Holden Announces ‘Take Your Time to Test Drive’ Program
Holden announced at the same event where it revealed the new Acadia, Trax, Trailblazer, Berina, and Astra hatchback that it is launching a new test-drive initiative and its Complete Care commitment. “Holden has made huge strides in customer service with improvements in our customer satisfaction and customer retention. But we still have a lot of […]
Chevrolet India Announces Special Discounts for Teachers
Today Chevrolet announced new special discount schemes, test drives, and other special offers for teachers that will be available throughout the month of September. According to Chevy, the deals are meant to recognize the important contributions made by teachers and show appreciation for their service. Last month, Chevy organized “Teachers Connect Week” as part of […]
Buick LaCrosse Hybrid EV Goes on Sale in China
Yesterday the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) was launched in China, after having debuted earlier this past April at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show. The new eco-friendly model is priced to start at RMB 275,800, with top-of-the-line models costing RMB 305,800. That range is roughly equivalent to $41,309 USD to $45,802 USD. Buick is […]
Chevrolet Tops Korean Service Quality Index Study for Sales Service for Fourth Year in a Row
Chevrolet has finished No. 1 for vehicle brands in the Sales Service category of the Korean Service Quality Index study conducted by Korea Management Association Consulting. This marks the fourth year in a row that Chevy has earned top honors in the KSQI study. For 2016, 111 different companies and organizations from 26 industries were […]
1952 Cadillac Formerly Owned by President Eisenhower Nabs $55,000 in eBay Auction
It’s not uncommon for a car that was previously owned by a famous celebrity to pop up on eBay, but when the vehicle posted online turns out to be a classic Cadillac that was formerly owned by President Dwight Eisenhower, things become a little bit more interesting. Unfortunately, for those people just hearing about this […]
Car Tech Explained: Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control
If you own a car, truck, or SUV that was built in 2012 or later, chances are you’ve seen the traction control or electronic stability control (ESC) button in your vehicle and wondered what this technology actually does. Well, for starters, it’s important to know there are significant differences between traction control and electronic stability […]
Chevrolet India Inaugurates New Mumbai Dealership
Today General Motors India inaugurated its newest Chevrolet dealership in Mumbai, “Nikhil Chevrolet.” The bowtie brand now has 7 showrooms and 9 workshops in Mumbai, and 23 showrooms and 26 workshops in the state of Maharashtra. The new showroom is located at Malad Link Road, Mumbai, and will be supported by a two workshops at Goregaon and Kurla staffed by […]
Explained: What Do the Names of the Hyundai Models Mean?
As one of the automakers which hasn’t yet resorted to coded number-letter combinations for its model names, Hyundai Motors’ lineup is filled with unique vehicle titles. If you’ve ever wondered where the names of these Hyundai cars originated and what they mean, we have the answers. Where Did Hyundai Models Get Their Names? Elantra Comes from […]
2016 Ford Focus RS Getting Mountune Power Upgrade Package in Europe
Thought the Ford Focus RS was sufficiently crazy? Don’t be silly. There is always a greater degree of crazy to which any vehicle can hope to ascend. With the assistance of a Ford Performance by Mountune power upgrade package, the 2016 Focus RS achieves a loftier apartment of crazy, gaining 25 PS (24.7 horsepower) and […]
The Lincoln Way Makes Jump to America for 2017 Continental
Lincoln announced last month that The Lincoln Way, a suite of services previously only made available to customers in China, will make the leap to the United States this fall as a standard feature for the 2017 Continental. The client-oriented package of experience-based features includes valet pickup and delivery, complimentary loaner vehicles, and the ability […]
Chevy Has Had to Replace Zero Degraded Volt Batteries Yet
They just keep going...and going...and going...
How long has the Chevrolet Volt been on the market? The first Volts appeared for the 2011 model year at the end of 2010, making the first Volts sold around six years old, now. So, as the Volts gradually get older and older, we are creeping up on one of the highest concerns of electric […]
Kia Reports Record Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales
Kia is all about giving its customers a lot of luxury for as little a price as possible—and this is a philosophy that extends to the brand’s Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles, too. While Kia’s regular sales are setting records month after month, the South Korean carmaker’s CPO vehicles are also celebrating all-time sales highs this […]
2017 Porsche Cayenne Overview
With so many well-known vehicles in its lineup like the iconic 911 sports car, Panamera sedan, and Boxster convertible, it might come as a surprise that Porsche’s best-selling vehicle is actually the Cayenne midsize SUV. The 2017 Cayenne offers consumers the choice of six unique powertrains, each of which provides varying levels of performance and efficiency. In […]
Should I Repair or Replace My Windshield?
Driving around in your car and being hit by a flying object is one of the worst feelings in the world. You likely experience panic, because you might have no idea what hit your car or where the flying debris came from. If you are driving at the time, it may even cause you to […]
Car Tech Explained: Magnetic Ride Control
If you’ve ever found yourself reading an article in Car and Driver magazine, came across the term Magnetic Ride Control, and had no clue what it meant, then please don’t feel embarrassed as this technology is one of the most complex that’s currently offered by the auto industry. To put it plainly, Magnetic Ride Control […]
2017 Corvette Z06 Will Reportedly Come With Enhanced Cooling Capabilities
There are many great things one can say about the 2016 Corvette Z06. It can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds, it’s compatible with Apple CarPlay, and compared to other premium sports cars, it’s reasonably affordable with a starting MSRP of just $79,000, which is approximately $40,000 less than what […]
Mitsubishi Offers Dual-Action Interactive Experience with Smartphones
Smartphones are like the Swiss army knife of the modern era—it can do just about anything. So, it should come as no surprise that Mitsubishi has decided to turn smartphones into steering wheels and gas pedals for the new 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan. The Japanese carmaker just launched MirageG4NightDrive.com, a dual-screen, interactive experience that […]
Ram Hosts ProMaster City Van Dealer Drive-Away Event in Chicago Area
The Ram ProMaster City van is selling like hotcakes, so the Ram brand has decided to host a dealer drive-away even in the Chicago metropolitan area. Dealers from around the area made their way to Lombard’s Yorktown Center earlier this week to load up on new Ram ProMaster City vans, driving away with dozens for […]