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All-new 2013 Subaru BRZ Awarded IIHS 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized the all-new 2013 Subaru BRZ as a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK. Subaru remains the only manufacturer with 2012 IIHS TOP
Sep 10, 2012
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Will BMW Bypass its U.S. Dealer Network in Selling the i Series Vehicles?
Here we go again. Another manufacturer threatening to sell vehicles directly to the consumer. This time it is BMW who has stated publicly that it is considering selling its i series electric vehicles over the Internet. It is being reported that BMW e
Sep 10, 2012
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Chrysler Brand Launches ‘Test of Ownership’
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Do you love your vehicle enough to purchase it again? If you’re a Chrysler Town & Country owner, the answer is a resounding, yes! The Chrysler brand’s new advertising campaign, “Test of Ownership,” kicks off to
Sep 10, 2012
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Ford Opens New Era at Flat Rock Assembly Plant, U.S. Production Home of All-New Fusion
FLAT ROCK, Mich. – Ford Motor Company and its employees today are opening a new era at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant, complete with a new name, 1,200 additional hourly jobs coming next year and plans to produce the 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan. Fo
Sep 10, 2012
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Ford Recalls the 2013 Escape Again
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford is recalling the 2013 Ford Escape to fix a problem with the engine cooling system. NHTSA’s website said 6,146 vehicles equipped with the 1.6L engine are included in the recall. T
Sep 10, 2012
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NHTSA Finalizes Air Bag On-Off Switch Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 4, 2012 – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized its rulemaking for retrofitting on-off switches for air bags. Currently, NHTSA has a regulation that allows automobile dealers and repair
Sep 10, 2012
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Units in Operation: I Have Good News and Bad News…
The decline in new car sales that began in 2008 had a predictable outcome: less late-model vehicles on the road and on the service drive. The bad news: J.D. Power and Associates says there are 63 million vehicles on the road under five years old. Thi
Sep 10, 2012
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Mopar Announces Checklist for Fall Car Care
Auburn Hills, Mich. – After the hot-summer driving season, fall is the time for motorists to get their vehicles into shape for the winter. Practice Preventive Maintenance Ten items to check on your vehicle before the cold-weather driving season
Sep 10, 2012