Archive for 'Maintenance'
BMW Expands Its Used Car Presence In China
Posted on 16. May, 2012 by admin.
Despite continued growth in new car sales in China, some believe the market is close to peaking. If you’re trying to establish a presence as an automaker, the next best thing to selling new cars is selling certified used cars.
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The Chevrolet Silverado–Part I
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by admin.
By Gary Witzenburg (Editor's note: In honor of the fact that GM will be coming to market with an all-new light-duty pickup truck next year, we thought we'd take a look back at the two most recent versions of the Chevreolet Silverado model--the GMT800 and GMT900.
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Daily News Briefs: May 3, 2012
Posted on 03. May, 2012 by admin.
Here's what we have our eye on today: GM filed its ninth consecutive quarter of profits, announcing first-quarter net earnings of $1 billion today. Still, that's about 69% less than first-quarter profits a year ago, The Detroit News reports . The automaker's earnings before interest and taxes — $2.2 billion — were hammered by losses in Europe, where economic instability caused auto sales to dip 7.7% in the first three months
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We Drive a Venchurs-built Bi-Fuel CNG F-250
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Story and photos by Dan Sanchez Several years ago, diesel truck enthusiasts began adding compressed-natural-gas tanks as a way to boost fuel economy and performance.
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Daily News Briefs: April 19, 2012
Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Here’s what we have our eye on today: Volkswagen picked Mexico as a location for its latest factory, which will likely build the Audi Q5,
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Fisker Lays Off More Staff, Delaware Plant Left Empty: Report
Posted on 18. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Fisker has reportedly laid off 12 more staff at its plant in Delaware that was being prepared for production of the Atlantic range-extended electric sedan unveiled as a prototype at the 2012 New York Auto Show earlier this month.
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Custom 1920s Rolls-Royce Pickup Truck
Posted on 16. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Story and Photos supplied by Myles Kornblatt The recent Bentley EXP 9 F Concept and Rolls-Royce pickup truck rendering have set our imaginations running wild about rugged vehicles from British aristocracy. Fans of the John D.
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Land Rover To Expand Range, Reposition Defender
Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by admin.
The overwhelming success of the Range Rover Evoque has convinced Land Rover that the brand is onto something. Instead of offering only high-dollar, luxury SUVs for a narrow portion of the market, why not expand product offerings to cover as wide a range of potential buyers as possible
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Review: London Taxi TX4, Test-Driven In India
Posted on 04. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Rarely does it happen that I get so excited to get up on a Monday morning, especially after a late night on a Sunday.
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Small Trucks Debut at British Truck Show
Posted on 29. Mar, 2012 by admin.
By Larry Edsall You might want to pay attention to the Commercial Vehicle Show from April 24 to 26 in Birmingham, England, where a couple of new pickup truck-style vehicles will be showcased.
