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Author Archives: Auto in the News
Dart, Durango Earn 2013 Total Quality Recognition
Dodge is one of the fastest-growing brands in the auto industry, with sales up 24 percent through the end of April and a steadily increasing number of value awards in its trophy case. Both the Dodge Dart and Dodge Durango … Continue reading
Posted in Auto News, Dodge, Make
Tagged 2013 Total Quality Awards, Dodge Dart, Dodge Durango, Strategic Vision
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Nissan Sentra Named Most Affordable Compact by Cars.com
Already home base to the subcompact Versa Sedan, the least-expensive car in America, Nissan puts value in the spotlight once again with the all-new Sentra—recently recognized by Cars.com as the Most Affordable Compact Sedan of 2013. Significantly, this award wasn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Auto News, Make, Nissan
Tagged cars.com, Most Affordable Compact Sedan, Nissan Versa Sedan
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It’s Mustang Anniversary Time
Ford is teaming up with a fellow Detroit-based manufacturer to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of a made-in-America classic. In honor of the Ford Mustang, which first went into production April 17, 1964, the Blue Oval has authorized the creation … Continue reading
Posted in Auto News, Ford, Make, Marketing
Tagged Ford, mustang, Mustang 50 Years, Shinola
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Ford Debuts All-new Escort Concept in China
Honoring its first successful car designed specifically for global markets, Ford recently introduced the Escort Concept at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. But this time around, the car was designed especially for the Chinese market, where Ford is making an … Continue reading
KBB.com: Honda Fit EV Among Nation’s Greenest Cars
As the all-electric Honda Fit EV continues to roll out in select markets, third-party auto observers continue to select it as one of the greenest cars in the country. The latest acclaim comes from KBB.com—the online home to Kelley Blue … Continue reading
Posted in Auto News, Honda
Tagged 10 Best Green Cars of 2013, Electric Vehicles, ev, green cars, Honda Fit EV, KBB.com, kelley blue book
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Flat Rock Builds 1 Millionth Ford Mustang
Ford’s much-acclaimed muscle car celebrated its latest birthday in fine fashion, when the automaker’s plant in Flat Rock, Michigan built its 1 millionth Ford Mustang, exactly 49 years after the original was first introduced. To be clear, Flat Rock Assembly … Continue reading
Spark Notes: Chevy’s Small Car Named to 10 Best Interiors List
The Chevy Spark certainly sprang into spring last month, posting 3,538 sales in its very first March at dealerships and outperforming small-car rivals like the VW Golf, Hyundai Veloster, Toyota Yaris, and all members of the Scion family. Now, it … Continue reading
Posted in Auto News, Chevrolet, Make
Tagged Chevy Spark, hyundai veloster, Scion, toyota yaris, VW Golf, Ward'sAuto World
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New Ford/GM Partnership Will Develop New Automatic Transmissions
It wasn’t so long ago that even luxury cars were equipped with 4-speed automatic transmissions, but customer demand for more refinement and better fuel efficiency has seen the introduction of 6-, 7- and 8-speed units in recent years. Now, GM … Continue reading
Toyota Teen Driving Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary
With all apologies to Charles Dickens, Toyota has some pretty “great expectations” itself. Of course, in this case we’re talking about the automaker’s Toyota Driving Expectations program, a free, hands-on learning opportunity that teaches teens safe driving skills. Both the … Continue reading
Ford Fine-tunes the Raptor with New Special Edition
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor isn’t for everyone. According to Doug Scott, marketing manager for Ford’s truck group: “Raptor owners are looking for a high-performing, uncompromising off-road pickup truck with the features and luxuries found in today’s premium trucks.”