NHTSA RECALLS: August 20-26 2018
Aug 27, 2018
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS; Week Ending Autgst 19, 2018
Aug 20, 2018
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Aug 13, 2018
ATLANTA--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) continues to expand its technician training and development programs to tackle the critical shortage of qualified automotive technicians in the U.S. The luxury automotive manufacturer, which recently became the first to establish a Registered Apprenticeship Program for veterans throug ... Continue reading
Krispy Kreme's First Taste Of All-new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Aug 13, 2018
Krispy Kreme gets a first taste of the all-new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Krispy Kreme's freshly-made glazed doughnuts are synonymous with "delicious tastes and joyful memories". To ensure those products are always of the highest quality, the global brand relies on a key ingredient - the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Krispy Krem ... Continue reading
Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 12, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Aug 12, 2018
Last Weeks Automotive News Headline Stories: 10 Millionth Ford Mustang; MB Made In Alabama; Musk Gives Finger To Stockholders; Made in Mexico Ole'; Geeley Lotus Revitalization; So Sorry: Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha; Cummins Recall; Toyota Fuel-Cell HD Trucks; OOPS Digital Drive Aids Faulty; Fast MOPAR: Dodge Roadkill Nights ... Continue reading
No Need to Buy a Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, or Volvo When You Can Simply Subscribe
Aug 9, 2018
More Over two weeks, Chris Woodyard at USA Today tried out two SUVs and a hot station wagon that are part of the Book by Cadillac subscription program. Cadillac was one of the first with a program, but the notion has caught on. ... Continue reading
Forbes Says There Is A "Pickup Problem" - TACH Asks What Problem? (originally Published 6/9/2010)
Aug 7, 2018
Washington DC June 9, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Jerry Flint at Forbes writes that the trouble with all the plans to improve fuel economy is that Americans still like pickups. Not small pickups, but big full-size pickups with four doors and fancy interiors. A standard V-8 pickup will get 16, maybe 18, mil ... Continue reading
There Are Life Or Death Decisions To Make When Considering Which Car or Truck To Buy +VIDEO
Aug 3, 2018
Its fun to worry about a new sound system or spiffy interior color...but spend some time researching which cars are more likely to keep you alive in a crash... ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports July Sales of 20,034 Units
Aug 1, 2018
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 20,034 Mercedes-Benz models, a decrease of 22.7% from July 2017. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported July sales of 2,921 units (up 5.9%) and smart reported 103 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 23,058 vehicles for the month. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Brand Center Opens in Chicago
Aug 1, 2018
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is taking its brand on the road with an immersive retail experience now open in Chicago through September 30. Popularized at marquee events and auto shows, the full concept store recently enjoyed successful stops in Atlanta and Miami retail hubs before opening in The Windy City’s 401 North M ... Continue reading
Big SUV's Yearly Mileage Champs
Jul 30, 2018
Washington DC July 30, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that owners of big SUVs drive their vehicles more miles every year than any other type of vehicle, according to data from a website that lists more than 4 million new and used vehicles for sale. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Chevrolet Suburban is the ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP July 30, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
NHTSA Recalls; 2018 BMW x3 Recall; 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 Recall; 2018 BMW X5 Recall; 2018-2019 BMW X4 Recall; 2018 Subaru Forester Recall; 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, C43 AMG, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, G65 Recalls; 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen; 20018 Suzuki DR-Z400S; 2017-2017 Glavel Bus ... Continue reading
Super Pilot Lewis Hamilton Wins 2018 Hungarian Grand Prix
Jul 29, 2018
Lewis claimed his 67th career victory – his fifth in 2018 and sixth at the Hungarian Grand Prix Valtteri came home P5 after running P2 much of the race and defending the position strongly Lewis (213 points) leads the Drivers’ Championship by 24 points from Sebastian Vettel (189 points) with Valtteri (132 points) in ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2018
In what the EU chief called a "major concession," U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Wednesday to refrain from imposing car tariffs while the two sides launch negotiations to cut other trade barriers, easing the threat of a transatlantic trade war, reports Automotive News. After a meeting at the White House, Trump a ... Continue reading
The All-New Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan +VIDEO
Jul 26, 2018
The family of compact cars from Mercedes-Benz continues to grow: the all-new A-Class Sedan will launch at the end of the year. The four-door sedan has a wheelbase of 107.4 inches and the proportions of a dynamic and simultaneously compact sedan with short front and rear overhangs and boasts impressive space in the inte ... Continue reading
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