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SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, announced that Michael Grave has joined the company as Director of National Accounts in its Dealer Initiatives area, joining Greg Smith. Smith has served th

Zeewolde, The Netherlands – Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile), Saab Automobile Tools AB and Saab Powertrain AB filed for bankruptcy with the District Court in Vänersborg, Sweden this morning. After

Ford Motor Company is recalling a little over 16,000 2011/2012 model year F-Series trucks to fix a problem with the power train, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The recall includes the 2011 Ford F-150 and the 2012

NEW YORK — The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) slid again in November, weighed down primarily by the housing market.  The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending. “A high number of foreclosed

ARLINGTON, VA — The list of winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award is longer than ever this year, with vehicles in nearly every size category the Institute evaluates earning accolades. From minicars to s

BETHESDA, Md. — A car battery can lead a long and productive life, but sooner or later, this important part of the vehicle’s starting and charging system will need to be replaced. When the time comes to say goodbye to your car battery, r

An improperly stitched side curtain air bag in the 2012 Audi A6 is causing Volkswagen to recall a little over 300 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The seam in the air bags, the website said, may not be st

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that for the third consecutive year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized it as the only manufacturer with a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK winner for all models.�

ATLANTA — Tablets, laptops and mobile devices are flying off store shelves this holiday shopping season. More than 89 million shoppers grabbed the latest, high-end gadgets and technological advances during the Black Friday weekend and Cyber Mo