| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Starts at $30,825, Revealed in Super Bowl Ad |
Jan 31st, 2013 |
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We’ve already seen the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA make its official debut back at the 2013 North American International Auto Show a few weeks ago but now we have a base price to go along with it. Thanks to its Super Bowl commercial, which was released a few days before the big game, we now know [...]
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| Chrysler Reboots Companywide Product Plans: Goldmine of Info, Lots of Delays, Six Alfas? |
Jan 31st, 2013 |
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Chrysler’s special penchant for soap-op drama is almost enough to forgive its equally fierce passion for product changes and delays. What other company dumps the whole four-year plan on a Powerpoint slide? Hint: Only those looking for an empire’s worth of fortune in investment money. On a conference call yesterday, Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio [...]
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| Details of Ferrari F150 Supercar Slip Out of Private Event |
Jan 31st, 2013 |
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The long, slow march of Ferrari’s Enzo successor from drawings on the pages of designer’s sketchbooks to landing in real-life customers’ garages has been a sadist’s dream. Fans have been given peeks at the car’s engine bay, HY-KERS V-12 hybrid powertrain, carbon-fiber chassis tub, and spy photos of cobbled-together mules trundling around Europe—but not a [...]
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| Manheim Create Digital GM Position |
Jan 31st, 2013 |
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 Manheim has created a new executive position that reflects the growing importance of online sales.
Manheim appointed Allan Wilwayco to the newly created position of digital general manager. In this role, he will be responsible for the management and execution of Simulcast Everywhere and other new and enhanced mobile and digital products.
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| Tire Firm Makes Recall for Crash Risk |
Jan 31st, 2013 |
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 Continental Tire is recalling certain ContiMotion motorcycle tires, size 180/60R16 M/C 74H produced from December 19, 2010, through September 24, 2011.
The tires were sold as replacement equipment for Honda GoldWing 1800 motorcycles. Some of these tires may experience uneven wear, groove cracking, and belt lift. This could result in a loss of inflation pressure.
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| Cars Sell for 94 Percent of MSRP |
Jan 31st, 2013 |
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 As January comes to a close, Kelley Blue Book analysts predict that new-car sales are positioned to surpass 15.1 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), marking a 13 percent year-over-year improvement.
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| Consumer Confidence Drops |
Jan 31st, 2013 |
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 The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in December, fell further in January. The Index now stands at 58.6, down from 66.7 in December.
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| 2013 Ford Taurus Limited review notes: Big American sedan comfort |
Jan 31st, 2013 |
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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I was looking forward to driving the
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| Mid-Engined Alfa Romeo 4C Prototype Spied Testing |
Jan 31st, 2013 |
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Alfa Romeo’s U.S. hiatus is nearing an end, and now we can share new spy shots of a 4C coupe prototype out testing. Chrysler Group’s revised five-year product plan confirmed a new model for the 2013 calendar year, likely the Alfa Romeo 4C mid-engine rear-drive sports coupe seen here. While previous plans suggested the 4C [...]
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| Recalls: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze, Sonic, Buick Verano Airbags; 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension |
Jan 31st, 2013 |
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A number of Chevrolet and Buick vehicles are affected by newly announced NHTSA recalls — see the details below. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu The Problem: Some nuts in the rear suspension of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu may not have been torqued correctly. Initially this could cause suspension noise and some wayward handling; as the bolts become [...]
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