By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Ford, Volkswagen and Daimler all took deep hits in profits Wednesday, as industry first-quarter results indicated the European recession was dragging down car sales. Published April 24, 2013 Comments
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Millions of cars manufactured by Japanese automakers have been recalled due to defects found with the air bag system. Published April 11, 2013 Comments
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Hyundai Motor and its affiliate, Kia Motors, have recalled a combined 1.9 million cars and sport utility vehicles from U.S. markets for a couple of glitches that federal safety officials say could increase the risk for crash. Published April 3, 2013 Comments
By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times
China appears to be at a tipping point where surging domestic auto sales will soon drive it past the U.S. and turn it into the world’s biggest oil importer, taking a title that distinguished — and some might say hobbled — the U.S. for decades. Published March 14, 2013 Comments
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Ford has been forced to issue a mea culpa for an advertising campaign in India that showed the Kardashian sisters — Khloe, Kim and Kourtney — wearing bondage outfits. Published March 25, 2013 Comments
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The editors of Motor Trend today named the all-new 2013 Ram 1500 the magazine's 2013 Truck of the Year. Published December 13, 2012
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he is "more than a little" overweight — but fit enough to be in the White House. Published December 12, 2012
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With EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 48 mpg on the highway, 42 mpg in the city, and a combined rating of 45 mpg, the Jetta Hybrid becomes the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the Volkswagen lineup and the seventh model capable of more than 40 mpg on the highway. With sales of the Jetta Hybrid beginning later this month, Volkswagen will offer more products that achieve this benchmark fuel economy figure than any other automotive manufacturer in the United States. Published December 6, 2012
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Even judges are not immune from that wifely law that clearly states, as every wife knows, "Don't bring it home until you check with me first." Published December 6, 2012
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When the 2013 Encore luxury small crossover arrives in early 2013, it will feature the same quiet, comfortable, refined characteristics that define larger Buicks - the result of advanced acoustic technology and attention to detail. Published December 6, 2012
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Volvo Car Group's future as a strong, independent car maker based in Sweden is now being reinforced with a multi-billion dollar investment in SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) and VEA (Volvo Engine Architecture). The main part of the two projects will be carried out in Sweden, constituting one of Sweden's largest ever industrial investments. Published December 6, 2012
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The 2013 Honda Civic debuted at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show sporting extensive interior and exterior design upgrades, enhanced dynamics, and a host of new standard features. Honda also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid earned a class-leading EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New York and California on January 15 with an MSRP of $39,780. Separately, the Accord Hybrid, featuring Honda's new two-motor hybrid system, will launch nationwide next summer with anticipated class-leading fuel economy of 49/45/47 city/hwy/combined. The thoroughly revised 2013 Honda Crosstour and 2013 Honda CR-Z also made their auto-show debuts. Published December 6, 2012
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Coffee shops, malls, restaurants, concert venues, even the office are all check-in locations that can help raise money for a good cause during the Lexus "Check In for Charity" social media campaign this holiday season. Now through Jan. 2, 2013, Lexus invites Facebook and Foursquare users to visit its new "Check In for Charity" app to start making this a December to Remember for children across the country. Published December 6, 2012
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When Neal Herman was a teenager in Ventura, Calif., he learned to drive in his grandmother Dorothy Grunewald's 1964 Imperial. Driving that big Imperial on the California freeways is a memory forever etched in his mind. Published November 29, 2012
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Ford's new Fiesta, which breaks cover at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will redefine the small car with a projected best 40 mpg-plus fuel economy rating, an exciting new look, and special features and technology that make it the most fun-to-drive car of its size. Published November 29, 2012
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For more than seven decades, Jeep vehicles have defined the benchmark in rugged capability and utility. The most recognized of these vehicles has long been and still is the Jeep Wrangler, which has always provided an unmatched level of freedom resulting from the ability to traverse any trail, anywhere. Published November 29, 2012
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Considered by many to be the perfect "street-able" supercar at its launch, the team behind the creation of the Nissan GT-R has never slowed down. The relentless ongoing development of the GT-R has been driven by the fact that the GT-R competes in a rarified supercar segment against vehicles costing more than twice as much - and where bragging rights can be won or lost by mere fractions of a second. The new 2014 Nissan GT-R continues the tradition. Set to go on sale at select certified dealerships in the United States in January 2013, the latest iteration of the GT-R is another step forward in the effort to deliver passion and emotion to customers through "extreme development." Published November 29, 2012
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Thaddeus Csaky found himself in need of some basic transportation in the autumn of 1977. Published November 22, 2012
By TOYOTA MOTOR SALES and U.S.A.
The fun, efficient Toyota Yaris, which was all-new for the 2012 model year, continues into 2013 in three-door or five-door liftback models. Sporty styling, outstanding safety features and high fuel economy ratings make the 2012 Yaris a compelling choice in its segment. New for 2013, all model grades come with the Tech Audio Package as standard. Published November 22, 2012
By AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. developed the SPORT HYBRID Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive system, a lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system optimized for small-sized vehicles. This new hybrid system will be the latest addition to the Earth Dreams Technology series of new generation powertrain technology that realizes both excellent driving performance and fuel economy at a high level. Published November 22, 2012
