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GM extends employee pricing through September, adds most ‘09 models 2008-09-07 19:30:00 General Motors’ Employee Discount for Everyone promotion probably saved the General from seeing a 30+ percent sales drop off in August, and it looks as though the promotional event will also help to buoy September
’s sales numbers.The sales event kicked off on August 20th and was slated to end earlier this week, but GM has extended the sale through September 30th. Moreover, the even now include Read more:extends
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NHTSA closes book on Tacoma cases 2008-09-07 08:11:00 Although Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have racked up 431 complaints of unintended acceleration in 2004 to 2008 model year Tacoma pickup trucks, the Federal investigation involving the incidents has officially been closed, with no cause found.The NHTSA
says its investigation failed to come up with a defect in any Tacoma pickup that would have resulted in unintended Read more:cases
Tips and Advices 2008-09-07 07:47:00 Car Maintenance Tips“Maintain your car well,” we are told often. Aren’t you maintaining your car well by adhering to service intervals, giving it regular washes and keeping it dust-free? There’s quite a bit more you can do to keep your car as good as new.Night DrivingAccording to a survey, death rate due to accident fatalities at night is three times more than that in the day. Here’s a f
Safety Tips 2008-09-07 02:36:00 Preventive maintenance reduces the chances of a breakdown. However, the possibility cannot be overruled. It is better to be prepared.Carry an advance-warning triangle. It can be used to warn other road users if the car is obstructing the road. Place the triangle at a distance of fifty meters behind the vehicle. In case you don't possess a warning triangle hang a piece of red cloth on the car.Road Read more:Safety
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August sales results: Three win, the rest lose 2008-09-07 00:27:00 As expected, August
is shaping up to be one of the worst months in recent history for new car sales. Although several automakers have yet to report August’s numbers, as of now, only three automakers have posted sales gains, none of which are named Honda.Although Honda has been posting sales improvements month after month, it looks as though its momentum has run out. Honda sales fell 7.3 percent Read more:results
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Leaked image reveals 2010 Mazda MX-5 2008-09-06 06:31:00 The updated 2010 Mazda
MX-5 is reportedly set to get new styling to bring it closer in line with the recently unveiled Mazda6, and a leaked image appears to prove that design direction. Although Mazda has yet to confirm when the new MX-5 will debut, it is widely believed that the new roadster will make its first appearance at next month’s Paris Motor Show.As seen by the leaked image posted on KM
Ford has tested EcoBoost to 500,000 miles 2008-09-06 06:17:00 Ford has a lot riding on the upcoming EcoBoost twin-turbocharged and direct-injected V6 motor - so much so, in fact, that the automaker announced today that testing engines have endured the equivalent of 500,000 miles of bench testing. Ford’s goal is not only longevity but also reliability, an end result that the automaker expects to see based on what will amount to 1 million miles of testing be Read more:tested
2008 BMW M3 Sedan 2008-09-04 15:30:00 The new M3 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors by being the ultimate high-performance upgrade to the already-excellent BMW 3-series line-up. If you want the best of the best in a car with a less-than-six-digit price tag, the M3 continues to be that car.Where the newest M3 departs from the path is in the source of its power: rather than hotting up the BMW straight-six engine, as in the old
Honda Reveals 2009 Civic Coupe 2008-09-03 04:51:00 Following on the heels of the unveiling of the 2009 Civic
sedan, the wraps have come off the two-door version. As expected, the coupe shares the subtle design upgrades with its four-door counterpart and promises to continue offering Civic buyers a sporty alternative.For 2009, the Civic coupe will be offered in DX, LX, EX, EX-L and Si trim levels.Up front, the 2009 Civic coupe features a new bumper Read more:Coupe
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Car Selling Tips : You Should Sell Your Car Yourself 2008-08-28 19:40:00 Selling your car yourself is easier than you may think. With today's online resources you can reach more buyers for less cost compared to a traditional printed classified listing.Your first stepYou are cutting out the middleman and increasing your profit, so I believe you are ready for putting in some effort! Don't be afraid, you will enjoy selling your car.Find the current market price for your c Read more:Yourself
New car buying tips 2008-08-23 23:51:00 Buying new cars is not an easy job but carwale.com is committed to make car deals simplified by all means. Our goal is to make car buying a pleasant experience. By following our step-by-step process, you'll be able to buy a car you're happy with and get monthly payments that won't deplete you bank account.Many people are intimidated by the abundance of choices and the prospect of having to deal wi
Buying A Car: tips for buying a used or new car 2008-08-21 18:57:00 Is the car you're looking to buy suitable for your needs? It may sound like a simple question - but it is so easy to be distracted by impractical cars when you're looking for a new car. Prioritise your needs. Is it space or speed? Looks or practicality? There's no point buying a sports coupe if you want to transport a family of four. Likewise, why buy a big clumsy off-roader if Read more:Buying
Driving in the rain 2008-08-21 00:19:00 Losing control of your car in the wet is a frightening situation that may land you in a soup. Drive slowly and carefully to prevent skids. Steer and brake with a light touch on curves. If you want to stop, make sure that you do not brake hard or lock up the wheels, lest you end up skidding. Even if you do lose control and end up skidding, do not panic as it will only add to the trouble. Stay calm, Read more:Driving
Night Driving 2008-08-20 00:49:00 According to a survey, death rate due to accident fatalities at night is three times more than that in the day. Here’s a few tips to drive safe at night.There are many hazards associated with driving at night and most of us aren’t aware of ways to deal with them. The primary reason why night driving is so dangerous is darkness. Ninety percent of a driver’s reaction depends on vision which is Read more:Driving
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Car Maintenance Tips 2008-08-18 13:29:00 “Maintain your car well,” we are told often. Aren’t you maintaining your car well by adhering to service intervals, giving it regular washes and keeping it dust-free? There’s quite a bit more you can do to keep your car as good as new. We’ve put down a few tips for you: Regular oil changes are the most important aspect of keeping your engine in good shape. Wash your car regu Read more:Maintenance
The latest addition to VW's R-Line range delivers family fun in just 5.6 seconds. 2008-08-18 00:05:00 The fastest car in Volkswagen Australia's expansive range is now a family sedan and its wagon variant.The R36 Passat is the third in a series of racy vehicles from the exclusive Volkswagen Individual line, joining the Touareg R50 and the two-year-old Golf R32. And it's the fastest new kid on the R-rated block, with a blistering - and completely plausible - 5.6sec sprint time (5.8sec for the wagon)
F1 Legends At 35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2008-08-17 07:02:00 Formula One Drivers Add High-Speed Skills and Thrills to Toyota Race of Legends
at RolexMonterey
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International Field of Drivers Vie for $25,000 Charitable DonationTorrance, Calif. - June 10, 2008 - Some of the most respected former Formula One (F1) drivers are ready to go wheel-to-wheel in this year's Toyota Race of Legends at the 35th annual Rolex Monterey Historic Autom
Production Chevrolet Volt to debut later this month 2008-09-14 00:22:00 The 2010 Chevrolet
Volt is turning out to be one of the worst kept secrets in the automotive industry, but it won’t stay that way for long. That’s because General Motors announced on Thursday that it plans to unveil a production version of the Volt later
this month at the company’s centennial celebration.Over the past few weeks, the Volt program has suffered several cracks in the wall, with Read more:debut
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Lutz speaks on DTS/STS rumors 2008-09-14 00:20:00 Nearly a month ago, rumors
surfaced indicating General Motors might scrap plans for a new large Cadillac model meant to replace the DTS and STS. With no official word so far on the rumors, we decided to ask Vice Chairman Bob Lutz for his commentary.Leftlane: “Up until now the popular rumors has been the DTS and STS will be replaced by a single new model. More recently there have been rumors abou
Ford considering compact for Lincoln brand 2008-09-12 15:14:00 Although Ford’s Lincoln
and Mercury brands have been wallowing in mediocrity for the past few decades, both brands have actually been showing some signs of life as of late. While Mercury hasn’t had a unique vehicle in eons, the brand’s quality is now top notch and continues to win award after award. Lincoln has a bit more fight left in it and is in the midst of a vast product rollout. That r
BMW mulling four-cylinder 3, 1-series for U.S. 2008-09-12 15:10:00 BMW was one of the few automakers to actually post a sales gain in August, but it reported the smallest improvement with only a 1 percent increase in sales. While BMW as a whole only saw a modest increase, the brand’s economical four-cylinder MINI brand saw an impressive 34 percent gain. MINI’s strong sales are no doubt related to the brand’s excellent fuel economy, which has BMW brass consi Read more:series
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 2008-09-11 18:45:00 Slicing through traffic on West Palm Beach’s Okeechobee Boulevard while trying to avoid the blue-haired seniors in their Avalons, as well as the landscape contractors in their F250 pickups, is a high-art form in Mazda
’s flagship RX-8 R3. Our deep blue example attracts almost no attention except for those glancing up when hearing the high-pitched squeal emanating from the dual chrome-tipped exh
VW offers zero percent financing on ‘08 models 2008-09-11 18:17:00 With the bottom falling out of the U.S. new car market, most automakers are scrambling to find ways to move excess inventory. General Motors has already announced that it will be extending its employee pricing event through September – which will now include most 2009 models
– and now Volkswagen has announced that its 2008 models will be available with zero percent financing.VW’s announcemen
Citroen Hypnos Hybrid concept 2008-09-10 19:59:00 With the 2008 Paris Motor Show quickly approaching, Citroen has released renderings of a new crossover set to grace its stage at the Paris show. Dubbed the Hypnos Hybrid
concept, the coupe-like concept will follow the design pattern first laid out by Infiniti’s FX range but will add in a serious bit of green credentials.The Hypnos’ design is definitely striking and follows the recent styling t
2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe with almost no camo! 2008-09-10 19:22:00 A new round of spy photos show Cadillac
’s forthcoming CTS Coupe
undergoing some final testing. Less than two weeks ago, photographers spotted a prototype with less disguise than ever before. These latest images show a car with slightly more black tape on its rear end, but with production taillights rather than the placeholders seen on the last tester.Codenamed GMX226, the stylish couple will deb Read more:Cadillac CTS
2010 Honda Insight unveiled 2008-09-10 08:23:00 Honda today revealed a “concept” version of its 2010 Insight
hybrid. Prototypes of the Prius-fighter were spied multiple times over the summer undergoing testing, so this thinly-veiled concept can best be thought of as a production preview. The car will be on display at the Paris International Auto Show next month..“The original Honda Insight pioneered hybrid technology in the U.S. and remai Read more:Honda
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2009 Cadillac CTS-V 2008-09-09 19:29:00 Driving through the backroads of semi-upstate New York, you begin to think that Deliverance was not filmed in the forests of Georgia, but instead, right here in an area that is probably two hours outside of New York City. We are cruising along the two-lane highways, past the Orange County Choppers factory/showroom of Paul, Paul Jr., and Mikey fame. Past firetraps masquerading as strip joints, to M Read more:Cadillac
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Spied: Chevrolet Cruze interior revealed 2008-09-09 14:35:00 Although General Motors released exterior pictures of the 2010 Chevrolet
Cruze at a recent event in Lordstown, Ohio — the future site of Cruze production — the General is keeping the new compact’s interior design close to its chest until the car’s official reveal at next month’s Paris Motor Show. But leave it to our spy photographers to spoil GM’s plans as they have captured the first
Hyundai, HKS team up for SEMA show car 2008-09-09 00:35:00 Hyundai and aftermarket parts maker HKS have combined talents to create a specially tuned version of the upcoming Genesis coupe for the SEMA show in November. Though specific details haven’t been released, the Genesis show car will feature a tuned 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and a unique ground-effects kit.Hyundai says that the show car features HKS-modified engine internals, exhaust, an intak Read more:Hyundai
Mazda unveils Kiyora concept ahead of Paris show 2008-09-08 20:28:00 Mazda has unveiled its upcoming Kiyora concept car prior to its official unveiling early next month at the Paris
Motor Show. The concept, the latest in Mazda’s nature-themed design studies, previews a small urban compact car that would slot below the Mazda2 in the automaker’s lineup should it reach production.Mazda says that the Japanese word Kiyora translates to “clean and pure” and that Read more:ahead
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