| 2011 Toyota Sequoia Limited: Review notes: Surprising refinement for this mondo SUV |
Feb 5th, 2012 |
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: Unless your tastes run to domestics, this 2011
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| Just like a Cadillac |
Feb 4th, 2012 |
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It’s strange, the things you remember. If someone asked, I’d have to say it’s almost always a mixed bag of conversations, more than a few hard lessons and about a million ...
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| LIQUI MOLY is motor oil market leader in Germany |
Feb 4th, 2012 |
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The German motor oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY reached an important milestone at the end of last year: for the first time in the history of the company, LIQUI MOLY is the motor oil brand ...
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| Roush Yates begins season at Daytona |
Feb 4th, 2012 |
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Ryan Dalziel of Starworks Motorsports, powered by a Ford Roush Yates-built engine, turned the fastest lap at the Rolex 24 at Daytona qualifying session yesterday in the Daytona Prototype ...
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| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure: Review notes: Autoweek's Best of the Best/Truck of 2012 |
Feb 3rd, 2012 |
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is an interesting and I guess fairly obvious direction for
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| Chrysler To Add Up To 1,600 Jobs At Belvidere Plant |
Feb 2nd, 2012 |
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BELVIDERE, Ill. (CBS) — New car sales are on the rebound, and U.S. automakers are faring much better now after years of drowning in red ink. That's great news for the economy in ...
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| Heavier trucks could cost state $40M for road upkeep |
Feb 2nd, 2012 |
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Thinkstockphotos.com | Digital Vision A proposed increase to the maximum weight for trucks allowed on Ohio roads could cost the state $40 ...
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| 2012 Cadillac CTS Premium Collection: Review notes: A Caddy equipped to take on Germany and Japan |
Feb 2nd, 2012 |
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DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: I picked up the 2012 Cadillac CTS after spending a long (read: Disney World long) week in a rental
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| Voting now open for 2012 ASA Board elections |
Feb 2nd, 2012 |
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Automotive Service Association (ASA) national board of directors are being held now through the end of March. All regular members in good standing with ASA are eligible to vote for one position ...
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| Video Find: The Dog Strikes Back in VW Beetle Super Bowl Ad |
Feb 1st, 2012 |
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As was previewed by a teaser video, Volkswagen’s new Super Bowl commercial features a dog as the main character. Volkswagen has released the new canine- and “Star Wars”-themed ad on YouTube, and will show a 60-second version this weekend during the Super Bowl broadcast. The new ad is called “The Dog Strikes Back”, and draws [...]
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| Driver Found Asleep at Illinois McDonald's Drive-thru Charged With DUI |
Feb 1st, 2012 |
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Illinois law states that a "person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle" when his or her BAC is over 0.08. "Actual physical control" broadens DUI beyond solely driving a vehicle while impaired.
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| DTE Provides Rebuilt Industrial Transmission Services to Global Customers |
Jan 31st, 2012 |
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With Strategic Location Near Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dealers Transmission Exchange Ships Quality Rebuilt Industrial Transmissions to Nearly Any Location Worldwide.
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| Full Auto Manufacturing Shift Sought |
Jan 31st, 2012 |
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MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine automotive industry roadmap has sought for as much as 100 percent excise tax rebate as part of a development support package to transform the industry from ...
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| In de-coding class in China, cars are your best clue |
Jan 31st, 2012 |
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A Toyota Camry isn’t usually the type of car that turns heads. It certainly isn’t considered a flashy ride on the streets of Beijing, where Audis, BMWs and Mercedes SUVs dominate where ...
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| 2012 Jeep Patriot prices cut, 2WD base model now available |
Jan 31st, 2012 |
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The 2012 Jeep Patriot is now available in Australia with a new front-wheel-drive base model and dramatically reduced prices. The price of the base model Patriot - now the Sport 4×2 - is now ...
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| Honda Q3 Profit Plunges; Sees Sharp Fall In FY12 Results |
Jan 31st, 2012 |
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News ) on Tuesday forecast sharply lower results for the year ending March 2012 after reporting a 33 percent drop in third-quarter profit, impacted by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the ...
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| Chrysler, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne to Add 1,600 Jobs In Illinois |
Jan 30th, 2012 |
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Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne is planning to announce plans to add 1,600 jobs at the automaker's assembly plant in Illinois next week, according two people familiar with the ...
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| Auto suppliers bring additional jobs to Middle TN |
Jan 30th, 2012 |
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As Nissan and General Motors gear up to expand operations in Smyrna and Spring Hill, there is an often overlooked benefit: Auto suppliers that do business with the two giants often build nearby and ...
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| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure: Review notes: Autoweek's Best of the Best/Truck of 2012 |
Jan 30th, 2012 |
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is an interesting and I guess fairly obvious direction for
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| Chrysler expected to report first annual profit since 1997 |
Jan 30th, 2012 |
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When Chrysler reports fourth-quarter and full-year earnings on Wednesday, it likely will be cause for celebration.The company, which nearly collapsed two years ago, is expected to report its first ...
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| DENSO Develops 30% Smaller EGR Cooler for Gasoline Engines |
Jan 30th, 2012 |
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Kariya, Jan 30, 2012 (JCN) - DENSO Corp. has developed an EGR cooler for gasoline engines that is 30 percent smaller than the smallest one currently available on the market, while offering equal ...
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| Harry’s trial is England’s gain |
Jan 30th, 2012 |
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Embattled Royal Bank of Scotland chief Stephen Hester bowed to mounting political pressure last night and announced that he would waive his controversial 1 million bonus. Mr Hester acted after ...
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| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ: Review notes: Built to satisfy the meat of the market |
Jan 29th, 2012 |
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: Spend a little bit of time in the driver's seat of the 2012
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| New tire from Nitto to take a whack at King of the Hammers race |
Jan 29th, 2012 |
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Nitto has developed a new non-DOT tire specifically for the Feb. 10 running of the King of the Hammers: The Ultimate Desert Race (KOH) at Means Dry Lake in Johnson Valley, Calif. The 40x13.50R17 ...
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| DEG partners with EstimateScrubber.com |
Jan 29th, 2012 |
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Database Enhancement Gateway (www.degweb.org). ';We share the objective of the DEG to motivate improved estimating and blueprinting platforms. With integration of the DEG users can now ...
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| Benefits of the Kindle |
Jan 29th, 2012 |
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Join and enjoy access to: Latest news, comment and analysis from The Times and The Sunday Times The Times and The Sunday Times Tablet editions and smartphone app Times+ benefits worth over ...
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| Honda President Ito Forecasts Year of ‘Complete Rebound’ |
Jan 28th, 2012 |
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Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito forecast that business results at Japan’s third-biggest carmaker will climb to the highest in at least five years, led by sales of ...
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| Henry Ford Museum opening revamped auto displays |
Jan 28th, 2012 |
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The suburban Detroit museum founded by car pioneer Henry Ford is opening its revamped automotive displays this weekend. "Driving America" opens to the public Sunday at Henry Ford Museum ...
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| Truck, Bus and Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Increase, Study Finds |
Jan 28th, 2012 |
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According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), in 2010 there was an increase in the amount of accident fatalities involving medium and heavy trucks, buses and motorcycles.
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| 3rd shift slated for Chrysler Ill. plant |
Jan 28th, 2012 |
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Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne will announce the addition of a third shift at the company's Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois next week, adding approximately 1,100 jobs at the ...
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| Flurries with a chance of fun in the Fiat 500 |
Jan 27th, 2012 |
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Few people have been
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| Toyota unveils Hybrid racer for Le Mans |
Jan 27th, 2012 |
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Toyota Racing is making good use of its long-term investment in hybrid technology with the development of two TS03 HYBRID cars for competition in this year's FIA World Endurance Championship. ...
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| Kizashi Goes Sledding in Suzuki's Super Bowl Ad |
Jan 27th, 2012 |
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Remember Suzuki's all-wheel-drive midsize sedan? Looking at Kizashi's sales numbers, not too many people do. Though Suzuki's 2011 U.S. sales were up 11 percent, it sold only 6,942 ...
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| 2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV: Review notes: Sporty intentions dampened by a CVT |
Jan 27th, 2012 |
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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I kind of forgot Nissan even still makes the
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| Political commentator Rothenberg among speakers slated for Legislative Summit |
Jan 25th, 2012 |
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Stu Rothenberg, noted political commentator and publisher of the Rothenberg Political Report, will be among the outstanding speakers at the ...
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| CarMark Certified Program Welcomes Three New Dealers |
Jan 25th, 2012 |
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The CarMark Certified Pre-Owned program announced that three new dealers, two in West Virginia and one in California, have joined its ranks & are gearing up to offer CarMark Certified pre-owned vehicles to their customers in the immediate future.
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| Precision Tune Auto Care Centers adopts online estimator solution |
Jan 25th, 2012 |
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Epicor Software Corp. has announced that Precision Tune Auto Care will offer its franchisees the opportunity to use the Web-based Epicor® Integrated Service Estimator™ (ISE) solution ...
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| Bosch launches support hotline |
Jan 25th, 2012 |
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Bosch has launched a new technical support hotline number for all technical questions regarding Bosch Parts, Equipment and Services. The new toll free tech support number is 1-855- BoschTech ...
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| CarMark Adds Three Dealers to CPO Program |
Jan 24th, 2012 |
The CarMark Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program announced that three new dealers will be offering CarMark CPO vehicles to their customers in the near future.
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| Traffic deaths fall in first half of 2011 |
Jan 24th, 2012 |
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Washington -Traffic deaths fell by nearly 1 percent in the first half of 2011, the government said.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration projects that road deaths from January through ...
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| 2012 forecast: the industry |
Jan 24th, 2012 |
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In the first of two features, Motor Finance ask senior figures in the car finance industry for their hopes and expectations for next twelve months in point of sale finance.
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| 2012 Subaru Impreza Video |
Jan 24th, 2012 |
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The fully redesigned 2012 Subaru Impreza is a marked improvement over the car it replaces, according to Cars.com Executive Editor Joe Wiesenfelder. The new Impreza has a grown-up feel to it and ...
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| Can a Sedan Be Called a Sports Car |
Jan 24th, 2012 |
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sports car " can mean different things to different people. "To me, it's any car that is designed for performance over practicality and luxury," says Jeff Dahnert, president of ...
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| Chrysler manufacturing academy uses fun, high-tech gizmos |
Jan 24th, 2012 |
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Alexandra Nicholaou, 23, of Rochester Hills does common assembly tasks in the human motion capture area of the Chrysler/UAW training center for its World Class Manufacturing process as trainer Wendy ...
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| High turnout at Detroit auto show |
Jan 24th, 2012 |
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Over 800,000 people attended this year's Detroit auto show, said a media report.
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| Gemma Soames shows you how to get the look |
Jan 23rd, 2012 |
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Labour is failing to capitalise on the woes of the coalition with the Conservatives narrowing the gap for the second month in a row and worsening personal ratings for Ed Miliband, according to a ...
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| 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350: Review notes: One of the best new SUVs of the year |
Jan 23rd, 2012 |
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 is a sweetie, and if it were not for the
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| the first robot soldier |
Jan 23rd, 2012 |
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The BBC is to begin searching for its next likely Director-General as it plans to cut "substantially" the salary for the corporation's top job. Lord Patten of Barnes, Chairman of ...
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| NTEA announces new, requalified member companies |
Jan 22nd, 2012 |
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NTEA , the Association for the Work Truck Industry, has requalified 26 member companies and approved six new member companies for their commitment to excellence by their effective use of safety ...
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| Interstate Motors Auto Repair Shop in Charlotte NC Offers Repair and Service Work for Engines, Brakes, Radiator, and Transmissions Cars Trucks and SUVs in Harrisburg, Rocky River and Mineral Springs |
Jan 22nd, 2012 |
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Local auto repair shop offers free alignment check with oil change.
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| 'Execution is the key' for Chrysler |
Jan 22nd, 2012 |
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Fiat and Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne, shown introducing a Fiat Panda in Italy, says, "2012 is the most difficult year." / ANDREA BALDO/Agence France-Presse/Getty ...
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| 2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV: Review notes: Sporty intentions dampened by a CVT |
Jan 21st, 2012 |
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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I kind of forgot Nissan even still makes the
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| AutoBody America opens 17th location in mid-Tennessee |
Jan 21st, 2012 |
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AutoBody America , a Nashville, Tenn.- based operator of collision repair facilities in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, opened its 17th location in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., at a former ...
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| Ohio Collision Board files injunctions against four shops |
Jan 21st, 2012 |
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Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration and Attorney General Mike DeWine's office filed injunctions against four shops in three separate counties. Each shop is accused of ...
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| Honda pins "supercar" hopes on North America |
Jan 21st, 2012 |
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The high-performance Acura NSX, scheduled to roll off the assembly line in Ohio by 2015, was unveiled last week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Fabrizio Costantini, The New ...
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| Styling Size-Up: 2013 Cadillac ATS |
Jan 21st, 2012 |
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If you’ve been following the conversation on the rear-drive 2013 Cadillac ATS, you know we’re excited. Here’s a car that, at least in turbo-four and direct-injection V-6 forms, actually has a chance at coming close to the vaunted BMW 3 Series. The leaner 2013 ATS allows the next-generation CTS sedan to stop being a tweener [...]
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| California new-car sales jump 10 percent in 2011 |
Jan 21st, 2012 |
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Sales associate Shawn Robinson shows Terri and Ralph Tornatore of Sacramento a new car on the showroom at Mel Rapton Honda. Friday, September 23, ...
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| 2006-08 Kia Optima, 2007-08 Kia Rondo |
Jan 20th, 2012 |
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Kia is recalling two of its vehicles to address issues related to a faulty driver-side airbag mechanism, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On certain 2006-08 Kia ...
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| Volkswagen Disputes Claim That General Motors Was Top Automaker of 2011 |
Jan 20th, 2012 |
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Which company was the world’s biggest automaker last year? General Motors initially claimed that crown, but now Volkswagen Group is crying foul. The German automaker says that, because its sales total doesn’t include numbers from truck manufacturers MAN and Scania, Volkswagen Group was actually the world’s biggest automaker in 2011. GM announced earlier this week [...]
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| Cars, shotguns seized in piracy bust |
Jan 20th, 2012 |
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Expensive cars, cash, shotguns and artworks are among items seized by police today when they raided 10 Auckland properties connected to allegations of international copyright infringement being ...
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| Korean brand’s first-ever production EV |
Jan 20th, 2012 |
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Kia Motors' first-ever production vehicle has debuted at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Kia Motors took the wraps off its Ray production electric vehicle and Naimo EV concept ...
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| Ferrari F40, Ruf CTR, Corvette Z06: Alphanumerics and Youthful Enthusiasm |
Jan 19th, 2012 |
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The other night, my friend and fellow autojournalist Sam Smith posted a link on Facebook to a
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| Science panel backs closing of Toyota acceleration probe |
Jan 19th, 2012 |
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Washington -A panel of the National Academy of Sciences said Wednesday that federal auto safety investigators were justified in closing a probe into potential electronic causes of sudden ...
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| Erie Insurance trains appraisers to I- CAR Gold Class standards |
Jan 18th, 2012 |
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I-CAR Gold Class Professionals® business, has equipped its staff of Auto Physical Damage Appraisers with the latest training available in the industry, providing them with the knowledge and ...
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| Soon, self-healing and scratchproof iPhone case |
Jan 18th, 2012 |
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Nissan has announced the world's first self-healing iPhone case, which it claims can quickly repair itself when scratched.
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| Interstate Motors Auto Repair Shop in Charlotte NC Offers Repair and Service Work for Engines, Brakes, Radiator, and Transmissions Cars Trucks and SUVs in Harrisburg, Rocky River and Mineral Springs |
Jan 18th, 2012 |
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Local auto repair shop offers free alignment check with oil change.
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| Used-Car Values to Increase 3 to 5 Percent, KBB Reports |
Jan 17th, 2012 |
Kelley Blue Book said it anticipates used-car values to increase 3 to 5 percent in the first quarter of 2012, with gains to continue into the second quarter.
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| True Controversy |
Jan 17th, 2012 |
TrueCar is taking fire from dealers, trainers and state motor vehicle boards, but its embattled founder says the company will survive.
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| Video Find: Cops and Baddies Meets Fast and Furious in Drift Battle |
Jan 17th, 2012 |
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Today’s video might seem like just another video in the line of the notorious Gymkhana videos, but we’d disagree: it’s equal parts Dukes of Hazzard and Fast and Furious, thanks to a pair of motorcycles, a hopped-up Mustang, a remote-control car, and plenty of tire smoke. The video comes courtesy of Icon Motorsports, who pitted [...]
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| 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: Drive review |
Jan 17th, 2012 |
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What is it?
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| The drum brake wedge effect |
Jan 17th, 2012 |
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Yes, it’s a drum brake. Mechanically operated and used as a parking brake only, but many of the same inspection/assembly rules apply. (Photo: Peter F. Meier) Before I get started, let me ...
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| CRC Industries partners with Brenton Productions on Speed's 'Two Guys Garage' |
Jan 17th, 2012 |
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Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CRC Industries, Inc., leading automotive aftermarket chemical manufacturer, will participate in the 2012 season of the popular Two Guys Garage and TruckU shows ...
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| CTEK dominates Auto Express battery charger tests |
Jan 17th, 2012 |
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January 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --CTEK, a leading global brand in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries, has added to its extensive and growing list of accolades by once again dominating the ...
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| Honda To Build NSX 'Supercar' in Ohio |
Jan 16th, 2012 |
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With one announcement last week at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Honda surprised auto industry observers in at least two ways. First, the automaker is resurrecting ...
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| Future of industry grim as China prepares to export surplus cars |
Jan 16th, 2012 |
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Cars drive along a main road in central Beijing Jan. 12, 2012. Car sales in China climbed 5.2 percent in 2011, the slowest pace since the nation's car culture took off at the turn of the ...
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| First day Auto Show attendance of 92,106 best in five years |
Jan 15th, 2012 |
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Detroit - Opening day of the North American International Auto Show recorded its strongest first day attendance in five years, organizers said Saturday night."We are absolutely thrilled at ...
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| Council plans higher parking for big cars in Amsterdam |
Jan 14th, 2012 |
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The owners of large cars in the Amsterdam borough council of West will soon have to pay more to park their cars, the Parool reports on Saturday. Next year, the borough council plans to introduce ...
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| Interstate Motors Auto Repair Shop in Charlotte NC Offers Repair and Service Work for Engines, Brakes, Radiator, and Transmissions Cars Trucks and SUVs in Harrisburg, Rocky River and Mineral Springs |
Jan 14th, 2012 |
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Local auto repair shop offers free alignment check with oil change.
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| NYC Cycling Group Calls for Consequences After 2011 Bicycle Fatalities |
Jan 14th, 2012 |
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The advocacy group Transportation Alternatives has taken the NYPD to task for failing to issue citations to reckless drivers who injure or kill cyclists and pedestrians on New York streets.
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| Champion Oil announces racing contingency program |
Jan 14th, 2012 |
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Champion Oil has released details for the 2012 ';Winners Circle'; Racing Contingency Award Program, providing support for participants in almost every recognized sanctioned racing ...
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| Toyota, Goldman Sachs, BP made big gains in brand image in 2011 |
Jan 14th, 2012 |
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. were among the biggest gainers in brand image last year after a rough 2010 that saw each of them enmeshed in controversy, according to rankings by online market research ...
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| Hyundai Hits 2016 CAFE Target Early, Defends Elantra EPA Numbers |
Jan 13th, 2012 |
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The Hyundai brand has met the federal government’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards four years ahead of the 2016 deadline, achieving an average of 36 mpg across its model lineup, according to WardsAuto. But there are some who have taken issue with the EPA’s estimates of Hyundai vehicles, and have petitioned for a re-test [...]
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| Automakers driven by good design |
Jan 13th, 2012 |
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Hyundai pulled off a coup earlier this week, besting such tough competitors as the 2012 Ford Focus and Volkswagen’s newly updated Passat to win the North American Car of the Year award.While ...
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| car-inspired cocktails, restaurants, nightlife spots, events |
Jan 13th, 2012 |
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Detroit Metromix has your guide to everything happening around the Detroit auto show: cocktails, restaurants, events, hot nightclubs and ...
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| Eight in 10 trucks defected in blitz |
Jan 13th, 2012 |
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Out of a total of 116 trucks inspected over the two days of Operation Influence, 91 were defective, including one towed away because of the high risk to other road users.Police and the Transport ...
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| BMW X4 ‘looks good’ for Australia |
Jan 13th, 2012 |
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BMW will build the BMW X4, a smaller version of the X6, and BMW Australia says it is a good chance to join the local line-up in the future. The four-door-coupe-styled SUVwill be built in the US as ...
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| Nissan Patrol - King of the Desert |
Jan 13th, 2012 |
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The Nissan Patrol is synonymous with off road driving and has held the 'King of the Desert' crown for many years. Phil Blizzard takes the latest, and very different, Patrol for a drive ...
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| Design study for possible future minivans |
Jan 12th, 2012 |
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With oddly shaped windows that could come from the sketchpad for the Honda Odyssey and hindquarters reminiscent of the quirky Mercedes-Benz R-class, the 700C concept shows Chrysler is exploring new ...
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| Electric Cars or Natural Gas Vehicles |
Jan 12th, 2012 |
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The debate has raged for years in alternative transportation. Electric vehicle (EV) advocates claim that the steady improvement in battery technology, the pervasiveness of the grid, and software and ...
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| Auto show impressions: Cadillac ATS uses pizzazz to shoot at BMW's 3 Series |
Jan 12th, 2012 |
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The European Perspective columnist for The Detroit News' Autos Insider offers these observations on the North American International Auto Show after attending the press preview days and touring ...
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| Federal-Mogul supplies powertrain, systems protection technologies for all 10 of Ward's Best Engines for |
Jan 12th, 2012 |
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Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML), a global leading supplier of powertrain technologies, is supplying products for all 10 of Ward's 10 Best Engines for ...
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| Attention to detail is key for GM's product chief |
Jan 12th, 2012 |
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One poorly placed dashboard button is all it takes to lower a car's reputation for quality.Mary Barra, head of GM product development and a 30-year company veteran, knows this well. Her job is ...
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| Global Study Sheds Light on Role of Exercise, Cars and Televisions on the Risk of Heart Attacks |
Jan 12th, 2012 |
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-; A worldwide study has shown that physical activity during work and leisure time significantly lowers the risk of heart attacks in both developed and developing countries. Ownership of a car and a ...
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| 3 questions for Ford Motor Co.'s Jim Farley |
Jan 12th, 2012 |
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DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. marketing chief Jim Farley has a busy year ahead, with the launch of major products such as the Ford Escape and the revamp of the luxury Lincoln brand. And as the new Ford ...
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| 2004-05 Ford Freestar, Mercury Monterey |
Jan 11th, 2012 |
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Ford is recalling 205,896 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans from the 2004-05 model years because the torque converter output shaft may fail, according to the National Highway Traffic ...
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| Diagnosing and repairing NVLD systems can present unique challenges |
Jan 11th, 2012 |
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The NVLD module uses an electrical solenoid to seal the system only for testing. Otherwise, tank pressure control is handled by the vacuum/pressure relief valve. (Illustration: Chrysler Corp) ...
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| Direct Lift becomes "The Official Lift of the Barrett-Jackson Auctions" |
Jan 11th, 2012 |
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Jackson produces "The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions™." These automotive and luxury lifestyle events are centered on the auction sales of an amazing array of high-end ...
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| Toyota Looks to Small ‘c’ to Reach U.S. Record Prius Sales |
Jan 11th, 2012 |
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Jan. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp., the biggest seller of gasoline-electric cars, said U.S. Prius sales will climb more than 60 percent to a record this year, helped by the introduction of a ...
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| Toyota Introduces New Hybrids |
Jan 10th, 2012 |
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The market-leading Prius hybrids will be joined this year by a smaller, cheaper model aimed at widening the market for the brand that already makes up half of all petrol-electric vehicles in the ...
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| Revived NSX to be made in Ohio |
Jan 10th, 2012 |
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Honda Motor Co. plans to build its new Acura NSX supercar in Ohio. The Japanese company disclosed plans for the new Acura sports car Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ...
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