General Electric is reported to be about to place an order for electric vehicles for fleet use that will be the largest in history, according to a report today by Automotive News.
The article quotes company CEO Jeffrey Immelt as saying GE will order “tens of thousands” of EVs within a week, although he declined to [...]
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Chrysler has unveiled a completely overhauled Dodge Avenger inside and out, as the company has done with the 200, formerly known as the Sebring.
The exterior of the Avenger features a new, lower fascia and grille. It has a more aggressive stance, with a lower ride height and wider tires. Inside, there is a new instrument [...]
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The Porsche Cayenne hybrid, the company’s first, is heading to dealerships in November with a starting price of $67,700—about $20,000 above the base Cayenne six-cylinder.
The Cayenne S hybrid features a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 and electric motor with a combined output of 380 hp. The hybrid system has a 288-volt nickel-metal-hydride battery located under the luggage [...]
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Drivers looking for an electronic navigational assistant have more choices than ever these days. Basic dedicated GPS navigators can be found for less than $100, and they are still a wise choice if you don't mind carrying a single-purpose device. Personal navigation devices (PNDs) are ready to go right out of the box, with a [...]
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It's not uncommon for people to mix up or use the wrong fluids in their cars, and if they do, the results can vary from irritating to deadly. Below, we outline the potential damage you can do to your car, or to yourself.
"Adding antifreeze to the windshield-washer reservoir might just create a slimy mess," said [...]
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Chrysler has taken the wraps off the freshened Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, due later this year. The new model gets a revised suspension and interior, and is powered by the new 3.6-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission introduced in the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The Pentastar V6 delivers 283-hp in the Grand Caravan, up from 197 [...]
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Escort, a company best known for making radar detectors, has jumped into the portable GPS navigation business with a device that combines a detector capable of picking up signals from both radar and laser speed-sensing devices, augmented by navigation capability.
The new Passport IQ has a large, five-inch screen, and it includes speed warnings to [...]
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Nissan has announced its third largest recall in company history, affecting 2.14 million light trucks and SUVs worldwide, according to Automotive News. The recall involves a potentilly faulty ignition relay that could lead to engine problems on Nissan Pathfinder, Armada and Xterra SUVs, Titan and Frontier pickup trucks, and Infiniti QX56 SUVs. The majority of [...]
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One of my colleagues did a great job of succinctly summing up Ford’s new subcompact in the Fiesta’s logbook: “A great one-person car.”
The Fiesta does a lot of things really well. It gets impressive fuel economy, especially given that it isn’t a diesel or a hybrid, and the handling is nimble and fun. Our SES [...]
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A new mobile tire sales and installation service has begun operation in the Washington, D.C., area, called TireVan. A concierge-type service, TireVan will come to you home or office to deliver, mount, balance, and install your new tires. And they’ll dispose of the old tires for you.
The company carries a wide range of tire brands, [...]
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