| 2013 SRT Viper GTS Is More Refined Beast, Still Bonkers |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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For the 47th episode of Motor Trend‘s “Ignition” YouTube series–and last episode of 2012–we’re treated to perhaps the most anticipated car of 2012: the 2013 SRT Viper. After a two-year hiatus, the Viper returns under the SRT brand for the first time instead of Dodge. It also returns lighter and more powerful–now packing 640 horsepower in [...]
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| General Motors to Honor Saab Warranties at 179 North American Facilities |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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If you’re one of the New England college professors who purchased a Saab and are a little miffed that the brand went belly-up just as you put down your hard-earned dollars, both the defunct Swedish automaker and General Motors have quite the holiday news for you: GM will be honoring warranty claims for Saab vehicles [...]
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| 2013 Ford Flex SEL Road Test |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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The 2013 Ford Flex is the best station wagon you'll never know.
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| 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible Photos Leaked! |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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This, ladies and gentlemen, is the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed convertible. No, there is no further information on it at present, and yes, we do expect it to be available in colors other than Purple People Eater. READ MORE ››
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| CarMax Reports Higher Sales |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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 CarMax, Inc. reported significant improvement for used-vehicle sales in the quarter ended Nov. 30.
Total sales of used units climbed 16 percent and comparable store sales were up 12 percent. The comparable store used unit growth was driven by improved conversion, which CarMax executives say resulted in part from more compelling credit offers from third-party finance providers and its own CarMax Auto Finance, increased inventory selection, improved customer sentiment and continued strong in-store execution.
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| Westlake Unveils New Website |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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 Westlake Financial Services announced a major update to its DealerCenter (www.dealercenter.net) website.
DealerCenter is operated by Nowcom Corp., Westlake's sister company under the Hankey Investment Group umbrella.
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| IIHS Announces Safety Picks |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is awarding the new Top Safety Pick+ accolade to 13 cars. All earn good or acceptable ratings in the new IIHS small overlap test as well as top marks in other IIHS evaluations.
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| Firm Recalls Vans with Wheelchair Lifts |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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 Creative Bus Sales Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts.
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| Talking with Honda’s CEO About F1, Sports Cars, Stability Assist vs. Stability Control |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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While visiting Honda R&D headquarters in Japan’s Tochigi prefecture to test-drive the new Acura RLX’s drivetrain systems, we sat down with Honda CEO Takanobu Ito. Covering everything from Honda’s return to Formula 1 to the new infotainment systems, Ito-san took advantage of our short time together by sharing many of his intentions for Honda in [...]
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| From Asimo to the NSX-R: The Honda Collection Top 10 |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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The drive alone may be worth visiting Honda’s Collection Hall at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan’s stunning Tochigi Prefecture. After following along the gently twisting river that dictates the roads course through the mesmerizing foliage covering the pavement; friendly cartoon mascots point in the direction of the track. At the top of the hill is [...]
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