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2013 Honda Civic nabs top safety marks with IIHS and NHTSA
According to Kelley Blue Book, the 2013 Honda Civic nabs top safety marks with IIHS and NHTSA. Already a big favorite with buyers, the 2013 Honda Civic has made an equally positive impression on the folks at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National...
Toyota Settlement May Cover 22 Million Owners
According to The Detroit News, Toyota settlement may cover 22 million owners. Washington — A federal judge will decide next month whether to grant final approval to a class-action settlement covering as many as 22 million current and former Toyota owners over sudden...
Ford Adding 2,000-Plus Jobs at Kansas City Assembly to Support Surging F-150 Demand, Ford Transit Launch
KANSAS CITY - Ford, the industry’s truck leader, will add more than 2,000 jobs at its Kansas City Assembly Plant to meet surging demand for the Ford F-150 and planned production of the all-new Ford Transit. “Customer demand for today’s F-150 is strong and continues...
Brazilian Made Vehicles Prove to be Less Safe than American or European Made
According to The Detroit News, Brazilian made vehicles prove to be less safe than American or European made. Sao Paulo — The cars roll endlessly off the local assembly lines of the industry's biggest automakers, more than 10,000 a day, into the eager hands of Brazil's...
ASA Board Addresses Internal Issues
According to Search Auto Parts, ASA board addresses internal issues. ASA has been victimized by theft committed by a former employee. The proper authorities have been contacted and they are taking concerted action to hold that person accountable for the crimes...
Latest Recalls from NHTSA
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V180 Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD Make / Model Years: TRIUMPH / 2012-2013 Subject: Incorrect GVWR Data on Label NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V177 Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC Make / Model Years: RAM / 2013 Subject:...
AUDI AND VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCE GRAND OPENING OF NEW MANHATTAN DEALERSHIPS
Audi and Volkswagen today announced the grand opening of two new flagship dealerships in New York City. The $135 million financing is Audi and Volkswagen’s largest investment in a dealership real estate project, and is part of the company’s continued growth strategy...
Dealertrack’s Chairman and CEO On Deep Subprime Approvals and Lenders’ Approach to New Regulations
Dealertrack's chairman and CEO on deep subprime approvals and lenders' approach to new regulations, according to SubPrime Auto Finance News. LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Recent intimate dialogue with both dealers and lenders gave Dealertrack Technologies chairman and chief...
DOJ Taking Closer Look at Auto Finance
According to F&I and Showroom, DOJ is taking a closer look at auto finance. ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) isn’t the only enforcement agency shining the spotlight on auto finance. The U.S. Department of Justice is also taking aim...
April Bankruptcy Filings Drop 8 Percent
According to SubPrime Auto Finance News, April bankruptcy filings drop 8 percent. ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute reported that total bankruptcy filings in the United States decreased 8 percent in April compared to the same month last year....
11 Hottest Cars Unveiled in 2013
According to Kelley Blue Book, the 11 hottest cars of 2013 have been unveiled. Ever since gasoline prices first soared past $4 per gallon, international auto shows have been increasingly dominated by so-called green themes and green vehicles -- hybrids, plug-in...
NHTSA investigating more than 100K Corvettes over low-beam headlights
According to The Detroit News, the NHTSA is investigating more than 100k Corvettes over low-beam headlights. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is investigating 103,374 2005-07 Corvettes after receiving 30 complaints from owners reporting a...
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