| 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive First Drive |
Aug 8th, 2013 |
isn't one of our favorite cars, and we have no qualms telling the world what we think of it. People around the world have been equally forthcoming in their comments about our evaluation of it as well, with nearly fanatical owners accusing us of bashing it unfairly. It's hard to deny that the standard ForTwo is slow, cheap feeling, inefficient and a questionable purchase compared ...
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| IIHS Tests 12 Compact Cars Six Pass Six Fail |
Aug 8th, 2013 |
A half-dozen compact cars have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick+ honor, the nonprofit vehicle-safety advocacy group announced today. Of the 12 models evaluated, top awardees included the two- and four-door versions of ...
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| Crash test finds only half of small cars studied receive acceptable rating |
Aug 8th, 2013 |
released its first-ever findings from what it calls a "small overlap front test," in which 12 cars were evaluated. Only half earned a safety rating of "good" or "acceptable." John Giamalvo, a senior analyst ...
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| Video Are small cars vulnerable to front-end collisions |
Aug 8th, 2013 |
A new type of crash test finds many small cars don't perform well during front-end collisions. Only one model, the Honda Civic, received the top ranking of "good" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. CBS News' Marlie Hall ...
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| Proposals sought to redevelop former GM stamping plant site in Indianapolis |
Aug 8th, 2013 |
An organization working to spur new life for 102 acres that used to house a General Motors stamping plant in Indianapolis said Thursday that it is seeking redevelopment proposals and hopes to make a deal by the end of ...
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| Small GM Trucks Called What |
Aug 8th, 2013 |
General Motors will keep the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon names when it rolls out redesigned midsize pickup trucks next year. Chief Financial Officer Dan Ammann says the trucks will be markedly different from the current models. He tells reporters at an industry conference in Northern Michigan that the Colorado will be targeted toward people who spend time outdoors. The Canyon will be ...
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| Fitch Loss Rates Starting to Normalize for U.S. Auto Lenders |
Aug 8th, 2013 |
U.S. Money Fund Exposure and European Banks: Stabilization U.S. prime money market fund exposure to Eurozone banks has remained relatively steady through the first-half of 2013 except for a temporary drop in March, according to a Fitch Ratings ...
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| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Whats Changed |
Aug 8th, 2013 |
for the 2014 model year are few but welcome. The subcompact adds new safety equipment, available tech features, a new trim package and expanded color options. Meanwhile, the price has technically been reduced by $15 -- though an equivalent hike in the destination charge brings the starting price back up to $14,995, same as ...
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| Excise based on manufacturing cost of cars to apply prospectively |
Aug 8th, 2013 |
Hyundai will launch 3 compact cars in India over the next 18 months - the all new global hatchback Grand i10 to take on Maruti Swift, Eon 1 to take on Alto K10 & next gen ...
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| Honda thinks winning keeps Ganassi quite happy |
Aug 8th, 2013 |
Four consecutive Honda wins has the engine manufacturer feeling much better about the IndyCar season and its relationship with longtime partner Chip Ganassi.The team owner was highly critical of Honda before the first qualifying session of the season, questioning the manufacturer's commitment to winning after Chevrolet entered IndyCar last season."I don't know if they want to win ...
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