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Surviving Auto Dealers Riding High

Feb 11, 2013

Washington DC February 11, 2013; As auto sales have come roaring back from the recession, dealers across the country are seeing profits stabilize and in some cases improve, as many continue to upgrade their buildings and customer waiting areas and amenities. The Detroit News reports that some automakers plan to add new ... Continue reading

What's Up Mac? - Diesel Cars Catch On in U.S.

Feb 10, 2013

By Mac Gordon Senior Editor At Large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel CHICAGO-Diesel engines are a living example of the axiom, “When you can't succeed at first, try, try again!” The Windy City's show in huge McCormick Place kicked off to the public with more diesel-powered cars than it has ever had before in ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News February 3-9 2013 Just In Case You Were Snoozing

Feb 10, 2013

* The 105th Chicago Auto Show media-preview opened this week with the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) naming the 2013 Ford Fusion as their Family Vehicle of the Year. Also at the show the PBS program MotorWeek named the Cadillac ATS as overall Driver's Choice winner. * Introductions at Chicago included the ... Continue reading

Why Gen Y Doesn't Care About Cars

Feb 8, 2013

Generation Y's indifference to the automobile is going to affect millions of businesses. Flickr photo courtesy of David Hilowitz Automakers and car dealers topped this year's list for consumer complaints. 82inShare clipped Connect with Evernote: Please Login to Connect Your Account with Evernote It’s not Gen Y†... Continue reading

What Would You Do "If You Ran Lincoln?"

Feb 8, 2013

By Milton Snide Curmudgeon at large The Auto Channel Orlando February 8, 2013; I am here in warm and beautiful Orlando inside the Peabody Hotel participating in the JD Powers Automotive roundtable... For the past two hours I listened to a major but very long presentation concerning the ratings of various aspects of eve ... Continue reading

What's Up Mac? NADA!

Feb 8, 2013

Mac Gordon Blogs 02-08-2013 Tar Heel Activist Heads NADA North Carolina, the Tar Heel state, has been a fountainhead of NADA activism for many years. The new chairman, Dave Westcott, is all out for killing two-tier pricing and predecessor Harold Wells fought equal benefits between country and rural dealers. The state's ... Continue reading

Heels on Wheels : 2013 Acura MDX Review

Feb 8, 2013

MORE INFO Acura Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons- Acura Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Perfect New Car Match HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ACURA MDX VEHICLE The mid-to-large size crossover Acura MDX is a deft blend of style, space and safety, a go-to luxury cros ... Continue reading

2013 GMC Acadia AWD Denali Review By John Heilig

Feb 8, 2013

MORE INFO GMC Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Chrysler Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Perfect New Car Match The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 GMC Acadia AWD Denali Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 288 hp @ 6,300 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.9 in. Length x ... Continue reading

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD LTZ Review By John Heilig

Feb 8, 2013

The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD LTZ Engine: 5.3-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm/335 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual shifter on gear lever Wheelbase: 116.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 202.0 x 79.0 x 76.7 in. Tires: P275/55R20 Cargo capacity: 16 ... Continue reading

2013 World Car Awards - The Countdown Has Begun

Feb 6, 2013

By Henny Hemmes 2013 WCA Jurist Senior European Editor, The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, February 7, 2013; After being appointed a juror for the World Car Awards, last October, I could drive some more models that would be up on the list of nominated cars. A very long list indeed, that makes you realize how active the car ma ... Continue reading

Big Game Advertisers Drove SOCIAL BUZZ on Cars.Com (Is That Something To Be Proud Of SNIDE Asks?)

Feb 6, 2013

During Sunday's Big Game, automakers accounted for nearly 20 percent of all commercials. Cars.com listened to online chatter to make the call: Which auto advertiser drove away as MVP of social media? In addition to tracking social buzz, Cars.com also looked at which auto ads prompted car shoppers to search for more inf ... Continue reading

2014 BMW 3 Series GT - First Look By Henny Hemmes

Feb 6, 2013

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH/THE HAGUE, January 6, 2013. In less than 4 weeks, BMW will unveil the 3 Series GT, or in BMW-terms the F34. It was only a question of time for a Gran Turismo to be added to the 3 Series. A couple of years ago, CEO Norbert Reithofer said that the company was ... Continue reading

2014 Mazda6 First Drive Launch Review By Larry Nutson

Feb 5, 2013

The All-new 2014 Mazda6 First drive road report By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1648) Last year when I first saw photos of the all-new Mazda6 in various on-line news releases I was immediately impressed and attracted by its refreshing new exterior design. The "Soul of Motion" KODO d ... Continue reading

Hey Mac What's Up? - New Car Distribution Looms as NADA Meeting Issue

Feb 5, 2013

By Mac Gordon Senior Editor at large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Is the growing dependency of the domestic Big Three on Europe a hurdle or a mudhole for North American dealers. This issue is likely to be raised as a critical problem at the NADA convention meetings in mid-February. U.S. dealers are voicing concerns ... Continue reading

2013 Cadillac SRX Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

Feb 5, 2013

By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel The 2013 SRX represents the best-selling model in Cadillac’s lineup and received its last significant redesign in 2010. New for 2013 are a host of interior features, mostly designed around Cadillac’s User Experience (CUE) infotainment setup. We recently spen ... Continue reading