| Win a Custom Mustang, F-150, or 335i in Bilstein Contest |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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Shock absorber maker Bilstein has organized a contest in which one entrant will win a custom BMW 335i coupe, Ford Mustang GT, or a Ford F-150, as well as a trip to the 2013 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The sweepstakes allows gearheads to pick which car Bilstein builds, and what parts go on the [...]
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| Nissan recalls 800000 cars with potentially faulty steering wheels |
May 23rd, 2013 |
The recall affects 133,869 Nissan Micras made between December 2002 and May 2006 and is part of a worldwide recall of 841,000 Micras. The required repairs are expected to take approximately fifteen minutes to complete. A Nissan Motor GB spokesman said: "Over time, the nut that holds on the steering wheel can become loose."Drivers could start notice some wobbling of the wheel and if this ...
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| Chrysler jabs Tesla over loan repayment |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Sergio Marchionne, left, the CEO of Chrysler Group and Fiat, isn't happy by the claim of Tesla CEO Elon Musk that Tesla is the first automaker to repay all of its ...
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| Bernanke Fed send markets tumbling + Nissan recalling 841000 + Tesla repays loan early + HP raises outlook |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ben S. Bernanke, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, listens to a question during a Joint Economic Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Bernanke said the U.S. economy remains hampered by high unemployment and government spending cuts, and tightening policy too soon would endanger the recovery. Hot and wet Thursday. High of 89. See more weather at Action News ...
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| Diver Neil Surfaces as Chester Firm's Star Employee |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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A keen sub-aqua diver who helped keep a Chester firm afloat during a massive overhaul project has won the company's Employee of the Year accolade - plus a GBP1000.00 cheque.
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| Ace Parking Comments On The Desire For Both Parking and Greenery in Pittsburgh |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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Ace Parking, which handles parking for a variety of venues, is issuing comment on a new movement in Pittsburgh to build greener parking facilities.
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| Velocity an aptly named Veloster concept car |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Designers turned a Hyundai Velostar into the Velocity concept vehicle. The car boasts a 400-horsepower engine. (Larry Edsall / Special to The Detroit ...
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| Auto industry can survive Holden MD |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ford will close its Australian manufacturing operations , saying that he ';truthfully believe[s] that not only can auto making in this country survive, but it can also thrive';. ';The announcement ...
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| Nissan To Recall 841000 Vehicles Worldwide |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Nissan Motor Co Ltd will recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide as a result of a steering wheel glitch. Japan's No.2 automaker said it would recall certain models of the Micra compact car produced in Britain and Japan between 2002 and 2006, as well as the Cube, produced in Japan around the same period. It is pulling back vehicles in Japan, Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, Latin America ...
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| GM recalls nearly 20000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs |
May 23rd, 2013 |
General Motors Corporation said it is recalling nearly 20,000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs for faulty wheel lug nuts, according to a Detroit News report. The Detroit automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it is recalling 18,871 2013 SRX SUVs in the US and nearly 1,000 in Canada over concerns that a wheel could eventually fall off, reported Xinhua. GM has been investigating ...
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| Mitsubishi weighs steps toward resumption of dividend -sources |
May 23rd, 2013 |
By Kentaro Sugiyama and Yoko Kubota Wed May 22, 2013 7:32pm EDT May 22 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp is taking steps toward resuming dividend payments after nearly a decade-long turnaround bankrolled by other Mitsubishi group companies, according to people with direct knowledge of the plans. Specifically, Mitsubishi Motors is considering asking shareholders to approve plans for a 10-for-1 ...
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| Whats Included in a Tuneup |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Actually, there is no such thing as a tuneup in the traditional sense of replacing parts to bring the ignition and fuel systems up to specs for maximum performance and efficiency, and there hasn't been for years. About the only things left from the traditional tuneup are new spark plugs, which is typically done every 100,000 miles, and replacing the air filter periodically. The federal EPA ...
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| Rolls-Royce to supply 23 Airbus engines to US CIT |
May 23rd, 2013 |
(MENAFN) Britain's Rolls-Royce managed to secure a contract offered by US leasing company CIT Aerospace to supply engines in order to power 23 Airbus aircraft, reported Reuters,The world's second-largest maker of aircraft engines behind US group General Electric said that Trent XWB and Trent 700 engines were included in the deal.The Trent XWB engine was exclusively made for the Airbus ...
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| Aaron Robinson: Why The Great Elon Musk Needs a Muzzle |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Before we go any further, let’s be clear on one thing: I’m a fan of Tesla Motors chief Elon Musk. It’s not because he’s both two years younger than me and, with a net worth of $2.7 billion, ranks 527th on Forbes’s 2013 list of ridiculously rich people. For that, I should hate him. I’m [...]
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| Bob Lutz’s VL Automotive and Chinese Partner May Buy Fisker |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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There may still be life left in Fisker yet. Bob Lutz’s VL Automotive, makers of the V-8-powered version of the Fisker Karma , is reportedly looking into buying Fisker out of bankruptcy, with the help of a Chinese auto parts supplier. Reuters reports that Lutz’s VL Automotive and Chinese part supplier Wanxiang Group made a [...]
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| TOTD: Pick a New or Used AWD Four-Door Under $30,000 |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Finding a car that meets all of our criteria can be difficult. In today’s Thread of the Day, forum user ukfan320 is looking for a new four-door car with all-wheel drive, a dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters, and preferably a turbocharger for under $30,000. We racked our brains trying to think of something, but there’s [...]
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| Italy to press Fiats Marchionne over commitment to country |
May 22nd, 2013 |
The Italian government plans to press Fiat SpA Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne over concerns ...
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| Top 10 Most Brand-Loyal Cars |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Market data compiled by Experian Automotive indicates that during the second quarter of 2011 the compact Kia Forte sedan enjoyed the most brand loyalty among all new vehicles sold in the U.S., registering 68 percent repeat buyers for the Korean ...
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| VW to Retrofit Late-Model Diesel Vehicles to Prevent Misfueling |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Pumping gasoline into the tank of a diesel vehicle can be a costly mistake. To prevent that from happening, Volkswagen of America has issued a service action and will refit 209,500 diesel vehicles in the U.S., according to Automotive News. Affected models are TDI versions of the 2009-12 Jetta, the 2010-12 Golf and the 2009-12 Jetta SportWagen. "As diesel engine passenger vehicles become ...
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| Time to take some profits with this auto stock |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Carolyn Hey Carolyn,Congratulations on a great buy! You are sitting on a juicy gain which brings your question into focus.AutoCanada Inc. is a consolidator in the the auto dealership space. They currently own and operate 30 dealerships under the Chrysler, Nissan, Audi, and Volkswagen brands. At this time Ford, Honda, and Toyota are not allowing the company to buy into their systems. The company ...
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| Chrysler urges Congress to speed trade |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Washington -- Chrysler Group LLC urged a Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday to approve legislation that will make it easier for the automaker to speed vehicle and parts shipments across North American borders. ...
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| GM recalling 20000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Washington General Motors Co. said it is recalling nearly 20,000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs for faulty wheel lug nuts. The Detroit automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it is recalling 18,871 2013 SRX SUVs in the United States and nearly 1,000 in Canada over concerns that a wheel could eventually fall off. GM has been investigating the issue of loosening wheel nuts since ...
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| Head2Head: 2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus vs. 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Pack |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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If this were a battle of which sports car had more syllables in its name, the 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Pack would be at a dead heat with the 2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus, as both have inordinately long names. Try ensuring your valet can make sense of them. Fortunately, this is a car comparison [...]
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| Schumacher and Rosberg Take to Nürburgring in Mercedes-AMG F1 Car, AMG Road Cars |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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What’s life like for a successful, retired F1 driver? Just ask Michael Schumacher, who isn’t exactly whittling away his remaining days in a rocking chair. He recently gathered with former Mercedes-AMG Petronas teammate Nico Rosberg, as well as retired racing drivers Bernd Schneider, Bernd Mayländer, and Karl Wendlinger at the Nürburgring Nordschleife for some friendly [...]
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| DMS Integrates Payment Assurance Technology |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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 Payment assurance provider Ituran is offering full integration of its technology with Finance Express' dealer management system (FEXDMS).
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| Edmunds Offers Used Hybrid Advice |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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 Edmunds.com says that there are a few special factors that used hybrid shoppers should consider before making a deal.
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| U.S. auto factories cutting back on summer downtime |
May 22nd, 2013 |
DETROIT The Detroit automakers are largely forgoing the traditional two-week summer break at their factories and speeding up production to meet buyers' growing demand for new cars and trucks. Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday that 21 of its North American factories will shut for only one week this summer. That includes the Chicago plant that makes the Ford Explorer SUV and the Mexican plant that ...
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| Auto makers in a fierce battle over fuel economy |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Ford enjoyed great success with the EcoBoost V-6 engines in its F-150 pickups and that has General Motors working overtime to buff the image of its new V-6 in the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra - as well claims about the fuel economy of the new 5.3-litre V-8 in GM's new rigs.Consumers, meanwhile, are being bombarded with claims and counter-claims not just between GM and Ford, but ...
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| 2013 Cadillac XTS4 Platinum Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Cadillac XTS4 Platinum is reminiscent of the big, comfortable, wing-tipped models of years past
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| 2013 Ford Taurus SHO Quick Drive |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO attempts to put a premium spin on the full size sedan. Does it succeed?
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| 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL goes tire-to-tire with the Toyota Prius V, but does it come out on top?
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| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Crew Cab and LT Z71 Crew Cab First Drive |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado only evolves on the outside. Under the skin, there's a full-on revolution.
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| 2013 Fiat 500e First Drive |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Fiat 500e allows you to bounce around town without using a drop of gasoline
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| 2013 Lexus ES 300h Quick Drive |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Lexus ES 300h offers luxury with a heaping helping of fuel economy on the side
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| 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Improved where it needs to be but in too low of a dose
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| 2013 Hyundai Azera Limited Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Hyundai Azera Limited is quiet, comfortable, attractive, and ultimately forgettable.
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| 2013 Ford Focus ST Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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After nearly a decade, the wait is over. Ford's hot hatch is back.
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| 2013 Ford C-Max Energi review notes: Debating the price premium of the plug-in |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: To the people-hauling, errand-running masses, the Ford C-Max's form and function make a lot of sense.
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| Rolls-Royce wins engine order from U.S. lessor CIT |
May 22nd, 2013 |
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Rolls-Royce (RR.L) has won a contract to supply engines to power 23 Airbus (EAD.PA) aircraft ordered by U.S. leasing company CIT Aerospace, it said on Wednesday. Rolls, the world's second-largest maker of aircraft ...
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| Schumacher drives Nurburgring Hamilton and Rosberg drive A45 AMG |
May 22nd, 2013 |
a thank you to Schumacher's fans following his second retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the 2012 season, the lap saw the German driver steer a 2011-specification Mercedes AMG W02 F1 car around the famous 20.8km track. Schumacher was joined on track by ...
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| Citroen DS5 HDi diesel crossover wagon added to local line-up |
May 22nd, 2013 |
has been added to the local crossover wagon line-up, giving buyers an alternative to the existing petrol variant. Priced from $51,990 and powered by a 120kW/340Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, ...
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| Will Emirates love for environment drive in hybrid cars |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Manufacturers are waiting for interest in hybrids to grow Hybrid cars are reaching the Gulf in limited numbers. But those who want to do their bit for the environment, or make a statement, will have to dig deep into their resources -- the niche here is dominated by prestige, performance marques such as Porsche, Lexus, BMW and McLaren Automotive.And for now, these companies are not particularly ...
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| Mazda MX-5 drops top for Frisbee fun |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Mazda has put a whole new spin on a classic game of catch. Partly filmed at the Longross race track in Surrey in the UK, the Frisbee changes hands between passengers while the two 118kW/188Nm 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder Mazda MX-5s are driven around in formation, sideways, and in tight smoke-filled ...
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| Ex-Ford Motor executives charged with Argentina brutalities |
May 22nd, 2013 |
(40 mins ago) Three former Ford Motor Co executives have been charged with crimes against humanity for allegedly targeting Argentine union workers for kidnapping and torture after the 1976 military coup. All three men are now in their 80s. Their case is part of a new wave of prosecutions focusing on corporate support for the dictators who ran Argentina in 1976-1983, and the 150-page indictment ...
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| New generation Sandvik Mining trucks move into field evaluation phase |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Testing of Sandvik's new 51t and 63t capacity u/g mining trucks is proceeding well and some details from the initial test results at Mittersilltungsten mine in Austria are ...
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| The owners of most luxury cars will pay a higher transport tax |
May 22nd, 2013 |
On Tuesday, the State Duma approved the first reading of the bill for a higher transport tax for the owners of expensive cars. Now the owners of the cars that cost more than five million roubles will have to pay. It was stated then the Russian Cabinet will submit in the State Duma a bill over a higher taxation for the owners of luxurious houses and big land plots ...
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| Seoul shares end at 7-week high on foreign buying autos |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Wed May 22, 2013 3:23am EDT * Seoul shares rise as foreign buying extends to 4th day * Auto stocks rally on hopes over union agreement SEOUL May 22 (Reuters) - Seoul shares hit a 7-week closing high on Wednesday on robust foreign investor buying after Federal Reserve officials played down the chances of scaling back the bank's stimulus programme, with rallies in autos further lifting the ...
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| Three Former Saab Execs Arrested on Tax Evasion Charges |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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If you were at the top of the executive food chain back when the now-defunct Saab was still making vehicles, then your week didn’t get off on the right foot. Former Saab CEO Jan-Aake Jonsson, Chief Financial Officer Karl-Gustav Lindstroem, and former general counsel Kristina Geers were all arrested in an accounting-fraud probe. All three [...]
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| Seoul shares hit 7-wk high on autos foreign buying |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Tue May 21, 2013 10:23pm EDT * Seoul shares rise as foreign buying continues for a 4th day * LG Innotek hits more than a year high * Auto stocks rally on export data, hopes over union agreement SEOUL, May 22 (Reuters) - South Korean shares climbed to a seven-week high on Wednesday led by automakers after Federal Reserve officials played down the chances of scaling back the U.S. central bank's ...
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| Police nab fake soldier recover N15m cars |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chris Olakpe, on Tuesday said the command also arrested about 29 suspects for various crimes in different parts of the ...
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| Toyota San Antonio Chamber Present STEM Project |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas is supporting the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber's CORE4 STEM project to the tune of $100,000, it was announced this week. Patricia Salas Pineda, group vice president, National Philanthropy and Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America Inc. made the presentation to Hispanic Chamber CEO Ramiro Cavazos and the chamber's chairman of the board, Alexander ...
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| Ferrari 458 Scuderia expected at Frankfurt report |
May 22nd, 2013 |
with up to 450kWis expected to be revealed at September’s Frankfurt motor show, according to a US report. Car and Driver reports that sources in Italy have suggested ...
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| Exclusive Bob Lutz Chinese in bid to buy Fisker Automotive - sources |
May 22nd, 2013 |
WASHINGTON - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook made no apology on Tuesday for the iPad maker saving billions of dollars in U.S. taxes through Irish subsidiaries and told lawmakers that his company backs corporate tax reform, even though it may end up paying more. ...
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| Photo of the Day: Herbie! |
May 21st, 2013 |
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We’re going to bug you with our newest feature. Bug you. Get it? Because it’s a picture of a… ahh, okay, forget it. That was lame. Seriously, though. New feature. We’re going to call it…ready…”Photo of the Day!” But not every day. Not at first. For now, this semi-regular feature will jump into our photo [...]
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| Redesigned 2014 Toyota Corolla Teased for First Time on Facebook |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Can nearly 30 million happy customers be wrong? As the top-selling nameplate in the world, the Toyota Corolla carries a lot of weight on its shoulders. In its introduction in the 1960s, it has grown into being a dominant force in the compact segment. But it’s recently gotten long in the tooth, as newer, faster, [...]
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| Nissan Altima V8 Supercars Meet Production Brethren at COTA, Have Best Results of Season |
May 21st, 2013 |
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z The Austin 400 last weekend at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas—which featured rounds 13, 14, 15, and 16 of the Australian V8 Supercar series—was an eventful occasion for Nissan: Not only was the Japanese manufacturer part of the championship’s first visit to North America, but its Altima sedans had their best [...]
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4MATIC Long-Term Intro: Long-Haul Busybody |
May 21st, 2013 |
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It was somewhere in southwestern Pennsylvania when we realized that we were driving faster in our Mercedes-Benz GL450 4MATIC seven-passenger long-term SUV than the Porsche 914 2.0 behind us had probably ever driven. READ MORE ››
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| 2014 Toyota Corolla Taillight Teased on Facebook |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Toyota Teases the 2014 Corolla's Taillight
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| Ramming Cars and PIT Maneuvers on Newest J-Turn Video |
May 21st, 2013 |
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On this week’s episode of The J-Turn, host Jessi Lang heads to the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving for the Executive Protection Course, where she learns how to drive Chevrolet Camaros and Tahoes defensively in tactical situations. This episode kicks off with Lang attempting to master the dead man driving drill, in which the [...]
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| F1-Inspired Renault Megane R.S. Hot Hatch Unveiled (W/Video) |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Renault has supplied Red Bull Racing with engines for the span of the team’s dominance in Formula 1, and is celebrating its third constructors’ championship with a limited-edition Mégane hatchback styled with input from Red Bull. Called the Mégane R.S. Red Bull Racing RB8, the hot hatch will be marketed in 26 countries — sadly [...]
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| By the Numbers: 2000-2014 Chevrolet Impala |
May 21st, 2013 |
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After a four-year hiatus, the Chevrolet Impala returned in 2000 on a front-drive platform to the dismay of fans of full-size, rear-drive American sedans. While many still lament the loss of rear-drive and V-8 power, the front-drive Impala introduced in 2000 and was popular with consumers as well as police forces and rental lots. Chevrolet [...]
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| EXCLUSIVE-Chinese supplier VL Automotive bid for Fisker-sources |
May 21st, 2013 |
DETROIT | Tue May 21, 2013 1:41pm EDT DETROIT May 21 (Reuters) - A boutique carmaker led by a former General Motors Co executive Bob Lutz and China's largest auto parts supplier submitted an offer to buy cash-strapped "green" car company Fisker Automotive, people familiar with the matter said. VL Automotive and China's Wanxiang Group made an offer this month to buy Fisker ...
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| Account ExecutiveAuto Shopper Host |
May 21st, 2013 |
DESCRIPTION: WBFS-TV 33 in Miami is looking for a highly motivated Account Executive to sell and host Auto Shopper, a local weekly pre-owned automotive ...
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| Marchionne apologizes to Italian-Americans for offensive remark |
May 21st, 2013 |
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has apologized to Italian-Americans for using the ...
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| Chrysler CEO apologizes for Italian-American slur |
May 21st, 2013 |
Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has apologized to the Italian-American One Voice Coalition for using a term offensive to Italian Americans during an interview during the North American International Auto Show last January in ...
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| EXCLUSIVE-Wanxiang VL Auto bid on Fisker others eye DOE buyout |
May 21st, 2013 |
Tue May 21, 2013 2:23pm EDT * Ex-GM exec Lutz leads one group of investors (Adds details on investors' efforts, background) By Deepa Seetharaman DETROIT May 21 (Reuters) - A boutique carmaker led by former General Motors Co executive Bob Lutz and China's largest auto parts supplier made an offer to buy cash-strapped "green" car company Fisker Automotive this month, people ...
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| BusinessAviationVoice From The Highways To The Skyways Hondas New Jet Prepares For Takeoff |
May 21st, 2013 |
At the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland today, Honda Aircraft Company announced a number of achievements and significant milestones in the development of its new advanced light jet called the HondaJet. This ...
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| U.S.-Built Nissan Leaf Gets Mileage Sales Jolt |
May 21st, 2013 |
to the U.S. from Japan -- not just in terms of fuel economy improvements but in sales figures as well. The EPA has given the electric vehicle's 2013 version a 16-mpg bump in its mileage ratings thanks to enhancements made following the move stateside. Meanwhile, a price reduction helped propel the Leaf to its best sales month ever in March, bringing total U.S. sales to 25,000 since the car ...
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| Two Denso execs agree to plead guilty in price fixing scandal |
May 21st, 2013 |
Washington -- The Justice Department says two more Japanese executives at a major auto supplier have agreed to plead guilty and serve time in prison as part of a wide-ranging three-year FBI investigation into auto parts price fixing. Two Denso Corp. ...
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| Kenya Patrol cars top police priority list |
May 21st, 2013 |
The team supposed to spearhead modernisation of the National Police Service said officers are incapacitated in several other ways but they urgently need vehicles, protection gear and houses. They met Tuesday at the Treasury as directed by ...
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| Two DENSO Corporation Executives Agree to Plead Guilty for Price Fixing and Bid Rigging on Auto Parts Installed in U.S. Cars |
May 21st, 2013 |
WASHINGTON-Two DENSO Corporation executives-Yuji Suzuki and Hiroshi Watanabe-have agreed tobi plead guilty for their roles in international conspiracies to fix prices and rig bids of certain automotive components installed in U.S. cars, the Department of Justice announced today. The executives, both Japanese nationals, have also agreed to serve time in a U.S. prison. Yuji Suzuki, a senior ...
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| GM to move treasury unit from New York to Detroit |
May 21st, 2013 |
General Motors Co. said Tuesday it will move its Treasury office team in New York City to its Detroit headquarters in the Renaissance Center in mid-2014, affecting about 70 ...
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| GM stock at highest point in more than two years |
May 21st, 2013 |
A poll of 15 analysts conducted by the NASDAQ found 10 placing a "Strong Buy" recommendation on GM shares, two issuing "Buy" recommendations and the others rating the stock a "Hold." None were on the "Sell" side. Perhaps it's just a rising tide lifting all boats, but General Motors stock has hit its highest close in more than two years - beating the ...
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| Recall Alert: Maserati and Alfa Romeo Recalling Quattroporte, Granturismo, and 8C for Corroded Rear Tie Rods |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Both Maserati and Alfa Romeo are recalling select vehicles over concerns of rear tie rods that have the potential to rust. This is cause for concern because these rusty tie rods can weaken and may even break, causing the vehicle to loss control. Maserati is blaming the faux pas on a lack of anti-corrosion material [...]
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| Come on Down! The Day The Price Is Right Offered Up a Ferrari 458 Spider |
May 21st, 2013 |
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It was 300 people having simultaneous aneurysms. Then, an instant later, the excitement became a roaring wave of frantic communal lust moving through Studio 33 at CBS Television City in Los Angeles. From the audience, it crashed up onto the stage and crested behind the set. There’s never been a moment quite like that split [...]
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| Experian Announces Promotion |
May 21st, 2013 |
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 Experian appointed John Gray president of its automotive business unit. In his new role, Gray will assume responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership and overall growth of the business.
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| Dealer Tac Expands into Canada |
May 21st, 2013 |
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 Dealer Tac, comprehensive nationwide network database, is expanding into the Canadian buy-here, pay-here market.
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| Refreshed 2014 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Keeps the Hunchback |
May 21st, 2013 |
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BMW has refreshed the 5 Series range for 2014, which means the polarizing 5 Series Gran Turismo also benefits from an exterior touch-up. As you can see in these photos, the liftgate-equipped wagon alternative still looks like a taller, more bloated version of the 5 Series sedan, but now the model has been brought up [...]
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| Dodge Charger Transforms for “Defiance” and the End of the World |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Remember that bad-ass 2013 Dodge Charger that looked like it had seen better days from the Chicago auto show? Well that Charger, with its big meaty off-road-ready tires and steel push bars, is one of the stars of SyFy’s show “Defiance.” In a tie-in with the SyFy show, Dodge has just released a short ad [...]
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| Does George Michael have a problem with cars |
May 21st, 2013 |
you're stoned off your bonce . There was also the time when he hit three parked cars while trying to get out of his space in 2006, plus two slumped-at-the-wheel incidents in the same ...
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| Toyota sustains hot streak sales up 33 from previous year |
May 21st, 2013 |
THE TOYOTA Fleet of new models on display at the Clark Motor Speedway The streak continues for the country's No. 1 automotive firm. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has recently posted a 33-percent increase in sales for the first four months of the year, compared to the same period last year. According to the latest Campi (Chamber of Automotive Manufacturer of the Philippines Inc.) report, ...
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| Why Texas loves trucks |
May 21st, 2013 |
A 1998 Ford F-150 Forget hybrids and small, fuel-frugal cars when you're in Texas. The Lone Star State, where I spent five days last week, loves big, gas-guzzling pickup trucks. The number of trucks of various nameplates and ages seen on the road or parked at shopping centers is so ubiquitous that I just had to go around taking snapshots of them. The pickups I saw in Dallas and Plano were ...
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| DB Schenker to Manage DAF Trucks Logistics Operation in Brazil |
May 21st, 2013 |
has selected DB Schenker in Brazil as its logistics service provider.The Brazilian arm of the global logistics provider will be responsible for export consolidation, supply chain visibility and import logistics in support of DAF Brazil's new truck assembly plant in Ponta Grossa, in the state of Paran. DB Schenker will be responsible for the door-to-door air and ocean transportation between ...
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| 2014 BMW 5 Series Whats Changed |
May 21st, 2013 |
BMW expands its diesel engine offerings with the addition of a 5 Series diesel in a mildly refreshed 2014 model. Along with a more-efficient diesel engine, the refresh adds minor front and rear styling tweaks as well as new standard features such as navigation, larger center console storage compartments and cupholders. The diesel-powered 535d sedan's turbocharged six-cylinder makes ...
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| Why I Drive the 2013 Honda Civic Like a Hybrid |
May 21st, 2013 |
Our long-term Honda Civic has only been in our fleet for a few months, but I've already racked up several weeks' worth of drive time in it. Besides the fact that it is a very capable commute car with a nice stereo and comfortable seats, I've found myself driving this car differently than I expected. I drive it like a ...
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| Could McLaren Be Preparing a Honda-Powered 911-Fighter? |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Now that McLaren has a road car division pumping out vaguely NSX-like supercars (the 12C) along with hypercars such as the P1, the possibilities have enthusiasts drooling. McLaren has already announced that its next production car will be an entry-level 911-fighter below the 12C. With Honda’s recently announced F1 partnership with McLaren, could McLaren’s next [...]
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| Los Angeles Mobile Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Company, Mobile Auto Glass Inc., Offers Mobile Windshield and Rear Window Replacement |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Mobile Auto Glass Inc. offers mobile repair and replacement services for various types of auto glass.
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| Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II electric racers bound for Pikes Peak |
May 21st, 2013 |
Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II prototype racers feature an all-electric four-wheel-drive powertrain comprising four 100kW electric motors - two at the front and two at the rear - for a total output of 400kW, up 67 per cent on the 240kW three-motor set-up of last ...
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| Detroit state reps unveil no-fault auto insurance reform plan |
May 21st, 2013 |
Detroit - The city's nine Democratic state House members announced an auto insurance reform package Monday that seeks to drive down the rates Detroiters pay as well as make public information from a $14 billion fund for catastrophic accident claims. The bills, still in draft form, would restructure the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association to force it to hold open meetings, be subject to ...
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| Lexus LFA owner convinces council to remove speed hump |
May 21st, 2013 |
owner in Norway has successfully campaigned his local council to remove a speed hump that was too high to drive his car over. Norwegian website Broom reports Rune Berge Vik first realised he had a problem soon after collecting his 412kW Japanese supercar from an importer in Oslo. With a ground clearance of just 10.9cm, Vik was unable to navigate the speed hump positioned on the main road ...
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| Alfa Romeo Giulietta new base model priced at $25000 driveaway |
May 21st, 2013 |
Alfa Romeo Giulietta range includes four new variants of the small hatch, spread across two new specification levels dubbed Giulietta and Giulietta ...
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| Most fuel-efficient pickups of 2013 |
May 21st, 2013 |
Automakers have done much to improve fuel economy in recent years, but the biggest strides have come in the smallest vehicles. What about pickup trucks? In compiling the following list on pickups' fuel efficiency, it became obvious that trucks are far thirstier than cars and crossovers. In fact, the top entry on this list wouldn't even show up at the bottom of a list of fuel-efficient ...
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| Best used cars 2013 |
May 21st, 2013 |
See our story for strategies on how to get the best deal.)Vehicles have automatic transmissions, unless noted otherwise, and all have standard stability control and front, front side and head-protecting airbags. Dealer, private-party and certified prices are averages based on actual transactions reported ...
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| Chrysler Reportedly Prepping Supercharged Hemi for Next-Gen Challenger and New Barracuda |
May 20th, 2013 |
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Dodge and SRT fans who have been grinding their teeth over the lack of a weapon to fight off the likes of Ford’s Mustang Shelby GT500 or Chevy’s Camaro ZL1 can breathe a little easier. According to a report in Automotive News, Chrysler is preparing a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 that will propel next-generation high-performance [...]
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| Ferrari Plans to Debut 600-hp 458 Scuderia at Frankfurt Auto Show |
May 20th, 2013 |
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This calendar year of 2013 would be considered a massive success for any smaller manufacturer that introduced a knockout hypercar like the 950-hp LaFerrari. But, as has become nearly cliched, Ferrari isn’t just another small manufacturer. There are still a great many Ferrari customers, however, who can’t afford the LaFerrari’s rumored $1.2-million-plus sticker price, so those [...]
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| Name That Shifter, No. 129 |
May 20th, 2013 |
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It’s Monday, and that means it’s time to present this week’s shifter. You’ll have until mid-day Wednesday to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence this shifter came. The first person to respond correctly in the Backfires section below will win a Save the Manuals button and sticker.* Good luck! (* Offer open [...]
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| TOTD: What Car Did You Love Until You Actually Drove It? |
May 20th, 2013 |
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Our idea of how some cars should drive doesn’t always match the reality, and when we build up a car in our mind, we sometimes set ourselves up for disappointment. For today’s Thread of the Day, forum user PR32A wants to know which cars you thought you loved until you drove them. A couple posters [...]
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| TRD Offers 2014 Lexus IS F Sport Upgrade in Japan |
May 20th, 2013 |
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The U.S.-spec 2014 Lexus IS F Sport hasn’t even rolled into Lexus dealerships yet, but in Japan, Toyota Racing Development has just announced a ton of performance and visual parts for the sports sedan. Take a look at the available TRD parts for the 2014 IS F Sport and tell us: Should we get some [...]
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| 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition Tested on Ignition (W/Video) |
May 20th, 2013 |
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The Nissan GT-R is constantly evolving, and the new Track Edition is designed to crank the car’s already impressive performance up a few notches. Is the GT-R’s latest iteration still capable of humbling its pricier competitors? Host Carlos Lago puts it to the test on this week’s Ignition to find out. We begin with an [...]
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| Top 10 Cars From “The Fast and the Furious” Movies |
May 20th, 2013 |
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Our Favorites From the First Five
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