| Honda recalls 807000 U.S. cars |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
CHICAGO — Honda will recall 807,000 vehicles in the United States and 52,300 in Canada to fix a defect that could allow them to roll when the driver thinks the transmission is in ...
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| Recall Alert 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
sports coupe due to problems with the rear wheel hubs, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the affected vehicles, which were manufactured from May 15, 2009, through ...
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| Nissan battery plant in Tennessee starts full operations |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
NEW YORK — Nissan Motor Co. said Wednesday that full-scale operations have begun at its plant for lithium-ion batteries in Smyrna, ...
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| Renault Nissan take control of Russian maker |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
MOSCOW — Renault and Nissan have signed an agreement with state conglomerate Russian Technologies to create a joint venture that will allow the auto alliance to gain control of Russia's ...
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| Nissan Leaf electric car drivers hit 100 million miles mark |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
The Nissan Leaf electric car is displayed for media in Tokyo, in this November 2012 file photo. Globally, Nissan Leaf electric car drivers have driven 113.7 million miles, while Chevy Volt drivers ...
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| Teijin to boost carbon fiber in U.S. for gas auto needs |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Teijin Ltd., a supplier of carbon fiber used in the Airbus SAS superjumbo jet, is considering plans to expand output in the United States to meet demand for the lightweight material in cars and ...
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| GM bets on economic growth unveils new trucks |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
The completely redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado makes its pyrotechnic debut. Timing is everything, goes the old adage, and General Motors is betting that proves true as it gives the world a first ...
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| Cars.com Reviews the 2013 Toyota Avalon |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Toyota's largest sedan got a huge dose of style for 2013. But it's not all about looks with the new Avalon. A more luxurious interior, more tech features and lower prices make it much more ...
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| GMs Mark Reuss New SUVs redesigned midsize trucks coming in 2014 |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
General Motors North America President Mark Reuss said today that the automaker plans to deliver new sport-utility vehicles in early to mid-2014 with redesigned midsize trucks to follow soon ...
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| Elevated rail levitating cars pitched to ease I-70 ski-area travel |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
GOLDEN - Congestion on the I-70 mountain corridor could be untangled by relying on an elevated electrically-powered mega-rail system.Or problems could be solved by magnetic levitation (MAGLEV) ...
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| Renault begins offloading remaining stake in truck manufacturer AB Volvo |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
PARIS -- French carmaker Renault said Wednesday it had begun to sell off its remaining shares in Swedish truck manufacturer AB Volvo, which have a market value of around 1.5 billion euros (US$2 ...
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| Honda to Recall 807000 Vehicles in US |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. announced Wednesday it is recalling 807,000 sport utility vehicles in the United States due to a rollaway problem, according to local media reports. Honda said ...
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| The technology and bet behind Nissans Leaf |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Nissan North America Inc. made its all-electric Leaf all the more important to the Middle Tennessee economy yesterday, officially announcing the launch of its battery plant in Smyrna. The plant ...
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| Honda set to conduct global recall of 871000 vehicles due to roll away risk |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
CHICAGO -- Honda will recall more than 871,000 vehicles worldwide to fix a defect that could allow them to roll away when a driver thinks it's been parked, the Japanese automaker said ...
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| Honda Accord named finalist for 2013 North American Car of the Year |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Just as actors scramble for accolades from bodies like the Golden Globes and Oscars, its also that time of year for the auto industry and the 2013 Honda Accord might be Lincoln. The latest version ...
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| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra Half-Ton Pickups Get Makeovers |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Perhaps our hopes were unfairly inflated for the 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks after lengthy redesign delays. But put aside built-up anticipation over these new ...
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| Detroit auto show will feature new rides a new Cobo |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Construction moves along at Cobo Center, as crews work on the side facing the Detroit River. Cobo's $279-million upgrade is beginning its final phase, though it won't be done by next ...
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| General Motors and the limits of machines in manufacturing |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Here's a novel idea: Automation only goes so far. That was one of the takeaways from a recent tour the Nashville Business Journal took of General Motors' Spring Hill plant. In some ways ...
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| The Hartford to Pay $81K in Restitution for Auto Claims in Vermont |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation says the Hartford Financial Services Group has agreed to pay more than $81,000 in restitution to Vermont customers whose auto insurance claims were ...
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| Rearview camera regulations may be finalized by years end |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Washington - Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he will meet with White House officials in an effort to finalize a long-delayed regulation that could lead to rearview cameras in all vehicles.In ...
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| After 22 years Norbert Haug to leave Mercedes-Benz Motorsport |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
After more than 22 years as Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Daimler AG vice president Norbert Haug has decided to step down from the post. His contract will expire at the end of 2012 by mutual ...
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| Renault sells Volvo Holding for $1.92B to lower debt |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Renault SA, which is losing sales faster than any other European carmaker, sold its remaining Volvo AB stake for 12.8 billion kronor ($1.92 billion) to boost funding, ending an 11-year run as the ...
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| Volkswagen Routan Still Hangs by a Thread |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
-based minivan, which is assembled through a joint partnership between the two automakers since mid-2008, has been suspended since July at Chrysler's Windsor, Ontario, plant. Volkswagen ...
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| Volvo Cars gets Chinese help to refinance loans |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
View Photo Volvo Cars, owned by the Chinese automaker Geely, said Thursday that it had received a loan of 922 million euros ($1.2 billion) from the state-owned China Development Bank to refinance ...
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| Mark Phelan No clear favorite among 6 car truck of the year finalists heres a list of pros and cons |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Will a Cadillac be North American Car of the Year for the first time in the award's 19-year history? Is Honda back on top? Can the svelte Fusion give Ford some needed good news?Can a ...
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| Ward’s Auto Announces 10 Best Engines for 2013, Audi, Honda, and Ford Make the Cut |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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Ward’s Auto announced its list of the 10 Best Engines for 2013, and while many of the usual suspects for the annual who’s-who of powerplants were included, there were a few new ones as well. Engines from cars and light-duty trucks were evaluated for this list and for the first time in seven years, no [...]
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| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Make Official World Debut |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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The wait is finally over. After months of spy shots, spy shots, and more spy shots, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra made its official world debut this morning ahead of its scheduled unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show next month. While we’ve seen both variants of General Motors’ full-size trucks [...]
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| Ford Touts Lower Repair Costs of 2013 Ford Fusion |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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| 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium Long-Term Intro: Easy on Fuel, Big on Fun |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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Subaru’s rear-wheel-drive BRZ sports car was a lock for long-term duty in our vehicle fleet, what with it being fun, affordable, and relatively efficient, as well as one of the most significant new models for 2013. So we ordered up a Premium model in Subie’s iconic WR Blue Pearl hue. Fitted with a six-speed manual [...]
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| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Revealed With Classy New Styling, Fresh Engines |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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This past year has seen Ford and Ram redesign or extensively update their full-size F-150 and 1500 pickup trucks, and now comes along an all-new iteration of the GMC Sierra for 2014 to take on the new domestic competition. The Sierra is one of two pickups in GM’s arsenal—the other is the Chevrolet Silverado, a [...]
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| 2014 Chevy Silverado Revealed with New Engines, Evolutionary Styling |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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The latest iteration of Chevrolet’s big-selling Silverado is here, and—surprise!—it looks pretty much like the last one. But don’t be fooled by the exterior’s minor evolutionary changes; Chevy’s marketing may Run Deep, but its engineering squad dug deep with this new full-size pickup, implementing a host of improvements where buyers will have a hard time [...]
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| Maserati’s Lineup Expansion to Include a Compact Crossover |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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Maserati is going for volume. Besides the new Quattroporte and the upcoming, next-generation GranTurismo and GranTurismo convertible, the brand has officially confirmed a slightly smaller sedan called the Ghibli, and an SUV called the Levante—which was previewed by the Kubang concept that debuted last year. That’s quite the undertaking for a brand who’s lineup has [...]
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| Law Firm Elects Partners |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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 BuckleySandler LLP, a financial services and criminal & civil enforcement defense law firm, announced the election of John C. Redding, resident in the firm's Orange County and Los Angeles offices, and Joseph P. Reilly, resident in the Washington, D.C., office, to the firm's partnership, effective Jan. 1.
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| Industry Expert Releases Book |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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 Dale Pollak, founder of vAuto, announced the release of "Velocity Overdrive: The Road to Reinvention," a book that addresses efforts by dealers to increase profitability in a market where tighter margins are the ‘new norm.'
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| Dealer Pleads to Tax Evasion |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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 A New York dealer has pleaded guilty to stealing $39,581 in New York State sales tax.
Leonard Johnson of Buffalo, N.Y., was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, and falsifying business records in the first degree, a class E felony.
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| 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L Navi review notes: Still a major player in the small SUV segment |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: After having driven a $36,500 Ford Escape Titanium edition in the past week, I was ready to declare the
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| Thread of the Day: What Vehicles Fill Your AWD Dream Garage? |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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Assembling your dream garage is easy when there are no restrictions, but it becomes more difficult when choices are limited by drivetrain technology. We’ve asked which five 1970s era cars would earn a parking spot in your dream garage, discussed cumulative 20-cylinder and 400-hp fantasy garages and this week, we’re putting a different spin on [...]
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| Audi RS7 and RS Q3 Teased with RS6 Avant, RS5 Cabriolet |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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A teaser image of four new Audi RS models has appeared online today. It shows the 2013 RS5 Cabriolet and three other models hidden beneath sheets – we know one of them is the 2014 RS6 Avant, but could the other two be the upcoming RS7 and RS Q3? The picture was posted by Car, and [...]
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| 2014 Acura MDX Concept Teased Ahead Of Detroit-Show Debut |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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This artsy rendering is our first look at the 2014 Acura MDX concept, which will make its debut next month at the Detroit auto show. This teaser hints at the styling of the concept car, although it’s worth noting that Acura “concept” vehicles tend to be almost identical to the eventual production models. Even though [...]
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| Mark Phelan Buicks small luxury Encore SUV performs superbly |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Buick may have the New Year's first hit on its hands with the * * * * 2013 Encore, a mini-crossover that packs an extra-large serving of goodness into a pint-sized package.Almost 20 inches ...
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| Ford Raptor brawny truck sales climbing |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
In an age of downsized dreams, high-priced gas and a general disdain for supersized living, Ford continues to have a sales star in a 4-by-4 pickup that kicks sand in the face of convention.It's ...
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| Honda says it will debut redesigned Acura MDX built in Alabama at Detroit auto show |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
A prototype of the redesigned 2014 Acura MDX SUV will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show next month in Detroit. According to al.com, Acura is the luxury vehicle division of ...
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| 2013 Audi Q5 Review |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
The Audi Q5 is a huge player for the German car maker, and the arrival of an updated model is timed well to help fend off the advances of newer competition. Since its launch in 2008 (2009 locally) ...
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| Mitsubishi Aircraft Gets $4.2 Billion Order |From SkyWest |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. said Thursday that it has found a third customer for its planned next generation regional jet, getting a massive order for 100 aircraft from SkyWest Inc. valued at $4.2 ...
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| 2013 Lexus RX 350 Car Seat Check |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
crossover is the ubiquitous mom-mobile in my north-side Chicago neighborhood. For the 2013 model year, the five-seat family hauler received a refresh in the looks department and a new sport-oriented ...
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| Renault Sells Off Stake In Volvo For SEK 12.78 Bln |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
VOLVY.PK ) for 12.78 billion Swedish kroner or about $1.92 billion. The move ends Renault's eleven-year run as a Volvo stake holder.Renault said it successfully completed its institutional ...
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| Fitch Assigns Auto ABS French Loans Master Final Rating |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
For the fourth consecutive month, U.S. prime money market funds increased their exposure to eurozone banks. Exposure to French banks, in particular, rose to 5% of assets, the highest level seen in ...
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| Indianapolis wants to replace city fleet with electric cars hybrids |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis wants to become the first major city to replace its entire fleet with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in a move the mayor says is designed to reduce U.S. reliance on ...
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| In Pictures 15 ridiculously expensive cars |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Lamborghini Reventon - announced in 2007, the limited-production Reventon was the most expensive Lamborghini ever built. Base price was $2-million (U.S.) Only 20 were ...
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| Auto dealership workers stop robbery |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Ultimate Auto Deals had been robbed before, but the dealership's owner said he thought Tuesday's attempted robbery was one he could handle and wanted to stop it. ...
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| How a Texas neighborhood became hybrid heaven |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Pecan Street is a one-square-mile neighborhood in Austin, Texas, that has become the heart of an ambitious project aimed at testing alternative technologies. "This is one of the few places where ...
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| Fitch No Immediate Rating Impact on Renault from Volvo Stake Disposal |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Tailwinds Strengthen for U.S. Structured Finance in 2013: Fiscal Cliff a 'Drag' Strengthening performance and issuance tailwinds for most U.S. structured finance are likely to push growth ...
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| Romney statements named Lie of the Year |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
A major political fact-checking nonprofit picked failed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's statements on Chrysler's Jeep production plans as its 2012 Lie of the Year.The ...
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| Disney Test Track Overhaul Lets Visitors Design Their Own Race Cars |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
In today's business world, disruption is a constant force that never lets up. At the annual WIRED Business Conference: Disruptive by Design, we celebrate the creative power of bold new ideas and ...
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| Video Tractor trailer hauling cars erupts in flames on I-25 in Thornton |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
A tractor trailer hauling cars caught fire on the northbound lanes of I-25 near East 84th Avenue Wednesday night.9NEWS viewer Keith Espinoza shot video of the tractor-trailer as it sat on the side of ...
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| Retail sales rose modestly in Nov. aided by cars |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Fiat 500's are shown at the Criswell Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Fiat-Ram truck dealership in Gaithersburg, Maryland October 2, 2012.Retail sales rose last month, helped by autos, electronics and ...
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| Renaults exit gives Volvo more freedom to restructure |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
By James Regan and Niklas Pollard PARIS/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Renault (RENA.PA) has sold its stake in Swedish truck manufacturer Volvo (VOLVb.ST) to invest in its core business and cut debt, giving ...
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| CAF partners Nissan for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Accra, Dec. 12, GNA - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sealed a partnership agreement with automobile giants, Nissan Motors Company for the 2013 Africa Cup of ...
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| GM reveals new 2014 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra pickups |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
GM faces several challenges as it reveals the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups today. The full-size pickups go on sale in the second quarter of 2013. Four-door crew cab models ...
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| Mercedes recalls 5800 vehicles due to fire risk |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Mercedes-Benz has become the latest automaker forced to order a recall due to a potential fire risk on almost 6,000 of its luxury sedans, coupes and crossovers.A who's-who of automotive brand ...
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| Austerity-hit Greeks swap cars for sluggish trains |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
THESSALONIKI, Greece (Reuters) - Once an unpopular travel option, Greece's slow and creaky trains are winning new fans for the first time in decades as Greeks struggling with soaring fuel prices ...
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Officially Revealed; New Four-Cylinder Diesel Headed for U.S. |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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Mercedes-Benz will be bringing a refreshed version of its E-Class luxury sedan to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show this January. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers up a restyled exterior, lightly refreshed interior, new safety technology, and a brand new four-cylinder diesel engine. The E-Class is a standard bearer for the entire Mercedes-Benz brand. Midway between [...]
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-class Photos and Info: Loads More Gadgets, Four-Cylinder Diesel, Cleaner Styling |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-class is the result of what we imagine is the most extensive face-lift in the history of the brand. This mid-term make over packs a considerable amount of new technology under significantly restyled sedan and wagon bodies. But a nip and tuck as extreme as anything seen in any plastic surgeon’s office [...]
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| Winter Weather Brings Hazards for Baltimore-Area Workers |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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With winter weather upon us, here are some tips Maryland workers can use to stay safe behind the wheel.
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| Oregon Pedestrian and Motorcycle Deaths on the Rise |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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A review of recent statistics from the Oregon Department of Transportation shows a significant increase in pedestrian deaths in car accidents over last year.
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| Kansas Sees Reduction in Car Accidents Due to Graduated Licensing Laws |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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Kansas implemented a graduated driver's license law in 2010, and early indications suggest that this has significantly reduced the frequency of teen driving accidents.
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| Automotive Recyclers Commend Ohio Legislators' Decision to Adjourn Without Casting a Vote on SB 273 |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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ARA and OATRA are commending leaders in the Ohio House of Representatives today, as the 2012 legislative session adjourns and lawmakers leave Columbus without taking further action on Senate Bill 273.
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| Jaguar Land Rover may build Saudia Arabia plant |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
View Photo The Range Rover is seen at the Jaguar-Land Rover exhibition booth during the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, September 14, 2011. REUTERS/Alex ...
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| Indianapolis seeks all-electric hybrid fleet |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Indianapolis - Indianapolis wants to become the first major city to replace its entire fleet with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in a move the mayor says is designed to reduce U.S. reliance on ...
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| Locking bolts prevents flyaway components |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
In the mid-1980s, Bruce Bennett was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle with the brand new black chrome header he'd installed on its "Shovelhead" engine. But some 15 miles into his ...
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| Honda 870K SUVs recalled for rolling issue |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Honda Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling 870,000 SUVs because they could roll away after being shifted into park.The Japanese automaker said it is recalling 807,000 vehicles in the United ...
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| Renault Fluence Z.E. launch delayed due to infrastructure hold-ups |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Renault Fluence Z.E. until charge partner Better Place establishes a broader and more practically viable charging and battery-swapping network. In June 2011, Renault ...
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| Wards magazine names 10 best engines for 2013 |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Ward 's 10 Best Engines, the premiere industry honors for car and light truck engines, have been announced for 2013. For the first time in seven years, the list is comprised entirely of ...
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| Honda recalls more than 800000 vans and SUVs for faulty ignition |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Honda is recalling more than 800,000 minivans and sport utility vehicles in the U.S. for an issue with the vehicles' ignition system. The company, which has its North American headquarters in ...
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel hybrid confirmed for Australia |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
has been revealed ahead of its international debut at January’s Detroit motor show, sporting fresh styling, a range of new and more efficient engines and a number of advanced driver assistance ...
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| Car truck nominees are ... |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Finalists for the 2013 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the year were announced Wednesday in Detroit.The winner in each of the two categories will be announced Jan. 14, the first press day of ...
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| Doug Guthrie Fords Lincoln line reboots with style over power in all-new 2013 MKZ |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
This is it. The Lincoln Motor Co. reboots here and now with the all-new midsize 2013 MKZ.You'll be seeing the TV and magazine ads reaching out this month to younger affluent buyers who Lincoln ...
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| Harden scores 31 to lift Rockets to 99-93 victory |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Hoopster James Harden scored 31 points to lift the Houston Rockets to a 99-93 victory over the Washington Wizards in an NBA match here at the Toyota Center. After missing Monday night's loss to San ...
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| The Renault-Nissan alliance and the state-run corporation Rostechnologii have founded a joint venture |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
The Renault-Nissan alliance and the state-run corporation Rostechnologii have founded the joint venture Alliance Rostec Auto BV, which will possess the whole stakes of the companies in the charter ...
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| Melissa Preddy Fear winter driving Try tips to navigate ice snow |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
'Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"You won't find many motorists chiming in on that merry refrain. As we enter the months of the scariest commutes, last summer's sizzling ...
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| Giving away a car Dealers help wrap up the excitement |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
In most families, holiday presents generally start at modest treats like books, socks and mittens with a fortunate few topping out at items such as iPads, gaming systems and diamond earrings.But some ...
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| BMW Partners with Boeing to Share Carbon Fiber Trade Secrets |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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BMW is going buddy-buddy with the one and only Boeing aircraft maker to share thoughts on carbon fiber, the lightweight perpetual material of tomorrow, but never today, in the auto industry. Why, you ask? Because come hell or high water, BMW is making carbon fiber the material of today in 2014 when its i3 and [...]
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| Ford To Kick Off Henry Ford’s 150th Birthday Bash After Buying a Car That’s Pretty Darn Old, Too |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
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July 30, 2013. Remember that date if we’re all still here after the Mayan Apocalypse. That’s when the man who reinvented the world, Henry Ford, will be celebrating his 150th birthday. Whether you remember his legacy as the world’s greatest inventor, or just a senile old hack who got lucky–or maybe a little bit of [...]
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| Honda recall 870000 minvans and SUVs for ignition defect |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Honda recall of more than 800,000 Odyssey minivans and Pilot SUVs is the latest in what has been a recall-filled year for the automaker. The latest Honda recall involves ignitions that can release ...
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| U.P. ethanol plant survives federal court challenge |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Marquette, Mich. - A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging a proposed ethanol plant in the eastern Upper Peninsula.The Sierra Club and Chippewa County resident Larry Klein said the ...
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| Cars.com Reviews the 2013 Mazda2 |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
You might have dated someone like this: attractive looks and fun to be around, but dealing with problems inside that are revealed as you get to know each other better. Cars.com reviewer Jennifer ...
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| Honda MDX next-gen SUV headed for Detroit |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
at next year’s 2013 Detroit motor show in January, marking the popular SUV’s return to the world stage. The announcement, joined by a teaser image of the new ...
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| Renault set to take control of Russias largest automaker |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
France's Renault SA will become the majority shareholder in Russia's largest automaker AvtoVAZ in 2014 under the terms of a deal signed on Wednesday.Renault, its alliance partner Nissan ...
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| Mitsubishis acquisition of Pratt Whitney expands reach |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. has agreed to acquire Pratt & Whitney Power Systems in a move that would expand the market reach of ...
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| Audit shows NHP has glut of cars in its fleet costing undue millions |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
CARSON CITY - The Nevada Highway Patrol can save more than $7 million by reducing its excess vehicles and closing the patrol's dispatch office in Elko, an executive audit recommends. But the ...
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| Nissans U.S. battery plant begins electric Leaf pack production |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Nissan Motor Co., planning to be the world's largest seller of electric vehicles, said its Tennessee battery plant has begun producing lithium-ion packs for the company's rechargeable Leaf, ...
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| 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Review |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Pros: Fantastic, supercar-conquering dynamics; cracking, efficient engine; inspiring (optional) exhaust; compliant ride; excellent refinement (for a cabriolet); superb steering beyond the first ...
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| Mitsubishi i-MiEV set for pricing review |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
is tipped to have its pricing reduced in the coming months, as the Japanese manufacturer battles an onslaught of newer, cheaper competition. Speaking at the launch of the ...
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| 2013 Mini Paceman JCW three-door pocket rocket to top Australian range |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
Paceman range arrives in local showrooms around late February/March. Like the standard Paceman line-up, which will command a premium of just under $2000 over the larger ...
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| Lexus CT200h hybrid hatch tweaked with extra features |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
hatch range has been tweaked with new features and new technology with no additional cost to buyers. Standard across the range from the entry-level ...
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| Mitsubishi Bank fined $8.6 mn for flouting US sanctions |
Dec 13th, 2012 |
AFP © <p>Clouds are reflected in the window of the Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ Bank (MUFG) in Tokyo in November 2009. Mitsubishi UFJ, Japan's biggest bank, must pay US authorities a fine ...
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| Major Milestone: Cummins Builds Two Millionth Ram Diesel Engine |
Dec 12th, 2012 |
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Cummins Engine Company, as it was known at the time, was founded back in 1919 with a straightforward plan to produce diesel engines for commercial use. Now, 93 years later, the Columbus, Ind.-based company is on the Fortune 500 list and turned a profit of $18 billion in 2011. As if Cummins hasn’t enjoyed enough [...]
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| World's Oldest Ford Vehicle Back in the Hands of the Ford Family |
Dec 12th, 2012 |
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| Car of the Year Finalists: 2013 Ford Fusion, Cadillac ATS, Honda Accord |
Dec 12th, 2012 |
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