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Posted by Horisly in Auto News, general, GM, Honda on 05 23rd, 2012 | Comments Off
Chevrolet Engines Dominate 2012 Indy 500 Pole Day
Chevrolet Engines Dominate 2012 Indy 500 Pole Day
  As the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Chevrolet celebrated 100-year anniversaries in 2011, the shared motorsport passion of both American brands receives another page in their expanding chronicles this year. Returning to the Brickyard for the first time since 1993 in competition,...
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Posted by Horisly in Audi, BMW, Honda, Mercedes on 05 22nd, 2012 | Comments Off
Study: BMW is the most valuable global car brand
BMW replaces the Japanese automaker Toyota as the world’s most valuable car brand. The annual ranking is conducted by Millward Brown as part of the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study. Same report says Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Audi have improved their brand value as...
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Posted by Maria Palma in Auto News, general, Honda on 05 22nd, 2012 | Comments Off
Consumers are willing to compromise to achieve better fuel economy
To achieve their fuel economy goals, consumers are willing to make some sacrifices when choosing their next new car, according to our latest car owner survey about the impact of rising fuel prices. Chief among them, more than half of car owners would compromise size or capacity with their next car....
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Posted by Horisly in Acura, Auto News, Honda on 05 18th, 2012 | Comments Off
Acura TL sedans recalled due to fluid leak in power-steering hose
Honda has recalled 52,615 of its 2007-2008 Acura TL sedans because over time, the power steering hose can deteriorate and develop a fluid leak, leading to a loss of power steering assistance. In addition, if fluid leaks onto a catalytic converter it can result in smoke or a fire. To date, no crashes,...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto Blog, Auto News, Honda on 05 17th, 2012 | Comments Off
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Long-Term Test: Halfway Through the 40,000-Mile Gauntlet
For most of its history, the Volkswagen Jetta was the three-box version of the two-box Golf hatchback , which also meant that the performance-oriented Jetta GLI was simply the sedan version of the coveted 10Best-winning GTI. The Jetta’s sixth-generation makeover , however, included plopping the four-door...
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Posted by Horisly in BMW, Honda on 05 17th, 2012 | Comments Off
Video: Joey Hand eye view of Laguna Seca Raceway
Joey Hand took Motorsport Media’s prototype visor camera on two laps of practice for the May 12th six-hour ALMS Monterey race in the No. 56 BMW M3 GT. We think you will enjoy getting into – okay, on – Joey’s head. A little bit of background one of the most exciting race tracks...
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Posted by Admin in Auto News, general, Honda, Mercedes on 05 16th, 2012 | Comments Off
Fuel cells, sidelined but not forgotten at electric vehicle show
As the spotlight has shifted to battery-powered cars, other promising alternative fuels have been left in the dark. That’s especially true for yesterday’s transportation stars, fuel-cell vehicles. But that doesn’t mean progress has stopped. California is still planning to get 20,000...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto Blog, Auto News, Honda, Hybrids on 05 15th, 2012 | Comments Off
Owner sues Honda over fuel economy – and loses
Filed under: Latest News An American owner of a Civic hybrid has lost her case against the manufacturer after claiming compensation for the fact that her Honda Civic did not achieve its claimed fuel economy. Heather Peters initially won $10,000 in a small claims court, but Superior court Judge Dudley...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Honda, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 05 10th, 2012 | Comments Off
The cheapest rides: Hybrids and plug-ins rule, honestly
The king of cheap rides? Can a hybrid or plug-in ever be the most cost-effective new car buy? In this sluggish economy, many new car buyers want to spend less on a new ride, plus they want to save money on their monthly fuel bill. Obviously, saving money on a fuel bill makes you think of hybrid and...
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Posted by in Auto News, Honda on 05 10th, 2012 | Comments Off
Scion tC
The Scion tC is a small, sporty coupe with an affordable price, an attractive interior design, and an extensive list of standard features for the money. Top rivals include the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, and Kia Forte Koup. First offered for 2005, the original tC was essentially a U.S. version of the Toyota...
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Posted by in Acura, Auto News, Honda on 05 10th, 2012 | Comments Off
Best deals on used SUVs for spring
We’re heading into the busy summer travel season and if a road trip is in your getaway plans, a used SUV may be a good choice to fit the family and gear. As we have been reminded by our recent tests, new SUVs can be pricey. To make shopping easier, we have identified some of the best used deals...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto Blog, Auto News, Honda on 05 10th, 2012 | Comments Off
Historic Schumacher Ferrari F1 car for sale
Filed under: Motorsport A Ferrari F1 car driven by Michael Schumacher during the 2000 Austrian Grand Prix is up for sale at a Monaco auction, and expected to make around £700,000. It’s yet another stunning lot up for sale in the forthcoming RM Auctions Monaco sale , set to be a veritable...
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Posted by in Auto News, BMW, Honda, Mercedes on 05 9th, 2012 | Comments Off
California to boost mandate for electric cars
Even with their low cost of ownership , some have speculated that the electric car movement is being driven more by regulations than by consumer demand. Specifically, they’re referring to regulations in the state of California that demand major automakers sell a set number of “zero emissions”...
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Posted by in Auto News, Honda on 05 9th, 2012 | Comments Off
2012 Honda Odyssey Video Road Test
The Honda Odyssey has always been a safe and comfortable minivan. For 2012 Honda gave its people mover a refresh with sharp new styling and a more fuel-efficient powertrain, but how does it stack up against the competition? While the front and rear of the Odyssey remain conservative, the side profile...
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Posted by in Acura, Audi, Auto News, BMW, Honda on 05 9th, 2012 | Comments Off
Best cars for all types of moms
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if a new car is on the wish list, there are many choices from which to select the perfect one. Whether she is a mother with young children or teens, has an outdoorsy or sporty personality, or an empty nester dreaming of retirement, we have test-based...
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