| U.S. Consumer bureau warns auto lenders on discriminatory rates |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
WASHINGTON, March 21 | Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:29pm EDT WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators warned auto lenders on Thursday that they might be on the hook for breaking the law if they engage in a common industry practice that consumer advocates say results in higher interest rates for minority borrowers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a notice advising lenders on ...
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| Soft-Top Hard Cash 2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet Prices Announced |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
If you're a high-performance Audi faithful who's just got to feel more wind through your hair than a lowered window can provide, ...
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| Audi Offers Glimpse of A3 Sedan |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
Actually, it's more than a glimpse -- it's the whole car, but you'll have to use your imagination. Audi released a teaser pic of its ...
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| Government Releases New SaferCar App |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a new app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with five-star crash test ratings from its SaferCar.gov site. Besides providing the ratings, the app allows you to register your vehicles and receive notices of recalls or other safety issues. It also helps you file vehicle complaints to the NHTSA, get directions to the nearest child-seat ...
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| Retired Hawaii auto dealer Pflueger acquitted of federal tax fraud charges |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
James Pflueger has been acquitted of federal tax fraud and conspiracy charges related to failing to claim certain income from his family's car dealership on his federal income tax returns. ...
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| Honda recalls TSX sedans to reinforce electronic control unit |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
DETROIT (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co will recall 76,000 Acura TSX sedans in the United States to install a water-resistant cover over the electronic control unit to prevent corrosion that could ultimately lead to ...
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| Japanese employment up 6 in Michigan |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
Washington - Japanese companies employ more than 35,000 people in Michigan, up 6 percent over 2011, with half in the manufacturing sector.The consul general of Japan in Detroit said employment in Michigan from Japanese firms rose to 35,554 in 2012, up 2,208 jobs over 2011, even though the number facilities fell from 486 to 481.Of total jobs of Japanese firms in the state, 95 percent are held by ...
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| Minnesota Zephyr dinner-train cars head to Colorado |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
One of two Minnesota Zephyr engine sits on blocks of wood south of the depot on city property in downtown Stillwater, on September 20, 2012, months after owner Dave Paradeau said they would be moved. ( Pioneer Press: Scott ...
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| Ground broken on $3.3 million Jack O’Diamonds Honda dealership |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
Jack O’Diamonds, 2500 WSW Loop 323, carries two new car lines -- Honda and Lincoln. Dirt work on the new Honda dealership next door, at 2600 WSW Loop 323, began last week, Wright said. He hopes to move into the more than 31,000-square-foot facility before Christmas this year.The new full-service dealership will offer new Hondas, as well as certified pre-owned Hondas. The existing ...
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| 20 luxury cars under $40000 |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
My random thoughts (biased as I am towards the performance side of the equation):Acuras:Meh. Dressed up Hondas. I guess they might be reliable like Hondas at least.Audi A4 Allroad:I like Audis, but have no use for tall AWD station wagons. Buy a proper A4.BMW 135i Coupe:In no way is it a luxury car, but that said, it's a hell of a sports coupe.BMW 3-series:Lots of people love them, but ...
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