| 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Tested: 47 mpg city! |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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Two Accord generations ago, Honda offered a hybrid powertrain in its mainstream sedan. But it was a performance-oriented V-6 hybrid that never achieved the lofty fuel-economy numbers that eco buyers crave. Now, Honda is jumping back in the game with a new, efficiency-oriented Accord hybrid, and its mileage is impressive. It’s rated by the EPA [...]
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| Spark Me Up: 2014 Chevy Spark EV Starts at $27,495 |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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For all intents and purposes, automakers aren’t making a nickel from the few electric cars they sell. Fiat says it’s losing $10,000 on every 500E, and while General Motors disputes the Volt’s red ink—estimated at more than $40,000 per car by some sources—Chevrolet is doling out a Costco-size discount on its new 2014 Spark EV. [...]
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| Auto Industry Steps Up to Help Tornado Victims |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ally Financial, the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation, the General Motors Foundation and Chevrolet are among those pledging support for victims of the Oklahoma City tornado that claimed 24 lives.
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| Carfax Lawsuit Stalls Sale of Parent Company |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Potential buyers of R.L. Polk & Co. said they are watching and waiting to see what will happen with a recent lawsuit filed against Carfax.
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| NADA: Rental Car Bill Could Cause Headache for Dealers |
May 23rd, 2013 |
The NADA’s Peter Welch warned lawmakers this week that a bill concerning rental car recalls could subject dealers to new federal inspections, reporting requirements and penalties.
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| TOTD: Resurrected Nissan Sentra SE-R or Rebadged Megane R.S.? |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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Nissan may have a very competitive entry in the supercar market, but the brand doesn’t really have a performance-oriented offering for C-segment shoppers. The new Juke Nismo is kind of like a crossover-ized compact hot hatch, but for many it doesn’t fill the void left by the Sentra SE-R and other past small, sporty Nissans. [...]
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| Acura NSX’s Development Discussed on New Wide Open Throttle |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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The Acura NSX still has a long way to go before its expected launch in 2015, but on this episode of Wide Open Throttle, hosts sit down with Ted Klaus, Global Development Chief at Acura, to chat about the new NSX and the development process behind the automaker’s new halo car. Being tasked with the [...]
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| McLaren 50 12C Special Edition Celebrates Automaker’s 50 Years |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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The P1 might be McLaren’s ultimate 50th anniversary present to itself, but that’s not the only way the automaker is celebrating. As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, McLaren today announced the limited-edition 50 12C and 50 12C Spider, bespoke special-edition models built by the McLaren Special Operations team. With just 100 units to be [...]
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| Auction: 2009 Maserati Quattroporte Wagon Has Hidden Shotgun Holder |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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If we had our way, there’d be a wagon variant of every sedan on the market. While we’re left to dream of Aston Martin Rapide wagons, a wealthy Italian man put his money where his mouth is. The result is the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte Touring Bellagio wagon, which is now up for auction. Hand built [...]
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| Poll: Audi A8 Spied in the Alps – What Does it Need to Improve? |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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A refreshed Audi A8 prototype has once again been caught, this time going for a joyride in the Alps. The all-wheel-drive flagship sedan was snapped last month testing in Germany. The new A8 will look subtly different from the outgoing car, with new headlight units that may take after the A3 sedan’s sleeker ones. The [...]
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