape and Explorer next year and an all-electric performance SU ... Continue reading

2018 Ford Focus Titanium Review By John Heilig

Oct 20, 2018

Overall, the Ford Focus is a good compact car with several attributes. Buyers choice probably depends on brand loyalty and style choice. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 20, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Oct 20, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

2018 Subaru BRZ tS– Where Handbrake Turns Can Still Reign - Review By Martha Hindes

Oct 19, 2018

Enter the Subaru BRZ tS. For those who Love (with a capital L) a sexy, heady, real world affordable sports car, here's one that can launch driving beyond the fun category and into in-your-face. And if appearances can tell all, the BRZ tS does that flat out. Sitting there, ignition off, it's just itching to take of ... Continue reading

GM To Offer Extended Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty As Purchase Option

Oct 18, 2018

Effective immediately, people buying new General Motors vehicles will have the opportunity to purchase a true, extended bumper-to-bumper limited warranty resulting in five years or 60,000 miles of coverage (whichever comes first) for Chevrolet and GMC customers, and six years or 70,000 miles for Buick and Cadillac cust ... Continue reading

Honda Aircraft Company Announces Performance Package for the HondaJet HA-420

Oct 18, 2018

HondaJet and HondaJet Elite Receive India Type Certification Oct 17, 2018 - ORLANDO, Fla.; Honda Aircraft Company announced the addition of a performance package for the HondaJet HA-420. The company's new Advanced Performance Modification Group (APMG) engineered the upgrade, enabling existing HondaJet owners to enhance ... Continue reading

Lincoln Navigator Review By John Heilig

Oct 18, 2018

While its size dwarfs most other vehicles, the Lincoln Navigator atones for its size with good performance and comfort. ... Continue reading

New Easylife Versions Announced for Renault Scenic, Grand Scenic and Koleos

Oct 18, 2018

Renault has expanded its ‘EasyLife’ version line-up to include the Scénic, Grand Scénic and Koleos models. EasyLife gives Renault customers a straightforward choice of trim levels that offer enhanced spec, enhanced looks and enhanced value. ... Continue reading

Nissan Snatches Five Awards at Rain-Soaked 2018 Texas Truck Rodeo

Oct 18, 2018

With rain pouring and temperatures in the 40s, Nissan shined at the 26th annual Texas AutoWriters Association (TAWA) Texas Truck Rodeo. Battling historic rainfall in the Austin area, testing conditions this year were especially challenging. ... Continue reading

This 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Will Shock SEMA

Oct 17, 2018

Chevrolet is previewing a new Shock yellow exterior color for the 2019 Camaro. It will be available in early 2019. ... Continue reading

Kia Hits New European Sales Heights Thanks to EV Sales

Oct 17, 2018

Kia Motors Europe has recorded its best-ever year-to-date sales to the end of September, aided by growing sales of its expanding hybrid and electric model line-up. ... Continue reading

Texas Auto Writers Select 2019 Ram 1500 "Truck of Texas"

Oct 17, 2018

The award was presented yesterday at the culmination of the Texas Truck Rodeo, presented by the Steel Market Development Institute, in which 69 journalists drove 57 vehicles and voted on winners across a range of consumer categories. ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: 31st Annual International Z Car Convention

Oct 16, 2018

– Five-day gathering of vintage Datsun and Nissans set for suburban Atlanta, Georgia; runs from October 16-20th with activities including car shows, autocross, track day and charity car cruise –– The original Datsun 240Z made its debut in the fall of 1969 and immediately set the sports car world on its head. ... Continue reading

NSX Cutaway Sketch by Legendary Artist Shin Yoshikawa

Oct 16, 2018

Unique, hand-drawn pencil sketch exposes inner workings of the NSX's Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® power unit ... Continue reading

New Car Shopping? Shop-by-Payment™

Oct 16, 2018

CINCINNATI--truPayments, LLC, introduces tru Shop-by-Payment™ and the ShopByPayment.com website. tru Shop-by-Payment™ is a revolutionary SaaS product for vehicle dealers and lending institutions, which turns the buying process upside down and leverages technology to truly transform vehicle shopping for consumers. ... Continue reading