First Drive Review: 2016 Smart fortwo and Smart forfour DCT by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 29, 2016
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
Jul 29, 2016
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
New Clean Diesel Technology Slashing Truck Emissions and Driving Fuel Savings
Jul 28, 2016
WASHINGTON, July 28, 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
Jul 28, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.—Proxibid, the world’s most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers, has been selected by Motorsports Auction Group as the exclusive provider of live online bidding for its Hot August Nights collector car auction taking place August 4-6 in Reno, which features a rare 1939 General Motors Futureliner Bus ... Continue reading
2017 Infiniti Q60 Sports Coupe Pricing and Reservation Information +VIDEO
Jul 28, 2016
INFINITI 2017 Q60 SPORTS COUPE set to arrive in early September at INFINITI retailers nationwide â—??? Pricing begins at $38,950 for Q60 2.0t rear-wheel drive model â—??? Special INFINITI Q60 Reservation Program now available online at InfinitiUSA.com â—??? Curated gifts for Reservation Program participants in ... Continue reading
New Mexico Enables Play at the Pump Lottery
Jul 28, 2016
Linq3 and the New Mexico Lottery are bringing Play at the Pump technology to convenience retailers. ATLANTA July 28, 2016; NACSonine reported that continuing its rollout of Play at the Pump technology, Linq3 announced a partnership with the New Mexico lottery that allows convenience stores in the state to offer cust ... Continue reading
KBB 10 Best Used Cars Under $8,000: Specs, Safety Ratings, MSRP and When-It-Was-New Reviews
Jul 28, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., July 28, 2016 -- While today's new cars are jam-packed with the lastest tech features and forward-thinking styling, they also are now more expensive than ever, with the average price of a new car currently at $33,801. Many people shudder at the thought of a large monthly car payment, and most average Am ... Continue reading
2016 Chrysler 200S AWD review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 28, 2016
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It took a while, but in the newest 200 Chrysler finally has a car that is truly competitive in the midsize sedan class. And in the 200S, it has one of the sportiest mass-market midsize family sedans available. With the debut of the current 200 for model year 2015 all vestiges of th ... Continue reading
TrueCar: July 2016 US Auto Sales Slows Consumer
Jul 28, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—TrueCar, Inc. projects total new vehicle sales, including fleet deliveries, will reach 1,505,200 units in July, down by 0.4 percent from a year ago. That level of growth would push the seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for total light vehicle sales to an estimated 17.7 million units for ... Continue reading
July Sales Expected to Get the Second Half of 2016 off to a Fast Start, Forecasts Edmunds.com
Jul 27, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 27, 2016 -- Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network, forecasts that 1,519,576 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in July for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 17.8 million. This reflects a 0.7 percent increase from June 2016, and a 0.8 perc ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA REVIEW +VIDEO
Jul 27, 2016
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA REVIEW ... Continue reading
Comerica Bank's Michigan Index Dipped as Auto Production Eased
Jul 27, 2016
DALLAS, July 27, 2016 -- Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index was down 0.6 percentage points in May to a level of 128.3. May's reading is 54 points, or 73 percent, above the index cyclical low of 74.0. The index averaged 123.7 points for all of 2015, five and four-fifths points above the index average for 2 ... Continue reading
FIAT Club America Brings 33rd Annual FIAT FreakOut to Auburn Hills on Friday, July 29
Jul 27, 2016
WHO: FIAT Club America and the FIAT Brand North America WHAT: The FIAT FreakOut brings together owners and the largest collection of FIAT automobiles in North America to exhibit Italian cars, old and new, swap stories, share tips and share the passion for their automobiles. Static vehicles on display to include: All-ne ... Continue reading
Keeping Your 'Car Cool' During the Dog Days of Summer
Jul 27, 2016
WAYNE, N.J., July 27, 2016 -- Summer is off to a hot start, and there's a long, hot road ahead for drivers. The extreme heat is intensified inside your car as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that temperatures of 80 to 100 degrees can cause the temperature inside a parked car to reach a stifling 13 ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2016
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Trade Agreements Transforming the North American Automotive Industry, 2015-2022" report to their offering. This groundbreaking study details the impact of global trade policies, both old and new, on the automotive industry as a whole. It first highlights ... Continue reading
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