After some mixed results from early models tested in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) new small overlap crash test, the latest batch of vehicles earn top scores. The Volvo XC60 and two- and four-door versions of the ...
Tags: Honda Civic, car, company news
Well, that was fast. Only two weeks after a white 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel press car visited our track for initial driving impressions, I drove another white 2014 Grand Cherokee off of the dealer's lot to add to our test fleet. ...
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The return of Alfa Romeo to the US market is critical to its future success, says the Italian brand’s parent company FiatChrysler. Alfa will belatedly relaunch in North America in the second half of 2013 with its new 4C sports car. ...
Tags: Alfa Romeo, Crucial, Italian Brand
If you're still thinking that the latest new cars are all about styling, features, horsepower, and fuel mileage, think again. All those are still important facets, but in-car electronics is now the fastest growing area of automotive ...
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Acura's redesigned RLX sedan is a rolling example of the challenges faced by Honda's luxury brand. We drove an RLX press car to get a first impression. Like most other Acuras, the RLX aims to give you a lot for your money. (The compact ...
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Following annual tradition, we present the 2013 American Top Picks—the best choices for the car buyer who wants to buy from an American brand. While this year's "official" Top Pick list includes no models from domestic brands, it ...
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US auto maker Chrysler will invest about $374m to increase the production of transmissions in north-central Indiana, US. Out of the total amount, the company will invest $212m in its Kokomo Transmission, Kokomo Casting and Indiana ...
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Each year, the most popular report in the Consumer Reports Annual Auto Issue is Top Picks, which spotlights the 10 best cars of the year. In a previous blog, we looked at which brands perennially make the list, but what about those brands ...
Tags: Car Brands, car industry, Top Pick cut
While some senior executives may be happy sitting in an office, SRT CEO and senior vice president of design at Chrysler Group, Ralph Gilles, prefers to be in the driver’s seat, literally. Seen in recently released footage behind the ...
Tags: 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee, SRT8 Track, CEO
For years, the Jeep Grand Cherokee just didn't live up to the model's substantial nameplate equity. A top-to-bottom 2011 redesign set things straight, rewarding the post-bankruptcy Chrysler with strong sales. Now a 2014 mid-cycle update ...
With a current crop of luxury models that are quiet, comfortable, fuel efficient, and among the most reliable, Lexus has earned the best overall score in Consumer Reports 2013 Car Brand Report Cards. The Lexus overall score of 79 was ...
February 20, Fiat-Chrysler Group announced that the global sales were 329.8 thousand last month, up 12.7% year on year compared to 292.7 thousand of January in 2012. The sales of the bellow regions exclude the two luxury brands: Ferrari ...
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US auto maker Chrysler has unveiled the redesigned 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) ahead of its global debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show to be held during 29 March to 07 April 2013 in the US. ...
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US automaker Chrysler has recalled about 1,785 vehicles in the US over a problem in the fuel tank assembly. The recall is expected to start in March 2013 and effects the 2013 model year Chrysler 200s and Dodge Avengers that were ...
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Clarence House, a style-setter in the decorative fabric industry was founded on the premise that design integrity was a goal that could be achieved through uncompromising artistry and technical quality. Originally, he imported fabrics from ...