| Chrysler Group Gives In, Will Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
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Chrysler Group has just announced that it will be recalling 2.7 million Jeeps the company originally refused to recall. When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration originally issued the voluntary recall request, Chryser refused, saying the affected Jeeps met all applicable safety standards relating to fuel-system integrity and that incidents involving the vehicles “occur less [...]
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| TOTD: Is Chrysler Right in Recalling 2.7 Million Jeeps? |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
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There’s a time to fight and a time to stand down. Fiat-Chrysler put its dukes up by resisting the NHTSA’s request to issue a recall on 2.7 million Jeep models, but ultimately chose to go ahead with the voluntary recall. For today’s Thread of the Day, we want to know if you think Chrysler made [...]
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| Tight Squeeze: Fiat 500L Living is Europe’s Compact 7-Seater |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
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Though we’ll be getting the five-seat version of the Fiat 500L in the U.S., Europe can get cozy with the seven-passenger 500L Living (or MPW in the U.K.). With its clown car-like third row of seats, the 500L Living is touted by Fiat as the “most compact ’5 + 2-seater’ in its segment.” Like the [...]
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| 2013 Infiniti FX37 Video |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
-- gets a more powerful 325-horsepower V-6 along with improved fuel economy. Cars.com reviewer Mike Hanley says what's most notable is how the low-slung FX37 punches up the driving experience without sacrificing utility. Can you overlook some subpar cabin features and limited visibility? Watch the video and ...
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| Customs Affairs praises the Efforts of the Saudi Side in Facilitating the Movement of Trucks |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
Manama, June 18th (BNA) - President of Bahrain Customs, Shaikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa praised the fruitful cooperation between the Customs Affairs and the Emirate of Eastern Province, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Customs, and the King Fahd Causeway General Organization with the relevant authorities in the Bahraini side which are represented in King Fahd Causeway Police Directorate, ...
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| Chrysler to Fix Jeeps |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
Chrysler announced today that it will launch a campaign to inspect -- and if necessary -- fix nearly 2.7 million Jeep SUVs that the government claims are unsafe due to a problem with the fuel system that could possibly lead to ...
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| Honda Says Sorry About the Lack of Electric Fits |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
Honda issued a rare apology last week to frustrated customers who were having difficulty finding the electric version of its popular Fit hatchback. Honda has seen a rush of interest in the low-volume Fit EV since dropping the lease price in late May, to $259 from $389. The deal requires no money down, has no mileage limit, and includes a free in-home charger and collision insurance. One ...
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| Top 10 Used 2011 Utility Vehicles to Avoid |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
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Make sure you don't get sucked into purchasing costly used utility vehicles.
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| Mercedes CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake by Spencer Hart (W/Video) |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
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Mercedes-Benz is teasing us again with the shooting-brake variant of the CLS-Class. The Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake by Spencer Hart, unveiled as the finale to the Spencer Hart London Collections Men show, is a bespoke model created by AMG and British designer Nick Hart. The exterior features a new paint hue created just for [...]
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| Cars.com Reviews the 2013 Toyota Camry |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
as it pertains to cylinders. Cars.com Managing Editor David Thomas says added oomph from the sportier Camry SE's 268-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 reveals shortcomings not evident in the midsize sedan's four-cylinder version. It provides plenty of passing power, but that's at the expense of both fuel economy and ride quality. Meanwhile, lackluster cabin materials might make you wonder ...
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| Chrysler faces deadline to recall Jeeps |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
Chrysler Group will formally respond Tuesday to the government's request for a recall of 2.7 million Jeeps that safety officials say pose too great a risk of fire in a rear-end ...
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| Report Aston Martin owner asking lenders for 50 cut on debt |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
Investment Dar Co., a shareholder in luxury British carmaker Aston Martin, is asking creditors to take a 50 percent writedown on the Kuwaiti ...
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| Morgan showroom to sell retro British cars with eye on luxury market |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
The British hand-built retro carmaker Morgan Motor is looking beyond its traditional turf to the Chinese market with the announcement of a new showroom in China on Tuesday. Sitting near showrooms of two other British luxury car brands, Bentley and Lotus, Morgan's showroom in Beijing is the century-old car manufacturer's first retail outlet for the Chinese market, according to Jim James, ...
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| 24 Hours of LeMons Washington DC: The Winners! |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
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When we last saw the class leaders at the fourth annual Capitol Offense 24 Hours of LeMons at Summit Point Raceway, each of them enjoyed a fairly comfortable lead at the end of the first day’s race session. When the checkered flag waved on Sunday, however, two of those leaders had lost crucial time due [...]
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| Summer road trips can turn to nightmares if a trucking accident happens |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
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It is important to be aware of the dangers of truck accidents while on summer road trips.
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| Seoul shares rise 0.9 pct as autos techs fuel gains |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
SEOUL, June 18 | Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:08am EDT SEOUL, June 18 (Reuters) - Seoul shares advanced on Tuesday fuelled by rallies in auto and technology heavyweights including Hyundai Motor and Samsung Electronics. Samsung Electronics shares finished up 1.5 percent and Hyundai Motor rose 3.8 percent. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) finished up 0.93 percent at 1,900.62 points. ...
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| Lamborghini Gallardo replacement due at Frankfurt report |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
replacement will be previewed as a concept car at this year’s upcoming Frankfurt motor show, according to a report. Set to be revealed as part ...
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| Chrysler expected to make Jeep recall refusal official |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions. The government says 51 people have suffered fiery deaths in Jeep Grand Cherokees and Libertys with gas tanks mounted behind the rear axles. But Chrysler is expected to stick to its contention that the SUVs are as safe as similar vehicles on the road. The Jeeps, it says, met all federal safety ...
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| European car sales hit 20-year low for May |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
European car sales hit their lowest level for the month of May in 20 years as the region's recession dragged on, the European automakers' association said ...
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| Toyota EV P002 poised to top Pikes Peak record |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
race car showing plenty of pace during official testing. The two-day test session at the challenging hill climb in Colorado saw the car complete a half-course run each day, with the combined results proving an overall time better than last year’sEV record . Rod Millen, a multiple Pikes Peak record-setter, was behind the wheel as fine-tuning was carried out on the car's balance, ...
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| Fitch Assigns Auto ABS FCT Compartiment 2013-2 Final Ratings |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
Fitch: Spanish Floor Clause Ruling May Reduce Excess Spread A recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling could cause lenders to stop applying floor clauses that set minimum interest rates in mortgage contracts, and so reduce excess spread in Spanish RMBS transactions, Fitch Ratings says. The presence of interest rate floors in mortgage contracts has bolstered excess spread during the recent period of ...
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| Is your car ready for summer |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
Don't follow the oil company's oil change interval, follow your car's manufacturer's oil change interval. The oil companies want to sell you oil and the 1980's 3000 mile change interval is obsolete. Motor oil ingredients have improved over the past 30 years and car engine designs have improved as well. There's a difference - check your owners manual ...
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| Chrysler expected to formally refuse governments request to recall older Jeeps for fire risk |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
DETROIT -- Chrysler is expected to file papers Tuesday explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs. The U.S. government asked Chrysler earlier this month to recall Grand Cherokees and Libertys because the position of the fuel tank leaves it susceptible to rupture in a rear-end crash. The ruptured tank can spill gasoline, which can ignite if an ignition source is present. The ...
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| What Will 2016 Hold for Dodge? |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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Fiat-Chrysler further cuts back the Dodge lineup, raising questions about the brand's future.
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| 2014 Audi SQ5 Pricing Revealed |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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Audi announces pricing on the all-new 2014 SQ5.
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| Ford Promises Knobs and Hard Buttons on Future MyFord Touch Systems |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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Ford reintroduces the knob and hard buttons to future vehicles.
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| Google Maps Comparo: Public Transit vs. Driving vs. Walking Across NYC |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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In September 2012, Apple jettisoned Google Maps from its iOS 6 operating system and a maelstrom ensued. Users complained, refusing to update their devices, and Apple CEO Tim Cook soon apologized. The tech giant’s stock plummeted from over $700 per share to $419 in six months. While hardly the sole cause of Apple’s Wall Street [...]
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| SQs Us, Please! 2014 Audi SQ5 Starts at $52,795 |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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It’s taken some time for the SQ5 to get here, and now we know how much it will cost: the new 2014 SQ5 high-performance crossover will be priced at $52,795. The new entry is significant for two reasons: it’s Audi’s first-ever S-variant crossover, and the SQ5 we’ll be getting in North America is actually more [...]
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| The Continental: Coolant Drama, Opel’s Regal Insignia, and Akerson’s High-Voltage Wish |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. The fight over air conditioning coolant is escalating in Europe. In tests conducted by Mercedes-Benz, the [...]
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| Justin Bell Tests Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT (W/Video) |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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On the latest episode of World’s Fastest Car Show, Justin Bell evaluates the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT on some of Los Angeles’ most iconic streets before heading to the race track. Bell introduces the SLS AMG GT before heading down some of L.A.’s streets used in many Hollywood movies. The host visits such popular [...]
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| We Hear: Production Audi Quattro Coupe to Get Twin-Turbo V-8 |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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The Audi Quattro concept debuted in 2010, but until now the German automaker has been wishy-washy about building it. A new report from Autozeitung not only suggests the retro-inspired coupe is on track for production, but that it will ditch the concept’s turbocharged five-cylinder mill in favor of Audi’s twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. The concept borrowed [...]
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| Electronic proof of auto insurance coming to Indiana |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Indiana drivers who have to show proof of insurance to police after an accident or traffic violation can do so electronically starting July 1 under a new law that signals an increasing use of technology in insurance laws. Indiana will become one of 24 states that allow electronic proof of coverage. Motorists will be able to show a digital image of their insurance card by accessing it through ...
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| General Motors wants to be the $150 billion startup |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
By Doron Levin FORTUNE -- General Motors' hiring of Randy Mott in February 2012 as the automaker's chief information officer had a lot to do, not surprisingly, with the breakdown of a crucial GM computer the year before. Dan Akerson, GM's ...
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| Most expensive states for car repair |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Toyota named world's best green brand When that "check engine" light come on, there's a good reason to get worried. Even if it doesn't leave you stranded in an unfamiliar part of town after dark it's likely to take a bite out of your savings, especially as recent studies have indicated automotive repair costs rose by about 10% last year.That is, of course, an average ...
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| Drop in car sales in WA |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
The slowdown in WA's mining sector is filtering through to the car market as potential buyers tighten their belts.Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that since their most recent high point in December, car sales across the State have dropped more than 8 per cent.It is the biggest fall of any State or Territory over the period.The drop has been driven by a 14 per cent fall ...
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| Recall Alert 2013 Ram 2500 3500 Pickup Trucks |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
pickup trucks due to a problem in the exterior lighting system that could reduce the driver's visibility and blind oncoming traffic, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Affected vehicles were manufactured between Jan. 7 and Feb. 28, 2013, and are equipped with optional premium headlamps. The headlamp shutters may function improperly when in high-beam mode and ...
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| Top 10 fuel-efficiency myths |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
#10 is a lie. If this were the case it would have to siphon is back out of the tank. Gas does not vaporize this quickly. I can sometime put 2 gallons more depending on the car I am ...
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| General Motors recalls 194K SUVs out of fire fears |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
General Motors is recalling about 194,000 SUVs after engineers discovered a problem with an electronic module that could short circuit and start a fire.The recall affects the 2006 model year Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL SUVs and 2006 and 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC ...
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| Recall Alert 193000 GM SUVs |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
GM is voluntarily recalling 193,000 SUVs due to an electrical problem that could cause power windows and door locks to malfunction and possibly cause a fire, the Detroit News reported. Affected vehicles include model-year ...
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| SRT’s First Commercial is Pure Gold with “Body and Soul” |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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SRT has rolled out its first commercial, and it's a good one.
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| Increased Supply Pushes Down Prices |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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 Prices for used cars and light trucks up to 8 years old declined 2.1 percent in May - the largest drop since last October.
The NADA Used Car Guide reports that the average trade-in price of used vehicles up to 8 years old slipped from $15,320 last year to $15,263 in May year-to-date.
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| Small Business Confidence Rebounds |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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 For the second consecutive month, small-business owner confidence edged up.
The National Federation of Independent Business' Index of Small Business Optimism increased by 2.3 points to a final reading of 94.4 in May, the second highest since the recession started in December 2007.
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG drive review: AMG cranks up the new entry-level Mercedes |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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| Porsche releases pedal-powered Go-Kart |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Porsche has released this pedal-powered children’s Go-Kart allowing kids from the age of five to feel the rush and exclusivity of being behind the wheel of Stuttgart’s finest. The newest item from the Porsche Driver's Selection, the 25kg Go-Kart is approximately 1.5m long, features a tubular steel frame and uses "high-quality drive components typically used for constructing ...
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| Chrysler issues four recalls |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Chrysler Group is recalling about 50,000 vehicles for four separate problems, regulators in Washington said Monday. The automaker is recalling more than 30,000 model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks made between Sept. 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013, that have a premium taillamps feature. The trucks have a possible malfunctioning turn-signal signal indicator that does not warn drivers ...
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| Florida Texting While Driving Ban Signed Into Law |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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Abstract: The "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law" is set to go into effect on October 1, 2013 and has already come under criticism for being too weak, leaving a lot to be desired in the realm of enforcement.
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| Volvo S60 Polestar priced from $109950 |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
has been launched in Australia, with the tuned 50-unit limited edition priced from $109,950. Cited as the "quickest point-to-point luxury European sedan - in any weather" ...
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| Man charged for 139 thefts from cars |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
A 25-year-old Tauranga man has been charged with 139 counts of thefts from cars. The man will appear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow and is also facing charges of burglary and possession of a weapon. Police said the man was arrested after a Brookfield resident spotted suspicious activity about 3.30am on June 4. A police dog handler located the man shortly ...
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| Dubai cop confesses to stealing 79 cars |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
A Dubai police officer has confessed to stealing 79 abandoned cars and using his position to change the locks and paintwork and use forged documents to resell them to new owners, according to court ...
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| Autodrivers wife becomes Rajkot mayor |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
In a real life miracle story, the wife of an auto driver, affiliated to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was elected as Rajkot's new mayor and will take charge today. Rakshaben Boliya praised the leadership of chief f Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi in not differentiating on the basis of gender and class and according recognition to their hard work. "This decision which the chief minister ...
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| Alfa Romeo Mito updated Italian city car here in Q4 |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Fiat 500 , the 'TwinAir' engine consumes a claimed 4.2 litres per 100km on the combined cycle in the Mito, while motivating it from 0-100km/h in 11.4 seconds. Alfa Romeo Australia spokeswoman Tamara Weston confirmed the upgraded Mito would arrive in local showrooms before the end of the year, but said it was still unclear at this stage if the two-cylinder engine would be added to our ...
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| An Exhibit of Art Deco Cars Opens at Nashville’s Fine Art Museum |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
A roomful of gorgeous vehicles arrayed in Nashville's Frist Center for the Visual Arts in advance of the opening of the new exhibit "Sensuous Steel: Art Deco ...
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| Latest youth initiative from Mercedes-Benz |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
/enpproperty--> To aid in the advancement of Chinese youth, Mercedes-Benz is again cooperating with the China Youth Development Foundation on a new program that kicked off on May 31. The new initiative invites students from Hope primary schools to participate in activities relating to road safety, music, sports and the arts. It is part of the automaker's Star Foundation, which ...
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| Ride-share cars illegal and all over Seattle |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Sylvester Bush drives for Lyft, a ride-sharing service that launched in Seattle in April. His vehicle carries a pink mustache, just as vehicles of other Lyft drivers ...
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| 2013 Porsche Cayman Review |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Porsche since the model was introduced in 2005. Regarded as one of the great-handling sports cars and half the price of the 911 (at least in Australia), it's also surprising the compact coupe is the company's lowest-volume car in a majority of international markets. It does lack some crucial details, of course, for buyers looking for the 911's iconic silhouette, race-bred status ...
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| Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG spotted in official production video |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
has been revealed for the first time in an official video from the German manufacturer. While most of the clip filmed at Mercedes-Benz’s Sindelfingen plant in Germany shows the production processes behind the ...
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| Volvo announces V8 Supercars program using Yamaha V8 |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
has confirmed it will start the 2014 V8 Supercars championship at the Clipsal 500, with two Volvo S60-styled factory-backed V8 racecars to race through Garry Rogers Motorsport. Speaking on the panel at the official announcement was V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton; International Volvo Cars vice president Thomas Andersson; Polestar racing team principal Christian Dahl; Volvo Car Australia boss ...
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| Montreal police arrest trio in their 60s in alleged plot to strike at armoured cars |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
MONTREAL - Three men in their 60s face charges after police cracked an alleged plan to rob at least one armoured truck and had to destroy a possible bomb found in a Montreal apartment. Police arrested the trio, aged 62, 63 and 65, on Friday and the suspects are expected to appear in court on Monday. It was the first link of a chain of events that would end with a controlled explosion in a ...
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| Video: The Alfa Romeo 4C is Born |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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Carscoop releases a video showing what goes into creating the Alfa Romeo 4C.
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| MT Video Week In Review: Pike’s Peak Racers, Gulf Coast in Jaguar XFR-S, SRT Ad Debut |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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This week, we have a diverse mix of video fare for you. We start off with a test of the latest Honda Civic Si, to see how it stands up to the latest standard-bearers in the hot compact class, the Ford Focus ST and the Volkswagen GTI. Then we look at some Pike’s Peak racers [...]
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| The Hartford Ordered to Pay $20M to Auto Body Shops |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
A Connecticut judge has ordered The Hartford insurance company to pay $20 million to auto body shops for an unfair trade practice related to hourly labor rates for vehicle repairs. The judge’s decision last week for punitive damages is in addition to a jury award of nearly $15 million reached against the company in 2009. The Auto Body Association of Connecticut alleged that The Hartford ...
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| Dubai Police sergeant on trial for stealing 67 cars |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Dubai: A sergeant has been accused of hacking into Dubai Police's traffic system to issue warrants that nearly 67 cars were wanted before stealing those cars and selling ...
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| Mahindra to buy Spanish auto-parts maker Cie |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
(MENAFN) Mahindra & Mahindra the Indian multinational automobile manufacturing corporation is planning to buy a stake Spanish auto-parts maker Cie Automotive, reported Times of Oman. The deal will be announced soon and the talks are private. Mahindra & Mahindra sees the deal as "strategic ...
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| 5 Best TV Dad Cars |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
fuel-injected '57 Corvette , it just didn't project the image of a stable, practical family-friendly 1950s dad. Here are some of our favorites from some classic and some more recent TV ...
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| Cashing in on Restored Cars |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
This transcript is automatically generated Forget flipping houses let's talk about flip flip and some cars. I gotta be careful out sick curse word. Data covers auto restoration job counts customs does just that but can average purse in cash and on restoring a beautiful vehicle. Days the star of the series counting cars on the History Channel and. And then. Hey good morning David. Good to see ...
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| 3 seniors arrested in plot to attack armoured cars |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Police car lights. (QMI Agency) MONTREAL - Police arrested three men in their 60s of plotting to attack cash-carrying armoured vehicles. The four-month police investigation into the alleged imminent attack led officers Saturday night to a social housing complex in the city's south end where police said they found a highly dangerous explosive device. Police performed two controlled ...
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| Column Will Apples iOS in the Car upend the auto industry |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Photo credit: MINYANVILLE The introduction of iOS 7 dominated the discussion of Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) 2013 Worldwide Developers Conference, but another announcement the company made that was just as significant was that of car connectivity. Come 2014, the Cupertino, California-based company said at WWDC, Apple lovers will be able to get their hands on car-specific versions of iOS on the ...
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| Mary Barra Considered Prospect For Next General Motors CEO |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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Although career prospects for women are better now than perhaps at any time in past history, there are still a few positions that have not seen a female chief executive. The U.S. has not had a woman president, and General Motors has never had a female CEO. If a report from Bloomberg and Automotive News [...]
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| Mahindra to buy 13.5 per cent stake in Spanish component manufacturer CIE Automotive |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Mahindra and Mahindra on Saturday said it will buy a 13.5 per cent stake in component manufacturer CIE Automotive for 96.24 million euros (Rs.738.45 crore)."A committee of directors of the company on June 15, 2013 has approved entering into a share purchase agreement with Participaciones Internacionales Autometal, CIE Automotive and Autometal S.A.," the company said in a regulatory ...
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| Motorists Have Lost Their Rag, Says Major Car Retailer |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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More than 70 percent of motorists are driving around in cars with defects which their parents would have put right in two flicks of an oily rag.
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| LeMons Washington DC Day 1: RX-7, Audi 4000, Sea Sprite Leading Classes |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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When we saw the cars that would be running in the fourth annual Capitol Offense 24 Hours of LeMons, we knew things would get weird when the green flag waved on Saturday morning. Sure enough, that’s just what happened. First of all, the Class B ’86 Oldsmobile Delta 88 of Not So Fresh Off the [...]
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| 2014 Fiat 500L drive review: Cinquecento Elle makes it rain in Baltimore |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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In true Italian style, Fiat brought the drama to its 500L launch event in Baltimore this week.
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| A Closer Look at Forza Motorsport 5, the McLaren P1 |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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Juicy Details on the Upcoming Racing Game
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| Recall: 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Other GMT 360 SUVs for Electrical Short |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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General Motors is recalling 193,652 2006 and 2007 model year SUVs for a potential water leak in the driver’s side door that could cause a short in the driver’s side electrical panel module. The recall affects the Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Saab 9-7x and Isuzu Ascender SUVs. Owners of these vehicles are advised [...]
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| 20 ways to save gas this summer |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
How to Fix Up Your Car's Interior on the Cheap For every penny that gas prices go up, Americans spend $1.25 billion more per year at the pump. No one wants to waste that kind of money. So unless you're hauling the whole ball ...
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| Best vehicles for summer fun |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Somehow, you have got to stop the auto editorial crew from drinking on the job. These selections are notoriously fractured. Where are the Volkswagen Convertible and Ford Mustang?. The Miata and Boxster were pretty good selections. Maybe should have considered the Jeepster as a summer fun ...
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| From the Observer archive 16 June 1963 a remarkable man called Honda |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Isle of Man TT motorcycle races. He was shocked by what he saw. His own company - Honda - was at that time turning out a 250cc machine called the "Dream", which developed 13 horsepower; the equivalent 250cc British machines competing in TT events gave 36hp. The realisation of the difference between the two was a turning point in Soichiro Honda's career. When he returned ...
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG Drag Racing a CLS63 AMG |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Auto Express pits a Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG against a CLS63 AMG in a quarter mile drag race.
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| Video: 2013 Jaguar XFR-S Takes Epic Drive to Circuit of the Americas |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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The first place that comes to mind when one thinks of Jaguar is probably its birthplace of Coventry, England, not the American Deep South. But that didn’t stop Motor Trend’s Arthur St. Antoine from taking Jaguar’s latest high-performance sedan, the 2013 Jaguar XFR-S from Sebring, Florida, on a trek along the Gulf coast to its [...]
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| GM recalling 231000 SUVs for fire risks |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Washington -- General Motors Co. has agreed to recall 231,000 older SUVs over fire risks and urged owners to park them outside garages until they are repaired. The Detroit automaker agreed to recall 193,000 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, Isuzu Ascender and 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL in the United States. The recall also includes 3,546 in ...
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| E3 brings set of screenshots from Grand Theft Auto V |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Cinematic aspirations are evident in "Grand Theft Auto V" (All rights reserved - Rockstar Games) The nine new screenshots delivered to support Sony's planned console bundle of Grand Theft Auto V have been posted up on the game's site, giving visitors a chance to explore various aspects of life in and around satirical U.S. West Coast city Los Santos. With predecessor Grand ...
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| Week in Review: Luxury Cars, Spy Shots, and a Modern Stone-Age Family |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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We recap the week's biggest automotive news in our Week in Review.
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| A Closer Look at Forza Motorsport 5, the McLaren P1 |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Juicy Details on the Upcoming Racing Game
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| Mahindra ties up with CIE to form global auto component alliance |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Diversified Indian conglomerate Mahindra Group Saturday entered into a global alliance agreement with Spain-based component manufacturer CIE Automotive to form a new company, Mahindra CIE. "Eight years ago, we at Mahindra set out to build an Indian automotive supplier with a global footprint and this drove a series of acquisitions in India and Europe for us," Anand Mahindra, chairman, Mahindra ...
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| Mahindra to buy 13.5 percent stake in CIE Automotive |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Mahindra and Mahindra Saturday said it will buy a 13.5 percent stake in component manufacturer CIE Automotive for 96.24 million euros (Rs.738.45 crore). "A committee of directors of the company on June 15, 2013 has approved entering into a share purchase agreement with Participaciones Internacionales Autometal, CIE Automotive and Autometal S.A.," the company said in a regulatory filling to the ...
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| Honda apologizes for Fit EV shortage |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Honda issued a rare apology on Friday to frustrated customers who were having difficulty finding the electric version of it popular Fit ...
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| A Closer Look at Forza Motorsport 5, the McLaren P1 |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Juicy Details on the Upcoming Racing Game
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| With extra DWI enforcement, drivers should know their rights |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Many drivers may notice an increase in DWI enforcement over the summer. It's important that a person charged with a DWI is well-aware of their rights.
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| Bicycle safety for adults and children |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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cyclists should follow needed precautions and traffic laws. Parents must take children's limits into account and teach them safe bicycling practices.
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| Avoiding severe DUI penalties in Delaware |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Avoiding severe DUI penalties in Delaware
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| Robots test Ford vehicles at Michigan proving grounds |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
The robots inside Ford's 2014 Transit Van, above, at its proving grounds are mechanical contraptions that look nothing like humans. (Bryan Mitchell/Special to The Detroit ...
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| One of the nations cheapest cars has cool touches |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Nissan Versa Note to offer much. It is, after all, just meant as an inexpensive hatchback. And, frankly, it's pretty basic -- until you check out the cool options. For instance, the Note, the new name for ...
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| Custom $280000 65 Dodge pickup pilfers parts from Rolls |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Talk about pricing what the market will bear. How about $280,000 for an old Dodge pickup? Or $190,000 for a 1950s station wagon-cum-jalopy covered in rust? These are the kind of prices Jonathan Ward, owner and head designer of Los Angeles-based custom automobile maker Icon ...
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| Volkswagen Builds 30 Millionth Golf |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Volkswagen has produced the 30 millionth Golf since 1974.
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| LeMons Washington DC Inspections: Pintos, TR7s, and an Austin Marina |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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We’re back at Summit Point Raceway for the fourth annual Capitol Offense 24 Hours of LeMons, and we just finished our typical Friday inspections. We had the usual BMW 3-series, Mazda RX-7, Honda Prelude, and Chevrolet Camaro teams among the 100 or so entries, but we also had some notable LeMons firsts. We’ve seen a [...]
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| A Closer Look at Forza Motorsport 5, the McLaren P1 |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Juicy Details on the Upcoming Racing Game
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| TOTD: What Will You Do With Your Enthusiast Dad on Father’s Day? |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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It’s Father’s Day weekend and we know many of you will spend time with dad doing anything and everything car-related. For this Thread of the Day, we want to know what you plan to do with your old man, whether it’s an epic road trip or spending an afternoon in the garage turning wrenches. Perhaps [...]
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| Marco Andretti wins pole as Andretti cars dominate |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
WEST ALLIS, Wis. -; As the Andretti Autosport teams clogged the qualifying leaderboard, it sure looked as if the fix was in at the Milwaukee ...
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| Wilbur Ross-backed International Automotive Components files for $115 million IPO |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:42pm EDT (Reuters) - International Automotive Components Group, backed by billionaire U.S. investor Wilbur Ross, filed with U.S. regulators on Friday to raise up to $115 million in an initial public offering of common stock. BofA Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank Securities and JP Morgan were underwriting the IPO, the Luxembourg-based company told the U.S. Securities and Exchange ...
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| Laws finally on way to keep cars out of bike lanes |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Bike lanes have yet to be spelled out in the city bylaw, causing a ';huge headache'; for cyclists who have been bothered by cars in what are supposed to be the lanes dedicated to bicycles. Changes to the bylaw are expected in ...
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