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AAA: Game Over for Drivers Playing Pokemon Go

AAA: Game Over for Drivers Playing Pokemon Go

Game Over for Drivers Playing Pokemon Go Recent Crashes Should Serve as Wake-Up Call to Drivers AAA is urging drivers not to use Pokemon Go behind the wheel because it could lead to potentially deadly consequences. This week’s crashes involving the game should serve as a wake-up call to focus on the task of driv ... Continue reading

Join Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) July 30, 2016; Car Comment or Concern? Call 888-692-7234

Join Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) July 30, 2016; Car Comment or Concern? Call 888-692-7234

Join Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) July 30, 2016; Car Comment or Concern? Call 888-692-7234 ... Continue reading

Key Safety System Market Players are Continental AG, Delphi Automotive & Autoliv

Key Safety System Market Players are Continental AG, Delphi Automotive & Autoliv

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Safety System Market" report to their offering. Active safety systems play a key role in preventing incidents and accidents, whereas passive safety systems help to mitigate negative consequences in the event of a crash. These systems are ... Continue reading

Number of Leased Vehicles Reaches All-Time High in First Half of 2016, Says Edmunds.com

Number of Leased Vehicles Reaches All-Time High in First Half of 2016, Says Edmunds.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 29, 2016 -- More new vehicles were leased in the first half of 2016 than during the first half of any other year in history, according to the latest Lease Market Report from Edmunds.com, the leading car shopping and information network. Lease volume has doubled in the last five years, suggest ... Continue reading

Acura Celebrates 30th Anniversary At 2016 Monterey Automotive Week

Acura Celebrates 30th Anniversary At 2016 Monterey Automotive Week

TORRANCE, Calif., July 28, 2016 -- Acura will celebrate its 30th Anniversary and showcase the brand's Precision Crafted Performance brand heritage with its extensive presence at the 2016 Monterey Automotive Week. Bringing the brand's luxury and performance DNA to life will be West Coast debuts of the stunning Acura Pre ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Tucson Line-Up Changes and Enhancements

2017 Hyundai Tucson Line-Up Changes and Enhancements

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 28, 2016 -- The award-winning Tucson lineup continues to improve its offering to consumers for the 2017 model year. The improvements span everything from interior detail and material enhancements to premium audio, infotainment and connectivity. 2017 Tucson models are arriving at dealership ... Continue reading

Dodge and SRT Unleash Their Power with New Tagline, 'Domestic. Not Domesticated.' +VIDEO

Dodge and SRT Unleash Their Power with New Tagline, 'Domestic. Not Domesticated.' +VIDEO

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 29, 2016 -- Tagline captures the passion and attitude of America's mainstream and ultimate performance brands 'Domestic. Not Domesticated.' to be integrated in all Dodge and SRT brand communications and consumer touch points across multiple platforms 'Warning,' first TV spot featuring tagline, ... Continue reading

New Clean Diesel Technology Slashing Truck Emissions and Driving Fuel Savings

New Clean Diesel Technology Slashing Truck Emissions and Driving Fuel Savings

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2016 -- The introduction of more advanced diesel truck engines, innovative emissions control systems, and cleaner diesel fuel over the past decade have successfully resulted in major improvements in air quality and fuel efficiency, according to new research compiled by The Martec Group, a global te ... Continue reading

Class Action Seeks Recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Class Action Seeks Recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee ... Continue reading

Eligible Volkswagen and Audi Owners and Lessees to Benefit from 2.0-Liter TDI Settlements

Eligible Volkswagen and Audi Owners and Lessees to Benefit from 2.0-Liter TDI Settlements

Volkswagen and Audi Owners and Lessees to Benefit from 2.0-Liter TDI Settlements ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Sonata Adds Dynamic Bending Light To Available Safety Features

2017 Hyundai Sonata Adds Dynamic Bending Light To Available Safety Features

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 29, 2016 -- The Hyundai Sonata continues to offer a strong lineup in 2017 with three efficient powertrain options, great technology, and newly available dynamic bending light. The 2017 Sonata starts at $21,600, excluding $835 freight charge, which is $150 less than last year and makes it ... Continue reading

AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarterly EPS from Continuing Operations

AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarterly EPS from Continuing Operations

- EPS from continuing operations was an all-time record $1.08, up 8% compared to second quarter 2015 EPS from continuing operations of $1.00 - Total revenue of $5.4 billion was up 4% compared to the year-ago period FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 29, 2016 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today r ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces Departure of President George Sherman

Advance Auto Parts Announces Departure of President George Sherman

ROANOKE, Va.—Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that George Sherman, who currently serves as the Company’s President, will step down from his current role on August 13, and rem ... Continue reading

First Drive Review: 2016 Smart fortwo and Smart forfour DCT by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

First Drive Review: 2016 Smart fortwo and Smart forfour DCT by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor COLOGNE - July 12, 2015: The Smart fortwo and forfour models made their world debut in Paris last year and are already successful in Europe.(LINK TO FIRST DRIVE) Following the US and Chinese premieres in Europe, both countries will have to wait somewhat longer. But by then, it wil ... Continue reading

2016 Mazda3 5-door GT Review by John Heilig

2016 Mazda3 5-door GT Review by John Heilig

By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel AUTO PAGE SPECS REVIEWED MODEL: 2016 Mazda3 5-door GT ENGINE: 2.5-liter DOHC 4 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with paddles HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 184 hp @ 5,700 rpm/186 lb.-ft. @ 3,250 rpm WHEELBASE: 106.5 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 175.6 x 70.7 x 57.3 in ... Continue reading

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