| Week in Review: Unveils Ruled, Honda Drooled, and White is the New Black |
Dec 15th, 2012 |
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The 2013 North American International Auto Show is still a few weeks away, but some automakers just couldn’t wait and unveiled what they’d be bringing a little early. This week brought the early, yet official debut of vehicles like the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and finally, the 2014 Ford [...]
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| NHTSA Expands Floor Mat Investigation on 480,000 Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan Models |
Dec 15th, 2012 |
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is stepping up its investigation of floormats in Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models to now include the Lincoln MKZ, bringing the potential total number of vehicles affected to 480,000, up from the prior investigation into 249,000 Fusion and Milan models. The initial investigation was announced in 2010. The [...]
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| Report: Subaru Discontinuing Impreza, WRX Models in United Kingdom |
Dec 15th, 2012 |
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Two of the names most beloved and recognized by Subaru performance enthusiasts around the world are being dropped from the brand’s product offerings in the United Kingdom, due to sluggish sales and changing consumer preferences. British automotive media site Autoexpress is reporting the two models are being discontinued because of “insufficient demand.” Although not altogether shocking [...]
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| Ford Driving style determines C-Max hybrids fuel efficiency |
Dec 15th, 2012 |
Detroit - Ford Motor Co. officials on Friday acknowledged the real-world fuel-efficiency of its C-Max Hybrid is dependent on driving style and other outside factors, and said it does not expect the ...
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| Feds investigating Ford Mercury floor mats |
Dec 15th, 2012 |
The federal government is expanding an investigation into floor mats that interfere with pedals in Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was initially ...
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| BMW Announces new M Performance Parts for 3, 5 Series |
Dec 15th, 2012 |
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Many of us dream of owning an M3 or M5, but may find the price of entry a bit steep. But if you can afford a “regular” 3 or 5 Series, for just a little extra, you can spice up your garden-variety Bimmer with some M flavor. BMW M Performance parts has released another round [...]
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| New Year’s Surprise: Ford May Preview 2015 F-150 At Detroit Show |
Dec 15th, 2012 |
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The past week may have been all about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, but if a Reuters report is to be believed, Ford may have its own debut not far behind. The news outlet is reporting that Ford will show a concept version of the upcoming 2015 F-150 at the Detroit Auto Show [...]
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| On the Road Again in the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible on Epic Drives |
Dec 15th, 2012 |
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What better way to experience the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500′s intoxicating exhaust note than hitting the open road in the convertible version? Technical director Frank Markus did just that on the latest episode of Epic Drives, driving the drop-top Mustang across the Mohawk Trail. Markus’ drive with his 662-hp mount starts out in Lowell, Massachusetts [...]
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| Arashi looks at Japans future Christmas and the single woman CM of the week Nissan |
Dec 15th, 2012 |
Boy band Arashi has been getting a lot of work recently from NHK. In addition to their second consecutive hosting gig for the year-end song contest, they've been tapped to navigate "Asu ni ...
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| U.S. Transportation Department Proposes Black Boxes in All Cars |
Dec 15th, 2012 |
Devices that record crash-related data would be required in all new cars and light trucks under a U.S. Department of Transportation proposal made on Friday to broaden their growing use in the United ...
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