| That Chrysler/Fiat Headquarters-in-Tennessee Rumor? Total Nonsense |
Jun 27th, 2013 |
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There’s an old, old saying that goes, “Don’t believe the stories about Chrysler and Fiat setting up headquarters in Tennessee.” Okay, fine. You got us. That’s not an old saying—but it is true. You know what’s not true? The claim that Sergio Marchionne is thinking about setting up Chrysler and Fiat joint headquarters in Tennessee instead [...]
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| Put a Bo on It: Smart Bringing BoConcept to Production |
Jun 27th, 2013 |
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In an attempt to keep up interest in its aging Fortwo city car, Smart is launching yet another special edition—after the Jeremy Scott limited-edition model was announced for production in April. Meet the Fortwo BoConcept, based on the eponymous concept car unveiled at the Geneva auto show earlier this year. White outside and brown in, [...]
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| Stuff We Drove in the Office: Rokon Trail-Breaker 2WD Motorcycle |
Jun 27th, 2013 |
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The Rokon Trail-breaker is a lightweight, balloon-tired, two-wheel-drive motorcycle designed to go anywhere. New Hampshire-based Rokon calls itself America’s second-oldest motorcycle manufacturer (behind that Milwaukee outfit), and the current machine’s clever design has changed little since the 1958 original. Engine: air-cooled pushrod 2-valve single; 13 cubic inches, 208 cc; 7 hp, 9 lb-ft Transmission: 3-speed [...]
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| CFPB Orders U.S. Bank, DFS to Pay $6.5M in Restitution |
Jun 27th, 2013 |
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ordered U.S. Bank and its nonbank partner company, Dealers’ Financial Services, to pay restitution to participants in the Military Installment Loans and Educational Services (MILES) auto loans program.
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| AutoTrader.com: Internet Dominates Car-Shopping Process |
Jun 27th, 2013 |
In the past two years, the amount of time consumers spent shopping for a car decreased dramatically, but the percentage of that time spent researching vehicles online increased from 60 percent in 2011 to 75 percent in 2013.
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| SmartAuction Users Can Bid From Mobile App |
Jun 27th, 2013 |
Using Ally Financial’s SmartAuction app, users can conduct private, one-on-one negotiations with the buyer or seller. They can also view and respond to pending offers.
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| 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Priced at $29,545, Nav Now Offered on SL |
Jun 27th, 2013 |
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Nissan must be hoping the 2014 Pathfinder’s modest $50 price increase will keep consumers interested in the crossover, which was redesigned for the 2013 model year. The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder now on sale at dealers carries a base price of $29,545 including destination, but the real news for three-row crossover buyers is that buying a [...]
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| TOTD: What Defines a Car Enthusiast? |
Jun 27th, 2013 |
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From high-dollar exotics to affordable off-roaders, car enthusiasts are attracted to an incredible variety of vehicles, and that’s why today’s Thread of the Day question is not as simple as you might think. What defines a car enthusiast? The parent company of Motor Trend owns many automotive titles from Import Tuner to Hot Rod and [...]
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| 2014 Mazda3 May Debut With Best in Class MPGs (W/Videos) |
Jun 27th, 2013 |
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The 2014 Mazda3 hatchback may debut in September with the most style and mpgs in its segment. The car will have “best in class” EPA-rated fuel economy, Mazda’s U.S. director of product planning told Automotive News. For those who simply want another look at the 2014 Mazda3 hatch’s curves, view the first video below. Saying [...]
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| Porsche 911 GT2 Spied on ‘Ring, Could be Fastest 911 Ever |
Jun 27th, 2013 |
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Here’s our first sighting of the upcoming Porsche 911 GT2, not surprisingly caught lapping around the Nurburgring. This latest 911 variant, which essentially combines elements from the Turbo and GT3, should be the fastest one yet, with its signature combination of big power and relatively low curb weight. Porsche didn’t bother extensively disguising this tester, [...]
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