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What’s Putting the Brakes on Google’s Self-Driving Car?
From Bloomberg: What's putting the brakes on Google's self-driving car? Google is weighing building its own line of self-driving cars independent of the automakers, according to new report by Amir Efrati on JessicaLessin.com. Efrati doesn’t name his sources, but he’s...
eBay Brings Motors App to iPad®, Launches new Features with iOS 2.0
With the launch of eBay Motors iOS 2.0, eBay introduces a tailored experience of its popular eBay Motors application for the iPad and iPad Mini®, previously designed for the iPhone® alone, as well as a variety of new features. The eBay Motors app for iOS, which...
Despite Increasing Car Loans, Most Still Pay On Time
Despite increasing car loans, most still pay on time, according to The Detroit News. Many Americans are carrying higher auto loan balances, but the financial strain isn’t resulting in more missed payments, new data shows. Average auto loan balances have increased amid...
Stock up on Rislone Water Remover Fuel Dryer to Meet Winter Demand
Stock up on Rislone water remover fuel dryer to meet winter demand, according to Search Auto Parts. It may not feel like it now, but winter is just around the corner, bringing with it customer concerns about fuel line icing and freeze-up. Be sure you can handle...
Do Online Reviews Matter for Your Service Department?
From Stratosphere Studio: Do online reviews matter for your service department? Before any potential customers open your doors, they will have usually spent a portion of their time researching whether your shop is the right fit for them. Perhaps they’ve consulted...
McLaren’s $319,000 Spider Supercar Pushes Speed, Slings Corners
McLaren's $319,000 Spider supercar pushes speed, slings corners according to The Detroit News. The McLaren MP4-12C convertible is the best sports car I’ve ever driven. That said, let the grumbling begin. I’ll start with the not-so-good stuff. The McLaren Spider is...
Latest Recalls from the NHTSA
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V366 Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America Make / Model Years: VOLVO / 2013-2014 Subject: Driveshaft may fail due to being Underrated NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V363 Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc. Make / Model Years: BISON COACH / 2013...
Good News for Automakers in August Sales Forecast
Good news for automakers in August sales forecast, according to 24/7 Wall St. New U.S. car sales for the month of August, including fleet sales, are expected to reach 1.46 million units, remaining on track to reach total 2013 sales of 15.6 million units, according to...
10 Worst States for Financing a New Car
The 10 worst states for financing a new car, from GoBankingRates.com. Auto loan rates are on the rise, and in certain states, residents are really feeling the sting of higher financing costs. In a recent study examining rates on car loans across the country, we...
States with Highest & Lowest Average APR
States with highest and lowest average APR, from SubPrime Auto Finance News. Analysts from GoBankingRates.com sifted through reams of data from a host of different finance institutions and government agencies to determine the Top 10 states with the highest and lowest...
Crossovers, Pickup Trucks Lift August Sales Nearly 14 Percent, According To Kelley Blue Book
New-vehicle sales are expected improve 13.6 percent in August 2013 to a total of 1.46 million units, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. While affordable financing and generous incentive offers continue to...
CPO Sales Set Quarterly Record
CPO sales set quarterly record, according to Used Car News. The second quarter was the best ever for certified pre-owned sales. AutoData Corp. reports sales of 548,676, up 18.7 percent from the 2nd quarter a year ago and up 10.3 percent from the first quarter. June...
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