| Download Cars.coms Updated iPhone and Android Apps |
Apr 17th, 2013 |
Let's say you want a gently used, previous-generation BMW M3 sedan near your Chicago office for around $20,000. You could name it "Good Luck Dave," and every time you open the app you can refresh that search to see what surfaces. You can save an unlimited amount of searches in the new app, so "Affordable Station Wagons" won't get left-off your shopping list. ...
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| Cars.com Family Reviews the 2013 Nissan Rogue |
Apr 17th, 2013 |
It's apparent that the 2013 Nissan Rogue is falling behind its competitors, including the redesigned Honda CR-V and Ford Escape, says Cars.com Family reviewer Sara Lacey. This five-seat crossover's exterior is showing its age. The interior is comfortable but lacking in the storage cubbies that are a must when carting around ...
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| GMs Opel confirms shutdown of Bochum plant in late 2014 |
Apr 17th, 2013 |
General Motors Co.'s Opel unit solidified plans to close its car plant in Bochum, Germany, at the end of 2014 after workers rejected a wage freeze, the first shutdown of an auto factory in the country since World War II.The Opel supervisory board approved managers' decision on halting vehicle production at the site, the Ruesselsheim, Germany-based division said Wednesday in a ...
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| Former A123 settlement with Fisker approved |
Apr 17th, 2013 |
The bankrupt electric-car battery maker formerly called A123 Systems Inc., now renamed B456 Systems Inc., received approval of a settlement with Fisker Automotive Inc. reducing its claims by 89 percent to $15 ...
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| GM appoints new member to Adam Opel board |
Apr 17th, 2013 |
General Motors Co. said Wednesday it has appointed a new member to Adam Opel AG's board of management to oversee human resources, replacing Holger Kimmes who had served on the management board since late 2007.Ulrich Schumacher, 55, also will serve as director of labor relations at Opel and as vice president of human resources for GM Europe, effective May 1. He replaces Kimmes, 54, who is ...
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| Master Lock United Auto Workers Local 469 to begin contract mediation |
Apr 17th, 2013 |
Master Lock Co. and the union that represents about 350 of its employees in Milwaukee are using a mediator in an attempt to reach a new contract. The mediation begins Wednesday, said Mike Bink, president of United Auto Workers Local 469, adding that employees are working without a contract. "Our membership wasn't very pleased with the company's last offer, so they voted it down ...
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| What Do These Buttons Do |
Apr 17th, 2013 |
is a lengthy name for a car with a lengthy list of premium features and a hefty price tag: $120,805 (including destination). It's no surprise a few worthy mysterious buttons appeared in this ultra-luxurious sedan. Among its lavish features are a command center in the backseat for the reclining and massaging seats, power sunshades and various remotes for the entertainment and massage ...
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| GMs OnStar service recognized with emergency excellence award |
Apr 17th, 2013 |
General Motors Co. said Wednesday that its OnStar subsidiary has been accredited by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch as a Medical Accredited Center of Excellence.OnStar is the first non-emergency service, private company to be accredited with such an award by the agency, GM said. OnStar is meeting criteria that less than 5 percent of 911 call centers achieve, according to the ...
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| Morocco bids to build auto industry for the region |
Apr 17th, 2013 |
Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:00am EDT * Could become major car exporter in coming years * In talks with more foreign car makers * Would help curb trade deficit, unemployment * But shortage of qualified workers an obstacle * Arab Spring continues to dampen export prospects By Aziz El Yaakoubi CASABLANCA, Morocco, April 17 (Reuters) - At a factory in Casablanca this month, executives and officials gathered ...
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| European Q1 car registrations fall 10 |
Apr 17th, 2013 |
Milan - Europe's automakers' association says new car registrations slid 10 percent in the first quarter of 2013, with all but three European Union countries posting declines.ACEA on Wednesday said new car registrations for the first three months of 2013 totaled 2.9 million, down from 3.3 million in 2012.The European debt crisis has sapped consumer spending and March marked the 18th ...
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