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NHTSA RECALLS MARCH 26, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; Ford; Hyundai; Maserati; Ferrari; Honda; Toyota; Buses; RV's Trucks

NHTSA RECALLS MARCH 26, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; Ford; Hyundai; Maserati; Ferrari; Honda; Toyota; Buses; RV's Trucks

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Daimler and BYD Reveal New EV DENZA For Chinese Market

Daimler and BYD Reveal New EV DENZA For Chinese Market

New DENZA electric vehicle brings a refreshed exterior design and extended range of around 500 kilometers ·Locally sourced and produced, DENZA brand combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise with BYD’s leading battery technology Stuttgart / Shenzhen – Daimler and BYD Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. today l ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota Yaris Specs and Details

2019 Toyota Yaris Specs and Details

2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan Available in Three Grades: L, LE, XLE New XLE Grade Adds Leather Accents, Leatherette-Trimmed Interior New Sport-Inspired Front Grille Available 40 MPG Highway Rating* Standard 7-inch Touchscreen Multimedia System Standard Active Safety System, Low-Speed Pre-Collision System ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company’s U.S. Dealers Gave More Than $110 Million To Charitable Causes In 2017

Ford Motor Company’s U.S. Dealers Gave More Than $110 Million To Charitable Causes In 2017

Ford dealers in the United States contributed more than $110 million and 50,000 hours to charitable causes and nonprofits in 2017 – according to Ford Motor Company’s annual survey on dealer giving. The survey coincides with the 18th annual Salute to Dealers awards being held at the 2018 National Automobile Dealers ... Continue reading

AIADA Names Utah Dealer Brad Strong as 2018 Chairman

AIADA Names Utah Dealer Brad Strong as 2018 Chairman

The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today announced that Salt Lake City, Utah, dealer Brad Strong will serve as its 2018 chairman. Strong, who is the co-dealer principal of Strong Volkswagen, Audi Salt Lake City, and Porsche Salt Lake City, took over the position in February of this year, ... Continue reading

Nissan Vehicle Plans For 2022

Nissan Vehicle Plans For 2022

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled plans to launch growing numbers of electrified vehicles, expand and evolve autonomous driving systems, and accelerate vehicle connectivity as part of its Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022 midterm plan. ... Continue reading

Ally Financial Spreads Their Name

Ally Financial Spreads Their Name

LAS VEGAS - Ally Financial made a pair of moves this week to enhance its position as a provider that can cater to shoppers who are looking to complete at least some of the financing process online. First, Clearlane — Ally’s online auto financing platform — announced the development of Clearmatch, a digital servic ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM March 24, 2018

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM March 24, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

Toyota Introduces Premium Class in Car Rental Line of Business

Toyota Introduces Premium Class in Car Rental Line of Business

Service is expected to commence at select locations in 14 prefectures starting April 2. Further details will be made available on the Premium Class page of the Toyota Rent a Car website. ... Continue reading

GAC Motor to Light Up First Appearance at NADA 2018 with Four Premium Vehicle Models

GAC Motor to Light Up First Appearance at NADA 2018 with Four Premium Vehicle Models

LAS VEGAS, March 19, 2018 -- Leading Chinese automaker GAC Motor will attend the National Automobile Dealers Association Show (NADA Show) for the first time at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 23-25.GAC Motor will be at booth number 274N and bring a star lineup of best-selling vehicles including the GS8, GS4, ... Continue reading

Fast Forward To The New York Auto Show's 2018 Poster Art

Fast Forward To The New York Auto Show's 2018 Poster Art

NEW YORK, March 21, 2018 -- The New York International Auto Show is pleased to announce the launch of its 2018 poster artwork setting the tone for New York City's iconic 118-year-old automobile event, which runs from March 30 - April 8 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Inspired by the rapid acceler ... Continue reading

Hyundai Adds Exclusive Engine to Tucson Sport Trim for the 2018 Model Year

Hyundai Adds Exclusive Engine to Tucson Sport Trim for the 2018 Model Year

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 21, 2018 -- Hyundai's Tucson Sport is now equipped with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder GDI producing 181 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. of torque, an advantage over key competitors the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue. ... Continue reading

Toyota: Born to be Tough! 50 Years of Working to Be a Reliable Partner

Toyota: Born to be Tough! 50 Years of Working to Be a Reliable Partner

Conceived by Toyota as a joint successor model integrating the Briska with the Light Stout, the Hilux debuted in March 1968 as a new bonnet-type truck with Hino Motors, Ltd., in charge of development and production. The Hilux has its roots in the truck format, and the starting point of its development to date has been ... Continue reading

GAC Motor to Light Up First Appearance at NADA 2018 with Four Premium Vehicle Models

GAC Motor to Light Up First Appearance at NADA 2018 with Four Premium Vehicle Models

Leading Chinese automaker GAC Motor will attend the National Automobile Dealers Association Show (NADA Show) for the first time at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 23-25.GAC Motor will be at booth number 274N and bring a star lineup of best-selling vehicles including the GS8, GS4, GM8 and GA4.The trip officia ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY MARCH 19 2018; Alfa Romeo; Ford; Lincoln; Volkswagen; RAM; Mercedes-Benz; BMW; Nissan; Kia; RV's, Trailers,

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY MARCH 19 2018; Alfa Romeo; Ford; Lincoln; Volkswagen; RAM; Mercedes-Benz; BMW; Nissan; Kia; RV's, Trailers,

If your vehicle is included in this recall, it is very important that you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and your passengers if it is not addressed. ... Continue reading

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