| UK car sales boom raises industry hopes |
May 7th, 2013 |
Car sales in the UK continue to storm ahead, defying the present economic climate and in contrast to the dire markets across Europe.Car sales jumped by almost 15% in April compared with the same month last year and are 9% higher in the first four months of 2013. Sales to individuals drove the numbers higher, with private sales up 32% compared with April last year.Britons have been attracted by ...
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| Drive On Businesses warm to hybrid cars |
May 7th, 2013 |
Perhaps this is finally the ultimate proof that hybrid cars have gone mainstream. Businesses have started buying them in bunches. Clear-eyed, bottom-line loving businesses. Not just families who ...
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| Sonic Automotive initiates $300M private offering |
May 7th, 2013 |
Sonic Automotive Inc. (NYSE:SAH) has its headquarters in Charlotte's Cotswold area. Sonic Automotive Inc. says it will initiate a private offering of $300 million in senior subordinated notes due in 2023. The Charlotte-based car dealer group (NYSE:SAH) says it will use proceeds from the offering to redeem its outstanding senior subordinated notes due in 2018, to pay related fees and expenses ...
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| Auto Trader puts brakes on print edition as part of move to digital |
May 7th, 2013 |
The final print edition of Auto Trader will be published in June, nearly four decades after the motoring weekly first hit the streets of London.Its owner, Trader Media Group, confirmed on Tuesday that the flagship title will exist online only following a souvenir edition next month featuring classic cars from the past 36 years.Another four titles owned by Trader Media Group - Top Marques, Truck ...
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| SaferCar App Helps With Child Safety Seats Too |
May 7th, 2013 |
If you've had a child within the last two decades, you're probably about as frustrated as we are with the complexity of installing child safety seats. Latch or seatbelt? Automatic locking retractor or emergency locking retractor? Belt locking clip or twisted belt stalk? According to Safe Kids USA, properly installed child safety seats reduce risk of injury by 71% for infants and 54% for ...
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| SaferCar App Delivers on Name |
May 7th, 2013 |
If you've ever visited the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, you know that it's not organized in the most efficient manner (read: archaic and confusing). Searching for something as simple as crash test ratings can have you hunting for much longer than necessary. Just show me the stars, people! NHTSA is growing with the times, though, and has released a free app ...
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| Mohawk Honda to expand Glenville dealership |
May 7th, 2013 |
Since moving from Schenectady three years ago, Mohawk Honda has steadily grown said general manager Nick Bonarrigo. Mohawk Honda will expand its showroom in Glenville, NY after buying an acre of land next to the dealership at 175 Freemans Bridge Road. Mohawk Honda bought the property, which includes Carbone Carpet and a house, for an undisclosed price. The purchase gives Mohawk Honda control of ...
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| Child Passengers Often In Cars With Distracted Drivers Many Youngsters Also Not In The Right Size Safety Seat |
May 7th, 2013 |
Many parents are putting their precious cargo at risk while driving, according to survey results that were presented May 5 and 6 at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. Researchers from the University of Michigan surveyed more than 600 parents to find out what distractions they face while driving with their children, whether they use age-appropriate child ...
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| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class pricing and specifications |
May 7th, 2013 |
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class luxury SUVs now includes the familiar GL350 BlueTec and GL500 BlueEfficiency models, as well as a new performance variant for the Australian market, the GL63 AMG. Starting at $129,900, the entry-level GL350 BlueTec is powered by a 190kW/620Nm 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel, claimed to deliver 7.7 litres per 100km and 199 grams of ...
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| Renault Megane GT 220 Estate Review |
May 7th, 2013 |
The Renault Megane GT 220 Estate combines a high-performance engine up front with a highly practical rear load area to become the natural stepping stone between regular Megane models and the hardcore coupes. Priced at $36,990 - ...
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