| Drugged driving on rise in Phoenix |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
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Police starting to aggressively patrol for drugged drivers in the Phoenix metro area.
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| Truck Accidents and Personal Injury Attorneys |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
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Often, the responsibility for causing a truck accident belongs to trucking companies that overwork and under-train their employees.
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| Truck Accidents, Truck Driving Laws and Safety on the Road |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
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It is estimated that every 16 minutes a truck accident occurs in the United States.
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| New Trucking Regulation: Reducing the Number of Truck Accidents and Re-Thinking Legal Responsibility |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
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New trucking regulations reevaluate who is responsible after a truck accident.
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| VW sees 10 new plants in its future |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Volkswagen AG plans to boost investment in the coming years and build plants in China, perhaps another in the U.S., and in other regions outside its European home market."We will be building a minimum of 10 additional plants in the coming years - of which seven will be in China alone," VW Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn said Thursday.Volkswagen already has 12 plants in China, where it ...
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| Local auto racing notebook Lernerville prepares for 2013 season |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Lernerville Speedway again has decided to open the season in April. Opening night for regular four-division racing is April 19, but there is still a bit of leftover racing to be ...
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| McCann assumes Chevy ad agency |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
A New York-based advertising firm will assume sole ownership of a joint venture created last year by two advertising powerhouses to handle General Motors Co.'s global Chevrolet advertising account - the latest shakeup in the Detroit automaker's ad strategy.McCann Worldgroup, an Interpublic Group Co., said Thursday it will assume sole ownership for Commonwealth, Chevrolet's global ...
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| Hungary Snow strands thousands overnight in cars |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
BUDAPEST, Hungary -; Thousands of people have been forced to spend the night in their cars or roadside buildings after being stranded by a snowstorm on a major Hungarian ...
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| Aleris Opens New Automotive Aluminum Sheet Manufacturing Facility in Belgium |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Aleris today announced the opening of a new cold rolling mill at its Duffel, Belgium, facility to meet increasing demand for wide automotive body sheet.The completion of the mill, when combined with the facility's continuous annealing line, creates a dedicated automotive center that further equips the company to produce the widest aluminum sheet currently available in the ...
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| SUV Comparison Mazda CX-5 v Toyota RAV4 v Subaru Forester v Honda CR-V v Mitsubishi Outlander v Volkswagen Tiguan |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Toyota RAV4 have switched to all-new generations, box fresh for the new year. Together, these six models have collectively snared almost half of all compact SUV sales in the first two months of 2013. Time, then, to ask the big questions of the family car favourites Australians are laying down their hard-earned cash for. We'll assess which circa-$35,000 compact SUV is the most fully ...
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| Rolls-Royce Ghost Art Deco $740K Oz special is one of a kind |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Rolls-Royce Ghost is part of the luxury British manufacturer’s Art Deco-inspired range that launched at last year's Paris motor show and takes inspiration from one of the defining design movements of the ...
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| Owens Corning Partners with TenCate and BASF for Thermoplastic Automotive Composite Solutions |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
TenCate and BASF have welcomed Owens Corning as partner in their strategic alliance for thermoplastic automotive composites. Owens Corning is a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite ...
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| Auto workers denounce victimization of Chrysler worker |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
spoke to a number of Detroit-area Chrysler workers, who denounced the firing of Alex Wassell, a skilled tradesman at the Warren Stamping plant north of Detroit. Wassell was one of the organizers of a protest against the Alternative Work Schedule being introduced at Chrysler and Ford plants. The new work schedule is widely despised for abolishing overtime pay after 8 hours as well as eliminating ...
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| Honda issues 250000-car recall for braking problem |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
TOKYO -- Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles worldwide for brakes that can suddenly kick in even when the driver isn't braking. No crashes have been reported related to the ...
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| Toyota China announces new president |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Toyota China announces new president,Hiroji Onishi,Shinji Kitada,Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co Ltd,Kazuhiro Kobayashi,Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co ...
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| Auto Review Lincoln MKZ Propounds Luxury Relativity |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
It takes more than good genes to survive almost 100 years in the U.S. auto business. It requires grit, stamina, courage and, in the case of Lincoln, a tremendous amount of chutzpah to "introduce" a company that's been around longer than the light switch. Like 111-year-old geriatric Cadillac and the even more elderly 114-year-old Buick, Lincoln is part of an automotive old folks ...
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| Fiat Introduces “Fatherhood” |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
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After the debut of its UK-only commercial “Motherhood” introduced us to the life of a mother with a Fiat 500L, Fiat brings a new YouTube film that shares what it’s really like to be a new dad, also featuring the new Fiat 500L, the latest edition to the Fiat lineup. This new film takes viewers [...]
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| 2014 Subaru Forester First drive |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
"All new" doesn't begin to describe the 2014 Subaru Forester. It has grown by 1.4 inches, enjoys a one-inch longer wheelbase and has been sculpted to cheat the wind. ...
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| Porsche 911 GT3 new road-racer hits the track |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Porsche 911 GT3 tearing – and sliding – around the track, while the new 350kW/440Nm direct-injection 3.8-litre engine and seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission are ...
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| Chevys Old Impala Gets New Life as Rental Special |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
, that favorite of rental fleets all over the U.S., will live on after the new 2014 Chevy Impala appears in dealerships. Cars.com has learned that the old Impala will continue to be built and sold as the Impala Limited, going out to daily rental fleets ...
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| Honda recalls 250000 vehicles for braking issue |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Honda is recalling almost 250,000 vehicles worldwide for a problem that could cause the car to brake involuntarily.The malfunction is with the electronic stability control system, which is supposed to help drivers to maintain control during abrupt maneuvers, especially on slippery ...
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| China the biggest recipient of auto investment |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
/enpproperty--> Nearly 60 percent of global automobile-plant investments in 2012 went to China, and the trend should continue for the foreseeable future, a Canadian research report said. China - the world's largest producer and buyer of automobiles - received C$9.62 billion last year from new-capacity investments, or 59.6 percent of the global total. The figure over the past ...
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| Volkswagen E-Up production car revealed |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
has made a brief appearance at today’s annual VW press and investor conference at Wolfsburg ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The E-Up! ...
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| Chrysler Ohio Jeep plant adding 200 workers |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
DETROIT, March 14 | Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:51pm EDT DETROIT, March 14 (Reuters) - Chrysler will hire 200 people at its Ohio Jeep plant that makes the rugged Wrangler, the company said on Thursday. The Wrangler is the Jeep model that is most like the iconic Jeep that became famous as a U.S. Army vehicle during World War Two. Demand for the Wrangler and the Wrangler Unlimited has caused ...
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| Lexus IS F racer not for V8 Supercars |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Lexus Australia says it currently has no plans to send any of them around a circuit in anger. "We have no plans to go V8 Supercar racing," Lexus Australia spokesman Tyson Bowen said. "We saw an opportunity with these cars and we took ...
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| High-end cars on a budget |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Sounds good in theory, buy a high mileage luxury car cheap... well, there is a reason people get rid of their luxury cars, and its usually not becasue they just want the latest and greatest. The audis have big tranny problems, actually the fix is simple, but you need to go to a dealer to do it, and they will charge 2500. Also, they need all sorts of belts and filters more often than ...
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| CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Honda to recall 250000 vehicles globally for braking problems |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:50pm EDT (Corrects para 2 to say seven models were recalled, not four; adds paras 3 and 4 to clarify vehicles involved) TOKYO, March 14 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co Ltd will recall nearly 250,000 vehicles globally, including sedans, minivans and SUVs, due to braking problems, the automaker said on Thursday. Seven models are affected by the recall. In the United States and five ...
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| Honda recalls 180000 vehicles over brakes |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
Honda is recalling over 180,000 vehicles in the United States, almost 250,000 worldwide, for a problem that could cause the car to brake when the driver isn't pressing the brake ...
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| Hyundai Shows Up General Motors As Detroits India Problems Continue |
Mar 15th, 2013 |
The Chevy Beat in India: 6% market share in the small car segment and thousands lost on each vehicle sold. GM struggles to profit in India. Meanwhile, Indian brands and Korea's Hyundai doing just ...
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| IIHS Tests Underride Guards on Big Rigs |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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For the most part, semi trailers have done a decent job of keeping vehicles from sliding underneath them, but when there’s an accident with only a small portion of the truck’s rear, a new study from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety shows most trailers fail to prevent potentially deadly underride. Underride guards are steel [...]
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| Head 2 Head Episode 28: Ford Focus ST vs. MazdaSpeed3 |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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In this episode of Head 2 Head, Carlos Lago, Associate Road Test Editor for Motor Trend, compares two powerful hot-hatches, the Ford Focus ST and the MazdaSpeed3. Which is better? From the start of the video, it’s clear which car Lago has chosen, even before any of the tests have been done. Lago immediately states [...]
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| Recall Round-Up: 182,800 Honda and Acura Vehicles for Faulty Vehicle Stability Assist System, Five Nissan Models for Non-Deploying Front Airbag |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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Honda will be recalling 250,000 vehicles worldwide–182,800 vehicles in the United States–over concerns the Vehicle Stability Assist system. The system may apply the brakes for a split-second without any input from the driver. In all, 101,000 Honda Pilot vehicles, 60,000 Acura MDX vehicles and 21,000 Acura RL, all of which were assembled for the 2005 [...]
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| Spied! Porsche 911 Targa |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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Start saving your money now. The new Porsche 911 Targa has been spotted during its first cold weather test in Sweden. Fans of the classic 911 Targa were disappointed when it disappeared after the 964 was replaced by the 993, but it looks as if the new Targa will go back to offering a removable [...]
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Tested: A Sweet Spot of Luxury and Performance |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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With a lineage descended from LeMans-inspired gullwings, few cars have the chutzpah of the Mercedes-Benz SL. Steeped in 60 years of tradition and polished to near-perfection, it has been for most of its existence an embodiment of success, as well as the de facto baseline for high-end convertibles. On the other hand, a couple of [...]
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| Fins, Fleets, and Everything in Between: A Brief History of the Chevrolet Impala |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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Although production of the Impala has stopped and restarted a couple of times, it remains one of Chevrolet’s most revered nameplates—and America’s annual sales leader at various times. But the highly successful cars of the 1950s and ’60s were followed by a string of uninspired models that largely turned “Impala” into a synonym for “rental.” [...]
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| Industry Veterans Receive Honors |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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 LAS VEGAS Industry veterans Henry Stanley, Bob Graham and Brad Myers were recognized with top honors during the recent Conference of Automotive Remarketing.
Stanley, owner of Carolina Auto Auction in Williamston, S.C., won the 2013 Remarketer of the Year award, while and Graham, ARI's vice president of vehicle remarketing won the 2013 Consignor of the Year during the recent Conference of Automotive Remarketing. Brad Myers, vehicle remarketing manager for Capital One Auto Finance, received the National Auto Auction Association’s Warren Young Fellowship. The NAAA partners with CAR for the event. Stanley is president and owner of Carolina Auto Auction in Williamston, S.C., and owner of Indiana Auto Auction in Fort Wayne. Stanley started in the auction industry in 1960 as a ringman, before becoming an auctioneer for Capitol Auto Auction in Columbus Ohio. In 1969, he purchased the auction, renaming it Ohio Auto Auction. He later sold the auction and briefly retired. But in 1990, he and his wife, Patty, purchased Carolina Auto Auction and later bought Indiana Auto Auction. “I’m so honored,” said Stanley, as he accepted the award. “As I look among the great remarketers in this (industry), I would never think that I could win this award. I thank you very much.” Stanley thanked his wife and his staff at both of the auctions Graham, ARI’s vice president of vehicle remarketing, started with ARI in 1973. He has worked in new vehicle purchasing and also served as director of ARI’s maintenance department while working up the ranks. He has been credited with ARI’s innovation and involvement on the Internet. Graham, a former IARA president who now serves as chairman of the board, was grateful for the award. “When you get in this position, you have to thank all the people that you’ve worked with, who gave you the opportunity to be out (here) working in the great remarketing industry,” he said. He specifically thanked Jennifer Schade, ARI’s vehicle remarketing manager for her support as well as others in the industry. NAAA President Paul Lipps presented with the 65th Warren Young Fellowship award to Myers. Lips said during Myers’ time with Capital One, he has managed the group’s vehicle remarketing program through “expansive growth,” while utilizing 44 auction locations across the nation, while developing and implementing a vehicle inspection program for the company. Myers also serves on client advisory boards for Manheim and ADESA. Since 2004, the Warren Young Sr. Scholastic Foundation has helped 120 students with college scholarships, while raising $1.25 million and awarding $40,000 annually in scholarships,” Lips said. Candidates for the remarketer award must: implement best practices; create, embrace and implemented industry innovation; move the industry forward with professionalism and maintain the highest industry standards; willingly share their expertise and skills to advance the industry; participate in industry associations and groups; and serve as mentors and role models in developing the next generation of remarketing professionals. Those considered for the consignor award must also meet similar criteria.
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| Pinterest Introduces Web Analytics Tool |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
The site's new tool will allow marketers with a verified website to monitor what users have pinned from their site, as well as what pins have been repinned and clicked on the most by other users.
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| Cordray Nomination Hearing Held |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson advocated for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray to retain his position at a hearing March 12. A vote on the nomination will be held at a later date.
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| Virtually Tour the Mazda Museum With Google Street View |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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The Mazda Museum in Hiroshima, Japan is a must-see for fans of the zoom-zoom brand, and now there’s a way for fans to see it even if they can’t make it out to Hiroshima. Highlights of the museum include a history of the company as well as rotary engines, concept cars, classics, and more. Thanks [...]
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| 2014 BMW 328d Diesel Making U.S. Debut at New York Auto Show |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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The BMW 3 Series lineup is expanding yet again in the U.S. — the automaker has just confirmed that the 2014 BMW 328d will debut at the New York auto show. Appearing alongside the new 3 Series GT, the diesel-powered 328d will get its first U.S. showing on March 27. BMW’s announcement simply confirms what [...]
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| Thread of the Day: 2014 Chevrolet Impala or 2013 Buick LaCrosse? |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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In our recent 2014 Chevrolet Impala First Drive, Frank Markus found the large front-drive sedan to be “big, strong, smooth, and stylish,” much like family sedans of the 1960s. The 2014 Impala impressed with its quiet interior and surprisingly good handling, which makes us wonder whether the new Impala will make prove trouble for the [...]
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| Recalls: 182,000 Honda Pilots, Acura MDXs, Acura RLs for Braking Issue |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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Nissan Also Recalling Airbag Sensors.
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| Spied: 2014 Porsche 911 Targa Tests In The Cold |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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Expect Frankfurt debut for topless 911.
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| By the Numbers: 1996-2008 Dodge Viper, 2013 SRT Viper |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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The heavy-hitting SRT Viper inherits a legacy almost as big as its performance numbers – which were impressive back when it wore a Dodge badge, too. Now that we’ve tested two versions of the new potent sports car, we can go back and see just how far the Viper has come. Today’s Viper packs a [...]
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| Odd Names: Ferrari LaFerrari, FF Discussed on New WOT Video |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Ed Loh and other Motor Trend hosts discuss the supercar mania at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and identify the showstoppers and the duds. The group also discusses whether the Ferrari LaFerrari name was a good idea, and why automakers like Bentley and Ferrari are jumping on the [...]
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| Revealed: Electric Volkswagen e-Up! Has 93-Mile Range, Seating for Four |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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The fully electric Volkswagen e-Up! has debuted in Germany, showing off its 93-mile range and seating for four. Originally shown as a concept in Frankfurt a few years ago, the e-Up! is the latest of many Up! variants. The hatchback’s electric motor produces up to 80 hp through the front wheels for short bursts but [...]
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| Photos Electric cars in the Triangle |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
according to a recent study by Advanced Energy , a Raleigh-based nonprofit. Those were among numerous findings in the 140-page document, which also functions as Advanced Energy's "Road ...
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| World’s wackiest car events |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Car-crazy folks are a wacky bunch. They spend their free time tinkering with carburetors and compulsively organizing open-end wrenches. Grime under their fingernails and bloodied knuckles are the ...
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| IIHS Despite Guards Cars Can Still Slide Under Semitrailers |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
In collisions where passenger cars pile head-on into the rear of semitrailers, the protective steel underride guards required on most tractor-trailers prevent cars from sliding underneath them better ...
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| Can General Motors remake its rental car |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
FORTUNE -- That Chevrolet Impala you may have rented on your last out-of-town trip has little resemblance to the one arriving at dealer showrooms in the next few weeks. General Motors Co. has ...
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| Cars That Can Last For 250000 Miles |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
10 Vehicles That Can Run For 250,000 Miles Whether by necessity or choice, U.S. motorists are holding onto their cars for longer than ever, with the age of the average vehicle on the road at a ...
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| Recall Alert 182800 Honda Acura Vehicles |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Honda is voluntarily recalling 182,800 vehicles due to an electronic stability system malfunction, according to a statement from the automaker. Affected vehicles are ...
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| Bankruptcy expert who helped Chrysler named Detroit emergency manager |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
A bankruptcy expert who represented automaker Chrysler LLC during its successful restructuring has been chosen to steer Detroit out of its financial abyss. The distressed city, which was once one of ...
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| Chrysler to add 200 full-time jobs at Toledo Jeep factory |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Chrysler Group LLC is adding about 200 new full-time positions at its Jeep factory in Toledo because of growing demand for the Wrangler in the United States and Europe.Last year was a record year for ...
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| Nissan may build Leaf cars in China government website says |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Nissan Motor Co., Japan's second- largest automaker, may build Leaf electric vehicles in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, according to a government statement.Nissan's Chinese ...
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| Tulsa Auto Show Features Many New Vehicles |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
More than 700 new cars, trucks, SUVs, crossovers and more will be on display starting Thursday at the Expo Center at Expo Square. Nearly every major manufacturer has shipped its newest vehicles ...
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| Pilot project launched to speed up border wait times for trucks |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Canadian border guards are silhouetted as they replace each other at an inspection booth at the Douglas border crossing on the Canada-USA border in Surrey, B.C., on August 20, 2009. (DARRYL DYCK/THE ...
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| GM considers $38M expansion at Lansing plant |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
General Motors Co. is considering a new $38 million expansion to its Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant and has approached the city for tax abatements."We are working on a business case for ...
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| NY firm to own joint venture for Chevy ads |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
A New York-based advertising firm will assume sole ownership of a joint venture created last year by two advertising powerhouses to handle General Motors Co.'s global Chevrolet advertising ...
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| Economist Housing autos sources of strength for U.S. |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Detroit - Using an apt automotive metaphor in the heart of the Motor City, PNC Bank economist Stuart Hoffman on Thursday likened the U.S. economy to an engine that's gotten beyond running on ...
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| VW plots growth in distant markets |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Volkswagen AG plans to boost investment in the coming years and build plants in China, perhaps another in the U.S., and in other regions outside its European home market."We will be building a ...
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| German auto companies develop motorway co-pilot |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
HANNOVER/MUNICH--Carmaker BMW and German tire and component supplier Continental are working on a driver assistance system which they describe as a "co-pilot" for motorway ...
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| U.S. lawmakers urge Obama to keep auto tariffs on Japan |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday urged President Barack Obama to insist on keeping a 2.5 percent tariff on Japanese autos and a 25 percent tariff on Japanese trucks ...
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| Renault employees agree to job cuts longer hours in return for guarantees |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
PARIS--Workers at French carmaker Renault on Wednesday agreed to 7,500 job cuts and longer working hours in return for guarantees from the company not to close factories in ...
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| Members of Congress concerned about Japan joining free-trade talks |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Washington - More than 48 members of Congress, including nine senators, said allowing Japan to join free-trade talks with 10 other nations could lead to more Japanese auto imports and fewer American ...
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| Hyundai to Make Fuel Vehicles Available in all States |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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Hyundai’s ix35 hydrogen-fuel-cell electric vehicle is set to be available in the U.S. in 2015. John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, said that the FCEV that debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show will be sold in all 50 states. It is unclear whether Hyundai will roll out the new ix35 in coastal regions [...]
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| Kia GT or Provo Concept Will Soon Get the Green Light |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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Kia is weighing the decision to launch either a new rear-wheel-drive sports model or compact SUV ans it tries to become a major player in the European new car industry. In a recent interview, CEO Michael Cole said, “Everyone now knows our five-year plan to replace our volume models. But we’re also looking at a [...]
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| 2013 Smart ForTwo EV Quick Drive |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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Smart charges up its ForTwo with electric motor for 2013.
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| 2013 Mazda CX-9 AWD Tested: Looking Good and Still Great to Drive |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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If a Mazda CX-9 were to appear as a character in a hypothetical second Cars sequel, we could imagine a pair of seasoned, body-on-frame SUVs gossiping in a suburban driveway: “Did you see the badge on him? Can you believe he carried seven passengers?” It’s a fact: The Hiroshima, Japan–based company known for sports cars [...]
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| Henrik Fisker Out at Fisker, Paving Way for Sale of Company |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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What does Fisker have in common with internet-coupon-purveyor Groupon? Both companies lost millions upon millions of dollars last year. Both have been unable to attract new customers in any meaningful numbers. And as of today, both companies canned their founders-turned-executives. But while Groupon was started by Andrew Mason—not Andrew Groupon—Fisker Automotive has now bounced not [...]
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| 2013 BMW M5 Manual Tested: Can a Manual Transmission Inject Some Life Into the M5? |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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Most days, we live in a reality-based reality. Yet when we first caught sight of this BMW M5 test vehicle in our office parking lot, we secretly hoped that its warm, metallic-pumpkin color would somehow soften reality’s grip and help thaw the car’s chilly detachment. READ MORE ››
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| FTC Updates Online Ad Rules |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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 The Federal Trade Commission released new guidance for mobile and other online advertisers that explains how to make disclosures clear and conspicuous to avoid deception.
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| NADA Sees Flat Prices |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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 Wholesale prices for used cars and light trucks up to 8-years-old rose a modest 0.8 percent in February, well below the 3 percent increase for the month over the past two years, says the NADA Used Car Guide in its March edition of Guidelines.
Overall, used-vehicle prices have increased by 0.4 percent over the first two months of the year, significantly less than the 4.4 percent and 2.4 percent increases recorded over the same two-month period in 2011 and 2012, respectively.
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| 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited review notes: Liking this loaded Outback |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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SENIOR ONLINE EDITOR RORY CARROLL At $33,607, Iand#8217;d have a hard time calling this 2013 Subaru Outback 2.
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| Spotted: Production-Spec 2015 BMW M4 Testing |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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The BMW M4 appears to be ready for its international debut: we caught a prototype testing with real headlights, taillights, and all sorts of exterior details (including a blacked-out M4 badge on the front grille) that signal its imminent release. Aside from the M4 badge, there are a few other features on this car that [...]
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| Terrifying IIHS Video Shows What Happens When a Sedan Crashes Into a Big Rig |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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When a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu crashes into the back of a big rig, we all know which vehicle will emerge with more damage. As part of a new report, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released a striking video that demonstrates what happens when a car traveling 35 mph makes contact with the back [...]
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| The Aluminum 2015 Ford F-150: Elon Musk Contributes to the Rumors |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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Despite the Ford Atlas concept’s all-steel construction, rumors still persist that the 2015 Ford F-150 may switch to aluminum. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors and Space X, contributed to the rumor mill at the Detroit auto show: “From what I’ve heard, they’re using 7000-series aluminum, which is the right step. It’s very strong and [...]
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| Quarterly Ownership Cost of Cars.coms Subaru BRZ |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Prepping our long-term 2013 Subaru BRZ tester for winter wasn't cheap, but it was certainly necessary. Purchased on Dec. 12, 2012, the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe has emptied $1,348.94 from ...
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| Honda goes all out to woo customers with new sedan Amaze |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Honda is, however, leaving no stone unturned to ensure that its entry level sedan 'Amaze', slated for launch next month, becomes a success. Apart from readying maintenance package, extended ...
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| Houston Rockets beat Phoenix Suns 111-81 |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
The Houston Rockets routed the Phoenix Suns 111-81 Wednesday night at Toyota Center. The home court added to the obvious revenge factor after the Suns' 107-105 win over the Rockets last ...
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| Ukraine plans to increase duties on imported cars |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
(MENAFN) In a bid to promote domestic car production, the Ukrainian government plans to increase import duties on foreign vehicles, reported Xinhua News.The country's car output fell 27.1 ...
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| Renault to recall defective cars in China |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
/enpproperty--> BEIJING -- French automaker Renault will recall more than 8,000 cars in China over problems with their airbags, China's consumer quality watchdog said Thursday. As of July ...
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| Honda recalls 250000 cars for brake defect |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Problem is caused by improper electronics and wiring in vehicle-stability-assist system TOKYO (AP) -- Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles worldwide for brakes that can suddenly kick in even ...
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| Fitch Affirms Swiss Auto Lease 2012-1 GmbH |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, March 14 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Swiss Auto Lease 2012-1's class A notes, as follows: CHF200m class A notes: ...
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| Renault agrees no factory closures |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
12/12/2012 13:48 CET Renault has signed a deal with three unions to avoid of factory closures. The French car-maker signed the agreement with: Force ...
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| Capital One overtakes Bank of America in auto lending comes close in credit cards |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Charlotte-based Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) has fallen to fifth in a ranking of the nation's largest auto lenders. Capital One Financial Corp. overtook Charlotte-based Bank of America Corp. in the ...
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| GM recognizes suppliers for quality of work |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
General Motors Co. said Thursday that it has honored 83 global automotive suppliers as 2012 Supplier of the Year award winners in recognition for their technology, quality, crisis management and ...
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| Dog is my co-pilot 10 pet-friendly cars |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Vetstreet.com . "They either need to be in a carrier that's secured or some kind of harness that's secured. That's to protect them and you."Your dog or cat belongs in the ...
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| Emerging market car demand boosts profit for auto dealer Inchcape |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Multinational car dealer Inchcape posted a better-than-expected 10 percent rise in full-year profit, helped by strong growth in Asia and a robust performance in Britain.The London-based firm, which ...
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| More Than 180K Honda Vehicles Recalled For Problem With Brakes |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
to recall nearly a quarter of a million vehicles worldwide. The recall includes more than 180,000 cars in the United States, including the Acura RL, Acura MDX and Pilot sports utility vehicles. No ...
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| Honda recalls Pilot and Acura MDX RL for sudden braking problem |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Honda will recall 182,800 vehicles, including its Pilot sport-utilities, its upscale Acura MDX SUVs and Acura RL sedans, to fix their vehicle stability control system, which could unexpectedly ...
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| New-energy cars see new subsidies |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
China will release new policies subsidizing purchases of new-energy vehicles in the first half of this year, Miao Wei, minister of Industry and Information Technology, was quoted by the National ...
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| Diesel Model Joins BMW 3 Series Lineup |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
. Powering the compact sedan is a turbocharged four-cylinder. BMW pegs output at 180 horsepower and a robust 280 pounds-feet of torque; it quotes a zero-to-60 time of around 7.2 seconds. ...
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| BMW adds ex-Audi manager Schwarzenbauer as production boss exits |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
BMW AG, the world's largest maker of luxury cars, appointed former Audi AG sales chief Peter Schwarzenbauer to its management board, adding expertise from its nearest rival.Schwarzenbauer, 53, ...
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| Recall Alert 2013 Nissan Altima Leaf Pathfinder Sentra and Infiniti JX35 |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
crossover from the automaker's premium Infiniti brand is also part of the recall. A manufacturing defect could cause the occupant sensors in the front passenger seat to fail in the affected ...
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| Summer Road Construction in Missouri Just Around the Corner |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
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St. Louis Car Accident attorney, Daniel P. Finney, Jr., warns that drivers need to exercise patience and attention.
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| UPDATE 1-Nissan recalls five 2013 models on air bags concerns |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:07pm EDT March 13 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co is recalling five 2013 model year vehicles, including top sellers Altima and Sentra, because the front passenger airbag may not ...
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| Nissan recalls 5 models for air bag problem |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Detroit - Nissan is recalling five of its 2013 models in the U.S. because a faulty sensor can permanently turn off the front-seat passenger air bag.The recall covers the Altima midsize car, as well ...
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| Custom-car shows keep rolling in digital era |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Flathead Ford V-8s don't attract many "likes" on Facebook.And hardly anyone ever tweets about flamed paint or ancient Fenton custom wheels.Nonetheless, the old-school AutoRama cruises ...
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| Doug Guthrie Guthrie Pioneering crossover Toyota RAV4 courts sophistication safety drivability |
Mar 14th, 2013 |
Phoenix, ArizonaToyota's RAV4 has never pretended to be anything more than it is. The "Recreational Active Vehicle Four-wheel-drive" isn't a rugged sport utility. Off-roading ...
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