| Conn. police Bomb suspect could be in Honda Civic |
Apr 19th, 2013 |
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut State Police say they received information from investigators in Boston that the at-large suspect in the marathon bombing could be traveling in a green Honda ...
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| Chrysler CEO Says Company Loses $10000 On Each EV It Sells |
Apr 19th, 2013 |
DETROIT (WWJ) – Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says governments are focusing too much on electric cars as the solution to fuel economy and pollution problems. "Governments can help drive the best possible results by remaining technology neutral," he said. "This will help bring about an optimal allocation of capital, as we evaluate every technological solution, in terms of ...
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| Shanghai auto show welcomes a sales hungry world |
Apr 19th, 2013 |
09/01/2013 16:04 CET With carmakers gloomy and sales plummeting, particularly in Europe,China has emerged as their saviour. That makes the Shanghai auto show the single most important destination for the world’s manufacturers. There are 1,300 models on show for the 800,000 visitors that are expected. Among those looking east is the head of Citroen, Frdric Banzet. He told euronews: ...
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| Auto Claims Satisfaction Declines as Out-of-Pocket Expenses Rise |
Apr 19th, 2013 |
Satisfaction with the auto claims experience declines in early 2013, as claimants indicate paying more to have their vehicle repaired, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study--Wave ...
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| 2014 Kia Cadenza Priced Starting at $35,900; Can Top $40,000 |
Apr 19th, 2013 |
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Kia has re-entered the U.S. full-size car market, with the official news today for pricing information on the 2014 Kia Cadenza full-size sedan. Starting at $35,900, including $800 for destination and handling, a considerable sum for a Kia. There’s also a considerable number of features included in that price–and the two option packages that are [...]
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| Volkswagen iBeetle Debuts at Shanghai Auto Show |
Apr 19th, 2013 |
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What’s New Volkswagen and Apple are teaming up to bring the iBeetle to the Shanghai Auto Show. Apple’s iPhone will interface with the Beetle and Beetle Convertible thanks to a specially developed app and docking station. The iBeetle will be the first vehicle from Volkswagen’s lineup to have the iPhone as an integrated component. Located [...]
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| Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept Debuts at Shanghai Auto Show |
Apr 19th, 2013 |
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What’s New Volkswagen is unveiling the CrossBlue Coupe Concept at the Shanghai Auto Show, the second crossover concept the company has shown this auto show season. With 415 horsepower, Volkswagen says this plug-in hybrid concept would be capable of 79 mpg and could travel up to 21 miles on a full charge. This SUV shows [...]
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| Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept: Prettier than its Namesake [2013 Shanghai Auto Show] |
Apr 19th, 2013 |
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After this year’s Detroit auto show, this writer called the big VW CrossBlue the show’s “best concept,” with the caveat that its styling “doesn’t knock anyone’s socks off.” It featured boxy, upright lines, and was powered by a 306-hp plug-in diesel hybrid powertrain. But a practical package and sensible technology isn’t really exciting. The CrossBlue [...]
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| Gasoline Engines Remain Dominant |
Apr 19th, 2013 |
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 Gasoline-powered engines are expected to remain the dominant force in the automotive market for decades to come, reported Edmunds.com, a resource for car shopping and automotive information.
Edmunds.com added that gasoline’s staying power isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
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| Chrysler Group Makes Leadership Changes |
Apr 19th, 2013 |
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 Chrysler Group LLC announced changes to its leadership team among several of its brands.
Reid Bigland was named president and CEO of the Ram Truck brand. He continues as head of U.S. sales, and president and CEO of Chrysler Canada. Most recently, he was president and CEO of the Dodge brand. Bigland came to Chrysler in July 2006 from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., a South Carolina-based company.
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