The boss of Ferrari says he wants his company to sell fewer cars this year to protect the exclusivity of the brand. Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo told industry journal Automotive News Europe he planned to boost the Italian sports ...
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The Renault Captur will be available in three trim levels and with two petrol drivetrains when it arrives in the first half of 2014, but it could have lobbed earlier had local management shown more interest when the concept was floated five ...
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Nissan Australia has announced a range of end of financial year deals across four of its most popular models, including the Pulsar sedan, Dualis, X-Trail and Navara, until the end of June. The 96kW/174Nm 1.8-litre four-cylinder Nissan ...
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SMR Automotive will shift part of its production from Adelaide to Thailand, at a cost of up to 90 local jobs. A supplier of rear-view mirrors, indicators and door handles for local manufacturers Ford, Holden and Toyota, SMR Automotive ...
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Jacking up prices after an emergency is not acceptable. That's the message New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent to gas station owners this week, six months after Superstorm Sandy struck. Price gouging was common in the ...
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Car buyers aren't just paying lip service regarding good fuel economy, they are putting their money where their mouth is. According to a new study (pdf) by the Consumer Federation of America, fully 88 percent of consumers say fuel economy ...
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SUVs remain the most popular car type at ConsumerReports.org. And it is no wonder, with their all-weather, and, for some, all-terrain capabilities; command seating; interior versatility; and towing ability. But with the market overflowing ...
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Diesel engines and SUVs were made for each other. Diesels' scads of low-end pulling power and great fuel efficiency make it a cinch to haul around the weight of an SUV with all-wheel-drive, and these torquey engines make up for the fuel ...
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Our latest tests show that shopping for a car battery by brand name alone can be a big mistake, both in terms of performance and in cost. But our latest Ratings make it easy to find the best one for your needs and budget, no matter what you ...
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The 2014 4Runner receives a dramatic make over, giving it the enraged visage of a mouth-breathing Transformers Decepticon, but the update doesn't address the clumsy handling, busy ride, low seating position, and wide 45-foot turning circle. ...
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Parents need to catch up to the safety advances in car seats and learn how to install them correctly, according to a study released this week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Although all vehicles and car seats made since 2002 ...
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Volkswagen is bringing more power to the people with a revised four-cylinder engine that will bring a power boost to the Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI this month, making it the most powerful Beetle ever offered in the United States. Produced ...
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It may come as a shock to newlyweds, but husbands and wives are surprisingly prone to lie to each other--at least when it comes to damaging their car. According to a survey from car-insurance adviser Insure.com, more than a third (35 ...
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Looking to add some top-down thrills to your life? Our updated convertibles buying guide video and latest road tests can steer you in the right direction. There are many considerations when choosing a convertible, be it for just weekend ...
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Admit it. We've all nudged past the speed limit, either to keep up with the flow of traffic or to shave precious minutes off a drive. And we all know it compromises fuel economy and increases safety risks. So, what's your excuse? Even if ...
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