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February 8, 2012
World debuts at Chicago Auto Show
A number of debuts are scheduled at the Chicago Auto Show which runs Feb. 10 through Feb. 19, according to Automotive News. Acura is introducing its ILX small sedan and the redesigned 2013 RDX crossover. GMC will unveil the next-generation...
February 8, 2012 12:04 pm
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Bridge authority votes to up toll on Pell Newport Bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority's board voted to increase tolls on the Pell Newport Bridge to $5 from $4, effective July 1. The EZ-Pass toll would increase to $1 from 83 cents. The resolution also requests tolls on...
February 8, 2012 10:08 am
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February 7, 2012
Hyundai sales limited by production
Hyundai Motor America is unlikely to repeat last year's 20 percent sales gain, according to John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai Motor America and reported by Automotive News. Because of capacity constraints at its Alabama plant, Hyundai will be fortunate to...
February 7, 2012 10:35 am
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Fuel economy of new vehicles continues to rise
The average fuel economy of the American fleet of new vehicles is edging up, according to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. For all 2012 light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, minivans, vans and SUVs) offered for sale, the average...
February 7, 2012 10:35 am
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Easier credit is spurring auto sales
Lenders from Bank of America to Capital One are approving buyers faster and at better rates in order to take advantage of the increased demand for cars and pickups, according to Automotive News. Lenders resisted extending credit to car buyers...
February 7, 2012 10:34 am
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February 3, 2012
Providence Auto show runs through weekend
There's plenty of time to check out the Northeast International Auto Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence before the Super Bowl gets underway Sunday evening. There are more than 250 vehicles on display, according to offiicals with...
February 3, 2012 12:39 pm
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February 2, 2012
Diesel prices keeps technology down in U.S.
Diesel prices are higher in the U.S. than in Europe where clean and quiet diesels now account for half of all new-vehicle sales, according to Automotive News. Noting that diesel engines deliver as much as a 40 percent boost in...
February 2, 2012 9:57 am
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2012 Best Cars for Families
U.S. News & World Report announced its 2012 Best Cars for Families Awards. Eight brands win awards across 18 categories; Honda and Ford tie for most wins; Acura, Buick, Subaru and Toyota have two wins each. The awards include the...
February 2, 2012 9:56 am
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January auto sales up 11 percent
Car and pickup sales rose 11 percent in January from a year ago, signaling the industry's recovery is gaining traction, according to Automotive News. Automakers sold 913,284 light vehicles last month, up from 819,886. The seasonally adjusted annual sales rate...
February 2, 2012 9:55 am
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February 1, 2012
Super Bowl auto ads
VW is continuing with its Star Wars theme, starting with its pre-Super Bowl "Bark Side" ad of dogs barking out the film's theme. The trend continues with "The Dog Strikes Back" starring an overweight dog getting back in shape to...
February 1, 2012 1:10 pm
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