| Porsche Committed to Manual Transmissions “For As Long As Possible” |
Jan 21st, 2016 |
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Manual gearboxes no longer make much rational sense for sportscar makers. Dual-clutch transmissions, or even well-sorted conventional automatics, can shift gears quicker and return better fuel economy. And as driver-assistance systems get closer to full autonomy, cars so equipped will increasingly need to also exercise control over ratio selection. Hence the depressing trend of the declining […]
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| 2016 Nissan Rogue SV AWD Review: Not So Roguish |
Jan 20th, 2016 |
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Overview: According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, a Rogue is either “a rascal, scoundrel” or “a fun-loving, mischievous person.” Obviously, the folks at Nissan don’t think of their Rogue as a rascal or a scoundrel. But fun-loving and mischievous don’t really apply, either. Redesigned for the 2014 model year, the Rogue is Nissan’s entry in […]
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| 2016 Nissan Rogue – Quick-Take Review |
Jan 20th, 2016 |
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| What Price Supercar-dom? 2017 Audi R8 V10 Pricing Released |
Jan 20th, 2016 |
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The second-generation Audi R8 has been a long time coming but it’s almost here, and now we know what it will cost. Remember that for the new, 2017 model, Audi will no longer offer the more-affordable, eight-cylinder version. Instead, it’s V-10 only, so you might want to adjust your sticker-price expectations accordingly. The price of […]
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| What Price Supercar-dom? 2017 Audi R8 V10 Pricing Released |
Jan 20th, 2016 |
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| Audi Switches Focus to e-tron, Delays Other Models |
Jan 20th, 2016 |
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All non-core Audi car development has been put on hold as the diesel-emissions scandal has compelled the premium carmaker to speed the arrival of its e-tron Quattro battery-powered SUV, which the company has announced will reach production in 2018. Allegedly, the board has diverted engineering and financial resources toward bringing its all-electric e-tron Quattro and […]
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| UDS's Romani Joins Dealer Summit Roster |
Jan 20th, 2016 |
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Organizers of Dealer Summit announced that United Development Systems Inc. (UDS)’s Fernando Romani has agreed to speak at the event, which is scheduled for May 3–5, 2016, at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel.
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| Former Penske Finance Director Named CNA’s VP of National Accounts |
Jan 20th, 2016 |
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Saundra Stewart assumed her new role on Jan. 4. The former finance director for Penske Automotive most recently served as executive vice president of sales for Topline Strategies.
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| Edmunds Releases New Lead Generation Tool |
Jan 20th, 2016 |
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According to the firm's internal traffic data, about 500,000 consumers use its site every month to appraise their vehicles, Edmunds' new MyAppraise taps into this pool of active users to generate potential leads for partnered dealerships.
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| Hot Metal: The Most Anticipated New Cars of 2016 |
Jan 20th, 2016 |
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