| Name That Shifter, No. 204 |
Nov 10th, 2014 |
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It’s Monday, and that means it’s time to present this week’s shifter. You’ll have until midday Wednesday to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence this shifter came. The first person to respond correctly in the Backfires section below will win a Save the Manuals button, magnet, and sticker.* Good luck! (* Offer […]
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| Man Who Lapped Manhattan in 24 Minutes Flees U.S. to Avoid Jail [w/ Video of Lap] |
Nov 10th, 2014 |
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Adam Tang, alias “Afroduck,” has laid claim to the alleged fastest lap around Manhattan: 26.5 miles in just over 24 minutes. He may also hold the title of world’s cockiest criminal, telling the NYPD to come and get him after fleeing to his native Canada during the trial that found him guilty last week. The ’duck […]
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| 2016 Audi RS7 First Drive: Same Thrills, Plus Detail Refinements |
Nov 10th, 2014 |
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We called the RS7 “Quattro’s best work yet,” in a recent comparison test, which it won. The car is now even better. For 2016, the Audi RS7 sees subtle upgrades inside and out, much like those that apply to its stablemates, the A7 and the S7. The RS7 already was the freshest of the trio, […]
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| Don’t Worry, the Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Will Absolutely Do Burnouts |
Nov 10th, 2014 |
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Cadillac once again has BMW’s segment-defining M3 (sorry, make that M4) in its crosshairs with the hottest version of the handsome ATS coupe. We don’t know if the muscle Caddy can take that throne just yet, but thanks to this brand-new teaser video from Cadillac, we know one thing for sure: This coupe can roast its rear tires […]
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| Formula 1 Discusses Return to V-8s, Mercedes Says It Will Leave F1 If That Happens |
Nov 10th, 2014 |
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Formula 1 teams and fans of all colors can agree: Those muted, altogether unsatisfying sounds from the turbocharged hybrid engines adopted this year need to go. But Mercedes isn’t agreeing with the crowd. Mercedes-AMG Petronas chairman and F1 champ Niki Lauda told Global Motorsport Media that, “If V-8 comes back, Mercedes will be gone.” Lauda was referencing […]
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| 2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco Tested: Is This The Sweetest Sonata? |
Nov 10th, 2014 |
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Aside from its cautious styling—an aside that mystifies many—the latest Hyundai Sonata rolls into 2015 improved in most rating categories, with the addition of a new powertrain that puts this version of the sedan near the head of the mid-size class. READ MORE ››
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| 2015 Mazda CX-5 Facelift Leaked in Brochure |
Nov 10th, 2014 |
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Mazda’s sporty CX-5 crossover may be getting a mild facelift for 2015, according to these brochure renderings leaked online. It’s not a drastic change, but the styling updates seen here certainly give the cute-ute a bit more serious attitude. So what changes do we see? The grille gets chunky new horizontal bars, the headlights get updated with […]
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| Achieving the Big Numbers |
Nov 10th, 2014 |
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Da Man says there are four ways to increase profit by $100,000 a month overnight, but each one requires two critical elements to make it happen.
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| Marketing Gone Bad |
Nov 10th, 2014 |
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A lead provider’s ad campaign leaves the editor wondering whether the company thought no one was paying attention or deliberately bit the hand that feeds it.
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| From the Boardroom |
Nov 10th, 2014 |
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The CFPB was top of mind, but company representatives serving on Industry Summit’s annual executive panel delved into other hot-button issues impacting dealers and their F&I offices.
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